In this special Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈 episode of Holy Shenanigans, Pastor Tara Lamont Eastman welcomes Rev. Holly Clark Porter for a heartfelt conversation about faith, identity, belonging, and the expansive love of God.

Drawing inspiration from Matthew 9, Tara and Holly explore how Jesus continually reached across social boundaries to embrace those who had been marginalized, misunderstood, and excluded. Together, they reflect on the meaning of Pride, the history of Stonewall, the importance of visibility and welcome in the church, and the ways faith communities can participate in healing and reconciliation.

Along the way, Holly shares stories of love, ministry, and her journey as a queer pastor, while offering thoughtful resources for those who are new to Pride celebrations or seeking to better understand LGBTQ+ experiences. The conversation concludes with a beautiful reflection on love, humanity, and the sacred work of learning to see one another more fully.

Whether you're celebrating Pride, exploring questions of faith and inclusion, or simply seeking a message of hope, this episode invites you to lean into love, embrace our shared humanity, and remember that all people are beloved by God.

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Rev. Tara Lamont Eastman is a pastor, podcaster and host of Holy Shenanigans since September of 2020. Eastman combines her love of ministry with her love of writing, music and visual arts. She is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary’s Theological Education for Emerging Ministry Program and the Youth and Theology Certificate Program at Princeton Seminary. She has served in various ministry and pastoral roles over the last thirty years in the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of America). She is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Warren Pennsylvania. She has presented workshops on the topics of faith and creativity at the Wild Goose Festival. She is a trainer for Soul Shop Suicide Prevention for Church Communities.