Jesus: The Love You Cannot Escape
In this episode, the third in this series, I talk with Grant Eddy. He shares how the loss of a loved one led him down the path of spiritual understanding eventually discovering the inclusivity of Jesus, to becoming a Christian. We discuss how his faith and sexuality are intertwined, how initially he felt excluded from Christianity until finding an affirming church & discovering the true love of Jesus, how he finds it important to dialogue and feels called by Jesus to love all people, no matter what, and the scriptures he uses to combat an alternate Christian viewpoint.
Grant Eddy is a college student and part-time teacher Who Currently resides in the rogue Valley. Although born in Vacaville Oregon, He has lived in the rogue valley for most of his life and calls it his native home. Although he has his religious roots within Christianity, he did not grow up in a religious household and was not spiritual himself until recently. Through the loss of a loved one, a spiritual quest, and coming to terms with his own sexuality, he has found what he considers to be the love of Jesus. Grant now belongs to a movement that is trying to push for LGBTQ plus acceptance and affirmation within the Christian community and church. he plans on transferring to OSU fall of 2025 majoring in elementary education, Shortly after wanting to attend seminary. Grant is currently a member of the First United Methodist Church and wanted to share some resources in case anyone was experiencing discrimination or isolation within their communities:
First United Methodist church
Email: churchoffice@medfordumchurch.org
Trevor project: https://www.thetrevorproject.orgLGBTQ Christian discord: https://discord.gg/TTUBa4UFThe reformation project: https://reformationproject.orgReconciling ministries network:https://rmnetwork.orgHRC Foundation all faiths resources: https://www.hrc.org/resources/faith-resources
Contact Grant at: eddy.grant.p@gmail.com
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In this episode, I speak with my friend, Cole, who shares his journey of coming into himself, being true to his sexuality, finding religion, a home with Jesus, & an affirming church. How his faith helps him day to day, the differences between his walk and that of a more fundamentalist Christian worldview, and the message he wishes to give who those who are struggling.
This episode is the second in a very special series of the FanGirlHour. In preparation for the release of our short film, I Am Fine, in the fall, which highlights the struggle with lgtbqai in mainstream conservative Christianity, I will be interviewing several close, dear friends who will share their understanding of, relationship to Jesus, Christianity, religion or spirituality, their faith journeys, the struggles they have in recognizing their worth in God's eyes as a queer person, how they explain to others those “gotcha” verses in the Bible, all with the intent to “Reclaim & Redeem Jesus & Christianity” from a belief system that has co-opted for personal, subversive gain. Over the next several weeks, we will “fangirl for Jesus” in a series called “I am queer & I love Jesus.”
From the Trevor Project:
LGBTQ young people are four times more likely to attempt suicide, and suicide remains the second leading cause of death among all young people in the U.S.
Just a reminder, from now until the end of July, our Trevor Project fundraiser, the Jesus <3 Queer merchandise on bonfire, which includes tees, pullovers, & hoodies, is 10% when you use the code PRIDE4FREEDOM: https://www.bonfire.com/jesus-lt3-queer/
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
End song: LoveMeHateMe by R9 (found on jamendo.com)
In this first episode of this series, I chat with my good friend, Jacqueline Pollock, about her journey of faith & coming into her true self. We share her upbringing in a very conservative southern family & church, the betrayal she felt from her family which led her to leave, finding her chosen family from both religious and secular that helped her to find her peace, direction, and finally come out and live her truth.
This episode is the first in a very special series of the FanGirlHour. In preparation for the release of our short film, I Am Fine, in the fall, which highlights the struggle with lgtbqai in mainstream conservative Christianity, I will be interviewing several close, dear friends who will share their understanding of, relationship to Jesus, Christianity, religion or spirituality, their faith journeys, the struggles they have in recognizing their worth in God's eyes as a queer person, how they explain to others those “gotcha” verses in the Bible, all with the intent to “Reclaim & Redeem Jesus & Christianity” from a belief system that has co-opted for personal, subversive gain. Over the next several weeks, we will “fangirl for Jesus” in a series called “I am queer & I love Jesus.”
From the Trevor Project:
LGBTQ young people are four times more likely to attempt suicide, and suicide remains the second leading cause of death among all young people in the U.S.
Just a reminder, from now until the end of July, our Trevor Project fundraiser, the Jesus <3 Queer merchandise on bonfire, which includes tees, pullovers, & hoodies, is 10% when you use the code PRIDE4FREEDOM: https://www.bonfire.com/jesus-lt3-queer/
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
References in this episode:
https://www.hrc.org/our-work/all-children-all-families-program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMqdbCXWMs0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW8-xm2DdGY
Twitch: JustagirlLexie
Twitch Handle for Jacqui: Lady Cat1999
End song: LoveMeHateMe by R9 (found on jamendo.com)
A special Fan-Girl-Hour helping to launch the very soon release launch of the short film, I AM FINE, as well the service of Cafe-Girl Thriving Artists, LLC, the featured artist events.
This is the first in the series and features an interview on KSKQ's radio show, Life Matters, with host Renee Miereanu.
I AM FINE director & writer, Lia Dougal & actor, writer, Alison Duren-Sutherland, playing Pastor Ally join Renee to share the inspiration for the film, the importance of the story, and the behind the scenes journey to create it.
For release dates & more about I AM FINE: www.cafegirlproductionsinc.com
My guest is my new friend, Nicholas Heckford, who shares his journey of finding out his passion for life, the wine, the wine industry, and all things wine. We chat about where he came from, how it influenced him, his background, education, and where he hopes for his future. Most importantly, Nicholas's true desire is the emphasis of community within the context of this industry.
Nicholas Heckford is a wine connoisseur and currently resides in Grants Pass Oregon. He is a Sonoma County native and grew up in the Russian River appellation surrounded by vineyards. His love of agriculture is rooted in his childhood, however it wasn't until his early twenties. He became involved and fell in love with the wine industry. His educational background consists of several viticulture classes with an emphasis on sustainability. His most recent endeavor was a paid internship with Wilbur-Ellis, an agribusiness specializing in agricultural products. Nicholas’s commitment to superior knowledge and a deep understanding of wine has inspired him to pursue the sommelier and wine journalism route. He will be attending Umpqua Community College in Roseburg Oregon, majoring in viticulture and marketing. He hopes to start his sommelier classes and journalism classes soon after.
It's Season 4, Episode 1 of the FanGirlHour! And, in this episode, could be called the FanGirlHour...& a little bit more, I interview my good friend, Ray Nomoto Robison who shares his life long love & journey with film-making. Ray shares how he fell into film-making and the reasons why, what influenced him including family, upbringing, favorite films, and just why he loves the art & creation of filmmaking that keeps bringing him back again and again!
Ray Nomoto Robison
Filmmaker
A Fine Arts major in college Robison decided half way through his freshman year that film should be his medium. After receiving his film degree he opted not to move to LA or any other metropolitan area preferring a more rural lifestyle. In Montana and Oregon Robison made a 20 year career of producing and directing local television commercials then began teaching at Southern Oregon University where his students reignited his passion for filmmaking. He began production on his first feature film in 2001. The ultra-low budget feature was sold to a small east coast US distributor allowing Robison to recoup some of his investment. He then began writing his second feature film and in 2007 he saw his first film festival screening (Dances with Films) with his film noir piece Sixes and the One Eyed King. The experience increased the momentum in his passion for filmmaking and he began work on the short film Model Rules which would be the first short film he had made since college. Numerous features and shorts followed and today Robison as a film director has over 100 film festival selections under his belt and continues independent filmmaking primarily in Oregon where he makes his home. He is currently in pre-production on a horror film And Evil Makes 8 which will be the first feature he will have directed in over 10 years.
Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/raynomoto/the-eve-of-may-0?ref=project_link&fbclid=IwAR3YD-C57fJArGbXMvm-gl-wz052QIr_gPOS53Kohh8uLdFVs1kqxk4gwOw
The Eve of May
Enter
The Trunk https://youtu.be/4WPFzsq9Wdc AN AFFAIR REMAINS https://vimeo.com/272112071 Four Daughters https://youtu.be/vAWocL3YkVs DEAR FUTURE SELF https://vimeo.com/155446175
The Trunk
Enter
https://tubitv.com/movies/694485/vampire-camp
Vampire Camp (2012)
Enter
Ray
https://watch.plex.tv/movie/sixes-and-the-one-eyed-king
Sixes and the One Eyed King (2006)
Enter
Ray
https://watch.plex.tv/movie/die-before-i-wake
Die Before I Wake (2007)
Enter
Ray
https://tubitv.com/movies/464223/besetment?tracking=justwatch-feed&utm_source=justwatch-feed
Besetment (2017)
Enter
Ray
The Reading of Hammer Ridge (2014)
RayRay
The FanGirlHour is back! Finally! In this episode, I chat with my good friend, Karissa, about her new found love for PokeMon-Go. She will share how she came to love it, the myriad of ways it has added value to her life, and then we deep dive into each others own tools to maintain mental health!
Thanks for listening!
Karissa is a 41 year old mom who geeks out on Pokemon Go. She loves that the game connects her to her two boys while also bringing out her inner child. Pokemon go also gives karissa the opportunity to be a part of a community of other Pokemon lovers anywhere from 5 years old to 80! While not playing Pokemon Go she is doing all the mom things and running her own business teaching others about essential oils and how they can be used for physical and emotional health. Karissa loves connecting with people and loves hosting music nights with her boyfriend and neighbors, and friends.
Play with Karissa!
Trainer code: 396555719465
In this episode, I chat with my friend, Jason Boese, about his lifelong love of all things Monty Python. We discuss how he came to love the show, how it has impacted his life personally & professionally, his favorite of the pythons and why, favorite of the films, and songs, & more.
Jason Boese
In the past few years, Jason has garnered worthwhile film and life experience to move my craft forward. Life hasn't always been kind to him, but he has managed to persevere and come out relatively fine. Being an eccentric amateur philosopher has opened his eyes to ways of the world, and has enhanced his writing ability and content, as well as his ability to effectively direct and shoot a film, and edit the footage into a finished product. He takes inspiration from Monty Python for his comedy stylings, and Alfred Hitchcock for his way of directing his performers. Showing a lot by doing a little and being highly focused has helped center his stories.
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/BoeseFilmProductions
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAZ5RnYBFZk_5kzy02uvZw
https://www.patreon.com/BoeseFilm
In this episode, an adverse reaction to a medication causes Lana to lose her grip with reality & resulting in her questioning her feelings for Harry, relationship with her fiance, and her place in the world. All the while, Dan & Liz kick it...why? I don't know, it's just a thing that is happening. Selma just enjoys her little world, Bull struggles to help but still unsure of what is going on.
Information about Bells Palsy: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/5457-bells-palsy
https://www.slayforbellspalsy.org/
In this episode of the FanGirlHour, I chat with my good friend, KJ, about how the movies & story-telling of Kevin Smith has been a life-long influence on his creative output and his overall outlook on life. He shares some of his most influential moments bonding with others over Kevin Smith films, including his wife & shares how this fandom has influenced his outreach for artists of many a variety.
KJ has been a theatre professional for much of his career, including as a youth drama teacher, lighting designer, technical director and stage manager. While at home in stage tech and leadership positions, he also enjoys performing. His other interests include writing poetry and playing hand drums in local bands and at church. A former teacher, KJ has launched Artists Happy Hour in support of a new non-profit, Talent Pool, where our creative interests can develop through mentoring. KJ supports Randall Theatre/Ghostlight Playhouse, Backyard Community Food Court, Rockafairy, and collaborates with the local independent film and stand-up comedy scenes. None of this would be possible without the support of his wife and 2 kids, and a very talented group of close friends.
Links:
Artists Happy Hour https://www.facebook.com/groups/835659040866826/?ref=share
Connect with KJ:
https://www.facebook.com/KJ.rise?mibextid=ZbWKwLKJ Long
The Backyard Community Foodcourt
https://www.facebook.com/MedfordRideemwear?mibextid=ZbWKwLThe Backyard Community Food
Ghostlight Playhouse
https://www.facebook.com/GhostlightPlayhouse?mibextid=ZbWKwLGhostlight Playhouse
Purchase earthshine:
https://www.amazon.com/earthshine-reflect-our-nature-KJ-ebook/dp/B07NDWRGDS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1MXOCUXGY0EC4&keywords=kj+earthshine&qid=1696381619&sprefix=kj+earthshine%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1earthshine: To reflect is in our nature
KJ's author facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/earthshine.poetry?mibextid=ZbWKwLEarthshine
Kevin Curphey - Echoes of Avalon (Official Music Video)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=U3w7TnnrtW0&si=NK39NR1z0Gk07oPbKevin Curphey - Open Gate (Official Music Video)
It's season one, episode eight, and it's another Bull episode....plus Harry & Dan. A new face in court, Suzanne, Dan's assistant, sparks the love interest of the three, with disastrous results on their friendship---nearly leading to blows and a near-death experience. Liz & Lana converse over the dangers of workplace romance while Lana fails to hide her growing feelings for Harry & jealousy when he is with another woman, Suzanne sorts the three guys out & then bounces, and we never see her again. Selma is along for the ride.
My guest for this episode, is my good friend, Alison Duren-Sutherland, who shares with me how her lifelong love of the writings and teachings of Ursula K. Le Guin shaped her personal journey, as well as spiritual and professional. We dive deep into the problems in society of which Le Guin was seeking answers and an antidote for well before our time.
Alison Duren-Sutherland is now an ordained Reverend in the Unitarian Universalist ministry as well as a full-spectrum doula, and mother of two. Find more about Alison and Ursula at the links below:
https://www.durensutherland.com/sermons/
https://www.ursulakleguin.com/
In this episode, S1,E7, Harry is faced with the challenge of staying true to himself in the face of convention, Lana is forced to reckon with her feelings with Harry as Carla B woos him, meanwhile Dan desires to continue forward in his career advancement & everyone is for it...well, almost.
In this episode of the FanGirlHour, meet Sky Spaulding, here to share his love of his fan-dom, Star Wars. Yes, another Star Wars Fan! What are you surprised? I mean, come on, it's Star Wars! The thing is though, everyone has a different very unique reason why they love something & Sky will share how he came to love Star Wars, how it continues to make a difference in his life, & how it has shaped him throughout his life!
Sky is a stage actor having performed in a variety of love productions from Shakespeare to Musicals. He currently makes his living as the kitchen manager at Brothers Restaurant.
Connect with Sky on Instagram: @SkySpaulding
In this episode, Harry faces a scary situation & is comforted by Lana, Bull strives to be heroic, Dan has a run-in with a shoe-shine boy resulting in a new nickname, and Selma fends off romantic advances of a higher power!
Richard Jensen is back and this time he's discussing how his love for his fandom, Star Wars, has influenced his life as an actor, writer, director, and film-maker. We dive deep into the sociopolitical backstory for Star Wars, discuss the various behind the scenes facts about George Lucas as well as others. Richard shares how much he cherishes all of Star Wars, although some of the series doesn't always reach the top tier. However, others do and he details why those certain ones have captured his attention.
Richard Jensen is a Writer/Director at Celtic Ray Filmworks. For the last couple of years, he’s been making comedy shorts using a stripped down production model similar to Robert Rodriguez. His short “The Heroes of the War on Christmas” was in Los Angeles at The ACME Comedy Theater. Another short, “Glengarry Glen Styx” received third place at the 2’nd Annual Klamath Independent Film Festival. And his short “Cuck!” Won Best comedy short at the Oregon Short Film Festival. He has also been a cinematographer for Cafe-Girl Thriving Artists, LLC web series “TimeKeys” as well as "Catatonia Of The Fairies", and sound recordist for Dan McCloy’s film “Beach Blanket Frankenstein”. And he was a credited co-writer of “Crowd Sourced Sketch Show: The Pilot”.
https://www.instagram.com/theragingcelt
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMBzHLuHTxtor5B06SUh3qWs5e5FTeS7d
THE HOLLYWOOD STORIES OF MARTY LYDECKER.
https://bsky.app/profile/theragingcelt.bsky.social
https://www.threads.net/@theragingcelt
Richard Jensen (@theragingcelt) on Threads
We got a Bull Shannon episode! In this episode, "Eye Of The Beholder", Bull is discriminated based on his looks causing him to spiral, Harry, Lana, & Liz try to cheer up him up, a blind fugitive flees his captor, a little slice of 80's misogyny makes its appearance, and Dan fulfills his work fantasy!
In this episode, I chat with my good friend, Wayne the Unknown, who shares his love of his fandom, Batman. Wayne talks about how he discovered this fandom at an early age, how it influenced him throughout his life, his favorite of all the series, and how it has continued to impact his life.
Wayne The Unknown is: Photographer Nerd Part Time Content Creator Part Time Cosplayer I also cover conventions.
Find all things Wayne The Unknown at:
In this episode, my good friend, Elizabeth Suzanne, is back! This time she shares her love of the ps5 game, "Dark Pictures Anthology", how she got hooked, why she loves it, how it has helped her build friendship & provide a safe place to relax!
Elizabeth Suzanne has been an active member of the music and theatre community for over 30 years. She is an avid reader, a painter, seamstress, and for the last five years has been a part of a miniature dachshund breeding program.
mommaurchin
Rogue Valley Times:
rv-times.com
https://www.facebook.com/pupwardbound
My guest in this episode is my new friend, Grace Angelucci, who stops by to chat about one of her lifelong passions, the "THEATRE". She loves theatre so much that at her very young age she started her own theatre company! We chat about how she fell in love with all things of the stage, acting, directing, producing, what it takes to be an actor, and the plans she has for her life, career, and future!
Grace Angelucci is a local southern Oregon actor born and raised . At the age of 21 with 26 shows and more to come under her belt she’s well aware that she was made to act. Theatre and music is a life long passion and she works everyday to make her art better and better for herself and those around her. When not directing a show you can find grace working with a plethora of other companies such as enchanted experiences bringing magic to kids, the Ghostlight playhouse for karaoke (trivioke every Wednesday night at 7)or shows with the Randal theatre, or simply making coffee for the residents at the local retirement home. However a great deal of her life is spent with the people she loves the most such as her doting fiancé , her loving mother, and talented sister.
https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/randall-theatre-company/647e85c92163140e4b23ffb7/
My show^( Angelucci acting’s first show ! Which
“It’s hell to be a woman” is a cabaret experience about the love and loss of being a woman. It portrays depression, ambition, mental health , relationships both toxic and healthy and so many more examples of the female experience. This is Angelucci Acting’s first show and we are excited to bring more to the valley. You can come see it at 8pm July 14th , 15th ,21st and the 22nd or 2pm July 16th , and July 23rd all at the Ghostlight playhouse!
https://ghostlightplayhouse.com/
The Ghostlight playhouse^( where most of our shows go on and trivioke happens)
The Ghostlight playhouse is a nonprofit theatre venue every dollar you spend here goes to making quality entertainment for downtown Medford . Every Wednesday night at 7 pm you’ll find Nash Nashington hosting trivioke and John wing manning the bar. Both working hard to give you a fun experience.
Business page^( my page for my business )
Angelucci Acting is a new southern Oregon based company , it is locally and women run with the intention of making theatre more accessible to the audience and the actor. Our goal is to be able to give the opportunity of acting or seeing quality theatre to absolutely everyone so that everybody has a chance to shine, while also bringing quality and loving entertainment to downtown Medford.
https://www.facebook.com/YourEnchantedExperience/
Enchanted Experiences^ (A company I princess for)
Enchanted experiences is local princess company where you can invite your favorite princess to your event! These princesses throw tea parties, singalongs ,and so much more and their looking to bring a little magic to your heart.
