Rev. Eric A Thomas, PhD

The ‘Enriching Faith’ podcast by Rev. Eric A Thomas, PhD, covers a wide range of topics from theological debates to practical faith applications. Each episode is designed to enrich your biblical knowledge and support your spiritual growth, providing listeners with thoughtful discussions and expert insights.

Listen to a preview of our upcoming episode, Radical Faithful Endurance, which explores themes of queer futurity and the importance of finding supportive faith communities and families of choice.

A roundtable discussion hosted by CLBSJ Board Member Rev. Dr. Eric Thomas on the role of radical biblical interpretation in the Pride tradition, from the Stonewall Uprising to today. Panelist include Valerie Bridgeman, Danielle Dufoe, Leonard Curry and Nathan Sobers. Together, we explore how embodied queer theologies and hermeneutics have evolved from the streets and the night clubs, to the sanctuaries and the academy, to resist toxic anti-LGBTQIA+ interpretation of scripture.

Although pride celebrations are just that celebrations, this work claims pride as something bigger than a weekend event. In the work, the audience is invited to recall and name those in our community lost to violence, suicide and the AIDS epidemic. Additionally, it rejoices in the varied identities represented in pride through song, narration, and creative use of the pipe organ as an extension of much of the electronic dance music that group up around LGBTQIA+ culture.

What does the Bible say about gender & identity? A panel discussion about Theology, Sexuality, Drag Performance, and Nurturing Reconciliation and Justice for All God’s People.

The Carpenter Initiative on Gender, Sexuality and Justice hosted a public lecture with Rev. Eric A. Thomas, PhD. Serves as a brief snapshot of his dissertation that will soon to be published as a monogragh.