Jonah Overton (they/them/their)

jesus freak . liberationist . gayeeeeee . trans af . church 🌱er . 8w7 . lead pastor at @ZaoMKE

[Jonah Overton (they/them/their) @rev_jonah]

It’s so satisfying putting huge #BlackLivesMatter and #TransLiberationNow signs on the front of a huge old traditional church building. @ZaoMKE

[Jonah Overton (they/them/their) @rev_jonah]

@kingasilas @CensoredMen they *are* Christians.

[Jonah Overton (they/them/their) @rev_jonah]

@therevallison @UMCdiscipleship @ReverendKellen

[Jonah Overton (they/them/their) @rev_jonah]

@TheMagnificast @ZaoMKE @GeezMagazine @DeanDettloff And @TheMagnificast, @cameronmalakaio and I had a great time talking with y'all. HMU if you ever wanna chat again.

[Jonah Overton (they/them/their) @rev_jonah]

@TheMagnificast @ZaoMKE @GeezMagazine @DeanDettloff Thanks for the great write-up, @DeanDettloff! We love it when folks can see material ways the church can help the movement.

[Jonah Overton (they/them/their) @rev_jonah]

@tostaples @cameronmalakai and I talk about this all the tiiiiiiime. Developing deep friendships in adulthood is HARD. Especially after moving away from a solid base from another time in your life.

[Jonah Overton (they/them/their) @rev_jonah]

And still, bad things
It's a lot of bad things
That they wishin' and wishin' and wishin' and wishin'
They wishin' on me (and @ZaoMKE )

Tons of fodder for our #HateMail sermon series though 😃

[Jonah Overton (they/them/their) @rev_jonah]

Yes, I did have God’s Plan by Drake on repeat while I was writing my eschatology sermon last week #endtimes #GodsPlan

[Jonah Overton (they/them/their) @rev_jonah]

“It’s ok. It’s been a weird week. We can just restart next week?”

[Rev. Jeremy Smith @umjeremy]

“Tell him he doesn’t want the whole trailer park coming after him.”

Your turn.

[Jonah Overton (they/them/their) @rev_jonah]

@tracesoffaith Which is to say, go for it, Nympha!

[Jonah Overton (they/them/their) @rev_jonah]

@tracesoffaith I picked Jonah for myself as a nickname long before I had the language to say I was trans.
Then when I came out, I was grateful for all the biblical instances of folks faithfully changing their names as adults to honor who they had become.

[Jonah Overton (they/them/their) @rev_jonah]

@mwestramke @cameronmalakai Not sure how much crossover there is here, but the question of breaking relationship over Christian values is a near obsession now.

[Jonah Overton (they/them/their) @rev_jonah]

@mwestramke @cameronmalakai So to me, my own analysis feels insufficient at best, and cruel at worst.

[Team Tabetha @tabethawilson_]

What's insidious about the calls to reopen you ask?
1. What population is facing the disparities in severe cases and deaths?
2. What demographic is predominantly essential?
3. Was there not a second wave predicted?

[Jonah Overton (they/them/their) @rev_jonah]

@aliciatcrosby I hear why getting input from other is important to you, but I also know that writing, faith, & spirituality are deeply personal. You’ve impacted people thus far by being true to yourself. The best @aliciatcrosby book I can imagine is the one that felt best & most honest to write

[Jonah Overton (they/them/their) @rev_jonah]

@aliciatcrosby @thatgaysianrev @cameronmalakai @cameronmalakai shares your 9w, I’ve got a 7w.

I totally see how (in you and in him) the 9w can temper some harshness from 8.

For me, it’s the 7ish curiosity & delight that helps keep me open to people/feelings beyond my own constant fight for justice.

[Jonah Overton (they/them/their) @rev_jonah]

@aliciatcrosby @thatgaysianrev I didn’t know you were an 8 (though it shouldn’t surprise)!

@cameronmalakai and I *both* are, which makes thing interesting & awesome.

[Jonah Overton (they/them/their) @rev_jonah]

@MapsCats @ZaoMKE @cameronmalakai Oh, for SURE. I know there are many who find it safer to explore @ZaoMKE and church and spirituality online in at home. You are in good company there, no doubt. #ChurchTrauma is real.