Yass, Jesus!

Yass, Jesus!

Yass, Jesus! is an interfaith and sexuality affirming comedy podcast that believes you don't have to pick between gay and God. Each week, Actor and comedian Daniel Franzese (Mean Girls, Looking) and his former televangelist bestie, Azariah Southworth (The Remix on TBN) meet to Yassify your faith. New episodes every Sunday.

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December 22, 2024 36 mins

We’re back with the QUEEREST Christmas Pageant ever!  You may recognize some of your favorite voices singing their way through the Christmas Story. Special thanks to Arise, Jess Grace Garcia, Flamy Grant, Justine Marino, David the Gay, Sister Unity, and Jonny McGovern!


Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley. Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heck...

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We’ve all heard of “pregnancy brain” but what happens when you’re carrying the Son of God?  This Baked Bible Story is all about Mary singing the Magnificat - the proclamation and prophecy of the unborn child in her womb.

Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley. Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman and Justin Mora. This episode was produced by ...

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December 8, 2024 19 mins

So much queer history is focused on Stonewall, but what about the emergence of the queer leaders who came out of that movement? Get ready for a history lesson taking us back to the 1960’s!

Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley. Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman and Justin Mora. This episode was produced by the World of Wonder Podcast Netw...

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December 1, 2024 25 mins

The 5 Love Languages were born from evangelical-driven pop-psychology, and have remained pertinent ever since they were introduced in 1992.  Most of us can relate to a language or two, but where and how do they show up in the Bible?  Today we find the stories where the Bible loves you just right - no matter which love language is your strongest.

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November 24, 2024 38 mins

It’s time to bring your favorite dishes to the Thanksgiving table, and we’re wondering what tasty treats the Bible is bringing. 

Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley. Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman and Justin Mora. This episode was produced by the World of Wonder Podcast Network.

 

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November 17, 2024 35 mins

Father Ethan Jewett is an Episcopal Priest, bodybuilder, and host of the podcast “Ask Father Ethan”.  We invite this Jacked Gay Priest to the show to talk about  living by the word of the Bible, as from 1 Corinthians 6:19 - Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own?

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November 10, 2024 25 mins

Consideration for Jesus’ body typically starts and ends with it hanging from a cross, but what about the real body of Jesus?  What about the years when Jesus had acne and didn’t know what to do with his arms? Dare we ask (Yass we do) what happened to Jesus’ foreskin?

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November 3, 2024 64 mins

Marianne Williamson is an American author, spiritual leader, speaker, and humanitarian.  She has written several books, including the most recent THE MYSTIC JESUS: The Mind of Love. She was a candidate for President of the United States in both 2020 and 2024, and today she joins Yass, Jesus to talk about leading with love.

Connect with Marianne in the following ways:

IG: @MarianneWilliamson

www.Marianne.com

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October 27, 2024 21 mins

The First Amendment sets a boundary between church and state, a concept that seems to be losing ground here in the USA. As we gear up for a big election season, it seems timely to get a little political and discuss the old American value protecting freedom of religion.

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October 20, 2024 33 mins

Family shapes who we are (even those with whom we don’t have great relationships) and it’s only right to honor where we come from and value what we’ve learned from knowing ourselves and our ancestry.  Today we trace lineage in the bible and in our own family trees.

Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley. Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman a...

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October 13, 2024 32 mins

This Baked Bible Story is basically the Biblical version of Undercover Boss.  Jesus’ tomb has just been discovered empty and, in their confusion, his followers take a long walk to clear their heads… discovering that those they meet along the path may have valuable wisdom.

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October 6, 2024 37 mins

We welcome back Dusty Ray Bottoms and welcome filmmakers Zach Meiners and Elena Joy Thurston to discuss their new documentary CONVERSION.

A story by survivors, “CONVERSION” takes us on a personal and cinematic journey as a filmmaker, an ex-mormon mom, and a famous drag queen unite to overcome the mental and physical impacts of enduring conversion “therapy.”

Find out more here: (https://www.conversionmovie.com/)

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Celebutante, author, podcast host, and OG club kid James St. James dazzles Yass, Jesus with a Baked Bible Story and some poignant notes about addiction and compassion. Join us and hear how Jesus heals even the most feverish party monsters!

Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley. Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman. This episode was produced ...

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May 19, 2024 43 mins

Filmmaker Helen Rollins and Jay Bakker, son of Tammy Faye, join us to discuss their upcoming film God Isn’t Ready for Me Yet about the life and work of Yass, Jesus Queer Saint Reverend Steve Pieters.

Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley. Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman. This episode was produced by the World of Wonder Podcast Network.

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May 14, 2024 49 mins

Scenes from pentecostal church often include dancing, music, and exhortation, but how often is the Pastor wearing a dress? Dr. David Glover wore the pearls in this video, leading to rich debate from many, and praise from those seeking representation of the queer community in faith. 

Dr. Glover is also the founding visionary of Ennoblement, LLC, a consulting company for executive coaching and organizational development. He also is t...

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May 5, 2024 48 mins

Known for his dark, irreverent comedy, Drew Droege joins Yass, Jesus to talk about theater camp, Maya Angelou, and becoming the “Modern Jesus”. There are no Minor Revelations here (also the name of Drew’s podcast), only major fun with a Golden Girl.

Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley. Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman. This episode was...

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April 28, 2024 36 mins

We love to say YES to a good bachelor; on this episode we say “Yass!” with THE Bachelor Colton Underwood! A former NFL player and NYT best selling author, Colton’s dramatic coming out story is aired in detail in his Netflix show Coming Out Colton. We invite Colton to discuss all things from Bachelorhood to Daddyhood (also the name of his new podcast.)

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April 21, 2024 21 mins

Sometimes even strangers we meet on the road offer us an opportunity to share our faith, as Philip learned when he encountered an eunuch ready to accept Jesus into his heart. Roll it, pack it, and light it - we’ve got another Baked Bible Story!

Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley. Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman. This episode was prod...

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April 14, 2024 18 mins

It’s another hot Christian queer music video breakdown! We are LIVING for the Christian imagery in “J Christ” by Lil Nas X, and take our Yassuits on a swan dive from Heaven to Hell alongside a very femme Jesus.

Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley. Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman. This episode was produced by the World of Wonder Podcas...

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April 7, 2024 37 mins

Satanic Panic is making a comeback and it’s targeting a lot of current music.  We look and listen to who’s behind the music ruffling the rectories, from Sam Smith to Queen Bey.

Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producers are Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley. Sound, music, and post-production by Chris Heckman. This episode was produced by the World of Wonder Podcast Network.

 

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