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God, Gays & Getting Real About Shame with Ann Russo
Wednesday, 11 November, 2026
“Being rejected from your community … is going to create a lot of difficulty for that person as they try to navigate life.”Religion, queerness, and sexuality collide in a conversation many people still struggle to have.Therapist and theologian Ann Russo joins Ms. Sapphire to explore faith, LGBTQ+ identity, non-monogamy, and what it means to feel spiritually safe in a culture that too often demands labels, silence, or shame.Together, they discuss why coming out was once an act of survival, how ideas about sexuality have evolved, and how rejection can be mistaken for a problem with someone’s identity. Ann brings her experience in inclusive care to a wide-ranging conversation about religious guilt, sexual empowerment, consent, and the freedom to define yourself.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why queer identity was treated as a threat in many families and communitiesHow therapy can support people navigating sexuality, relationships, and faithWhy rejection—not identity itself—can contribute to emotional distressWhat sexual empowerment means, including the freedom to be asexual or choose a different pathHow high-control religious systems can silence people—and why helping them reclaim their voice mattersThis conversation is for anyone navigating the intersections of faith, identity, and desire—or who wants to better understand the people who are. If you’ve ever felt pressured to choose between your spirituality and your truth, Ann and Ms. Sapphire offer a thoughtful, affirming place to begin.Ann Russo is a therapist with a background in theology and the founder and clinical director of AMR Therapy. Learn more at anrusso.org.
