{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F709b60bc-1d92-4ccf-a1fd-0406e69b13e4","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Episode 040: Reconciling My Faith As A Gay Catholic Priest \u2013 Mark Brewer\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/709b60bc-1d92-4ccf-a1fd-0406e69b13e4\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 040: Reconciling My Faith As A Gay Catholic Priest \u2013 Mark Brewer","description":"No matter where you turn in the debate about homosexuality, you\u2019re sure to find some one quoting bible scriptures. It seems to be the easiest, yet most misunderstood defense against those who believe that we were born this way and those who stand firm in their vows that homosexuality is an abomination against God and his word.\r\nSo let\u2019s just spice things up a bit shall we? Now add to the mix an out, ordained, gay Catholic priest by the name of Mark Brewer and what do you get? A whole lot of truth and perspectives on being gay, Catholic and authentically who you are. No longer a practicing priest, Mark shares his journey out of the closet, and out of the priesthood to help us better understand how to lovingly stand firm in our values, beliefs, and religion, even on the other side of the closet doors!\r\nMark is currently finishing his requirements to become a certified life coach. His passion lies in working with men and women who are looking to move their lives forward.\u00a0 He wants to inspire and motivate people to move\u00a0forward in the directions of their dreams\u00a0and passions.\u00a0 He wants to see\u00a0people move from dreams and desires to fulfillment, from\u00a0fear and fa\u00e7ade to freedom and authenticity.\u00a0 Mark wants to\u00a0help\u00a0the LGBT communities move through\u00a0their life\u00a0transitions with great purpose, integrity and passion.\r\nShow Highlights\r\n\r\n* Where is it in your heart and where are you living it out in your heart?\r\n* Discover what a spiritual director did that made the decision easier to leave the priesthood\r\n* Find out what happens when people make God small\r\n* Learn how Mark\u2019s conversation with God helped him come to terms with his sexuality\r\n\r\nConnect With Mark\r\n<a href=\"http://markabrewer.com\">Website</a>\r\n<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/mark.brewer.585\">Facebook</a>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n<a href=\"https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Frickclemons.com%2Fepisode-040-reconciling-my-faith-as-a-gay-catholic-priest-mark-brewer%2F&amp;linkname=Episode%20040%3A%20Reconciling%20My%20Faith%20As%20A%20Gay%20Catholic%20Priest%20%E2%80%93%20Mark%20Brewer\" title=\"Facebook\"></a><a href=\"https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Frickclemons.com%2Fepisode-040-reconciling-my-faith-as-a-gay-catholic-priest-mark-brewer%2F&amp;linkname=Episode%20040%3A%20Reconciling%20My%20Faith%20As%20A%20Gay%20Catholic%20Priest%20%E2%80%93%20Mark%20Brewer\" title=\"Twitter\"></a><a href=\"https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Frickclemons.com%2Fepisode-040-reconciling-my-faith-as-a-gay-catholic-priest-mark-brewer%2F&amp;title=Episode%20040%3A%20Reconciling%20My%20Faith%20As%20A%20Gay%20Catholic%20Priest%20%E2%80%93%20Mark%20Brewer\"></a>","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/4b9b6c41-474a-4fd0-a374-cbb2a7aa23a4/1400x1400_uncloseted_artwork-01-573.jpg"}