Dear Listeners,
It’s Pride Month—which means this week’s Whiplash episode dives deep into the intersection of queerness, faith, and the histories we were never taught.
Emma and I are joined by Evelyn Lundy, cohost of Leave, Laugh, Love, for a conversation that is honest, hilarious, and painfully familiar to anyone who grew up in conservative Catholic spaces. Evelyn shares her journey from casual Christmas-and-Easter Catholicism to full-blown youth group devotion, and how it all led to a queer awakening… at Franciscan University. Yes, really.
But this episode is about more than just one story—it’s about the stories that were left out. Emma puts on her history hat and leads us through a Pride-themed deep dive into the queer history the Church never wanted us to know. Together, we unpack the way misinformation, silence, and spiritual control shaped our identities—and how reclaiming joy, truth, and history is part of our liberation.
Pride Month isn’t just about celebration—it’s about visibility, resistance, and remembering who we are. We hope this conversation offers something real for wherever you are on your journey.
With pride,
Max & Emma
If you're ready to dive in, the full episode is available here on Substack but also on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
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