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Outward, Slate's queer podcast, is a whip-smart monthly salon in which hosts and guests deepen the audience’s understanding of queer culture and politics, delight them with unexpected perspectives, and invite listeners into a colorful conversation about the issues animating LGBTQ communities.

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As When We All Get to Heaven wraps up, Christina sits down with series host Lynne Gerber and producer Siri Colum. They discuss how the church has changed, the value of fleeting queer spaces, and what a decade or more spent working on this story has m... more

In the final episode of When We All Get to Heaven, we catch up on what’s happened in the many years between the emergence of effective treatment for AIDS in the late ‘90s and the fall of 2025, when we recorded this episode. We linger on a moment back... more

In 1996 everything changed. With the introduction of antiretroviral medications called the “AIDS cocktail,” people started getting better – some dramatically – and surviving AIDS became a real possibility. In the wake of these changes, MCC found itse... more

In 1995 Rev. Jim Mitulski became HIV positive -- what's known as seroconversion. It was 14 years into the epidemic and people knew what HIV/AIDS was, how you got it, and how you could prevent it. And when Jim got sick, he got very sick. What was it l... more

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Recent Guests

Lynne Jordan
Safe sex nurse and church deacon
MCC San Francisco
Episode: 8: Conversion | When We All Get to Heaven
Bob Crocker
Musical director of MCC San Francisco
MCC San Francisco
Episode: 8: Conversion | When We All Get to Heaven
Linda Rochelle
Guest preacher from Double Rock Baptist Church
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Lynne Gerber
Independent scholar in San Francisco and creator of When We All Get to Heaven
Independent Scholar
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Jim Mitulski
A minister at Metropolitan Community Church
Metropolitan Community Church
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Grace Byron
A reporter covering trans rights and health care issues, who is also trans herself.
The New Yorker
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Becca Balint
Congresswoman from Vermont and co-chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus
US House of Representatives
Episode: The Latest on Trans Rights in the Court and in Congress
Van Knapp
A queer parent of two queer kids who volunteers at a local nonprofit for LGBTQ youth.
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Episode: Small-Town Pride Blooms
Erik Piepenburg
Author of Dining Out, shedding light on the history of gay restaurants
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Host

Christina Cauterucci
Senior writer at Slate and featured host, recognized for providing insightful commentary on queer culture and politics.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 382 ratings
  • Sing it!

    I can only imagine the amount of work that has gone into this production, and I am a grateful listener! I’m learning a complicated story through intricacies and perspectives that are handled with nuance and care. Listening to each week’s episode fills my heart as I drive to choir practice :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TeenieFig
    United Statesa month ago
  • When We All Get to Heaven

    I can’t imagine a more intelligent, deeply researched, and heartfelt podcast. I’m inspired by the courageous lives and leadership of people living out their faith, and this includes the team that created this series. Whatever their faith may be, it’s obviously grounded in love.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brotherj22
    United States2 months ago
  • WWAGTH

    This is a review of When We All Get to Heaven. I haven’t listened to Outward for years, so I can’t speak to the podcast generally.

    It is so wonderful to hear the fruit of Lynne’s work over the last decade with her podcasting partners. She is the best kind of historian—someone who immerses herself in the world she describes. I’ve been looking forward to its release for a long time, and I’m thrilled that Outward is hosting it so it will find the audience it deserves and more people can get to kno... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    himbodevotionals
    United States2 months ago
  • When we all get to Heaven

    I’ve listened to the first four episodes so far. I find they are beautiful, emotional and have brought me to tears many times. I am ashamed when I think of how the AIDS population was treated, but so thrilled that they had a community church to belong to. The podcasts are so relevant to the climate in our country today and are being aired at just the right moment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DBooth5
    United States2 months ago
  • When we all get to heaven

    Rich archival work that will move you. Gerber invites us into the sacred work of remembering our dead and working for our future, no matter what our religious background or trauma.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sporter67
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners express longing for more nuanced dialogues rather than superficial takes on LGBTQ culture.
Listeners appreciate the emotional depth and historical context brought to discussions about LGBTQ issues.
Positive feedback mentions the thoughtful perspectives and engaging conversations hosted by knowledgeable individuals.

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Making ‘When We All Get to Heaven’
Q: How did the church try to change people's view of what a Christian church could be?
MCC San Francisco acknowledged the historical distrust many queer individuals had towards Christianity and aimed to create a space for exploration and acceptance that respects that skepticism.
Making ‘When We All Get to Heaven’
Q: For listeners who aren't familiar, what is the Metropolitan Community Church?
The Metropolitan Community Church is a gay positive church founded by Reverend Troy Perry in 1968, creating a spiritual space for the LGBTQ community that affirms their identities.
Archiving the Spirit of Ballroom with Michael Roberson
Q: What does radical inclusivity mean in the context of ballroom?
Radical inclusivity allows for a diverse community, understanding its deep historical roots and embracing all identities within ballroom, advocating for those historically marginalized.
Archiving the Spirit of Ballroom with Michael Roberson
Q: Can you define what ballroom or a ball actually is?
Ballroom is an underground LGBTQ community that focuses on performances at balls and is structured around houses that compete in events.
The Latest on Trans Rights in the Court and in Congress
Q: What legislation would you want to see passed to safeguard trans health care and trans rights in the US?
Access to trans health care should be guaranteed at the federal level, similar to reproductive rights, focusing on bodily autonomy.

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The discussions frequently tackle historical contexts, particularly issues surrounding the LGBTQ community's response to the AIDS crisis, featuring narratives from the Metropolitan Community Church. Episodes often delve into personal stories of love, loss, and resilience amidst the struggles faced by queer individuals. In addition to these poignant narratives, the conversations extend to contemporary issues such as trans rights and healthcare challenges, inviting various guests from multiple backgrounds to provide insights on these topics. The podcast is known for its emotional depth, blending archival material with personal anecdotes, making it a unique space for exploring the intersection of faith, identity, and community support in LGBTQ... more

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Recent guests on Outward: Slate's LGBTQ podcast include:

1. Lynne Jordan
2. Bob Crocker
3. Linda Rochelle
4. Lynne Gerber
5. Jim Mitulski
6. Grace Byron
7. Becca Balint
8. Van Knapp

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