Yass, Jesus!

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 Heckman and Justin Mora. This episode was produced by the World of Wonder Podcast Network.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD

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 the World of Wonder Podcast Network.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD

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 Network.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD

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. 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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD

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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD

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? 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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD

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? 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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD

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 Substack: MarianneWilliamson.Substack.com Purchase THE MYSTIC JESUS: The Mind of Love below: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-mystic-jesus-marianne-williamson?variant=41001460138018 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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD</

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. 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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD

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 and Justin Mora. This episode was produced by the World of Wonder Podcast Network.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD

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. 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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD

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/) Elena Joy Thurston Featured in the award-winning documentary, CONVERSION, Elena Joy Thurston is an inspirational diversity & allyship speaker, trainer,executive coach and author that specializes in Inclusive Leadership. Elena Joy inspires her audiences & participants to learn how they can improve their organization's morale and productivity, changing members' lives in a practical way. A Mormon mom of four who lost her marriage, her church, and her community when she came out as a lesbian, her viral TEDx talk on surviving conversion therapy has been viewed more than 45,000 times and landed her media and speaking opportunities with ABC, CBS, FOX, Forbes, HuffPost, Denver Broncos, Penn State, Michael’s, Logitech, and more. ‌Dustin Rayburn Dustin Rayburn is an entertainer and activist, best known by their stage name Dusty Ray Bottoms. Dustin's story of going through conversion therapy first came to prominence while on the Emmy Award winning show "RuPaul's Drag Race." Since then, Dustin has used their platform to support organizations both in the US and abroad, including The Trevor Project and The Amandla Development. Zach Meienrs Zach Meiners has been finding creative ways to tell stories since he learned to talk, having directed his first feature before the age of 21, for which he won a student Emmy Award. Since then, Zach has gone on to become an accomplished director, producer, and entrepreneur as the founder and president of Chronicle Cinema. Zach has worked with politicians and community leaders in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and continues his commitment to amplify queer voices and put an end to conversion therapy. 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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter I

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 by the World of Wonder Podcast Network.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD

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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD

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 the creator of the initiative “I Like Me”, and Spiritual Fine Arts. With a message of self-acceptance, self-awareness, and anti-bullying, he aims to raise the intersection of mental health awareness and religion with his “I Like Me” initiative. ‌ IG: GloverSong Website: http://DrDavidNGlover.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/david.n.glover/ Youtube: Moments With Glover 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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD

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 produced by the World of Wonder Podcast Network.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD

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.) 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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD

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 produced by the World of Wonder Podcast Network.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD

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 Podcast Network.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming ProjectGLAAD

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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming ProjectGLAAD

You might know Jonny McGovern from The Big Gay Sketch Show, Hey Qween, or the podcast Johnny McGovern is GAY AF! But did you know that Jonny McGovern is also Spiritual AF? The Gay Pimp joins us to remember Lady Red and discuss how spiritual practice shows up in his life. 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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

Super Bowl ads usually center around car insurance and beer, but the  LVIII commercial lineup threw a perfect spiral with not one, but FIVE ads for religion. Danny and Azariah discuss the message that God is for everyone and how it felt to see LGBTQIA+ representation in religious messaging reaching one of the largest tv audiences of the year. 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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

After traveling to Tulsa to meet with their family, Yass, Jesus Freakin’ Deacon Ross Murray joins to discuss the death of Nex Benedict and the impact on the LGBTQIA+ community.

Is all that glitters really gold?  Much like gossip, glitter can make everything appear shiny and fun, but in the end its insidious nature often leaves you with a pile of sparkly shit. (No really; there’s a pill for that.) 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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

Comedy, Sunday school, and bone juice - our guest knows about it all!  Solomon Georgio joins for this Baked Bible Story of (who else?!) Solomon and the Queen of Sheeba. 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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

Inspired by our hit single “Too Sexy for Church” and the steamy confessions of Yass, Jesus listeners, this episode explores what parts of church and faith make us gasp that God is Good. 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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

Kevin Garcia is a spirituality coach, public speaker, mystic theologian + practitioner, and host of the podcast A Tiny Revolution. Their new book “What Makes You Bloom: Cultivating a Practice for Connecting with Your Divine Self” has Yass, Jesus asking which organizations or practices you seek and support to be your authentic self. 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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

Mo Heart joins to discuss their viral video about the ongoing struggle to reconcile sexuality with faith and the internalized, triggering homophobia often found in Christian messages. Watch the reel that inspired this episode on Mo Heart’s instagram page @iammoheart. 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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

Life is full - of friends, of work, of chaos.  It can be a little bit extra, and sometimes is a downright messy b*tch. Every now and again it’s important to be still and take a little Me Time. On the seventh day even He rested. 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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

Ts Madison is a reality show star, entrepreneur, actress, singer, and LGBTQ activist. She is the first Black trans woman to star in and executive produce her own reality series. She is a regular judge on RuPaul's Drag Race, and today she’s joining Yass, Jesus living the truth.   Find and follow Ts Madison on Twitter/X or Instagram. 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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

Get out your TV trays and get comfy on the couch; Sugar Daddy Jeff sent us this fun reimagining of the story of David & Jonathan as a 90’s teen romance, and we’re here for all the DRAMA.  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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

This episode discusses scripture for advocacy, whether it’s in support of the LGBTQIA+ community, the poor, women, people of color, or any marginalized group or person. 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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

After seeing an image of Sampson used to promote a Christian gym, we take a closer look to ask, “Hot gym bro, or toxic male?”  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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

Robert Blackmon is back to talk about his new book HOME 365 How to Enjoy Your Living Space All Year Round, written for young adults or anyone needing some extra tips on adulting (read: all of us.) Robert also brings a special guest, the Church Muva! 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.   Get to know us better, support us on Patreon, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

So much judgment towards the LGBT+ community involves how bodies are experienced, enjoyed, and consumed, but we’re taking scripture’s lead on this topic! Even Matthew 15:11 says it’s not what goes in your mouth, it’s what comes out that matters most.  We don’t need a clearer message; you can suck a d*** and still love the Lord. 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.   Get to know us better, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

It’s the most wondrous time of the year!  We’re back with another star-studded Christmas Story in partnership with World of Wonder. You might recognize some of our guests from the past year including Zeke Thomas, Dusty Ray Bottoms, Marsha Stevens, and more! Happy Holidays from the Yass, Jesus chosen family to your chosen family. 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.   Get to know us better, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

Munch-munch, crunch-crunch. Silky Ganache is here to eat the lunch... and pray! We are so thrilled to have our dear friend, Silky Nutmeg Ganache on the show to talk about mercy, finding your calling, and Azariah's fourth favorite topic: all-men's colleges.  About Silky Silky Nutmeg Ganache, also simply known as Silky Ganache, is the stage name of Reginald Steele, a drag queen, performer and one of the Season 11 contestants of "RuPaul's Drag Race". The life of the party, you always know when exuberant "Big Silky" is in the building. But scratch the surface of this gregarious drag queen and you'll find a softer side to Silk – one who was raised in the church, has a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership and is even on her way to becoming a Doctor of Philosophy. Follow Silky Silky's Snack Shack on YouTube Twitter Instagram Facebook 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.   Get to know us better, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

We’ve talked about the importance of Chosen Family (especially when we aren’t accepted by our biological families), but how do you find a family that loves you and your truth? This episode is inspired by a listener who wrote in asking for tangible ways to find a loving community. 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.  Get to know us better, become our Sugar Daddy on Patreon, or⁠ Buy Us a Coffee⁠: Daniel Franzese  ⁠https://whatsupdanny.com/⁠  ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ Azariah Southworth  ⁠https://azariahspeaks.com/⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ Ross Murray  ⁠The Naming Project⁠ ⁠GLAAD⁠  ⁠Twitter⁠

What if the word “homosexual” was never meant to be in the bible? This is the question being asked by our guest Sharon “Rocky” Roggio, Producer and Director of 1946: The Mistranslation that Shaped a Culture. If the word “Homosexual” wasn’t even invented until 1868, how could it have been written into the bible without the influence of modern society? Hear about when and how homosexuality as a sin was introduced, and how 1946 seeks to change the narrative built in that pivotal moment. 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.  Get to know us better, become our Sugar Daddy on Patreon, or⁠ Buy Us a Coffee⁠: Daniel Franzese  ⁠https://whatsupdanny.com/⁠  ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ Azariah Southworth  ⁠https://azariahspeaks.com/⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ Ross Murray  ⁠The Naming Project⁠ ⁠GLAAD⁠  ⁠Twitter⁠

The Bible doesn’t tell a lot of stories about women, but when it does you can be assured they are LADYBOSSES. This Baked Bible Story’s bad bitches can be found in the book of Judges; it’s Deborah and Jael, y’all! 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.  Get to know us better, become our Sugar Daddy on Patreon, or⁠ Buy Us a Coffee⁠: Daniel Franzese  ⁠https://whatsupdanny.com/⁠  ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ Azariah Southworth  ⁠https://azariahspeaks.com/⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ Ross Murray  ⁠The Naming Project⁠ ⁠GLAAD⁠  ⁠Twitter⁠

Since her death in January 2022, the tributes have been pouring in for Betty White. Here at Yass, Jesus! we believe Betty – racial justice advocate, faithful Christian, LGBTQIA+ ally, and badass bitch – deserves the true title of Queer Saint Betty White. 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.  Get to know us better, become our Sugar Daddy on Patreon, or⁠ Buy Us a Coffee⁠: Daniel Franzese  ⁠https://whatsupdanny.com/⁠  ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ Azariah Southworth  ⁠https://azariahspeaks.com/⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ Ross Murray  ⁠The Naming Project⁠ ⁠GLAAD⁠  ⁠Twitter⁠

We welcome Semler back as we indulge in some deep Bible smut – the Song of Solomon! This Baked Bible Story is dripping with innuendo and we dive right on in. 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.  Get to know us better, become our Sugar Daddy on Patreon, or⁠ Buy Us a Coffee⁠: Daniel Franzese  ⁠https://whatsupdanny.com/⁠  ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ Azariah Southworth  ⁠https://azariahspeaks.com/⁠  ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ Ross Murray  ⁠The Naming Project⁠ ⁠GLAAD⁠  ⁠Twitter⁠

Coming out as LGBTQIA+ can be really hard. Opening up about your faith can be just as difficult, especially as Christianity becomes more stigmatized and tied to values that don’t always match the lives we lead as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Today we talk about how your faith is just as essential as your sexual orientation or gender identity. 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.   Get to know us better, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

Mary Magdalene wasn’t the hussy she’s made out to be - and even if she was, GET IT GURL! When did she first get such a sordid reputation and how? We explore how male fragility may have played a part in shaming this woman out of a more accurate title: APOSTLE. 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.   Get to know us better, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

It’s a flaming Baked Bible Story about the hottest throuple in the Bible! Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego remind us that God walks with us through the flames on the path to come out. 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.   Get to know us better, or Buy Us a Coffee:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

He may have been Jesus' cousin, but we want him to be our Daddy Bear; this is a John the Baptist appreciation episode! 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. Get to know us better, or Buy Us a Coffee: Daniel Franzese https://whatsupdanny.com/ Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth https://azariahspeaks.com/ Instagram Facebook Ross Murray The Naming Project GLAAD Twitter

The Bible doesn’t tell a lot of stories about women, but when it does you can be assured they are LADYBOSSES. This Baked Bible Story’s bad bitches can be found in the book of Judges; it’s Deborah and Jael, y’all! 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. Get to know us better, or Buy Us a Coffee: Daniel Franzese https://whatsupdanny.com/ Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth https://azariahspeaks.com/ Instagram Facebook Ross Murray The Naming Project GLAAD Twitter

Preaching to the pages of a personal journal is often profound, and we’re giving praise to listener Dawn for sharing their poem about finding a welcoming church but not an affirming one. We break down Dawn’s poem and discuss all of the insight it contains.  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.   Get to know us better:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

We're going back to an all time favorite to give thanks for the family that supports us - whether we are blessed to have a nuclear family that loves us for who we are, or blessed to have a chosen family lifting us up. 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.   Get to know us better:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter

As we watch (and participate) in labor strikes happening across myriad industries right now, Yass Jesus calls attention back to scripture with Luke 10:7 - The laborer deserves his wages.  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.   Get to know us better:   Daniel Franzese  https://whatsupdanny.com/  Twitter Instagram Facebook Azariah Southworth  https://azariahspeaks.com/  Instagram Facebook   Ross Murray  The Naming Project GLAAD  Twitter