Exploring the Intersection of
Sexuality & Spirituality
Matt Nightingale
PASTOR, SPEAKER, SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR, GROUP FACILITATOR, WRITER, ACTIVIST
As a gay Christian, I am passionate about the intersection of sexuality and spirituality, and I work to create safe, sacred space for people exploring these identities.
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In November 2016, my former wife, Luanne Nightingale, and I gave a talk at TEDx Sonoma County. “Choosing Gratitude and Hope” tells the painful but ultimately redemptive true story of our 23-year mixed-orientation marriage and our choice to end it with gratitude and hope.
I write to encourage and strengthen you. Check out my latest post below, or view the whole blog here. Don’t forget to subscribe to my mailing list below so I can send new posts directly to your inbox.
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National Coming Out Day 2023
Today is National Coming Out Day. You've probably already seen a bunch of posts on Facebook and Instagram by people who are bravely sharing the truth about their sexuality or gender identity for the first time. And I will be the first to cheer these folks on. There is...
I’ve had the privilege of being a guest on several podcasts and videos. Listen to and watch those episodes here, and then subscribe to my mailing list so we can stay connected.
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Just a Boring Midwestern (Trans) Mom and Wife: A Conversation with Natalie Drew
Join Common Sanctuary founder and executive director Matt Nightingale as he talks with his friend Natalie Drew. In a recent feature about her, Religion News Service described her as a "43-year-old mother of two [who] lives in a Michigan suburb, drives a 12-year-old...
Ancient Jesus, Future Faith
Faith Uncensored with Don and Tana Schiewer
In the Margins: A Conversation with Shannon TL Kearns
Join Common Sanctuary founder Matt Nightingale as he talks with priest, playwright, theologian, and writer Fr. Shannon T.L. Kearns about his new book In the Margins: A Transgender Man’s Journey with Scripture.