Dr. Paul Eddy of Bethel University joins us for our "season finale" of sorts to discuss covenant – particularly the covenant of friendship. Paul lays out the components of covenant, including terms and signs and witnesses, and translates this particular covenant to the grander scheme of God's eternal covenant with His people. Afterward Tom, Ryan, and Aaron "debrief" the discussion: do we desire covenant friendships in our lives, or how likely do they seem? What are the draws and challenges of covenant friendship, and should we as gay/SSA believers be concerned about the perception of such friendships? COMMENT ON THIS EPISODE Have you experienced the bond of covenant friendship? Do you desire covenant friendship, or does such a bond intimidate you or concern you at all? Comment on our podcast episode page! We'd love to hear your thoughts. GET IN TOUCH You can call us 24/7 at 706.389.8009. We’d be thrilled to hear from you and feature your voicemail on an upcoming episode! Prefer to get in touch privately? Shoot us an email: podcast@yourotherbrothers.com You can also write to us at: Your Other Brothers P.O. Box 843 Asheville, NC 28802 SUPPORT YOB Your Other Brothers on Patreon Your Other Brothers Store FOLLOW YOB Your Other Brothers on Facebook Your Other Brothers on Twitter Your Other Brothers on Instagram Your Other Brothers on YouTube Your Other Brothers on TikTok 

Your Other Brothers Podcast

YC083: Covenant Friendship w/ Dr. Paul Eddy

In our season finale Tom welcomes back the "Steve Martin" of YOB podcast guests, Nate! Nate catches us up on life as a traveling artist with his giant suitcase of chalk, and he spearheads a conversation on profanity. How have our Christian upbringings impacted our approach to profanity, and is it ever okay for believers to use certain words? We also dive into character flaws and whether we can ever fully overcome those certain traits that come hardest for us. Finally, will Nate ever come back for another YOB podcast? Stay tuned for the season finale cliffhanger! LINKS Tom's YOB posts Become a YOBBER! Theme music: "Growing Pains" by Layup, 100% clearance through Musicbed.

CC033: Tom & Nate Get Profane About Character Flaws!

Tom welcomes back Marshall after a long YOB hiatus! They chat about delicious gourmet pop-tarts, and Marshall catches us up on life post-pandemic, including losing his father. The guys also talk about spiritual family, growing older and staying single, and moving multiple times around the country more for community than careers. LINKS Marshall's YOB posts Tom's YOB posts Become a YOBBER! Theme music: "Growing Pains" by Layup, 100% clearance through Musicbed.

CC032: Tom & Marshall Move for the People!

Is fashion just for women, or can men enjoy fashion too? Is it "gay" or "metrosexual" to dress well or put a certain amount of effort into our wardrobe choices? How did we dress ourselves through adolescence, and what impacts how we dress ourselves today? Join Tom, Ryan, and Matt for a particular podcast topic Matt has been wanting us to discuss for years. We hope you enjoy the episode! ANNOUNCEMENTS & LINKS We're holding our first in-person YOBBERS retreat in over two years! Email Tom for any information on joining our amazing community, whether you want to partake in our retreat or otherwise: tom@yourotherbrothers.com COMMENT ON THIS EPISODE What goes into your fashion choices (or lack thereof) as a man? Do you ever worry about "looking gay" or "too gay"? How has your fashion journey evolved from adolescence to today? Comment on our podcast episode page! We'd love to hear your thoughts. GET IN TOUCH You can call us 24/7 at 706.389.8009. We’d be thrilled to hear from you and feature your voicemail on an upcoming episode! Prefer to get in touch privately? Shoot us an email: podcast@yourotherbrothers.com You can also write to us at: Your Other Brothers P.O. Box 843 Asheville, NC 28802 SUPPORT YOB Your Other Brothers on Patreon Your Other Brothers Store FOLLOW YOB Your Other Brothers on Facebook Your Other Brothers on Twitter Your Other Brothers on Instagram Your Other Brothers on YouTube Your Other Brothers on TikTok 

YC082: Men's Fashion

Tom welcomes back Kevin into the proverbial podcast studio for the first time in YEARS! They discuss his recent departure from the Jewel of the Blue Ridge, and then they talk about camp the whole episode. Going to camp. Growing at camp. Working at camp. Even kids who used to go to our camps who now work at camp. They linger on this question: would we ever work (or go to?) camp again?! LINKS Kevin's YOB posts Tom's YOB posts Become a YOBBER! Theme music: "Growing Pains" by Layup, 100% clearance through Musicbed.  

CC031: Tom & Kevin Wanna Go Back to Camp!

June is widely recognized as LGBT+ Pride Month. How do we as Jesus-followers engage with Pride Month – or is it even ours to engage with? How do we participate or spectate this month as gay/SSA believers with a traditional sexual ethic? Is there a place for us at this table and a space for us to be proud? Join Tom, Ryan, and Aaron for a discussion on Pride Month. Have we ever been to Pride, or would we ever go to Pride? And what would be our motivations for doing so? ANNOUNCEMENTS & LINKS Our collaborative blog from 2018: "Can Christians Celebrate Pride Month?" A response to our blog: "A Note to Churches During Pride: If You're Not LGBTQ-Affirming, Keep Your Water" COMMENT ON THIS EPISODE What objections from fellow believers have you faced with regard to your sexuality? How have you handled these objections, or do you still struggle to overcome them? Comment on our podcast episode page! We'd love to hear your thoughts. GET IN TOUCH You can call us 24/7 at 706.389.8009. We’d be thrilled to hear from you and feature your voicemail on an upcoming episode! Prefer to get in touch privately? Shoot us an email: podcast@yourotherbrothers.com You can also write to us at: Your Other Brothers P.O. Box 843 Asheville, NC 28802 SUPPORT YOB Your Other Brothers on Patreon Your Other Brothers Store FOLLOW YOB Your Other Brothers on Facebook Your Other Brothers on Twitter Your Other Brothers on Instagram Your Other Brothers on YouTube Your Other Brothers on TikTok 

YC081: Pride Month

Tom welcomes back longtime YOB blogger, podcaster, and resident "sexpert" Matt for a deep dive into death, grief, and how these difficult seasons either shape us or harden us. They also give some love to fellow YOB brother Dean, the bizarre adult playground-museum that is Meow Wolf, and Tom's (almost 40-year-old) virginity. LINKS Matt's YOB posts Tom's YOB posts Become a YOBBER! Theme music: "Growing Pains" by Layup, 100% clearance through Musicbed.

CC030: Tom & Matt Process Grief

"Don't call yourself gay"; "don't have gay friends"; "pray harder for God to change you"; "act more manly"; "keep dating women until you find the right one." As sexual minorities, we often face objections from within our own faith, from fellow believers -- be they peers, parents, or pastors. How do we respond when we face objections for our sexuality? How do we move forward through the resistance? Join Tom and YOBcast newcomers Pastor Ben and Pastor Will as we dive into some common "Side B" objections. And as we reaffirm to one another and to you that you are not alone in whatever spiritual objections you face. ANNOUNCEMENTS & LINKS Listen to our new "Heart of a Brother" playlist with songs embodying our community -- on Spotify and now on YouTube! Will's blog, "We Need a New Masculine Narrative." COMMENT ON THIS EPISODE What objections from fellow believers have you faced with regard to your sexuality? How have you handled these objections, or do you still struggle to overcome them? Comment on our podcast episode page! We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode. GET IN TOUCH You can call us 24/7 at 706.389.8009. We’d be thrilled to hear from you and feature your voicemail on an upcoming episode! Prefer to get in touch privately? Shoot us an email: podcast@yourotherbrothers.com You can also write to us at: Your Other Brothers P.O. Box 843 Asheville, NC 28802 SUPPORT YOB Your Other Brothers on Patreon Your Other Brothers Store FOLLOW YOB Your Other Brothers on Facebook Your Other Brothers on Twitter Your Other Brothers on Instagram Your Other Brothers on YouTube Your Other Brothers on TikTok 

YC080:"Side B" Objections

How does our sexuality impact the way we give and receive love from others, particularly other men? Why do quality time and physical touch rank high in our community? And where is the line between expressing the love we need and manipulating others with our love language of choice? Join Tom, Ryan, and Aaron as we examine the five languages like never before through the lens of our sexuality: acts of service, gifts, words of affirmation, quality time, and physical touch. ANNOUNCEMENTS & LINKS Take the official 5 love languages quiz that we discuss on the show! Tom's blog about receiving meaningful love with a friend in the park. Listen to our new playlist featuring songs embodying our community! Search “Heart of a Brother” by Your Other Brothers on Spotify, and follow us as we add new songs to our playlist. COMMENT ON THIS EPISODE What are your primary love languages, and which ones don't land as easily? Have you manipulated others by any of the love languages, and how have you seen your love languages change across seasons of your life? Comment on our podcast episode page! We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode. GET IN TOUCH You can call us 24/7 at 706.389.8009. We’d be thrilled to hear from you and feature your voicemail on an upcoming episode! Prefer to get in touch privately? Shoot us an email: podcast@yourotherbrothers.com You can also write to us at: Your Other Brothers P.O. Box 843 Asheville, NC 28802 SUPPORT YOB Your Other Brothers on Patreon Your Other Brothers Store FOLLOW YOB Your Other Brothers on Facebook Your Other Brothers on Twitter Your Other Brothers on Instagram Your Other Brothers on YouTube Your Other Brothers on TikTok 

YC079: Love Languages & Sexuality

YOB's resident community welcomer, Keegan, joins Tom to talk about being a #LurkerNoLonger. He recounts the backstory of a voicemail he left for the YOBcast several episodes ago, and Tom’s heart soars over stories of brotherhood and beach bonfires from his former home in southern California. And the guys can't get away from this episode without talking about Keegan's now iconic welcome GIF for new community members – especially after it slaughtered Ryan's hair in March's "YOB Madness" bracket. LINKS Tom's YOB posts Become a YOBBER! Theme music: "Growing Pains" by Layup, 100% clearance through Musicbed.

CC029: Tom & Keegan Encourage the Lurkers!

Tom welcomes back YOB’s resident artist and cuddling aficionado, Eugene, for a discussion on physical boundaries between friends. They reference both Tom’s latest blog on crossing boundaries and Eugene’s latest blog on the nature vs. nurture debate! Additionally, Tom reveals some behind the scenes magic for rectifying the technical snafu that happened during last year’s ConvoCast recording with Eugene. And the guys bounce around a new name for what to call a fan of YOB who isn’t quite a YOBBER (yet)! LINKS Tom's latest blog, "The First Guy I Ever Crossed Physical Boundaries With" Eugene's latest blog, "Nature vs. Nurture: Was I Born This Way?" Eugene's first ConvoCast episode: "Tom & Eugene and the Side B Capital of the World!" Eugene's YOB posts Tom's YOB posts Become a YOBBER! Theme music: "Growing Pains" by Layup, 100% clearance through Musicbed.

CC028: Tom & Eugene Go to Cuddle Corner!

Is masturbation sinful? What if it's done without lusting? Is masturbation "solo-sex" or "self-sex," and does it breech God's design for sexuality? What does the Bible have to say, if anything, about masturbation? Masturbation isn't an oft discussed topic in Christian circles, with many folks describing their childhood discovery of masturbation as if they had been the first ones ever to discover such a secret bodily pleasure. As a result of this secrecy, masturbation has produced a lot of shame for men and women. Regardless where you land on this issue, we want to break down this shame. Join Tom, Ryan, and Matt as we discuss a classic episode redone and share our vantage points on masturbation. We hope this episode gives a little more light to bless you in this journey. ANNOUNCEMENTS & LINKS We finally have a store! Head over to our new store page and get the sleek new “You Are Not Alone” diner mug, along with YOB stickers, a YOB magnet, and Tom’s first book. We also have a new playlist featuring songs embodying our community! Search “Heart of a Brother” by Your Other Brothers on Spotify, and give us a follow as we continue to add new songs to our playlist. Follow us on TikTok and see what in the Side B Christianity is going on! Check out Matt's other appearances on the YOBcast, including our episodes on gay sex and hookups, and fetishes. COMMENT ON THIS EPISODE Keeping your comments PG-13 or below, how did you discover masturbation? Did you experience this topic discussed at home or in school? Where have you "landed" on the morality of masturbation, or is it a grey area? Comment on our podcast episode page! We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode. GET IN TOUCH You can call us 24/7 at 706.389.8009. We’d be thrilled to hear from you and feature your voicemail on an upcoming episode! Prefer to get in touch privately? Shoot us an email: podcast@yourotherbrothers.com You can also write to us at: Your Other Brothers P.O. Box 843 Asheville, NC 28802 SUPPORT YOB Your Other Brothers on Patreon Your Other Brothers Store FOLLOW YOB Your Other Brothers on Facebook Your Other Brothers on Twitter Your Other Brothers on Instagram Your Other Brothers on YouTube Your Other Brothers on TikTok 

YC078: Masturbation

Will Cooper makes his debut audio appearance on the YOB Podcast Network! He traces his decision to become a pastor all the way back to childhood, and he reminisces about coming out to his church early into his joining YOB. He also brings some of his favorite poetry to share, including a poem from his YOB namesake William Cowper, as Tom also shares his favorite poem. Enjoy the episode! And always remember: you are not alone. Even the sparrow…stays at home. LINKS Will's YOB posts Tom's YOB posts "Wild Geese" reading by Mary Oliver Become a patron! Theme music: "Growing Pains" by Layup, 100% clearance through Musicbed.

CC027: Tom & Will Recite Their Favorite Poetry!

Many folks in our community bear wounds and baggage from churches, be it local bodies or broader denominations. What do we do with our church angst? How should we rightly frame our motivations or expectations for attending church as gay or SSA-identifying folks? Join Tom, Ryan, and Aaron as he makes his YOBcast debut, as we share our journeys of finding, connecting, and serving in the local church -- with all the hope and angst in between. We hope you enjoy the episode! ANNOUNCEMENTS & LINKS We finally have a store! Head over to our new store page and get the sleek new “You Are Not Alone” diner mug, along with YOB stickers, a YOB magnet, and Tom’s first book. We also have a new playlist featuring songs embodying our community! Search “Heart of a Brother” by Your Other Brothers on Spotify, and give us a follow as we continue to add new songs to our playlist. Check out Aaron's debut appearance on the ConvoCast! COMMENT ON THIS EPISODE What's your current level of hope or angst with the local church? Do you go to church, find connection in the church, and/or serve in the church? Comment on our podcast episode page! We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode. GET IN TOUCH You can call us 24/7 at 706.389.8009. We’d be thrilled to hear from you and feature your voicemail on an upcoming episode! Prefer to get in touch privately? Shoot us an email: podcast@yourotherbrothers.com You can also write to us at: Your Other Brothers P.O. Box 843 Asheville, NC 28802 SUPPORT YOB Your Other Brothers on Patreon Your Other Brothers Store FOLLOW YOB Your Other Brothers on Facebook Your Other Brothers on Twitter Your Other Brothers on Instagram Your Other Brothers on YouTube Your Other Brothers on TikTok 

YC077: Church Angst

We're a global men's community navigating issues of faith, homosexuality, and masculinity. Together.

hubhopper

Your Other Brothers Podcast

hubhopper