In this compelling Pride Sunday teaching, speaker Jenny Kwan explores the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and social exclusion through the provocative claim that “disgust is not the voice of God.” Beginning with the story of the hemorrhaging woman in Gospel of Mark, Jenny examines how disgust functions as an evolutionary response to contamination, but can also be socially conditioned and weaponized against entire groups of people.
This message challenges us to reconsider the assumptions we baptize as truth and invites us to follow Jesus’ example of moving toward those whom society pushes away. Ultimately, it is a call to reject shame, embrace belonging, and cultivate communities of healing and solidarity.
Review Jenny’s notes here and listen to or watch the teaching below.