{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6282880b98be49001208aae6/631a1e4de09d2c0013544a33?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 38 - Reverend Don Abram, American Founder of Pride in the Pews","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6282880b98be49001208aae6/show-cover.jpg?height=200","description":"<p><a href=\"https://www.prideinthepews.com/our-team\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Reverend Don Abram</a> is the founder of <a href=\"https://www.prideinthepews.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pride in the Pews</a>, “a grassroots nationwide campaign aimed at amplifying the voices and leadership of Black LGBTQ+ people of faith.” Launching <em>Pride in the Pews</em> in 2020, Reverend Abram encourages discussions about homophobia in religion. He's spoken with the <a href=\"https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/mary-schmich/ct-met-schmich-pride-in-the-pews-20210312-223d5bxvxzcxfdmyjzbja5erqq-story.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Chicago Tribune</em></a>, <a href=\"https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-il-church-queer-christian/10429463/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ABC7 Chicago</a>, <a href=\"https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2022/0127/For-Black-LGBTQ-Christians-storytelling-is-a-tool-of-resilience\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Christian Science Monitor</em></a>, and <a href=\"https://religionnews.com/author/don-abram/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Religion News Service</em></a>. Using his intellect, personal experiences, and humor, Reverend Abram shares his message of love and acceptance of Black LGBTQ+ persons within their religious communities.</p>","author_name":"Erick Taylor Woodby"}