Episode Details

On The Charlie James Show on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, host Charlie James expresses criticism of progressive Christian denominations, specifically targeting an Episcopal sermon that framed the biblical figure Lazarus through a queer lens. He then discusses recent CDC survey data indicating a sharp decline in American teenagers identifying as LGBTQ+, characterizing the previous rise as a temporary social trend. Later, caller Ben from Travelers Rest shares an experience from Furman University involving a campus presentation that reinterpreted the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors through a gender-nonconforming lens. James and Ben criticize these theological reinterpretations, with James concluding that such shifts drive believers away from mainline denominations.