Several churches in the Iowa City area have made a conscious effort to not only welcome LGBTQ+ people in their congregations, but to actively affirm their identity and show them allyship. Hear from a few of the church leaders who share how they make their place of worship safe for queer members.

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Above the Fold is hosted and produced by Natalie Dunlap. Reporting from Roxy Ekberg contributed to this episode.