Blog
Just a few thoughts
I’ve got a little to say on a lot of topics: antiracism, toxic masculinity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and the evangelical church to name a few. Here’s were I share the latest in my world or what’s going on in the world. I’d love to hear back from you too!
Spring 2019 East Coast Tour with The Many
Hey friends!!! I'm excited to head out to the East Coast for a jam-packed week of gatherings with my band, The Many! Here's where we'll be. Join us or tell a friend in the area! Hitting the Road with The Many Friday, May 17, 7pm - Wilmington, DESkyline United...
We All Belong Here: My Journey of Faith
I’m Darren, and I’ve often described myself as black, Christian, and gay. I’m also a lot of other things, like a photographer, a worship leader, and an advocate for justice. Each of these descriptors could be used to identify groups that I fit into, but none of them...
The Feeding People Podcast with Amy Dolan
“Whether it’s a dinner table, whether it’s a church table, whether it’s a board room … we really do have to include more people.” “There’s room for us to make room for others.” Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Play
My Video Testimonial: Darren Calhoun on #BornPerfect
Nearly 700,000 LGBT adults in the US have received conversion therapy at some point in their lives. This is Darren’s story. Join @thebornperfect and work to put a stop to this harmful practice: https://t.co/xyZ21nNUji #BornPerfect pic.twitter.com/3cRtdcvhNz — GLAAD...
Getting back to wholeness: Darren Calhoun’s Podcast interview with Mockingbirds and Mariners
For the first time, I'm having a public conversation about my experience as a volunteer worship leader at Willow Creek Community Church in Downtown Chicago. I talk about about how church policy impacts the experiences of people like me - a faithful LGBTQ person who...
These Bodies: Lenora Rand and Darren Calhoun on the Profane Faith Podcast
It was great to sit down again with Dan White Hodge and Lenora Rand to discuss the music of The Many on the Profane Faith Podcast. We get into conversations about celebrating our bodies and moving beyond the negative messages that have been presented to us through...