Storytelling to change the world

A former fundamentalist who became the first openly transgender man ordained to the Old Catholic priesthood, Shannon TL Kearns believes in the transformative power of story. He is an author, playwright, storyteller, educator, and priest making his work and community in rural Kansas.
Photo by Bre McGee for Uncommon Collaborative.
Shannon TL Kearns

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Through his new Empathy Into Action Foundation, you can join a team of people supporting Shannon's work.

Pre-order the new book

No One Taught Me How To Be A Man: What a Trans Man's Experience Reveals About Masculinity is available for pre-order now.

Explore Ideas

Shannon's collection of essays on theology, creativity, and more.

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