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Bloomington author Donovan Walling highlights the upcoming lecture by internationally recognized theologian Bishop John Shelby Spong who will discuss his philosophy of “Progressive Christianity” at the Bloomington First United Church on Sunday February 14. Walling also shares some personal history as author of the groundbreaking anthology “Open Lives, Safe Schools”, his role as co-founder of the Quarryland Men’s Chorus and other aspects of his extensive career in education. Northern Indiana activist Linda Bentz provides updates about the united organizing efforts by various community, student and queer groups in response to an offensive cartoon published recently in the University of Notre Dame student newspaper. Brian Norris from Pride Alliance in Columbus, Indiana informs listeners about their organization and the inaugural Outside Film Festival coming up on Saturday February 6 at the YES Cinema in downtown Columbus. Our featured musical artists are the B-52s with “Hot Pants Explosion”. bloomingOUT also features the latest in national and international queer headline news and a community calendar highlighting local and regional events of interest to the queer community and our allies. Hosted by Helen Harrell and Sean Lemieux.