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Mashaun D Simon

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Mashaun D. Simon (he/him/they) is an award-winning journalist, writer, preacher, and thought leader. His first book, Faith Deconstruction For Dummies, is set to be released in November 2025. Preacher/Teacher/Writer/Scholar https://mashaundsimon.com

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As I'm looking over the lectionary for the coming weeks in preparation for a sermon I have to do soon, I am looking at Joel 2:23-32 and really want to preach on the topic, "But when, God?"

#imjustsayin #maybeoneday #thepeoplearentready #butarethey #maybeishould

18.10.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The moment when you receive the ePDF version of your soon-to-be released book…

#preordernow #FaithDeconstruction #november2025

09.10.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is my life for the rest of my life… Approaching six months since my cancer removal surgery!

β€œI am quickly approaching six months post surgery. What that means is I am also back into the swing of routine doctor visits, bloodwork, follow ups, calendar & phone call reminders (whether human or automated), scans, and more follow ups. This morning, my phone rang with another automated reminder.”

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I need to find somewhere to donate these books I no longer want/need!! Anyone know of any place in metro Atlanta?!

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Thirteen years ago TODAY I preached my initial/trial sermon, leading to me being licensed to preach in the AME Church.

Oh how so much has happened in such a short time! So much has changed since this day! Much more is to come!

#anniversary #soontobedoctor #grateful #journey #preacher #ministry

23.09.2025 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

WELP! Looks like I didn’t get SWALLOWED UP!

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So yeah, I also did another thing and it’s coming out later this year! If you’re interested, you can order your copy now!!

18.09.2025 00:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mashaun D. Simon

So I did a thing and launched a newsletter for my personal and professional ministry work. You can sign up if interested via my website mashaundsimon.com.

CHECK IT OUT!!!

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Damn… !

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This News is So Gay (9/10/25): Examining Regional Queer Journalism and Celebrating Black Gay Pride Featuring: Ben Jodway (The Buckeye Flame), Missy Spears (Queer Kentucky), Mashaun D. Simon (NBC News/GLAAD)

NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (9/10/25): Examining Regional Queer Journalism and Celebrating Black Gay Pride

Featuring: @bjodway.com (@reportforamerica.bsky.social), @missyspears.bsky.social (@queerkentucky.bsky.social) and @mashaundsimon.bsky.social

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This News is So Gay (9/10/25): Examining Regional Queer Journalism and Celebrating Black Gay Pride Featuring: Ben Jodway (The Buckeye Flame), Missy Spears (Queer Kentucky), Mashaun D. Simon (NBC News/GLAAD)

NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (9/10/25): Examining Regional Queer Journalism and Celebrating Black Gay Pride

Featuring: @bjodway.com (@reportforamerica.bsky.social), @missyspears.bsky.social (@queerkentucky.bsky.social) and @mashaundsimon.bsky.social

thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/09/10/t...

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Still processing... Reflections from my recent international travels!
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Honored. Surprised. Grateful.

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I'm a girl in a world in which
My only job is to marry rich
My father has no sons so I'm the one
Who has to social climb for one
So I'm the oldest and the wittiest and the gossip in
New York City is insidious
And Alexander is penniless
Ha! That doesn't mean I want him any less

18.07.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I wrote the dedication and acknowledgements for the Faith Deconstruction book today! Whew!!

15.07.2025 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You all have let me down and I feel some kind of way about it. No one, I mean NO ONE said anything to me about The Good Doctor!! I’m almost done with the first season and I am INVESTED!! I’m disappointed in each and every one of you!!! #dobetter

05.07.2025 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I miss French fries.

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I need/want to get close/near some water and write!!

14.06.2025 02:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From YouTube videos to Grammy nominee, Durand Bernarr is rewriting R&B rules one track at a time - Queerty Durand Bernarr is one of the industry's most talented and innovative musical artists.

And I also did this piece on Durand Bernard while in recovery for @queerty.com Pride50

www.queerty.com/from-youtube...

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Icy, iconic & unstoppable: How Keith Parris turned isolation into influence - Queerty Meet Keith Parris, "The Icy Amputee Warrior" who turned his memoir into a movement for disabled joy and Black queer representation.

Even as I was recovery from cancer surgery, I was still keep busy. Check out this piece I did on Keith Parris for @queerty.com’s 2025 Pride50.

www.queerty.com/icy-iconic-u...

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Tituss Burgess rehearsed 'Oh, Mary!' for a week, but the first lady of Broadway keeps beckoning - Queerty Tituss Burgess soon returns to Broadway, channeling his inner first lady in the camp masterpiece that's turning history upside down.

Even as I was recovery from cancer surgery, I was still keep busy. Check out this piece I did on Tituss Burgess for @queerty.com’s 2025 Pride50.

www.queerty.com/tituss-burge...

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Stepping lightly like a woodpecker with a headache…

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Hey, y'all! Wanted you to hear it from me: I'm running for president of The National Association of Black Journalists! I'm so excited for the opportunity to lead at this moment in our profession and our organization. I hope you'll support me and spread the word! #Errin4NABJ

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I hate cancer.

I am grateful for life. But, I hate cancer and how my life has had to shift and adjust, and the compromises I’ve had to make since I became aware that it was in my body.

Plans and goals have had to change. My body has been changed. My focus has been interrupted. And the emotions!

27.05.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If Jamal Roberts doesn’t do a cover of Her Heart on his debut album, then I know something. #weneedit

27.05.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m so ready to get back in the gym!

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Some of yall aren’t members of churches, you’re members of institutions with cultish tendencies. The only reason you’re there is because you like what being a member means for you socially. #thatisall #behonestwithyourself #tellthetruth

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