"You Can Be Both": Singer Lauren Lanzaretta explores faith and identity

• Lanzaretta has been a staple in the Cleveland music scene for years, but her personal life came into focus in late 2023 when she and Spectrum News 1 Ohio anchor Taylor Bruck revealed they were dating.

What they're saying: "I began sharing more vulnerably about my story and my identity as a gay Christian," Lanzaretta tells Axios.

• "I realized I had so much more to say about this journey, and that's how 'You Can Be Both' was born."

State of play: The podcast, which launched in November, initially featured Lanzaretta detailing her experiences since coming out.

• Recent episodes have featured guests, including Timothy Rodriguez, author of "Conversion Therapy Dropout," and Danny Lybarger, pastor and founder of The Well Methodist United Church near St. Louis.

What's next: "I want to build real community around 'You Can Be Both,' through Zoom calls, message boards, and eventually live events and shows," Lanzaretta says.

• "I also plan to offer one-on-one sessions and create a guided healing course with step-by-step lessons to support people as they navigate their faith and identity journey."

The other side: For fans of Lanzaretta's music, she says she's currently working on her third solo album, "Soul Ties."

• You can listen to the single, "Little Bit of Love."