Why is it important to engage with objections and disagreement? Can we actually do that while still loving people? Andrew is joined by Preston Sprinkle (Centre for Faith, Sexuality and Gender) and Katherine Brown (Evangelical Alliance) to chat about these questions.In the second half of the episode, they talk through some principles for having fruitful conversations from Preston’s book Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? Resources mentioned and relatedPreston’s podcast, Theology in the Raw Andrew's conversation with Charlie Bell on Premier Unbelievable? Katherine’s story Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? by Preston Sprinkle (in particular see Ch1, ‘Foundation 1: How to Have a Fruitful Conversation’) Engaging With LGBT Mental Health, Andrew Bunt The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt. And some things on our website engaging with Haidt's work: How We Determine What is Good (and How That Helps Us Communicate Better), Ed Shaw Understanding Youth Culture feat. Mike Snowdon (Youth Leaders' Crash Course #1) Think Again by Adam Grant The Art of Disagreeing by Gavin Ortlund And if this series is raising more questions than it answers, ask us those questions here!
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Series 14 Trailer: Engaging Objections
When people hear that Living Out - a group of same-sex attracted Christians - believe that sex is reserved for the marriage of a man and a woman, they tend to have questions...
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Intimacy with Creation (Exploring the Intimacy Deficit #5)
How does our intimacy (or lack of intimacy) with creation impact our intimacy with God, ourselves and others? Will the sea be warmer in the new creation? And when's the Intimacy Deficit merch dropping? Ed and Andy are joined by Anne to answer all the important questions.Resources mentioned and related The Intimacy Deficit by Ed ShawGod of All Things: Rediscovering the Sacred in an Everyday World by Andrew WilsonBrickHabiticaiNaturalist MerlinKeswick Convention talks on the intimacy deficit
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Intimacy with Others (Exploring the Intimacy Deficit #4)
Ed and Jo are joined by Jez Field to talk about intimacy with others. What are the catalysts for this kind of intimacy? What are some of the barriers to it? And do women need intimate friendships more than men do? Resources mentioned and related The Intimacy Deficit by Ed ShawJez’s review of The Intimacy Deficit Billy No-Mates: How I Realised Men Have a Friendship Problem by Max DickinsMore from Jez on the Living Out websiteKeswick Convention talks on the intimacy deficitLiving Out podcast series on Friendship (episode 1 here)
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Intimacy with Yourself (Exploring the Intimacy Deficit #3)
Intimacy with yourself – feeling comfortable in your own skin – being able to be honest with yourself about yourself. How do we grow in this? Isn’t it all a bit narcissistic and unChristian? How does it connect to intimacy with God and with others? Ed, Andrew and Jeanette talk it through. Resources mentioned and related The Intimacy Deficit by Ed ShawKeswick Convention talks on the intimacy deficit Hear Jeanette’s story, in 5 minutes or in 30 minutesJeanette’s latest book, ‘Betrothed: wooed by a greater love’
Many Christians love their LGBT friends and want to engage well with issues of sexuality and identity, but aren’t sure how to do it. Join the Living Out team and guests as they tackle some of the most frequently asked questions and seek to navigate the choppy cultural waters with compassion and clarity. If you’re interested in a Christian perspective on sexuality, singleness, trans and identity and want to hear real stories from same-sex attracted Christians, this is the podcast for you. Hosted and produced by the Living Out team.