7-13 July is the week of visibility for non-monogamy, so we’ve got a special episode for you diving into polyamory and consensual non-monogamy. What do these kinds of relationships look like? What are the trends that are leading to them being normalised? Why should we care and how should we respond as Christians? We quiz Andrew Bunt, who’s written a booklet on the topic called Three or More, and think this all through together. Resources mentioned and related Three or More Andrew Bunt What About Old Testament Polygamy? Andrew Bunt Are You Ready for the Challenge of Polyamory? Andrew Bunt
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Your Questions on Friendship (Your Questions #3)
How do we as same-sex attracted people navigate close friendships with the same sex? How about opposite-sex friendships? How can you best love a sibling who is in a same-sex relationship? And how do you keep a healthy relationship with those you used to have a sexual relationship with? Join Ashleigh, Ed and Dan as they share their experience of doing friendship as same-sex attracted Christians. Thank you for your excellent questions!Resources mentioned and relatedSpring 1 – 2012 Mass in B Minor Don’t Blame Me Friendship and Intimacy (Friendship #3) In Praise of Awkward Conversations Andrew BuntSpace at the Table: A Review Ed Shaw Listening Carefully and in Full Andrew Bunt Support to Grieve Anne Witton
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Your Questions on Church (Your Questions #2)
In this episode, we’re answering your questions on church, covering topics such as: unhelpful messages churches transmit and more positive alternatives; welcoming and including people while sticking to a biblical sexual ethic; supporting those who have had a negative experience of conversion therapy; and finding contentment in singleness in your 40s. Below are suggestions of just some of the resources which provide more answers to these questions. Resources mentioned and related Don’t Miss the Role Models Andrew Bunt What Do We Celebrate? Anne Witton A Beautiful Mess Ed Shaw What the Church Needs to Get Right Andy Robinson What Does it Mean to be a Truly Inclusive Church? Anne Witton Listening Carefully and in Full Andrew Bunt Does Living Out Support ‘Gay Cure’ or ‘Reparative Therapy’? Ed Shaw Podcast Series: The Plausibility Problem The Intimacy Deficit by Ed Shaw
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Your Questions on Experiencing Same-Sex Attraction (Your Questions #1)
In the first of our series answering the questions our listeners have submitted, we’re thinking about experiencing same-sex attraction. How do we handle sexual temptation? How do keep trusting God if we have a deep but unfulfilled desire to be married? What are some of the gifts and blessings of being single and same-sex attracted? And much more! Resources mentioned and related What Is It Teaching You? Ashleigh Hull Unwanted by Jay Stringer Overcoming Unwanted Sexual Behavior featuring Jay Stringer Hey Single Christian. Your Celibacy is Uniquely Meaningful Dani Treweek True Freedom Trust Single, Gay, Christian by Greg Coles The Plausibility Problem by Ed Shaw The Intimacy Deficit by Ed Shaw Gay Girl, Good God by Jackie Hill Perry A War of Loves by David Bennett Born Again This Way by Rachel Gilson Living in a Gray World by Preston Sprinkle
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Series 12 Trailer: Your Questions
We're back with a new series, and this time we're answering YOUR questions. You submitted so many good questions when we asked for them recently, that they've filled a whole series! We'll be chatting about everything from experiencing same-sex attraction, to evangelism and parenting. We're excited, and hope you are too!
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 by Andrew Bunt, Ashleigh Hull, Andy Robinson, Ed Shaw and Anne Witton. Produced by Anne Witton and Dan Reid.
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