What is the best, most-Christ-like way to respond to your child when they come out as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered? As evangelicals we’ve been taught to believe that love and judgement go hand in hand and to love the sinner but hate the sin. This kind of theology is incredibly dangerous.
On today's episode, Ashley walks evangelical parents through the coming out process, unpacking distorted beliefs around sin and gender. She also gives listeners 5 ways to help process the coming out experience that provide parents with a healthy way to learn and grow.
This episode is dedicated to the evangelical parent. Ashley mentions a podcast episode on Will and Grace as well as PFLAG, a resource for parents of lesbian and gay children. She also encourages listeners to read "Crossing the Bridgeless Canyon" by Kathy Baldock. To find an LGBT affirming church in your area, please visit: https://www.gaychurch.org/find_a_church/
Ashley will be giving a break out session at the Queer Christian Conference in January 5-8th 2023. For tickets and information you can visit: https://www.qchristian.org/
You can connect with Ashley on Instagram and Twitter @ashleylhengst or on her website at ashleylhengst.com
What is the best, most-Christ-like way to respond to your child when they come out as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered? As evangelicals we’ve been taught to believe that love and judgement go hand in hand and to love the sinner but hate the sin. This kind of theology is incredibly dangerous.
On today's episode, Ashley walks evangelical parents through the coming out process, unpacking distorted beliefs around sin and gender. She also gives listeners 5 ways to help process the coming out experience that provide parents with a healthy way to learn and grow.
This episode is dedicated to the evangelical parent. Ashley mentions a podcast episode on Will and Grace as well as PFLAG, a resource for parents of lesbian and gay children. She also encourages listeners to read "Crossing the Bridgeless Canyon" by Kathy Baldock. To find an LGBT affirming church in your area, please visit: https://www.gaychurch.org/find_a_church/
Ashley will be giving a break out session at the Queer Christian Conference in January 5-8th 2023. For tickets and information you can visit: https://www.qchristian.org/
You can connect with Ashley on Instagram and Twitter @ashleylhengst or on her website at ashleylhengst.com