Why do men seem more homophobic?
Listen to this episode of the Kent Lapp Podcast where we explore why men seem more homophobic and other questions about faith and sexuality.
The Dear Gay Anglicans Letter
Learn about the Dear Gay Anglicans Letter, its origins, the authors and intent, and ongoing work to welcome and minister to gay agnostics curious about getting to know Jesus in an Anglican context and gay Christians committed to a traditional sexual ethic.
Don't try to convince non-believers that gay marriage is wrong
I often get asked, "How do I convince my gay friend who isn't a Christian that gay marriage is wrong?" You probably won't.
What’s the best thing straight Christians can do for gay people?
What is the most impactful thing straight Christians can do for gay people? My answer: Give God a chance to call you to vocational singleness.
Sadness and insecurity at my brother's wedding
My brother and sister-in-law made extra effort to include me in their wedding. And by no fault of there's, the wedding was still difficult at times.
Intentional Community on the Your Other Brothers Podcast
Listen to this podcast where we discuss monastic/intentional community on the Your Other Brothers Podcast. We talk about the logistics of living under one roof with fellow single celibate male believers: what happens every week, who’s in charge, how do you join, and how long do you stay?
5 Strategies for Your Church
Are gay people thriving according to God’s wisdom in your church? Watch this video about five common challenges churches face and five proven strategies for becoming churches where LGB people flourish according to a traditional sexual ethic.
Side B Theology on the Life on Side B Podcast
Listen to this episode of the Life on Side B Podcast where we discuss the counterarguments to the best arguments for a progressive sexual ethic.
Gay People, the Holy Spirit, and the Church
Watch this three-part series about Gay People, the Holy Spirit, and the Church. We explore the harmful ways Christians in the past have used the Holy Spirit as a weapon against gay people, key questions about the Holy Spirit and sexual orientation change, how the Holy Spirit ministers to gay people, and how the Holy Spirit yearns to guide the Church.
Can Anglicans in North America Offer Something Better Than Gay Marriage?
The congregations that would become the ACNA endured decades of TEC slowly (or not so slowly) abandoning orthodoxy on many fronts, but sexual ethics served as the breaking point. At least in the eyes of this cradle Anglican, a belief that God had something better to offer gay people than gay marriage was at the very center of the ACNA’s origins. Plus, many perceive the ACNA as the first major group to leave a mainline denomination over gay marriage. For these reasons, fulfilling our commitment to offering gay people a viable path for thriving according to God’s wisdom is central to our credibility. To put it simply, many people have been waiting to see if we meant what we promised or if we just didn’t like gay people.
Made for Intimacy and Family
How had God created all of us for human intimacy in the context of lived-in, lifelong family? Watch this video exploring healthy intimacy need fulfillment.
Chick-fil-A Won't Save the Church
“What do you think about this Chick-fil-A thing?” Those were the first words out of my mentor’s mouth when we met, and for good reason. Chick-fil-A’s announcement that it would stop donating to groups who don’t support gay marriage is relevant to my work, but for the wrong reasons.
Where is God in all of this?
Gay people desperately want to feel close to God, but they don’t know how anymore. How can Christian leaders care for gay people in this space?
Interview with The Integrate Project
Listen to this interview with The Integrate Project in Australia where we explore the need for better sexual minority ministry in churches and the differences between the challenges in the US versus Australia.
Communal Celibacy on the Life on Side B Podcast
Listen to this episode of the Life on Side B Podcast where we explore celibacy, its place in the church, and the importance of community as a celibate individual.
Did I choose to be gay?
Pastors often get this question from gay people they are serving: Do you think I chose to be gay? Or just as commonly asked: Do you think people are born gay or choose to be gay?
Learn with Equip’s Virtual Course
Check out EQUIP’s Virtual Course! Learn using over 40 different videos and articles, including a 16-video series with customized handouts for parents and pastors. For just $50, parents and pastors can deepen their understanding and skills at their own pace with one-year access to this powerful resource.
Shame Watching a Football Game
For the first twenty years of my life, I believed that being gay—merely experiencing same-sex attraction—was bad. I believed that I should feel shame and embarrassment each time I find myself attracted to another man. Because I believed those things for twenty years, my automatic reaction to finding the football player attractive was shame.
Responding Compassionately to Gay Pride & Coming Out
Check out this preview of a seminar focusing on National Coming Out Day and Gay Pride Month.
The Gay Teen Test
The Gay Teen Test asks whether what gay teens in your church hear and see sets them up to fail or flourish. Does a mix of silence and hypocrisy in your church lead teens to reject a traditional sexual ethic and, often, God altogether because of their confusion, shame, fear, loneliness, and hopelessness? Or does your church courageously lead compassionate conversations about God’s love and plan for all people, setting up gay teens to embrace the beauty and the burden of the gospel?