#AskingForAFriend

In today’s episode, our panelist Aaron Munson (he/him), a gay man in a queer-orientation marriage, shares about why he chose to enter into marriage with someone of the opposite sex and how his personal convictions have shaped his decisions around sexuality, marriage and faith.

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Today’s episode comes from our panelist Marissa Adams (she/her), an Intersex Christian. Marissa shares about Intersex experiences in the church and some of the difficulties that Intersex people face in faith communities. Many Christians are uncomfortable discussing Intersex identities, which can be very isolating and stigmatizing for Intersex people. She encourages Christians to educate themselves about Intersex identity and view Intersex people as equal bearers of God’s image.

For more Intersex resources, visit:
interACT: Advocates for Intersex Youth | www.interactadvocates.org
InterConnect Support Group | www.interconnect.support
Intersex and Faith | www.intersexandfaith.org

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In today’s episode, our panelist Liz Munson (she/her), a nonbinary lesbian in a mixed-orientation marriage, shares about how notions about biblical manhood and womanhood affected have affected her as someone who didn’t fit into the stereotypical ideas about gender. Liz shares about her journey of deconstructing some of those ideas, as well as a few resources for others on a similar journey.

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Today’s episode comes from Lyndon Parker (they/them), a transgender Christian. Lyndon shares their thoughts about having grace and space for differing beliefs within communities, while also being aware that sometimes those differences will mean relationships won’t be safe.

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In today’s episode, our panelist Carson Sotelo, a celibate gay Christian, shares about how he has found community as a single person. Carson shares about the difficulties of finding community, but also about the beautiful ways that he’s found supportive & meaningful relationships with other Christians.

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In today’s episode, our panelist Marissa Adams (she/her), an Intersex Christian, shares about what she believes churches can do to be a safer place for LGBTQIA+ people to be in community or grow in faith.

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Today’s episode comes from our Executive Director, Ben Huelskamp (he/his), who is a gay man with affirming theology. He shares about why he believes God creates people’s sexuality and gender identity with intentionality & calls people to live authentically in light of that.

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In today’s episode, our panelist John Backman (she/her), a bigender Christian, helps us to understand what pronouns are and why LGBTQIA+ people, especially gender-nonbinary folks, use them. In addition, he shares about why he encourages all people, queer or otherwise, to consider sharing their pronouns as well!

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Today’s episode comes from our panelist Aaron Munson (he/him), a gay man in a queer-orientation marriage. Aaron shares about some resources that have been helpful as he and his wife Liz, who is also a queer woman, have navigated their relationship.

To submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend

In today’s episode, our new panelist, Lyndon Parker (they/them), shares about why some typical Christian approaches to LGBTQIA+ people can be insensitive and unhelpful. In fact, these approaches can often make people feel less welcomed and cared for as they navigate their faith and sexuality or gender identity.

To submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend