#AskingForAFriend

#AskingForAFriend

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#AskingForAFriend episodes

  • Ep. 34: I think that my child might be gay, but they haven't told me yet. Should I say something to them?
    #AskingForAFriend Ep. 34: I think that my child might be gay, but they haven't told me yet. Should I say something to them?

    Today’s episode comes from our panelist Carson Sotelo! Carson (he/him) shares his thoughts about how to approach conversations about sexuality with your child and draws from his experiences as a gay man.

    To submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend
    5 min
  • Ep. 33: Who is Ben, LOVEboldly’s new executive director?
    We have a special #AskingForAFriend this week from our newest panelist, Ben Huelskamp (he/him/his)! Ben also happens to be LOVEboldly’s new executive director! Watch this short video to get to know Ben a little better as he shares about his background, education & vision for our organization!

    To submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend
    5 min
  • Ep. 31: How do you discuss your sexual orientation with your children?
    Today’s #AskingForAFriend episode comes from our panelist Aaron Munson, a gay man in a queer-orientation marriage. A queer-orientation marriage is a relationship where both of the individuals are attracted to people of their same sex. Aaron shares about how he & his wife Liz have navigated conversations about their sexual orientations with their children, especially in light of their unique relationship.

    To submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend
    7 min
  • Ep. 30: What terminology is helpful to understand when it comes to intersex identities?
    In honor of Intersex Awareness Day on October 26th, we have a special intersex edition of #AskingForAFriend! Our panelist Marissa Adams, an intersex Christian, shares about some of the terminology related to intersex identities and how the understanding of those terms has changed over the years.

    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

    To submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend
    3 min
  • Ep. 29: What are your children’s thoughts on your mixed-orientation marriage?
    In today’s episode, our panelist Liz Munson shares about the process of communicating with her children about being in a mixed-orientation marriage with her husband Aaron. Communicating with children about complex issues like sexuality can be tricky, and Liz shares about how they’ve communicated and gives a few tips for other couples in similar relationships!

    To submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend
    7 min
  • Ep. 28: What do you wish straight, conservative Christians would stop saying about LGBTQ+ Christians?
    In honor of Celebrate Bisexuality Day on September 23rd, this week’s episode comes from Stephen Crouch (they/them), a bisexual & genderqueer Christian. In the conservative church, there can oftentimes be assumptions that are made about Christians, especially those who identify as LGBTQ+, who hold a progressive sexual ethic. Stephen shares about a few of those assumptions and why they hope those narratives will change.

    To submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend
    4 min
  • Ep. 27: What are the most rewarding parts of celibacy?
    In this week’s episode, our panelist Greg Coles, a gay celibate Christian, shares about the parts of celibacy he finds most rewarding. Greg’s experiences & wisdom help us to see the beauty that can be found in a way of life that is often misunderstood, both inside and outside of the church.

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

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Do you have questions regarding faith and sexual orientation or gender identity, but avoid asking them for fear of saying the wrong thing, sounding insensitive, or coming across as unloving?
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