In today's episode, you're going to hear Bridget and I talk about:

• how modern context twists the intended message of Scripture
• who gets forgiveness
• the social forces that created and perpetuated purity culture
• and ways to shape our culture and society in a healthier direction

Bridget provides support to churches and ministries seeking to improve their relationship with the LGBTQ community. A leading voice on gay celibacy in the church, Bridget helps Christians better grapple with gender and sexuality in a divided culture. She has worked with a number of faith-based organizations, including Revoice, Christians for Social Action, and Preston Sprinkle's Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender, where she contributed to the Digital Leaders Forum. The recipient of multiple fellowship awards, she is completing her PhD in sociology at the CUNY Graduate Center and serves as an adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Her first book, Heavy Burdens (Brazos Press 2022), was a Foreword INDIES 2022 Finalist in religion.

*As a heads up, Bridget and I talk quite a bit about sexual assault and abuse, and predatory behavior. It starts around the 20-minute mark. If that will be triggering for you, please take care whilst listening.* 

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You can follow Bridget on Instagram and Twitter @travelingnun. Check out her writing on her website, meditationsofatravelingnun.com. Heavy Burdens: Seven Ways LGBTQ People Experience Harm in the Church is available wherever you buy books. 

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