Hope Cast

Relationships are part of how God wired us and we all need them but sometimes it can move in directions that are not healthy. Listen in to Ricky and Bonnie's discussion the importance and role for boundaries. As we listen we will learn about some common unhealthy trends and how to place healthy boundaries to avoid them in relationships.

Responding redemptively with compassion can be difficult to navigate when someone shares about their sexuality. Listen to Ricky and Bonnie's discussion as they talk about some important things to keep in mind and how to respond.

Today you are in for treat as we get to hear from Tara who attends the women's support group. She an insight into her experience joining LHM and what she has gained through the process.

From creating online profiles to peer conversations It seems that sexual orientation is brought up more often than any other time in western society. It begs the question, where does it come from what defines it? In a culture that seeks inner-self for truth where do we draw lines and define truth? Join for today's conversation as we discuss these very questions.

Navigating relationships with LGBTQIA+ friends can be difficult. The desire to love them well while at the same time wanting to be a godly witness is honorable but how do we exactly do that? Listen to Ricky and Bonnies discussion if we should accept ones LGBT+ identity.

Commonly we can feel condemnation from what it appears our feelings. If so, why do I feel condemned if God created them. Listen to this weeks podcast to hear more from Ricky and Bonnie.

Porn use can be a difficult behavior to break. Learn from Bruno and Bonnie some of the types of porn and some useful tips on overcoming them.

Being friends with someone who has socially transitioned genders can cause some misunderstanding or difficulty in interacting. Listen to Bonnie and Ricky's conversation as they share some insightful tips and demystify some questions regarding faith and relationships.

The month of June can bring many challenges for many who experience SSA or know someone who does. Listen in for ways we can find hope during and after pride month.

additional resources:

Desist, Detrans, & Detox: Getting Your Child Out of the Gender Cult by Maria Keffler
This book is not written from a Christian perspective, but it is also not hostile to Christian faith. The author encourages those who have a faith tradition in their family to pray for their children and to utilize any resources that their faith provides. The book is very much a hands-on description of how to interact with your minor child who is struggling with Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria.

God and the Transgender Debate by Andrew T. Walker
This warm, faithful and careful book helps Christians understand what the Bible says about gender identity. It will help us to engage lovingly, thoughtfully and faithfully with one of the most explosive cultural discussions of our day.