Can you be gay and Christian? In this important episode, we discuss this controversial issue with grace that addresses various sides of the debate. We also share resources and insight for those struggling to reconcile their sexuality and faith.  Resources Mentioned: • QChristian • Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-vs.-Christians Debate (Justin Lee) Books for Those on Side B: • Washed and Waiting (Wesley Hill) • Single, Gay, Christian: A Personal Journey of Faith and Sexual Identity (Gregory Coles) Books for Those on Side A: • God and the Gay Christian (Matthew Vines) • Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships (Karen Keen) Looking for help? Faithful Counseling provides online counseling with Christian licensed therapists. For 10% off your first month, visit here.

LGBTQ and Christian

Rev. Tres Adames is a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor with Prism Counseling & Coaching in Phoenix, Arizona. Tres has a passion for the ethical integration of counseling and spirituality. On this show, we discusses topics on growing deeper spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally, with an emphasis on helping others grow closer in their relationship with God and other people. Visit our website at: https://www.arizonachristiancounseling.com

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In this episode, we talk about spiritual revival in Christian communities — what it is, and how to seek it. We talk about the 1970 revival that occurred at Asbury University and the current revival at Asbury taking place in 2023.

Spiritual Revival

In this episode, Tres discusses how to find a counselor if you are seeking mental health services. He talks about some practical steps you can take to find a provider who accepts your insurance as well as some other resources available for those looking to find help they can afford. Read the article at: https://www.arizonachristiancounseling.com/uploads/1/4/0/4/14048760/find-counselor.pdf

How to Find a Counselor

In this episode, Tres discusses the topic of depression, its symptoms, and the various resources available for those struggling with depression. For more information:  https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression/Overview If you are suicidal or have a mental health emergency, dial: 988

Dealing with Depression

In this episode, Tres discusses the importance of providing spiritually-integrated care and counseling that is client-centered. This doesn't mean that counselors of faith have to leave their convictions at the door, but keeping the focus on the client and learning about who they are spiritually can allow us to connect with them on a deeper level, and even inspire them to foster a closer relationship with God on their own. For more on this topic, see our episode on  What is Pastoral Counseling?

Providing Client-Centered Care

In this episode, Tres talks about the art of reflective listening, a foundational skill for any counseling approach. Reflective listening is a powerful tool that can be used by pastors, leaders, volunteers, and anyone who wants to help those in need. The content from this episode is an excerpt from the Pastoral Care Specialist program, a new spiritually-integrated mental health aid training for healers in a variety of settings. To learn more about the Pastoral Care Specialist program, go to: arizonachristiancounseling.com/pcs

LGBTQ and Christian

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