True Union

In this episode, Sheldon and Brian tackle the first of a series of tough questions asked by friends and family of LGBTQ loved ones. How do we navigate these relationships as Christians, holding fast to Biblical truth while truly loving our brothers and sisters? Can we still be close and have meaningful connections if we diisagree?

In this final episode of their series on "affirming theology," Brian and Sheldon discuss the best answer to affirming arguments for gay marriage—God's good design for marriage from the beginning. Tune in for a thoughtful reflection on the beauty of marriage as God created it!

In this episode, Sheldon and Brian welcome a special guest to discuss the ups and downs of coping with same-sex attraction as a believer who holds a historic, biblical theology of sex and marriage. How are Christian singles supposed to be faithful and stay grounded when the world, and even other Christians, is affirming gay romance and marriage? How can we encourage them as they navigate desire and temptation?

Often, the arguments that carry the most weight among "affirming Christians" are not actually those from Scripture but those rooted in feelings and desires. In this episode, Sheldon and Brian explore some of these more "experiential" arguments and how we can respond with compassionate truth.

A resource that we've found helpful on this topic is the pastoral paper by Preston Sprinkle of the Center for Faith, Gender, and Sexuality: "15 Responses to Arguments Affirming Same-sex Sexual Relationships."

Even if we hold the conviction that the Bible condemns same-sex relations, we still need to be familiar with the arguments of affirming Christians if we want to be prepared to give a thoughtful, credible answer for what we believe. In this episode, Brian and Sheldon break down some of the affirming arguments given from Scripture. For an excellent resource on this topic, check out the pastoral paper by Preston Sprinkle of the Center for Faith, Gender, and Sexuality: "15 Responses to Arguments Affirming Same-sex Sexual Relationships."

In this episode, Sheldon and Brian take a break from the conversation about affirming theology to pray together with you for those whose lives are personally touched by these questions of identity and sexuality. Do you have a special prayer request? Reach out to the True Union team at trueunion.org or on instagram #TrueUnionMinistries and tell us how we can pray for you specifically.

Brian and Sheldon focus on God's intent and design in Genesis as they consider some of the questions that affirming theology often provokes around sexuality and marriage. Why do we believe what we believe about this? Find out!

Have you heard teaching or preaching about sexuality that seems to bless same-sex romance and marriage? Have you or those around you been questioning the traditional, Biblical ethics of sex and marriage? In this episode, Sheldon and Brian discuss the false teaching of "affirming theology" and its growing influence among Christians today.

Brian and Sheldon share the vision of True Union Ministries and discuss the need for gospel-centered ministry to those who struggle with sexual identity. Join them for a hopeful conversation about how we can help believers navigating same-sex attraction find hope and encouragement in their faith communities.

Co-hosts Brian and Sheldon share their testimonies as Christian men who have struggled with identity and same-sex attraction and found hope in Christ. Find out how God made beauty from ashes and used hardship for good in these stories of redemption and restoration!