For the final episode in our series LGBTQ+ we talk about managing tension with written policies and priorities. 

In this episode of Uprising, Daniel and Allie dive into the theology around LGBTQ+ for this series. 

Books Referenced in Episode: 

People to Be Loved by Preston Sprinkle 

Made for Love by Fr. Mike Schmitz 

Accompanying Those with SSA by David Prosen 

Building a Bridge by Fr. James Martin 

Episode 3 of our series LGBTQ+ will discuss supporting not only the student, but the family of those in the LGBTQ+ community. 

Daniel and Allie are back for the second episode of the LGBTQ+ series. This week discussing the importance of reflecting on the question for you and your ministry: how welcoming are you?

Allie and Daniel begin the conversation about LGBTQ with a single quote: “Whether you are a priest, lay leader, church member, or family member, it’s not your job to change or fix others. Your job is to love them. It’s God’s job to do the rest.”

Accompanying Those with Same-Sex Attractions: A Guide for Catholics by David Prosen

Allie and Daniel conclude their series on student leadership by interviewing Sammy, a recent Nativity graduate, about how to move student leaders out so they take faith with them in their next steps of life.

Another one of Nativity's Student Leaders, Carson, comes on the show to talk about how he's grown and the right way to challenge student leaders with correction and wisdom. Join Allie and Daniel as they continue interviewing student leaders this series.

Allie and Daniel continue the series on student leaders with Filippo, one of the Student Leaders at Nativity. This episode, they talk about finding the right balance of commitment busy teens can make to student leadership at your church.

Nativity Student Leader Ryan joins Allie and Daniel to talk about his evolution as a student leader and the difference between giving menial tasks to student leaders and offering them responsibility that empowers them to take off and lead.

A student leadership team is on the wishlist for many youth ministers. Where do you start? How do you get students to sign up? Nativity Student Leader Lucy joins Allie and Daniel to share what they've learned in building a new student leader team the last couple years.