#AskingForAFriend: Real responses from LGBTQIA+ people on the questions that trouble you.

LOVE Boldly

loveboldly.net/askingforafriend

Conversion Therapy and Catholicism: a Conversation with Christopher Dowling (2021)

Podcast by Chris Damian ft. Christopher Dowling

chrisdamian.substack.com/p/conversion-therapy-part-one#details

The Great Debate

Two essays by Ron Belgau & Justin Lee

thegreatdebate.neocities.org

Sexuality, Scripture, & the Soul of Christianity (2019)

Discussion between Justin Lee & Preston Sprinkle

youtu.be/SHs2SHdSz_Q

Oriented to Love: Pursuing a Unity that is Deeper than Agreement

Christians for Social Action

christiansforsocialaction.org/programs/oriented-to-love

Side A & B Gay Christians Debate Sexuality (2020)

Premier. UnBelievable! Faith Explored with Brandan Robertson & David Bennett

youtu.be/kMsv6ZBK8SE

Talking Across the Divide on Same-Sex Marriage (2019)

Discussion between Ron Belgau & Justin Lee

livestream.com/calvin-university/sexualityseries/videos/187420941

“Two Views on Homosexuality, the Bible, and the Church” (2016)

Book by W. Loader, M. K. DeFranza, W. Hill, & S. R. Holmes

amazon.com/Views-Homosexuality-Bible-Church-Counterpoints/dp/0310528631

Us versus Us: The Untold Story of Religion and the LGBT Community (2016)

Book by Andrew Marin

Video Intro: youtube.com/watch?v=A9bqXFsEyr0&t=117s

Book: amazon.com/Us-versus-Untold-Religion-Community/dp/1631466194

The Streckert Lecture on Christianity, Sexuality, and Gender (2022)

Discussion between Wesley Hill & Karen Keen

Video: youtube.com/watch?v=KWPx7jJy094

Words Can Crush: Compassionate Communication with LGBTQ+ Friends (2024)

Booklet by LOVE Boldly

loveboldly.net/product-page/words-can-crush

4 Views on Pastoring LGBTQ Teenagers: Effective Ministry to Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer, and Questioning Students Among Us (2018)

Book by Mark Oestreicher, Shelley Donaldson, Gemma Dunning, Nick Elio, Eric Woods

amazon.com/Views-Pastoring-Lgbtq-Teenagers-Questioning/dp/1942145365

Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Famillies, & Friends

“We do not take positions on how people choose to act on their sexuality and/or gender identity and expression. Affirmation does not take official positions on church doctrine. We honor and affirm each individual’s process without judgment.”

affirmation.org/about

Faith Positions

HRC Foundation

hrc.org/resources/faith-positions

LGBTQ+ & the Bible: A Series of Perspectives

Seeking What They Sought Podcast

youtube.com/watch?v=Q1GZH1-M-wY&list=PLk8-G9-VL7FQTO3Ppelm027WHvo7TPvsQ&pp=iAQB

Living & Loving in Faith Program (Book & Free Online Program)

churchofengland.org/resources/living-love-and-faith/about-living-love-and-faith

Recommendations for Small Groups Who Wish to Engage in Face-to-Face Conversations about Human Sexuality Issues or any other Contentious Issues (2019)

Article by Harold Heie

respectfulconversation.net/2019-3-15-recommendations-for-small-groups-who-wish-to-engage-in-face-html

Reconciliation and Growth Project

“With a shared commitment to better understand our different viewpoints & establish an inclusive & comprehensive therapeutic approach…[we seek] to define a set of standards & practices that are ethical & fair…”

reconciliationandgrowth.org/about