This episode of TGC Q&A with Rachel Gilson is the second in a five-week series titled, “Gen Z’s Questions About Christianity.” Gilson answers four important questions about sexuality and gender identity.
She discusses:
- The negative temptation of sexual desire (0:00)
- Loving those who identify as LGBT while remaining true to biblical beliefs (3:06)
- Leading with the gospel of grace (4:11)
- Invite, listen, protect, and invest (5:10)
- Referring to a transgender person by their desired pronoun (6:23)
- Struggling with sexuality and maintaining faith (9:30)
- Confession, conviction, and comfort (10:43)
- God’s Spirit, God’s Word, and God’s people (12:26)
Explore more from TGC on the topic of sexuality.
Rachel’s recommended resources:
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Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say by Preston Sprinkle
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Gay Girl, Good God by Jackie Hill Perry
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7 Myths About Singleness by Sam Allberry
- Born Again This Way by Rachel Gilson
Editors’ note:
For more of Rachel Gilson’s reflections on sexuality and gender identity, check out TGC’s new book, Before You Lose Your Faith: Deconstructing Doubt in the Church, where Rachel contributed a chapter entitled, “Sex: Telling a Better Story.” Available now in the TGC Store.