Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture Messy Truth (with Caleb Kaltenbach)
Aug 16, 2021
In this conversation, Caleb Kaltenbach, a former pastor and author, delves into the complexities of faith and sexuality. He shares his unique upbringing with parents in same-sex relationships and explores how to engage LGBTQ individuals with love while maintaining theological convictions. Caleb highlights the nuances between scriptural teachings and real-life applications, discusses the implications of the Equality Act for religious institutions, and offers practical steps for churches to support the LGBTQ community. His insights emphasize the importance of relationship-building in faith discussions.
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Raised Between Two Worlds
- Caleb grew up with both parents in same-sex relationships and was raised by his mother and her partner until her partner died.
- He later became a Christian, led Bible studies, and watched both parents convert in their late years.
Rejected For Bringing His Mother
- Caleb recounts being told by church elders not to bring his mother to services if he wanted to keep preaching.
- He quit that church and sought congregations that acknowledged their own messes before judging others.
Build Systems To Hold Convictions And Welcome
- Help churches build systems that hold theological convictions while allowing LGBTQ people to attend, join small groups, and sometimes serve.
- Offer similar processes to Christian colleges to balance lawful institutional policies with pastoral care.
