The Sean McDowell Show Full DIALOGUE: LGBTQ Issues Dividing the Church - Preston Sprinkle
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Apr 25, 2025 
Preston Sprinkle, an influential author and speaker at the Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender, tackles the evolving dialogue within the church on LGBTQ issues. He discusses the complexities of preferred pronouns, the tension between affirming identity and traditional beliefs, and the impact of legal changes on church dynamics. Sprinkle stresses the need for compassionate dialogue while navigating gender dysphoria and emphasizes the importance of grounding beliefs in Scripture. With a call for understanding and clarity, he highlights the role of personal stories in fostering empathy.
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Increased Church Dialogue on LGBTQ Issues
- Since 2015, churches are more willing to address LGBTQ issues instead of avoiding them. This change is driven by more people coming out and generational shifts in attitudes toward sexuality.
LGBTQ Movement Divisions Emerge
- The LGBTQ conversation shifted focus to transgender issues post-gay marriage legalization. Internal conflicts exist within LGBTQ groups, especially between lesbian feminists and some trans activists.
Stronger Defense of Traditional Marriage
- Preston Sprinkle has grown more confident affirming traditional marriage as between man and woman. He views it as a key orthodoxy, showing more theological firmness than in earlier years.
