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Rachel Gilson: Born Again This Way

Feb 16, 2022

Rachel Gilson, author of 'Born This Way: Coming Out, Coming to Faith, and What Comes Next,' shares her journey of realizing same-sex attraction and becoming a Christian. The podcast explores her struggles with reconciling her faith and sexuality, delves into gay identities in the Bible, and discusses the complexities of gender and sexuality.

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Rachel Gilson shares her journey of discovering same-sex attraction and encountering Jesus at Yale, reshaping her identity.

Intellectual exploration and spiritual awakening led Rachel to reassess her understanding of faith and relationships through C.S. Lewis' 'Mere Christianity.'

The podcast emphasizes the biblical definition of male-female marriages and challenges assumptions about relationships, highlighting the importance of aligning with biblical teachings.

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Rachel's Personal Journey and Encounter with Christianity

Rachel Gilson, who discovered her same-sex attraction during her teenage years, shares her unique journey at Yale where she encountered Jesus. Despite initial confusion about her sexuality, she found a profound connection that reshaped her identity. This encounter challenged her perception of same-sex attraction and led her to reassess her understanding of faith and relationships.

Intro

3min

Personal Stories of Coming to Terms with Same-Sex Attraction

17min

Reflections on Morality, Faith, and Sexuality

14min

Exploring the Covenantal Model of Marriage and Spiritual Health

2min

Reexamining Biblical Teachings on Same-Sex Relationships and LGBTQ Inclusivity

19min

The Unique Ministry of Same Sex Attracted Christians in the Church and Cultural Challenges

2min

Exploring Evangelicalism, Fear, and Costly Obedience

4min

What is it like to be a Christian who experiences same-sex attraction? Find out this week on Truth Over Tribe when Patrick sits down to talk with Rachel Gilson. Author of "Born This Way: Coming Out, Coming to Faith, and What Comes Next," Rachel gets personal with us about how she first realized she was sexually attracted to other women, how she became a Christian, and how she has struggled to reconcile those two realities. As we learn more about her, the conversation then opens up to gay identities and relationships in the Bible and the many layers of gender and sexuality. Tune in now!

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