12 Truths & A Lie Podcast by J.D. Greear

Bonus: Why Does God Care so Much About My Sex Life with Rebecca McLaughlin

Dec 1, 2023

Author and apologist Rebecca McLaughlin discusses the importance of God's view on sexuality, emphasizing love over hate in Christian marriage. Topics include biblical teachings on sexuality, marriage, and the story of Jesus' love for his people. The podcast explores navigating same-sex attraction in Christian families, biblical perspectives on relationships, and debunking misconceptions with casual banter and humor.

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Rebecca McLaughlin

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Christian marriage reflects Jesus' love for His people, emphasizing a greater relationship.

Bible's sexual ethics derive from a message of love, challenging modern cultural norms.

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Exploring God's Care for Human Sexuality

God deeply cares about our sex lives as an expression of His concern for us. The Bible advocates for monogamous relationships within the covenant of marriage, which challenges modern cultural norms. Despite potential offensiveness, the Bible's sexual ethics stem from a message of love and the gospel.

Introduction

3min

God, Sex, and Relationships

8min

Navigating Same-Sex Attraction in Christian Parenting

5min

Exploring Social Beliefs, Friendship, and Biblical Perspectives on Same-Sex Relationships

2min

Casual Banter about Travel, Relationships, and Misconceptions

3min

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Join J.D. Greear for a special bonus episode of his podcast, 12 Truths & A Lie. Pastor J.D. is joined by author and apologist, Rebecca McLaughlin for a conversation around the question, “Why Does God Care So Much About My Sex Life?” McLaughlin shares that, “According to the bible, the whole point of Christian marriage between a man and a woman is to point us to a much greater relationship, which is Jesus’ love for his people. The story of the bible is not a story of hate, but a story of love.” Listen to Rebecca brilliantly unpack the Bible’s teaching on sexuality and marriage in a compelling discussion with J.D.

Rebecca McLaughlin holds a PhD from Cambridge University and a theology degree from Oak Hill Seminary in London. She is the author of Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion, The Secular Creed: Engaging Five Contemporary Claims, and Jesus Through the Eyes of Women. You can follow her on Twitter or Instagram, or her website.

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12 Truths & A Lie Podcast by J.D. Greear

Bonus: Why Does God Care so Much About My Sex Life with Rebecca McLaughlin

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Exploring God's Care for Human Sexuality

Understanding God's Perspective on Sexual Sin

Addressing Same-Sex Attraction with Love and Truth

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts