#57 - Theology of Sex and Ministry at Harvard, with Tyler Parker

Tyler Parker weighs in on topics like bisexuality, Christianity at Harvard, liberation theology, and celibate partnerships. A valuable conversation… but that goes without saying. Join us!

About Our Guest:

Tyler Parker is a campus minister at Harvard College, where he studied government and filmmaking during his undergraduate studies. He is a follower of Jesus, is bisexual, and is filled with a deep passion for LGBTQ+ people to experience the lives of flourishing that are borne out of radical encounters with the love of Christ. He also helps lead a growing Revoice chapter in the Greater Boston area and serves on staff at Aletheia Church, Cambridge. He can be reached on Instagram: @tyler.parker.1671

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Note: This episode uses the terms “Side A” and “Side B” (and X, Y) as shorthand quite a bit. If you’re new to the conversation, you might find it helpful to check out episode #3, where we talk through the four “sides”: ⁠#3 - A-B-Y-X | 4 Sides on SSA/Gay Sexuality⁠

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★ Timestamps

(00:00) #57 - Theology of Sex and Ministry at Harvard, with Tyler Parker

(01:36) Doing Christian campus ministry at Harvard

(10:20) Coming out (to myself and others) as bisexual

(18:37) But what is "bisexuality"?

(20:41) Why not side A? How did the early church read these passages?

(33:15) Church silence around sexuality

(38:55) Family conversations and celibacy

(44:36) Ok, but: Celibate partnerships?

(01:09:46) Can you "fall in love" without it turning to sexual attraction?

(01:18:50) Having calm conversations about sexuality at Harvard

(01:27:53) Future of the Side B movement?

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