The Naked Gospel Gay and Celibate: The Intersection of Faith and Identity w/ Pieter Valk
In this episode, we sit down with Pieter Valk, a Christian therapist who identifies as gay and has chosen a life of celibacy. Pieter shares his journey of reconciling faith and identity, challenging common stereotypes and offering a fresh perspective on what it means to live faithfully in today’s world.
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Pieter Valk is a licensed professional counselor and founder of Equip Ministries, which helps churches support LGBT+ Christians according to a traditional sexual ethic. He also co-founded the Nashville Family of Brothers, an ecumenical community for men committed to vocational singleness. Pieter holds a degree in Chemistry from Vanderbilt University and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lipscomb University. He is an aspiring Anglican deacon and has spoken widely on celibacy, discernment, and Christian sexuality.
https://www.fathommag.com/stories/is-it-really-better-to-marry-than-burn-with-desire
https://www.pieterlvalk.com/blog/from-involuntary-celibacy-to-thriving