Parenting without Panic in an LGBT-Affirming World with Rachel Gilson

Oct 14, 2024

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Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by Rachel Gilson to discuss how we can parent without panic in an LGBT-affirming world.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Can you tell us about you, your family, and your ministry?
What inspired you to write, Born Again This Way?
Why do think living in an LGBT-Affirming World causes so much fear for parents?
Why do think starting with what sex is, is a good place to start this conversation?
Why do you think so much of our culture, including Christian culture, talks and acts like romantic relationships are critical for our identity?
What does it look like for parents to have healthy age-appropriate conversations about sex with their kids?
Why is it important to have a safe relationship with our kids so important when it comes to this conversation when they hear conflicting messages?
At the end of each chapter, you have practices and principles, how are you hoping that helps parents?
How do we keep our kids from seeing people as good and bad based on what they believe and live in regards to this topic?
Can you explain the “yes, no, yes” framework and how it helps parents navigate this conversation?
What wisdom do you have to offer a family whose child is saying they are LBGT?

Guest Bio:

Rachel Gilson (M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) serves on the leadership team for theological development and culture for Cru, and is the author of Born Again This Way: Coming Out, Coming to Faith and What Comes Next as well as Parenting Without Panic in an LGBT Affirming World: Discipling our Kids with Jesus’ Truth and Love. She is pursuing a PhD in public theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

“Born Again This Way” by Rachel Gilson
“Parenting Without Panic in an LGBT Affirming World” by Rachel Gilson
“Love Thy Body” by Nancy R. Pearcey

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