This episode of TGC Q&A with Rachel Gilson is the second in a five-week series titled, “Gen Z’s Questions About Christianity." Gilson answers four important questions about sexuality and gender identity.

She discusses:

The negative temptation of sexual desire (0:00)
Loving those who identify as LGBT and remaining true to biblical beliefs (3:06)
Leading with the the gospel of grace (4:11)
Invite, listen, protect, and invest (5:10)
Referring to a transgender person by their desired pronoun (6:23)
Struggling with sexuality and maintaining faith (9:30)
Confession, conviction, and comfort (10:43)
God’s spirit, God’s Word, and God’s people (12:26)

Explore more from TGC on the topic of sexuality.

Rachel’s recommended resources:

Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say by Preston Sprinkle
Gay Girl, Good God by Jackie Hill Perry
7 Myths About Singleness by Sam Allberry
Born Again This Way by Rachel Gilson

For more of Rachel Gilson’s reflections on sexuality and gender identity, check out TGC’s new book, Before You Lose Your Faith: Deconstructing Doubt in the Church, where Rachel contributed a chapter entitled, “Sex: Telling a Better Story.” Available now in the TGC Store.

Sexuality and Gender Identity: Gen Z's Questions About Christianity