Theology in the Raw Same Sex Attraction, Singleness, Youth Culture, and the Worthiness of Jesus: Ashleigh Hull
Nov 7, 2024
Ashleigh Hull is the Emerging Generations Associate at Living Out Ministries, specializing in helping youth navigate faith and sexuality. She shares her personal journey of reconciling same-sex attraction with her faith. The conversation highlights the significance of open dialogue in the church about sexuality and identity. Ashleigh also emphasizes the value of both singleness and community, advocating for support among church members to address loneliness. Lastly, she introduces Living Out's resource, Kaleidoscope, aimed at empowering young people.
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Ashleigh's Faith Journey
- Ashleigh Hull grew up in a Christian home but didn't truly connect with God until her early twenties.
- She then began actively pursuing her faith and taking ownership of her beliefs.
Early Experiences with Same-Sex Attraction
- Ashleigh realized her same-sex attraction during puberty but didn't initially experience it as traumatic or identity-defining.
- She simply acknowledged it as part of her human experience.
Coming Out to Family
- Ashleigh came out to her mother during university, surprising her with the news.
- Her mother responded with grace and love, affirming their relationship.