Theology in the Raw Navigating Faith and Bisexuality: Kainan Seth Joubert
Jul 28, 2025
Kainan Seth Joubert is a committed member of Fielder Church, a Bible teacher, and a church planting resident, who is currently studying for a Master of Theological Studies. In this engaging conversation, Kainan shares their journey navigating bisexuality within a Christian context, discussing the struggles of self-acceptance and the complexities of faith. They confront early experiences of racism and the impact on their identity while emphasizing the need for openness in conversations about sexuality in religious communities. Their insights aim to encourage vulnerability and understanding among those facing similar challenges.
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Early Sexual Attraction and Experimentation
- Kainan first experienced both female and male crushes as a child around 8 to 10 years old.
- His early sexual curiosity led to experimentation with boys due to lack of girls his age.
Christian Upbringing and Early Struggles
- Kainan was raised in a Christian home with charismatic and Baptist influences.
- He encountered significant racial confusion and experienced suicidal ideation from a young age triggered by witnessing racism.
Adolescence and Sexual Confusion
- At 14, Kainan had a crush on a boy and struggled to understand his sexuality.
- He was caught by his father looking at pornography and was reprimanded to honor God in his behavior.
