Jackie Hill Perry, a writer, speaker, and artist, discusses her personal journey of faith, her experiences as a gay person interacting with Christians, and the significance of names. She shares her relocation to Atlanta, criticism she faces, and preaching about self-denial and God's will despite opposition. The importance of treating individuals with same-sex attraction with hope and grace is also emphasized.
Small group learning experiences provide a comprehensive approach to discussing faith, sexuality, and gender through videos, testimonies, readings, and questions.
Grace Truth 1.0 and 2.0 offer resources covering theology, Bible passages, relationships, and pushbacks to traditional marriage, creating an in-depth learning experience for Christians.
Deep dives
The Importance of Small Group Learning Experiences
The speaker highlights the significance of small group learning experiences in addressing questions about faith, sexuality, and gender. These experiences aim to provide a holistic approach through videos, testimonies, in-depth reading material, and profound questions. The goal is to create an engaging environment for individuals who want to go deeper and explore these complex topics thoroughly.
Grace Truth 1.0 and 2.0: A Comprehensive Small Group Learning Experience
The podcast episode introduces Grace Truth 1.0 and 2.0, which are two parts of a small group learning experience on faith, sexuality, and gender. These resources cover various aspects, including theology, Bible passages, relationships, and addressing pushbacks to the traditional view of marriage. It is designed to provide Christians with a comprehensive learning experience to engage in an important conversation.
The Promotion of the Small Group Leaders Kit
The podcast episode mentions a limited-time offer for the small group leaders kit at a discounted rate of 50% off. This kit includes books, DVDs, and a small group leaders guide, enabling leaders to facilitate conversations on faith, sexuality, and gender. It is emphasized that the kit prepares leaders for these discussions, and other participants in the group will need to purchase their own copies of the book.
Introduction to Jackie Hill Perry and Her Book - 'Gay Girl, Good God'
The podcast episode introduces Jackie Hill Perry, a hip hop artist, spoken word poet, and author of the book 'Gay Girl, Good God.' The book explores her personal journey of same-sex attraction, conversion to Christianity, and the transformative power of God's love. Jackie is described as someone who boldly speaks the truth and loves the gospel, sharing her story with authenticity and encouraging listeners to embrace the good news.
On episode #705 of Theology in the Raw Preston has a conversation with Jackie Hill Perry. Jackie Hill-Perry is a writer, speaker, and artist whose work has been featured on The Washington Times, The 700 Club, Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition and other publications.