111. Parenting & Ministry When Life Gets MESSY

What happens when your child comes out as LGBTQ+—and you’re serving in pastoral ministry? Whether you lead worship, oversee a small group, or serve full-time as a minister or missionary, this situation can feel overwhelming.

In this episode, Ellen Radcliff and Morgan Roberts dive into the unique challenges parents in ministry face when their child comes out.

They discuss:

How to navigate fear, shame, and isolation while staying anchored in God

Balancing your role as a parent with your responsibilities in ministry

Whether and how to communicate with your church leadership or congregation

Seven “stop, drop, and roll” strategies to help you respond with love, wisdom, and faith

This is part one of a two-part series. Next episode, we’ll explore how to support friends in ministry whose child has come out.

If you’ve ever wrestled with how to lead while walking through personal family struggles, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and practical tools.

📘 Get the Book:

"Following Jesus in an LGBTQ+ World" by Guy Hammond — now available on Amazon. A must-read for anyone seeking biblical clarity and compassion on these issues.

Link to Book https://tinyurl.com/3eu9f38v

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⁠Link to Trailer⁠ Trailer to Following Jesus In An LGBTQ+ World

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