Living Out Podcast

Intimacy with yourself – feeling comfortable in your own skin – being able to be honest with yourself about yourself. How do we grow in this? Isn’t it all a bit narcissistic and unChristian? How does it connect to intimacy with God and with others? Ed, Andrew and Jeanette talk it through. Resources mentioned and related The Intimacy Deficit by Ed ShawKeswick Convention talks on the intimacy deficit Hear Jeanette’s story, in 5 minutes or in 30 minutesJeanette’s latest book, ‘Betrothed: wooed by a greater love’ 

Ed and Adam chat with our guest Andrew Nicholls. What do we mean when we talk about intimacy with God? How do we experience it? And what gets in the way? Resources mentioned and related The Intimacy Deficit Ed ShawKeswick Convention talks on the intimacy deficit Delight Podcast Episode 2: Meditation – dwelling on God’s truth 

In the first episode of our new series, Jo and Ashleigh quiz Ed on what the intimacy deficit is, why he’s written a book about it, where he struggles with intimacy himself – and, of course, whether he should get a dog. Resources mentioned and related The Intimacy Deficit Ed ShawHave You Been Intimate with Anyone Recently? Andrew Bunt Keswick Convention talks on the intimacy deficit Kaleidoscope

Ed's recent book, The Intimacy Deficit, helps us to think about our connection with God, ourselves, others, and creation. In this series we want to expand on the ideas in Ed’s book, involving more voices in the conversation, and hopefully helping all of us to deepen our experiences of intimacy.

Adam is joined by Katherine Brown from the Evangelical Alliance and Ben Thomas from OCCA. Katherine and Ben were both part of the LGBT community when they responded to the gospel, and in their roles now they engage in conversations with non Christians and new Christians about all sorts of faith questions. In the last episode of this series, we consider your questions on evangelism. Is it possible to evangelise to the LGBT community? How can we support friends in a same sex marriage? And what about the gay couple with kids who become Christians? Resources mentioned and related Katherine’s storyBen’s storyThe Case Against the Sexual Revolution by Louise PerryThe Sexual Revolution Has Failed — Now Try CHURCH || Louise Perry Full Interview Speak Life PodcastChallenges to Friendship (Friendship #6) What If a Gay, Married Couple, With Children, Become Christians? Ed Shaw Evangelical AllianceOCCA

In this engaging discussion, guests Robin Barfield and Jennifer Kvamme share their expertise on parenting teens. Robin, a seasoned family and youth minister, along with Jennifer, a student ministry leader and author, dive into vital topics like how to foster a relationship with Jesus and discuss the gift of singleness. They also explore loving same-sex attracted teens while maintaining biblical truths. Their insights on creative parenting and practical resources empower parents to navigate the complexities of adolescence with grace.

This week, Rachel Gilson, an author and CRU leader, shares her insights from her book, Parenting Without Panic in an LGBT Affirming World. She discusses effective ways to introduce conversations about sex and sexuality with young children. Rachel emphasizes the importance of framing moral tensions through Jesus' teachings and offers practical scripts to guide these discussions. The impact of the internet and social media on children's understanding of sexuality is also examined, along with the roles of parents and churches in education.

In this enlightening conversation, Andrew Bunt, an author and ethicist known for his work on polyamory, dives into the nuances of consensual non-monogamy. He defines these relationships and discusses their increasing visibility and social acceptance. Andrew explores cultural shifts driving interest in polyamory and urges Christians to engage thoughtfully with this trend. He also addresses the relevance of Old Testament polygamy and emphasizes the importance of pastoral care in navigating these modern dynamics.

How do we as same-sex attracted people navigate close friendships with the same sex? How about opposite-sex friendships? How can you best love a sibling who is in a same-sex relationship? And how do you keep a healthy relationship with those you used to have a sexual relationship with?  Join Ashleigh, Ed and Dan as they share their experience of doing friendship as same-sex attracted Christians. Thank you for your excellent questions!Resources mentioned and relatedSpring 1 – 2012 Mass in B Minor Don’t Blame Me Friendship and Intimacy (Friendship #3) In Praise of Awkward Conversations Andrew BuntSpace at the Table: A Review Ed Shaw Listening Carefully and in Full Andrew Bunt Support to Grieve Anne Witton 

In this episode, we’re answering your questions on church, covering topics such as: unhelpful messages churches transmit and more positive alternatives; welcoming and including people while sticking to a biblical sexual ethic; supporting those who have had a negative experience of conversion therapy; and finding contentment in singleness in your 40s. Below are suggestions of just some of the resources which provide more answers to these questions. Resources mentioned and related Don’t Miss the Role Models Andrew Bunt What Do We Celebrate? Anne Witton A Beautiful Mess Ed Shaw What the Church Needs to Get Right Andy Robinson What Does it Mean to be a Truly Inclusive Church? Anne Witton Listening Carefully and in Full Andrew Bunt Does Living Out Support ‘Gay Cure’ or ‘Reparative Therapy’? Ed Shaw Podcast Series: The Plausibility Problem The Intimacy Deficit by Ed Shaw