#91 - Vocational Singleness, Friendships, and Equipping the Church to Love Gay People (with Pieter Valk of Equip Your Community)

The first episode back in a while and we are not messing around! I found Pieter on Instragram and have been enthralled by the awesome ministry he has been doing. Pieter is a gay Christian who is committed to a biblically traditional sexual ethic (celibacy). What makes Pieter stand out is just how compelling his life is. He is showcasing how the Church can retrieve the power of friendships and restore dignity to those who choose a life of vocational singleness. Listen in for some great insights from my new friend! A lot of resources were referenced in this episode, see below for some links! https://www.amazon.com/Families-Crossroads-Beyond-Tradition-Options/dp/0830816550 https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Friendship-Finding-Celibate-Christian/dp/1587433494 Pieter's resources: Video Article: Recognizing & Responding to Romance Idolatry Video Article: Building Committed Christian Community Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder (An article about Pieter's doubt/distance from God) Reframing Our Sermons on Sexuality (Why teaching about sexual ethics shouldn't focus on marriage and sex) Video Article: Leveraging Christian Singleness Is it really better to marry than burn with desire? Jesus & Paul Taught about Lifetime Singleness Why say gay? 4-Part Series Video Article: God's Good for Gay People Video Article: Top 10 Questions in LGBT+ Ministry Video Article: 5 Strategies for Better LGBT+ Ministry Follow me on Instagram: @braydenbrookshier Get my book: Flash Theology: A Visual Guide to Knowing and Enjoying God More Like the podcast? Subscribe and give a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen from! And please share this podcast with others who you think would be encouraged by it. Your help in spreading the word is highly appreciated.