EPISODE · Jan 15, 2025 · 1H 12M
Ep. 22 - Church and the LGBTQ+ Community
from Strays, Orphans, and Exiles · host Two Rivers Church
On this episode, our guest is Wendy Vanderwal Martin. She is the Director of Development with the Henri Nouwen Society, and author of Generous Spaciousness, a book about the church's engagement with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Christians. We discussed the church’s fraught relationship with the LGBTQ+ community, including deeper questions it raises about the authority of scripture, how we respond to ideas that challenge our faith, and how we live together in a faith community that welcomes diverse perspectives.Further Resources and Links: • Check out the process to become an affirming church (not limited to United Churches): https://affirmunited.ause.ca/why-become-an-affirming-ministry/• Sign up today for free daily meditations from spiritual master, Henri Nouwen: http://www.henrinouwen.orgConnect with us: • Our website: www.tworiverschurch.ca • By email: [email protected] Produced by Peter Szabo and Ian Van Harten
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On this episode, our guest is Wendy Vanderwal Martin. She is the Director of Development with the Henri Nouwen Society, and author of Generous Spaciousness, a book about the church's engagement with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Christians. We discussed the church’s fraught relationship with the LGBTQ+ community, including deeper questions it raises about the authority of scripture, how we respond to ideas that challenge our faith, and how we live together in a faith community that welcomes diverse perspectives.
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