Forefront Conversations with Jonathan Williams

The last time you heard Jonathan Williams on this podcast, he was lead pastor of Forefront Church; now, he's just a dad who raised two kids in the church trying to offer some sage advice to a new dad grappling with questions about raising kids in the church. For many of us who grew up in the church, what we were raised to believe went out the window a long time ago, so despite what we may say, do, or espouse to our kids, there will always be a question lingering in the back of our minds: what if my kids don't believe what I do similar to how I no longer believe what my parents did? This is the theme of the conversation that brings Jonathan back to the Forefront Podcast, where he sheds some light on his own upbringing, why things changed, and what it's like to be a parent bringing a child to church when carrying doubt or questions. ABOUT JONATHAN The co-founder and former lead pastor of Forefront Church, Jonathan is a popular writer who covers religion and spirituality, current trends, and LGBTQIA inclusion and justice. Jonathan has written for the Huffington Post, Faithfully Magazine, The Christian Standard, and more. Jonathan has been featured in The New York Times, The Christian Post, and Rebel Storytellers. He's also the author of "She's My Dad," a book that offers a unique perspective for family members of transgender persons, capturing the complex relationship between a son and his transgender parent, while navigating the feelings of loss and trauma that can occur even in the most LGBTQ-affirming households.