The Heart of the Matter: Navigating Faith, Gender, and Sexuality

Drawing from her academic research and her own eleven-year journey out of transgender desires and same-sex attraction, Dr. Linda Seiler, executive director of ReStory Ministries and National Chi Alpha Field Specialist in Applied Theology & Culture, joins Elly Marroquin to discuss what the Bible says about sexual orientation and gender identity, and how Christian parents/caregivers can navigate conversations with their children who are questioning their sexual orientation. It's an episode you can't afford to miss! ----------------------------------------------  TIME STAMPS: 00:00:00 Welcome & Guest Intro 00:02:50 What It Means That We Are Created in God's Image 00:04:49 How Sex Plays a Role in Our Understanding of God's Image 00:05:57 Key Talking Points for Parents to Discuss Gender & Sexuality 00:08:58 Three Key Things When a Child Is Questioning Their Gender 00:25:52 How the Bible Defines Sexuality 00:31:04 Talking Points for Parents to Discuss with Their Children 00:37:03 Steps for When Your Child is Questioning Their Gender 00:40:35 Affirming Your Child in Their God Given Identity 00:44:14 Closing ---------------------------------------------- Follow Ignite Parenting Instagram | @Ignite.Parenting Facebook | Ignite Parenting Website | www.igniteparenting.com    Follow ReStory Ministries Instagram | @restorymin Facebook | Restory Ministries Website | www.restoryministries.org