Living Out Podcast
Many Christians love their LGBT friends and want to engage well with issues of sexuality and identity, but aren’t sure how to do it. Join the Living Out team and guests as they tackle some of the most frequently asked questions and seek to navigate the choppy cultural waters with compassion and clarity. If you’re interested in a Christian perspective on sexuality, singleness, trans and identity and want to hear real stories from same-sex attracted Christians, this is the podcast for you. Hosted by Andrew Bunt, Ashleigh Hull, Andy Robinson, Ed Shaw and Anne Witton. Produced by Anne Witton and Dan Reid.
Living Out Podcast
Misstep 3 - 'If you're born gay, it can't be wrong to be gay' (The Plausibility Problem #3)
In this episode we discuss whether our sexualities are something we're born with or whether our childhood development and cultural influences play a part on shaping our desires.
We also talk about some of the damage that can be done if we follow all our innate desires, and discuss the doctrine of original sin and what that means for us. And we point to the goodness of God in helping us understand what's best for us.
Resources mentioned and related
- The Plausibility Problem Ed Shaw
- The Plausibility Problem: A Review Steve Ward
- Why Are Some People Same-sex Attracted? Ed Shaw
- Born This Way. Really? Adam Curtis
- Stubbornness and Same-Sex Attraction Ed Shaw
- Live No Lies John Mark Comer
- Straight Expectations Julie Bindel
- Lisa Diamond research on sexual fluidity
- Original Sin Alan Jacobs
- Oh Who Is That Young Sinner A. E. Housman