This we we certainly live up to "church is messy." If time allows, we would encourage you to watch the sermon before listening to this podcast. We're also providing a number of resources on the topic of sexuality.

Resources:

• Sermon Video URL: https://youtu.be/DidFo1xj9ow
• Center for Faith, Sexuality and Gender (https://www.centerforfaith.com)
• Greg Coles
• Preston Sprinkle
• Rebecca McLaughlin
• Christopher Yuan
• Sam Allberry
• Jackie Hill Perry
• Mark Yarhouse

Three sermons by Jon Tyson:

• The Controversial Jesus | Jesus and the Gay Community – Jon Tyson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqF0MwqjuBU&t=37s
• The Controversial Jesus | Jesus, Gender, and the Trans Community – Jon Tyson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS2oIkfYNwc
• The Controversial Jesus | Sexual Formation – Jon Tyson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTGrYxeEZ9U&list=PL8vSjHOSaE12d8ZPujJfxFzcyNlYBActf&index=3

Topics Discussed in this Episode:

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:26 Watch the sermon, and avail yourself of the resources we suggest.
• 06:33 Helpful points from the message
• 08:53 How can we be welcoming without being affirming?
• 10:57 It's not the job of a Christian to call out non-Christians. If you have a relationship with a fellow believer then ask "what does it mean to follow Jesus in this area of your life" and have a conversation based on truth and grace.
• 15:34 How do I love someone well, communicate with my children, and be an ambassador for Christ regarding this topic?
• 18:31 Pronouns, names, wedding attendance.
• 22:13 What's wrong with a same-sex relationship that's filled with love? Practicing discernment, truth, and grace.
• 27:23 Series Thesis: Faith doesn't hide from questions, fear does. What fears are associated with this topic?
• 31:10 How do we live with courage and engage with people or at work without posturing?
• 39:23 Why did Rick skip over the topic of incest in 1 Corinthians 5 but address some other issues?