In today’s episode, Rinn Myers (no pronouns) discusses Rinn's process of coming out. To submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.loveboldly.net/askingforafriend

Ep. 59: As someone who was rejected by the church, how did you find your way back?

Jan 16th, 2023 2m 56s

In today’s episode, Tyler Chernesky, a gay Christian, shares about their story of being rejected by, leaving, and coming back to the church. To submit your own questions for our panel & see what other questions we've answered, visit www.lovebol

Ep. 58: As a transgender person, what has your experience of gender dysphoria been like?

Dec 16th, 2022 4m 10s

In today’s episode, Lyndon Parker (they/them), a transgender Christian, shares about their experience of gender dysphoria throughout their life and how their experience of gender has impacted how they identify and how they live & present in the

Ep. 57: How can the church better support Intersex people?

Dec 2nd, 2022 3m 11s

Today’s episode comes from our panelist Marissa Adams (she/her), an Intersex Christian and advocate. Intersex people and issues are often overlooked and misunderstood in church spaces, which can lead to Intersex people feeling isolated and forg

Ep. 56: What’s in a name?

Nov 18th, 2022 5m 50s

Today’s episode comes from John Backman (she/her). John, who also goes by Janelle, shares about why she believes names are important & why it’s important to use the names that people prefer. For trans and gender non-conforming people, names are

Ep. 55: Do you think Side A churches can be a place where Side B LGBTQIA+ people can flourish?

Nov 4th, 2022 3m 50s

Today’s episode comes from Dr. Ben Huelskamp (he/they). As a gay Christian who is a part of progressive church spaces, Ben shares his thoughts about how those spaces can be welcoming & edifying for LGBTQIA+ Christians who hold a traditional sex

Ep. 54: Why do you not identify as bisexual if you are attracted to men and also married to a woman?

Oct 21st, 2022 3m 4s

In today’s episode, Aaron Munson (he/him) shares about his experiences as a gay man who is married to a woman. Because of his uniques story & experiences, Aaron shares about why he does or does not use certain labels. While labels can be helpfu

Ep. 53: I think that my child might be gay, but they haven't told me yet. Should I say something to them?

Oct 7th, 2022 5m 23s

Today’s episode comes from our panelist Liz Munson (she/her). Liz, a parent herself, shares about how she would approach talking to your child about topics like sexuality & gender identity. To submit your own questions for our panel & see what

Ep. 52: Is it healthy for young people to experiment with different expressions of gender & sexuality?

Sep 23rd, 2022 3m 51s

In today’s episode, our panelist Kelly Crouch (they/them) encourages those who care for & interact with children and young people to allow experimentation with different expressions of gender identity & sexuality. Kelly shares about their own p

Ep. 51: How can the church better support celibate people?

Sep 9th, 2022 4m 9s

Today’s episode features Carson Sotelo (he/his), a gay celibate Christian. Carson shares his thoughts about how the church can live more like a family & support those who are pursuing celibacy. To submit your own questions for our panel & see w

Ep. 50: As a Side A person, do you feel offended or not fully welcomed by Side B churches or friends?

Aug 26th, 2022 3m 25s

In today’s episode, LOVEboldly’s Executive Director, Ben Huelskamp (he/his), a gay man, shares about how he navigates disagreements with those who believe differently about faith, sexuality and/or gender identity. To submit your own questions f

Ep. 49: What do you think the impact of purity culture has been on LGBTQIA+ people?

Aug 12th, 2022 5m 54s

Today’s episode comes from our panelist, Liz Munson (she/her), a non-binary lesbian. As an LGBTQIA+ person who grew up in Christian spaces, Liz received many confusing & harmful messages related to expectations around sex, marriage and gender r

Ep. 48: My pastor has said that my gay son’s identity "doesn't align with scripture." How do I respond?

Jul 29th, 2022 10m 24s

In today’s episode, our panelist Melinda Garza-Moran (she/her), the parent of LGBTQIA+ children, shares her advice on responding to someone whose beliefs about LGBTQIA+ issues are contrary to your own. She gives practical tips for studying the

Ep. 47: What is the constructive response when my child asks me "Is that person a boy or a girl?"

Jul 15th, 2022 2m 18s

Today’s episode comes from our panelist Kelly Crouch (they/them), a bisexual and genderqueer Christian. Kelly shares about how they would recommend responding when a child or someone else is curious about a person’s gender, in a way that helps

Ep. 46: As someone in a mixed-orientation marriage, would you have married someone of the same sex if it had been legal at the time?

Jul 1st, 2022 3m 44s

In today’s episode, our panelist Aaron Munson (he/him), a gay man in a queer-orientation marriage, shares about why he chose to enter into marriage with someone of the opposite sex and how his personal convictions have shaped his decisions arou

Ep. 45: What do you wish more Christians knew about Intersex people?

Jun 17th, 2022 2m 14s

Today’s episode comes from our panelist Marissa Adams (she/her), an Intersex Christian. Marissa shares about Intersex experiences in the church and some of the difficulties that Intersex people face in faith communities. Many Christians are unc

Ep. 44: How have popular notions about biblical masculinity or femininity affected you as an LGBTQIA+ person?

Jun 3rd, 2022 5m 20s

In today’s episode, our panelist Liz Munson (she/her), a nonbinary lesbian in a mixed-orientation marriage, shares about how notions about biblical manhood and womanhood affected have affected her as someone who didn’t fit into the stereotypica

Ep. 43: As an LGBTQIA+ Christian, do you feel unsafe with those who don't share your beliefs?

May 20th, 2022 3m 50s

Today’s episode comes from Lyndon Parker (they/them), a transgender Christian. Lyndon shares their thoughts about having grace and space for differing beliefs within communities, while also being aware that sometimes those differences will mean