Living Out Podcast

Ed and Adam are joined by our new friend Tom to talk about the times when their experiences of same-sex attraction make them want to give up on their faith. What keeps them going in these times? 
Resources mentioned and related
Psalms 63 and 73 (Bible Encouragements #3), Living Out Podcast 
The Intimacy Deficit by Ed Shaw 
Exploring the Intimacy Deficit, Living Out Podcast

Andy is joined by Jeanette and Simon to talk about whether we should expect a change in our same-sex attractions as followers of Jesus. They share ways they’ve sought change in the past, how they view it now, and how others have helped them. 
Resources mentioned and related 
Living Faith 
Simon: Reconciling Sexuality, Faith and Ministry (Different Stories #1), Living Out Podcast 
Shouldn't We Expect Sexuality to Change? (Engaging Objections #6), Living Out Podcast 
2 Corinthians 12 and Revelation 5 (Bible Encouragements #2), Living Out Podcast 
What's Good About Struggling With Same-Sex Attraction?, Anne Witton 
Getting God’s Perspective by Andrew Bunt 
Resources on Conversion Therapy, Living Out Team

Andrew is joined by Jeanette and Jon to share their stories of same-sex attraction and faith. They’re honest about their experiences of loneliness, talk about how singleness and childlessness can come with grief as well as joys, and consider what we can do about loneliness. 
Resources mentioned and related 
Jeanette’s story and writing  
Kaleidoscope 
Friendship and Intimacy (Friendship #3), Living Out Podcast 
Strengthening Friendships (Friendship #5), Living Out Podcast 
Youth Leader Network 
Are We Just Playing at Being Family?, Ashleigh Hull 
More Living Out resources about loneliness

Andrew is joined by our old friend Dan and our new friend Ruth as they share their stories of same-sex attraction and talk all about the realities of sexual temptation.  
What helps us to avoid temptation? What about when we give in to it? And what can we learn from how Jesus faced temptation? 
Resources mentioned & related 
Meet the Authors #21 - Dan Reid 
I Used to Identify As a Sinner. Now I’m Learning Who I Really Am., Dan Reid 
Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing, by Jay Stringer (see our book review here and listen to Jay on an episode of ‘The One Conversation’ podcast here) 
How Can I Find Freedom from the Weight of Sexual Sin?, Dan Reid 
Handling Sexual Urges (Part 1), Jo Johnson 
Handling Sexual Urges (Part 2), Jo Johnson 
The Desires That Tempt You May Not Be Your Deepest Desires, Andrew Bunt 
What Are Your Desires Telling You? (Could It Be Something Different Than You Think?), Amy Riordan 
Getting God’s Perspective by Andrew Bunt

Coming out (sharing with someone about your experience of sexuality) is not always easy, whether you're the person sharing or the one hearing about it.
Laura and Paul join Ashleigh to talk about what coming out was like for them. We hear about the first people they told, the things that have been helpful for them in these conversations, and what it's like to share so publicly about such a personal experience. Paul also shares some thoughts on doing all of this when you're married.
Resources mentioned & related
Laura: Good Friendship (Different Stories #6)
Paul: Responding to Our Desires (Different Stories #5)
Should All Same-Sex Attracted Christians Come Out?, Vaughan Roberts
Coming Out – Some Advice for Christians, Andrew Bunt
How Should I Respond When a Christian Comes Out to Me?, The Living Out Team
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