Recommended Reading
Books
Foundational affirming scholarship — from Matthew Vines' biblical case to Karen Keen's ethical framework, Justin Lee's personal narrative, and beyond.
God and the Gay Christian
A compelling interpretation of key biblical texts about same-sex relationships — and the story of a young man navigating faith, family, and identity.
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Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships
A rigorous ethical framework grounded in careful biblical scholarship, exploring how Christians should approach Scripture and sexuality.
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Torn
Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-vs.-Christians Debate — an honest, deeply personal account of faith and sexual identity.
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Bible, Gender, & Sexuality
A comprehensive biblical and ethical perspective on sexuality and same-sex relationships — grounded in careful cross-cultural hermeneutics.
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Embracing the Journey
A Christian parents' blueprint to loving your gay or bisexual child — written by parents who've lived the journey.
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Why Churches Need to Talk About Sexuality
Lessons learned from hard conversations about sex, gender, identity, faith, and the Bible — for church leaders ready to engage.
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Walking the Bridgeless Canyon
Repairing the breach between the church and the gay and transgender community — a thorough historical and theological account.
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Affirming
A memoir of faith, sexuality, and staying in the church — a deeply moving account of one woman's journey toward wholeness.
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