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Today, we chat with Greg Coles about his life as a single, gay Christian, why words matter, and how we can all show more love in the church!
Introduction
The Terminology Talk
Love and Compassion
Church Chat
The Power of Words
Real Talk
Closing Thoughts
Hey HOD fam! We’re back with another awesome episode this week! We’ve got Greg Coles here to talk about what it means to be a Single Gay Christian. Get ready to break down stereotypes, challenge some assumptions, and dive deep into God’s all-encompassing love. Whether this hits close to home for you or someone you care about, you don’t want to miss this one. Let’s do it!!!
Greg Coles is sharing his incredible journey as a celibate gay Christian. He uses the term "gay" openly and emphasizes that being gay shouldn’t stop anyone from following Jesus.
Kait and JJ get into the terms "gay" vs. "same-sex attracted," and why it's important to understand where these terms come from and how they impact people.
The big takeaway? Loving people and helping them know Jesus is way more important than trying to change their orientation. Radical compassion, folks—it’s the key.
The hosts shed light on how the church can sometimes get it wrong by treating people like projects. Spoiler alert: kindness and real connection go a long way.
Greg explains why he sticks with the term "gay" and highlights the diverse experiences within the gay community. It's all about understanding and compassion here, guys.
A reminder to treat gay Christians with the same love and fairness as anyone else. We need more empathy, less judgment.
The episode wraps up with a prayer for more love and understanding for everyone, especially our LGBTQ+ friends.
Gregory Coles is the author of Single, Gay, Christian, No Longer Strangers, and The Limits of My World. He holds a PhD in English from Penn State and lives in Boise, Idaho, where he works as a writer and speaker. Greg is a Senior Research Fellow at The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender.
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