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He Knows Their Name: The Mom of a Transgender Teen Speaks Out

For sixteen years, that name was the one that the child used. When they were...

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“Am I a Bad Christian for Loving My LGBTQ Child?”

Finally they voiced the deeper question that drove all their worries, “Are we wrong if...

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These Three Remain: Reaching Towards Faith, Hope and Love as LGBTQ Christians

This post is by Laura Statesir, our Director of Family and Youth: And now these...

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Second Parent Perspectives Video

When the child of Christian parents comes out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer...

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NEW!! Parent Perspectives: Journeys of Faith with our LGBTQ Children

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Why I Haven’t Given up on Christians

I grew up in church. My family was there every time the doors were open....

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November 17, 2014

On Body Image

I moved to Chicago two months ago now; I’m meeting with challenges here. Wear and...

November 04, 2014

NEW: Support Groups for Christian Parents of LGBTQ Children

It can be very difficult to find support groups specifically for Christian parents of LGBTQ...

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October 20, 2014

On Sharing Stories

I grew up in a family whose most central value was "What happens in this...

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Getting Over the Church

If you’ve been alive long enough and if you’ve ever loved someone, you’ve probably also...

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September 24, 2014

Bi the Way :: Some Helpful Tips for Christians on Bisexuality

Today's post comes from our friend Eliel Cruz. Eliel is a bisexual Christian covering bisexuality...

September 22, 2014

On Listening

Today's post is by Melinda Guerra, the Administrative Assistant here at The Marin Foundation. "We...

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August 25, 2014

Cultural Competency Vs. Cultural Humility

The first approach is to say nothing. It’s hard to offend if you don’t open...

August 22, 2014

Being the Token Gay Christian

I am glad my fiancée and I represented ourselves and our love in a positive...

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Past the Fear of the Unknown

Today's post is by Melinda Guerra, our Administrative Assistant here at The Marin Foundation. A...

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July 11, 2014

Why I Chose Grace as a Gay Christian

To all those Christians who identify as LGBTQ, thank you for not giving up. Thank...

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Going to the Chapel…But You Won’t Be There

We don't typically publish anonymous posts, but the writer for today's post has requested anonymity,...

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Phil’s story

Today's post is from Phil Ross, student at Indiana Wesleyan University, and a summer intern...

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June 30, 2014

Parents, We’re All in This Together

In June The Marin Foundation partnered with FreedHearts Ministries and Unconditional Ministries to host our...

June 27, 2014

Why the “I’m Sorry” Campaign? –Part 3

While I've participated with the campaign several times in the past, last year was my...

June 25, 2014

“What Are You Sorry for, Anyway?” Part 2

Today's post is from our friend Tami Moberg, who's continuing our I'm Sorry series, and...

June 23, 2014

“What Are You Sorry for, Anyway?” Part 1

I’m Sorry. Such simple words that can be so hard to say. I’m Sorry. You...

June 13, 2014

Why I’m Interning at The Marin Foundation

The following post is by Ian Brown, student at Moody Bible Institute, and a summer...

May 2014

May 22, 2014

New Resource for Christian Parents with LGBTQ Children

Are you a Christian parent with a LGBTQ child? We have added several new resources...

April 2014

April 11, 2014

What I Wish my Youth Pastor Had Said – Part 2

Below are some best practices and recommendations for Christian youth workers* who have LGBTQ and...

April 09, 2014

What I Wish my Youth Pastor Had Said – Part 1

I come from a background in Christian youth ministry. I worked at Christian camps, with...

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March 28, 2014

One-On-One with Tim Schraeder

This post is written by Michael Kimpan, our Associate Director at The Marin Foundation. You...

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February 17, 2014

Clearing the Path for your Child’s Faith

The following post is from Laura Statesir, Director of Family and Youth at The Marin...

February 10, 2014

Father’s Love Letter

Warren Perry is a teacher and coach, Southerner and Yankee, sinner and saint living in...

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Fear of the Unknown

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