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June 2016

June 13, 2016

Don’t Let Your Anger Turn Into Their Hate

Andrew's reflection upon yesterday's LGBT massacre in Orlando. There is a time for anger and...

June 09, 2016

Why Do I Not Take a Side?

In a Q & A for Andrew's new book, he answers why he does not...

May 2016

May 27, 2016

Great Infographic for Research Findings in Us Versus Us

Download and share a concise infographic previewing some of my new book's groundbreaking research findings...

December 2015

December 18, 2015

My ebook, Our Last Option, is Patheos Book Club’s Book of the Month

I just got word that my ebook, Our Last Option: How a New Approach to Civility...

April 2015

April 13, 2015

“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...

April 10, 2015

Trans Invisibility: An Interview With Our Friend Eli

How often do we really recognize full diversity of experience, expression and identity encompassed by...

February 2015

February 16, 2015

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...

February 09, 2015

Resources for Black History Month

In the midst of your celebrations of February's Black History Month, take some time to...

January 2015

January 12, 2015

In Honor of National Human Trafficking Day

Yesterday, individuals, organizations, and communities across the United States celebrated National Human Trafikking Awareness Day....

December 2014

December 15, 2014

Why I Haven’t Given up on Christians

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

November 2014

November 21, 2014

Transgender Awareness Week

This week has been Transgender Awareness Week, culminating in yesterday's Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR),...

October 2014

October 15, 2014

Why We Go Purple

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and tomorrow (October 16th) is Spirit Day, when we...

October 10, 2014

So, Tomorrow Is October 11th…

...and October 11th is National Coming Out Day. We've pulled together some links in honor...

October 01, 2014

Getting Over the Church

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

September 2014

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 15, 2014

Thinking Relationally

"We have been too wrapped up in planning the communication of our truth by cooking...

September 08, 2014

Kidnapped for Christ Screening & More — See You Saturday!

This week Saturday, September 13 at Fourth Presbyterian Church (126 E Chestnut St, Chicago), we're...

August 2014

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...

August 18, 2014

“What If They Think I’m Gay?” And Other Fears that Keep People from Engaging

“Be Bold.” This is the declaration splashed across our website and facebook page. It’s The...

August 15, 2014

Living in the Tension – 8/18

Join us for our upcoming Living in the Tension Gathering on Monday, August 18th, where...

July 2014

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...

July 09, 2014

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,...

June 2014

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 06, 2014

Special Living in the Tension Gathering: Preventing LGBTQ Teen Suicide

Christian communities today are beginning to realize regardless of their theology and beliefs about sexuality...

May 2014

May 27, 2014

Share Your Story of Compelling Love

“How can people connect with each other when their beliefs, values, and practices deeply differ,...

May 05, 2014

2014 Parent Conference

Unconditional Ministries, The Marin Foundation, and FreedHearts are excited to present the 2014 Midwest Parents...

April 2014

April 23, 2014

How to Talk to Young Kids About Same-Sex Relationships

The following post is by Jason Bilbrey, our Director of Pastoral Care here at The...

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...

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