DiscoverChurch and MainLGBTQ Allies and Effective Inclusion with Ryan Self | Episode 243
LGBTQ Allies and Effective Inclusion with Ryan Self | Episode 243

LGBTQ Allies and Effective Inclusion with Ryan Self | Episode 243

Update: 2025-07-19
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In this episode of Church and Main, Ryan Self, a gay Christian from Austin, Texas, discusses LGBTQ inclusion in church communities. Ryan shares his journey from a conservative background to more affirming spaces, highlighting the pitfalls of churches that claim inclusivity yet fail to embody it. We discuss the balance between activism and faith, critiques of superficial inclusivity, and the need for authentic dialogue that honors diverse perspectives. 


Suggested Reading and Listening:


With ‘allies’ like these, who needs adversaries?


God and the Gay Christian (Matthew Vines)


How the Gay Rights Movement Radicalized and Lost Its Way (Andrew Sullivan)


 


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LGBTQ Allies and Effective Inclusion with Ryan Self | Episode 243

LGBTQ Allies and Effective Inclusion with Ryan Self | Episode 243

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