S5E2: Identity from a Biblical perspective

What's it like for Christians who experience same sex attraction to surrender their sexuality to God's design and pursue His plan for them? It's much the same as for anyone; we all struggle with brokenness and temptation. We all must surrender our sexuality in order to follow Christ. In this episode, Brian and Sheldon share a little of their stories, and talk about how God has been faithful through it all.

All of Jesus' disciples are called to deny self and take up their cross, but those who experience same-sex attraction face some unique battles. Not that their temptations are any greater, but the messages of our culture and attitudes of the church in the past have made the struggle of SSA particularly difficult for many believers with that experience. In this episode, Brian and Sheldon talk about how Christian men and women can navigate these challenges and how their spiritual family can help.   

So how do we as believers reinforce true identity in others? Can we help each other realize our identity as sons and daughters of God? In this episode, Brian and Sheldon explore the different ways that the body of Christ facilitates and encourages true identity through discipleship and other expressions of spiritual family.

How should our identity in Christ influence the way we live?  In this episode, Brian and Sheldon wrap up our conversation about identity with a few practical insights about what it means to be a new creation and how to live like it.

In this episode, Sheldon and Brian continue the conversation about identity as they explore the Biblical perspective. How are we made "in the image of God"? How did sin affect creation and specifically mankind? And how does the gospel offer hope for those struggling with their identity, meaning and purpose in this life?

A few resources we have found helpful for this topic:
Holy Sexuality, Christopher Yuan
Finding Your Best Identity, Andrew Bunt

In this episode, Brian welcomes a new co-host, Sheldon Farrington, to introduce a new season and series: The Conversation about Identity. Why is everyone talking about identity? What are they saying? Why is it such a hot topic? Does it really matter what we believe or how we "identify"? Brian and Sheldon explore different viewpoints and arrive at a definition of identity that brings it into a biblical perspective. If you've been wondering about this subject and following the debate in Christian circles, you'll want to join the True Union Podcast for this important conversation.

Join Brian and his wife Kim as they sit down with authors Matt & Laurie Krieg to discuss mixed orientation marriage. Co-founders of Hole In My Heart Ministries and authors of the book "An Impossible Marriage" Matt & Laurie bring unparalleled wisdom and grace to this conversation as they discuss the meaning of marriage, when to tell your kids about your unique sin struggles, and how to be on mission with your marriage. Check out their resources below! 

Hole In My Heart Ministries | https://lauriekrieg.com/
Hole In My Heart Podcast | https://lauriekrieg.com/podcast/


trueunion.org 

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Join Melody, Ben, and Sheldon as they talk about singleness--the common lies, struggles, and beauty in learning to steward singleness faithfully. Visit our website to learn more about how you can be involved with True Union! 
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In this episode, Brian, Ben, and Melody dive deeper into the Big Six of parenting, and share some personal experiences related to this topic. Join us for this conversation that is so needed in today's climate.

References: Attachments by Dr. Tim Clinton

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Why does True Union exist?  Why do we need ministries like this?  In this episode, Brian and Ben share the heart of True Union Ministries and why it’s important to address same-sex attraction from an honest, biblical perspective and to love those who struggle against it.