Grace and Truth: Navigating Faith-Based LGBT Conversations with Youth with Denise Shick

In this episode of the Homeschool Minnesota podcast, host Dayle Annand speaks with Denise Schick about her book 'Grace and Truth,' which provides guidance for parents on navigating faith-based conversations about LGBTQ issues with their children. Denise shares her personal story, the importance of creating a safe space for discussions, and the need for parents to affirm their children's identities while grounding conversations in biblical truth. The episode emphasizes the significance of addressing sensitive topics in a loving and truthful manner, equipping parents to guide their children through the complexities of identity and culture.

 

Links:

To purchase Grace and Truth:

https://livingstonesministries.org/help4families/books/

 

To find more information about Help 4 Families:

https://livingstonesministries.org/help4families/what-we-do/

 

To contact Homeschool Minnesota--MÂCHÉ:

https://homeschoolminnesota.org/

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Homeschool Minnesota Podcast 01:53 Navigating Faith-Based LGBTQ Conversations 05:59 Denise Schick's Personal Journey 10:03 The Structure of the Book 13:55 The Role of Feelings in Identity 17:39 The Impact of Pornography 21:52 Understanding the Rise in LGBTQ Identification 25:43 Affirmations for Youth 29:50 Advice for Parents and Grandparents