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Can We Lovingly Support Gay Family Members as Christians?

June 1, 2023

Sex and Sexuality

Can We Lovingly Support Gay Family Members as Christians?

27 min

Sex and Sexuality

Can We Lovingly Support Gay Family Members as Christians?

27 min

Episode 1240 Show Notes

From the Show

The tragic thing right now in our society is that people are embracing and celebrating one of the very things that God in His law has condemned.

– Pastor Adriel Sanchez

Can We Lovingly Support Gay Family Members as Christians?

Questions in this Episode

Is regular attendance at church just as good as membership?
What does Hebrews 12:14 mean saying that “no one will see the Lord”?
How can I reconcile with my brother who supports gay marriage?
Is homosexuality in the animal kingdom proof that it’s natural to be gay?
How can I lovingly support my gay family member?

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Adriel Sanchez is the pastor of North Park Presbyterian Church (PCA) in San Diego, CA. He received his theological training from Westminster Seminary California and serves as host of Core Christianity. Adriel is the author of Praying with Jesus and, most recently, Why We Worship: Experiencing Heaven on Earth at Church. He and his wife, Ysabel, have six children.

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