Celibacy as Vocation on Preston Sprinkle’s Theology in the Raw Podcast
Listen to this podcast episode of Preston Sprinkle’s Theology in the Raw Podcast where we explore the following questions: Humans can live without sex, but we can’t live without love, intimacy, and community? So where does this leave Christian who are gay, who are also pursuing celibacy as a vocation?
Is celibacy a call to *just as much* human intimacy in family?
While vocational singleness is most often a call to give up romance, marriage, sex, and children to do other kingdom work with undivided attention, it's still a call to intimacy in family.
Parents, choose vocational singles as godparents
Easter 2021 marked two years since Bentley was baptized and I became his godfather. Being a godfather has changed the way I love Bentley and see myself.
God’s Good for Gay People
Watch this video seminar exploring whether the gospel is good news for gay people. What do I believe, why do I hold those beliefs, and what should Church do differently?
Is romance an idol?
Watch this video seminar from Valentine's Day when I joined the Boston Fellows to explore how God's call to vocational singleness challenges the idol of romance in our cities and churches.
Why do men seem more homophobic?
Listen to this episode of the Kent Lapp Podcast where we explore why men seem more homophobic and other questions about faith and sexuality.
The Dear Gay Anglicans Letter
Learn about the Dear Gay Anglicans Letter, its origins, the authors and intent, and ongoing work to welcome and minister to gay agnostics curious about getting to know Jesus in an Anglican context and gay Christians committed to a traditional sexual ethic.
God sets the lonely in families
From Nashotah House Theological Seminary - Read this devotional for the Second Tuesday of Lent (featured in their Lent + Eastertide Daily Reflections).
Don't try to convince non-believers that gay marriage is wrong
I often get asked, "How do I convince my gay friend who isn't a Christian that gay marriage is wrong?" You probably won't.
What’s the best thing straight Christians can do for gay people?
What is the most impactful thing straight Christians can do for gay people? My answer: Give God a chance to call you to vocational singleness.
Sadness and insecurity at my brother's wedding
My brother and sister-in-law made extra effort to include me in their wedding. And by no fault of there's, the wedding was still difficult at times.
Why does God call some people to vocational singleness?
Why does God call some people to vocational singleness? Answer: To give hope for a time without the need for romance or exclusivity!
Why pause & ask God His preference?
Listen to this podcast where we ask, "Why should a Christian pause and ask God if He has a preference between vocational singleness and Christian marriage?”The answer: GIFT
Intentional Community on the Your Other Brothers Podcast
Listen to this podcast where we discuss monastic/intentional community on the Your Other Brothers Podcast. We talk about the logistics of living under one roof with fellow single celibate male believers: what happens every week, who’s in charge, how do you join, and how long do you stay?
Theology on Tap on Vocational Singleness
Watch this recording of St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church’s Theology on Tap where I led a discussion about discernment and vocational singleness.
The Case for Vocational Singleness
From Christianity Today - How can our churches raise up more kingdom workers to heal our communities with undivided attention? Our churches need to become places where young adults genuinely discern whether God is calling them to vocational singleness or Christian marriage.
5 Strategies for Your Church
Are gay people thriving according to God’s wisdom in your church? Watch this video about five common challenges churches face and five proven strategies for becoming churches where LGB people flourish according to a traditional sexual ethic.
May your marriage help all of us believe that God loves us
Watch this recording of a toast I gave for my brother and sister-in-law, praying that their marriage embodies and displays God’s mysterious love in ways that makes it easier for them and the people around them to know God’s love.
Leveraging Christian Singleness
Watch this video to deepen your vision for how God wants to use singleness, whether temporary or lifetime. What is vocational singleness? Why does God call people to vocational singleness?
Side B Theology on the Life on Side B Podcast
Listen to this episode of the Life on Side B Podcast where we discuss the counterarguments to the best arguments for a progressive sexual ethic.