Videos

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​Greg & Lynn's Story

In this 6 minute video clip Andy Stanley introduces Greg and Lynn McDonald. They share their story, their learnings and how God changed their hearts by discovering their son was gay.

Andy Stanley Senior Pastor North Point Church and author of twenty books, including more than a dozen bestselling titles says "Greg and Lynn have done a remarkable job with a difficult subject: raising a child who is gay in a conservative Christian culture that doesn’t always know how to respond or how to help. They tackle tough issues with grace, compassion, and integrity."

David Gushee distinguished university professor of Christian ethics at Mercer University, and author of "Changing Our Mind" along with 19 other books says "Greg and Lynn's story is one that needs to be heard” ​

Justin Lee - ​Parents: What to do when your child comes out

If your a parent and you have recently learned that your child is LGBTQ+, this  9-minute video by Justin Lee is priceless.  Justin developed this video for Christian parents who aren't sure how to respond when their child comes out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or anything else on the LGBTQ+ spectrum. This after learning our son was gay. It is full of practical tips for how best to respond.

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NBC ATLANTA Spotlights GREG AND LYNN'S NEW BOOK EMBRACING THE JOURNEY.
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"GEORGIA COUPLE WRITES BOOK FOR PARENTS OF GAY CHILDREN​"
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​Pastor Mark Wingfield, The Baptist Pastor and His Transgender Friends

This is a MUST WATCH video for all pastors, and parents regardless if your child is LGBTQ+. Mark Wingfield was a journalist for 21 years before becoming a pastor, he now serves as an associate pastor of Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. After engaging in a series of enlightening conversations and presentations on the intricacies of gender identity, pastor Mark Wingfield felt a calling. In this talk Mark recounts his journey of becoming one of the transgender communities' most unlikely spokespersons, and the human connections that resulted from his willingness to listen.

B.T. Harman
This is an online event recorded in Atlanta, Georgia, and hosted by B.T. Harman of Harbor.  B.T. is the founder of Harbor and features interviews with thought leaders, experts, and parents from around the country and includes training on how to better understand and connect with your LGBTQ child. In this 45 minute video B.T. interviews Greg and Lynn McDonald who share from their unvarnished story and learnings from coaching and counseling and many hundreds of Christian parents with LGBTQ children.

Justin Lee

Justin Lee, author, speaker, founder of the Gay Christian Network and Executive Director of Nuance Ministries interviews Greg and Lynn McDonald in this 1 hour "Facebook Live" interview. This is a great video for parents with an LGBTQ child and a terrific resource for LGBTQ individuals as well.

Rob and Linda Robertson

In this incredibly powerful video Rob and Linda tell their unvarnished story. This is a must watch 35 minute video for conservative, evangelical parents and pastors alike. Linda is a Seattle-area mom of 4 who wrote a blog titled Just Because He Breathes that went viral in 2013… a brief story about how God taught her and her husband as conservative, evangelical parents to truly love their gay son. That blog gave birth to several online Facebook groups for Christian moms with LGBTQ+ kids – the primary one being Just Because They Breathe, providing support for parents seeking to reconcile their faith with the freedom to be in full, loving relationships with their children.
If you are interested in learning more about the support available in the secure, private FaceBook group Just Because They Breathe, please contact: JustBecauseTheyBreathe@gmail.com"

Dr. Mark Yarhouse

Richmont Graduate University Alumni Reunion
Dr. Mark Yarhouse explains gender dysphoria. For parents with transgender children this is a very deep talk, and incredibly informative. 

Cortland Russell
​Baptism

This video captures our good friend Cortland Russell's baptism.  Cortland is a fabulous man who happens to be queer who's  journey to Christ was a long one.  Many loving, LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ Christians helped Cortland on his journey, often times helping by showing him care and understanding without judgement.  People consistently showing Cortland what it means to be a true Christian by having faith in Christ as his Lord and Savior and how he could honor his  authentically queer identity. THIS IS A MUST SEE 3 1/2 MINUTE VIDEO!!!

Rev. Dr. David Gushee
You're Hurting Me With Your Bible

In this incredible 11-minute video David does a fabulous job of drawing attention to how settled patterns of religious interpretation cancel out some of the bibles deepest and most beautiful themes including mercy, justice, compassion, love, and hospitality. This is a must watch for all parents and anyone who is interested in what the Bible has to say about homosexuality.

​Tim Cooper
Core Vs. Periphery

Tim Cooper/AME : Director and North Point Ministries Starting Point Director does a fabulous job discussing the value in understanding Core vs. Periphery beliefs. It is designed to help you clearly identify which beliefs you consider essential to the Christian faith. That's because understanding the priority you place on specific beliefs can enable you to be kinder and more graceful when talking with people who don't see eye to eye with you. Core vs. Periphery is designed to help you clearly identify which beliefs you consider essential to the Christian faith. 

THE REAL THING
This 7 minute movie does a great job of illustrating the power and importance of parental love and how it can transcend a person's memory of their child. 

​Rev. Dr. David Gushee

Ending the Teaching of Contempt
Keynote address at The Reformation Project conference in 2014 

Americas Pastors Rethink Homosexuality

Pastors across America reveal changed views on homosexuality.

Julie Rodgers

2016 Keynote for The Reformation Project
Julie Rodgers is a Christian speaker and a leading voice in the movement working toward full inclusion for LGBTQ people in the church 

Changing Our Minds: ​Dr. David Gushee

David explains his theological and spiritual journey toward LGBTQ acceptance 

​Brand: New by Andy Stanley   a 5-part series

​How should the world view the church? Unfortunately, we've created a brand for the church that Jesus never intended. But we have the opportunity to give everyone a Brand: New perspective.
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This 5-part video series by Andy Stanley because Andy does a wonderful job of helping Christians better understand how Jesus intended us to love. The kind of love that has no loopholes, the kind of love where everyone will know that we are disciples of Jesus by the way we love. This series is not focused on the LGBTQ community but it has direct and practical implications.