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Monday Feb 17, 2020
Monday Feb 17, 2020
On this episode, Mary is interviewing Dr. Julia Sadusky on mental health and loneliness. Dr. Sadusky has worked with Mark Yarhouse on multiple books and projects related to sexual orientation and gender identity. She did her disseration on loneliness in the lives of celibate gay Christians. Dr. Sadusky is sharing with us some of the results of her work as well as advice for Side B Christians who want to improve their mental health.
If you want to contact Dr. Julia Sadusky, you can email her at drsadusky@gmail.com.
Publications mentioned in the episode:
The summary of Dr. Sadusky's dissertation research on Spiritual Friendships can be found here.
"Approaching Gender Dysphoria" (Grove Ethics) can be purchased on Amazon here.
"Understanding Transgender Identities: Four Views" (Baker Academic) can be purchased on Amazon here.
"A Christian View of Sex Reassignment Surgery and Hormone Therapy” (The Center for Faith, Sexuality and Gender) - https://centerforfaith.com/blog/how-should-christians-respond-to-sex-reassignment-surgery-and-hormone-therapy
Her upcoming book, "Emerging Gender Identities", releases August 18th, 2020. You can purchase it at here.
As discussed in the episode, if you are having suicidal thoughts, make sure to contact your therapist or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255) or the Trevor Project (866-488-7386).
Here is a list of some LGBT+ Side B friendly counseling services that might be helpful for anyone single or married in need of counseling. As we said in the episode, make sure you find a counselor that is right for you and that you feel comfortable with.
Global Counseling Network - www.globalcounselingnetwork.com
New Hope Counseling Center - www.newhopecounseling.com
Hopewell Counseling - www.hopewellmin.org
Arrow Advising - www.arrowheadadvising.com
Henegar Counseling Center - henegarcc.com
E91 Counseling Center - https://www.east91st.org/ministries/counseling/
Caring Well Counseling - https://caringwell.net/
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
In today's episode, Grant is interviewing Ashley about how she has come out. They talk about what it means to "come out," the complexities of coming out depending on a person's situation, and the reality of second adolescence. Ashley also shares about the uniqueness of coming out as bisexual. You won't want to miss a minute of their conversation.
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Earlier in January, Life on Side B was invited to the podcast stage at the Q Christian Fellowship Conference. I was joined by Melinda, who you all heard in Season 1, and my brother, Ed, to continue this conversation on thriving. What does it look like for LGBT+ Christians? And especially for Side B Christians?
Monday Jan 06, 2020
Monday Jan 06, 2020
It is finally here! Season 2! Today we are starting the year off with a chance for you to meet the new cohost team as we discuss the season theme of thriving. What does it mean to thrive? What are the topics we will be discussing this season related to thriving? Also learn some new updates about how we will be running the season.
Music:
Theme Song - Driven to Success by Scott Holmes
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
¡Este es el primer episodio del podcast en español y estamos emocionados de compartirlo con ustedes! Hoy estoy hablando con Teo, un cristiano LGBT+ y célibe, sobre su experiencia como un cristiano del Lado B. ¿Qué es el Lado B? ¿Como puede ser un cristiano LGBT+ y mantener una perspectiva tradicional sobre el matrimonio y la sexualidad. Vamos a explorar esto juntos.
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
It has been 6 months and we are finally finishing season 1 of the podcast. Today I am joined by Ashley and we are looking back over this season, talking about why community and belonging was chosen as the first theme, and sharing our favorite moments. Plus, we are spilling the tea on what's coming up in season 2 including the new theme, a new format for the podcast, and a special event coming in January.
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
This week we are circling back with five of our guests from this season to ask questions sent in by listeners. I got to talk to Meg about non-Christians within intentional community spaces, Melinda about her experience coming out at 34, Dean and Lisa about emotional attachment and martial infidelity, and Matt about the relationship between celibate partnerships and marriage.
Per the conversation with Dean and Lisa, here is a list of some LGBT+ Side B friendly counseling services that might be helpful for anyone single or married in need of counseling. As we said in the episode, make sure you find a counselor that is right for you and that you feel comfortable with.
Global Counseling Network - www.globalcounselingnetwork.com
New Hope Counseling Center - www.newhopecounseling.com
Hopewell Counseling - www.hopewellmin.org
Arrow Advising - www.arrowheadadvising.com
Henegar Counseling Center - henegarcc.com
E91 Counseling Center - https://www.east91st.org/ministries/counseling/
Music from this episode by Scott Holmes.
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Max has been with his partner, Jonathan, for 8 years. In today's episode, he shared about his experience in a celibate partnership as well as what he has learned over the last 8 years. A celibate partnership is a committed relationship between two queer people committed to pursuing celibacy together, normally because of a share conviction of the traditional Christian sexual ethic. This is an episode you won't want to miss.
Music:
Theme Song - Driven to Success by Scott Holmes
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
This week, I am talking with Matt about celibate partnerships and what that looks like in the lives of LGBT+ Christians. A celibate partnership is a committed relationship between two queer people committed to pursuing celibacy together, normally because of a share conviction of the traditional Christian sexual ethic. Matt shares about his own partnership, what he has learned through his partnership, and the blessings and difficulties he and his partner have faced along the way. Celibate partnerships have been one of the most criticized issues within the Side B movement and not even all Side B Christians themselves agree on the topic, yet regardless, it is a major way many Side B Christians have found a source of community. So it is important that we listen to the voices of those who are in partnerships and how those partnerships have supported their faith.
Music:
Theme Song - Driven to Success by Scott Holmes
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
For many Side B Christians that remain single, a call to celibacy is a sacrifice of the possibility to have kids and a family as well as a spouse. But is that always the case? Bekah Mason joins me today to talk about her experience fostering and adopting as a single woman. She shares an amazing perspective on family in the Bible and how taking care of orphans is not simply a command for married people but all Christians. You won't want to miss this episode.
Bekah Mason, ThM, is a mom, educator, student, and writer in Chattanooga, TN. Her studies have included research in the areas of history, theology, education, and sexuality, and she speaks and writes in those disciplines as well. In addition, Bekah serves on the board of Give Her Wings and is a member of The Pelican Project. She has written about singleness and sexuality at Boundless, Christ and Pop Culture, and Christianity Today, and blogs at bekahmason.com.
Episode Outline:
2:03 - Episode Introduction
2:50 - Bekah gives an introduction of herself.
5:00 - Bekah shares about how she identifies related to her sexuality.
8:00 - Bekah shares a bit about her story and how she has come to reconcile her sexuality and faith.
20:53 - Bekah shares about how she became a foster mom and finally adopted her two kids.
29:13 - Bekah explains how the Bible has influenced her view of family and the importance of adoption
33:06 - Bekah explains how her community around her helps support her as a mom.
38:40 - Bekah explains her thoughts on what it might look like discussing sexuality, and especially one's sexuality with one's kids.
43:19 - Bekah shares some of the difficulties and blessings of being a single mom.
53:32 - Bekah and I discuss steps people can take if they are interested in fostering and/or adopting
Music:
Theme Song - Driven to Success by Scott Holmes
Interim Music - Wonderous Love by Murphy DX