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139: Posture Over Position: Transforming How We Engage LGBTQ+ Folks in Our Congregations: Guest Bill Henson, Posture Shift Ministries

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Bill Henson, founder and director of Posture Shift Ministries, joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to talk about cultivating a posture of radical love and hospitality toward LGBTQ+ individuals and families within the church, regardless of theological position.

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In this episode we:

  • Explore the difference between a church’s theological position and its posture toward LGBTQ+ individuals.

  • Hear why Posture Shift was founded in the midst of the culture wars around LGBTQ+ rights and the church’s response.

  • Discuss the importance of practical, missional skill sets for churches to truly love and include LGBTQ+ people, beyond merely good intentions.

  • Address common language pitfalls and the impact of terminology like “lifestyle” on LGBTQ+ individuals seeking belonging in faith communities.

  • Examine the need for clarity and transparency about church beliefs on sexuality—and the harm of ambiguity or “bait and switch” scenarios for LGBTQ+ congregants.

  • Reflect on the dangers of treating LGBTQ+ presence in church as a threat, and instead view it as a missional opportunity.

  • Consider best practices for using names and pronouns, and the principle of “pronoun hospitality,” especially in youth ministry and family settings.

  • Learn about practical resources like the "Guiding Families" book and direct care coaching for families navigating these conversations.

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Bill Henson, founder and director of Posture Shift Ministries, joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to talk about cultivating a posture of radical love and hospitality toward LGBTQ+ individuals and families within the church, regardless of theological position.

Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com

In this episode we:

  • Explore the difference between a church’s theological position and its posture toward LGBTQ+ individuals.

  • Hear why Posture Shift was founded in the midst of the culture wars around LGBTQ+ rights and the church’s response.

  • Discuss the importance of practical, missional skill sets for churches to truly love and include LGBTQ+ people, beyond merely good intentions.

  • Address common language pitfalls and the impact of terminology like “lifestyle” on LGBTQ+ individuals seeking belonging in faith communities.

  • Examine the need for clarity and transparency about church beliefs on sexuality—and the harm of ambiguity or “bait and switch” scenarios for LGBTQ+ congregants.

  • Reflect on the dangers of treating LGBTQ+ presence in church as a threat, and instead view it as a missional opportunity.

  • Consider best practices for using names and pronouns, and the principle of “pronoun hospitality,” especially in youth ministry and family settings.

  • Learn about practical resources like the "Guiding Families" book and direct care coaching for families navigating these conversations.

Featured Guest

Resources mentioned

Tell Your Friends!

If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media.

Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts

Follow on Apple podcasts

Subscribe on YouTube

Follow on Spotify

Follow on Podcast Addict

Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show?

Email: [email protected]

Follow me on Instagram

Follow me on Threads

Follow me on BlueSky

  continue reading

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