LGBTQ Christian Resources

At Queer Theology we’ve developed a ton of resources over the years. On this page we’ve got them organized by topic so you can find exactly what you’re looking for exactly when you need it. From asking if it’s okay to be LGBTQ to navigating sex and relationships to finding a church. You need support? You can find it here.

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Is it ok to be LGBTQ?

How can you know if it’s okay to be LGBTQ? How do you navigate the Bible passages? How can you be 100% sure you’re on the right path? Dig into these resources and set your mind at ease.

Is it REALLY ok LGBTQ and Christian? (article)
How to know it’s ok to be LGBTQ: Matthew 7 (video)
How do you justify Romans? LGBT “Clobber Passage” (podcast)
What Leviticus Says — and Doesn’t Say — About Gay People (video)
God, the Garden, and Gays: Homosexuality in Genesis (video)
Is gay sex defiling? (podcast)
LGBTQ People Are Made In God’s Image – Genesis 1:1 – 2:4 (podcast)
“The Bible says weird things about marriage” – Luke 20:27-38 (podcast)
Sodom & Gomorrah – Isaiah 1:10-18 (podcast)
Journey to Affirmation: an interview with Peggy Campolo (article)

Transgender & Christian

Trans issues are different than LGB issues and so we’ve created resources for trans folks and people who want to support trans folks. Everything from “What does the Bible say?” to encouragement when you’re feeling discouraged.

Letters of Love (PDF), real email exchanges between a transgender man and his conservative Christian mother
Transgender and Christian? (article)
How to tell if your church is welcoming for transgender people (article)
What I learned about faith & justice from my transgender friends (article)
Is your church working in solidarity with trans people? (article)
A Love Letter to Transgender People from a Transgender Priest (article)
Walking Toward Resurrection (digital & audio book), a transgender passion narrative
Names – Luke 16:19-31 (podcast)
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2013 (podcast)
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2016 (podcast)
Lent as a body honoring practice (article)
Listen to transgender people (article)
Learning to Love Your Transgender Siblings (and Your Transgender Self) (article)
How Do You Reconcile Your Trans Identity With Your Religion? (article)

Christian Fundamentals & How To Read the Bible

What does it mean to be a Christian? How can you grow in your spiritual life? And how does it all intersect with being queer/trans? In this collection of resources we go “Back to the Basics” to answer those questions and more.

What does it mean to be a Christian? (article)
What do we do with the Bible (article)
Building a Bible-based faith (that isn’t terrible) (article)
The generosity of God (podcast)
The Exodus didn’t happen; the Exodus is true (podcast)
Practical next steps on your Christian journey (article)
Reading Queerly (online course)
Resurrecting Faith (digital book)
SIN (GRACE) (digital magazine)

Sex & Relationships

Sex can be tricky. And, if you’re a Christian, you might be overwhelmed and confused by all of the different messages about sex. When can you have it? Who can you have it with? What behaviours are acceptable? Dive into this section for resources about sex and relationships.

The nuts and bolts of creating a sexual ethic (article)
What the Bible says about sex (article)
What to do with shame, sex, and Jesus (article)
SEX (BODIES) (Spit & Spirit issue)
Why should Christians talk about sex? (podcast)
When & How to Have Sex (article)
What Purity Culture Does (article)
Does queer sex make you unclean? (podcast)
The Bible, Monogamy, and Polyamory (article)
What Promiscuity Taught Me About God’s Love (article)

Self Care

What does self care mean and what does it look like? How do you create healthy self care practices in your life? In this section you’ll find resources for creating an ethic of self care.

7 Bible Passages to Remind You God Loves You & Wants You to Take Care of Yourself (video)
8 Queer Tips to Get Through the Holidays (article)
An LGBTQ Christian Guide to Self Care (video series)
A Depressed Prophet – 1 Kings 19:9-14 (podcast)
Self Care in the Christian Lectionary (podcast)
Self Care and the Holidays (podcast)
It’s okay not to be okay (podcast)

Unaffirming Families

To LGBTQ Kids with Unaffirming Parents: You Deserve Better (article)
It’s not possible to have a health relationship with your LGBTQ child if you don’t affirm them (article)
8 Queer Tips to Get Through the Holidays (article)
An LGBTQ Christian Guide to Self Care (video series)
Kind Homophobia & Transphobia is still evil (article)

Coming Out

Coming out is scary. In this collection of resources you’ll find inspiration and advice for navigating the coming out process.

How to find a church that is safe for LGBTQ people (article)
LGBTQ Christian activism when you’re newly out (article)
A Prayer for Wanderers (video)
Homosexuality & the Bible: My First Time (video)
COMING (GOING) (Spit & Spirit issue)
Don’t get trapped by anti-LGBTQ Christians (podcast)
Transfiguration: Jesus Comes Out – Matthew 17:1-9 (podcast)
My First Pride (article)
Coming Out as an Act of Faith (article)
A Guide to Recovering From Fundamentalism (digital book)
Jesus Comes Out – Mark 9:2-10 (podcast)
Even When Your Family Doesn’t Get It: Mark 3:20-35 (podcast)

Making your church more inclusive

Your church is welcoming and affirming but how do you make sure that it’s really, truly inclusive? In this section you’ll find checklists, resources, and tips for making your worshipping community a truly inclusive space.

Inclusive Church Checklist (PDF)
How to tell if your church is welcoming for transgender people (article)
Welcoming Churches – Matthew 10:40-42 (podcast)

Community

How do I find community? What does an inclusive community look like? How do I make community where I am? Resources, advice, and more.

A Community of Care – Acts 4:32-35 (podcast)
When Queer People Love Each Other, There God Is: 1 John 4:11-16 (podcast)
The Power of Community (podcast)
COMMUNITY (ISOLATION) (Spit & Spirit issue)
What Does Solidarity Look Like? – Acts 9:26-31 (podcast)

Politics of Jesus & Faith-Based Activism

The Politics of Jesus (podcast)
Why we must talk about the politics of Jesus (article)
Flip Those Tables (article)
An empty tomb? (podcast)
Unlikely Witnesses (podcast)
Jesus steals a donkey (podcast)
The Politics of Palm Sunday (video)
Faith Based Activism Starter Kit (article)
Why Storytelling Is Highly Effective Activism for LGBTQ Christian Justice (article)
John the Baptist & Building on Queer Activism (podcast)
Faith into praxis, politics into activism (podcast)
Activist Epiphanies (podcast)
Different Types of Activism (podcast)