Recaps of Gender & Sexuality Class Now Available

Hey church!

Whether you missed a class or two, couldn't come to any, or simply want a refresher, all of the content from May's class, "Not Our Own," is now available in podcast form.

This isn't a simple survey of what comes up when you Google bible passages about this stuff. It takes a look at history, culture, science, terms, language, and even that often-cited argument that homosexuality was never originally in the bible to begin with. You can find all of the episodes at myvillagechurch.com/notourown or on our regular podcast feed.

Here's a breakdown:

  1. Introduction (1 Corinthians 5-6)

  2. Culture of the Bible

  3. Genesis 1-2

  4. Genesis 3

  5. Same-Sex Sexuality in the Old Testament

  6. Same-Sex Sexuality in the New Testament (Part One)

  7. Same-Sex Sexuality in the New Testament (Part Two)

  8. Orientation, Attraction, & Behavior

  9. Gender Terms & Trends

  10. Biological Sex

  11. Gender Identity

  12. Gender Roles & Expression

There's almost six hours of teaching in these 12 episodes. That might seem a little overwhelming, but the topic deserves an honest, comprehensive look - especially within the church, which isn't always known for being well-informed, well-rounded, and nuanced in this particular area. Hopefully, the way I've chunked out the content will make it easier to digest. It's a lot, but it's worth it!

For those of you who would prefer to read, these three books were among the most accessible and helpful that I read, consulted, and would affirm:

Finally, putting all this together wasn't meant to be the end of a conversation. Later in the summer, we'll have an open, after-gathering time of question-and-response for continued dialogue. And if anyone wants or needs to talk about this further in any way, you can always reach out to us at info@myvillagechurch.com. 

Thanks all! I hope this serves you well.

Scott O'Donohoe