Today we're talking gender and sexuality! Dr. Christopher Yuan is sharing his story as he came out of a lifestyle of homosexuality and promiscuity to being a transformed disciple of Christ. Dr. Yuan has taught the Bible at Moody Bible Institute for over ten years and his speaking ministry on faith and sexuality has reached five continents. Christopher graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 2005, Wheaton College Graduate School in 2007 with a Master of Arts in Biblical Exegesis and received his doctorate of ministry in 2014 from Bethel Seminary.

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Who better to celebrate our third season milestone with than Dr. Christopher Yuan? He's the author of Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story.

How should your biblical identity inform your sexuality?

Should you confess your same-sex attraction toward a friend?

What are some practical boundaries you can implement to enjoy and protect your non-sexual, non-romantic platonic relationships?

Tune in to today’s episode for Dr. Yuan's insights.

Today Pastor Nat Crawford welcomes special guest Professor Christopher Yuan to talk about the gospel and sexuality.  Chances are you know someone who is identifies as LGBTQ, so how should you love them and approach them regarding faith? How does our identity in Christ change how we live?These topics and more are covered in today’s interview.

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Today Pastor Nat Crawford shares a fascinating interview with Professor Christopher Yuan on the subject of homosexuality.  What does the Bible say about this?  Find out as Christopher shares his amazing story. 

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We know that to experience real and lasting change in your spiritual life, the most important factor is engaging God’s Word, intentionally and often. 

The Word of God has the power to break addictions, overcome temptations, uplift the lowly, and give people purpose. And Back to the Bible is committed to helping people engage with God’s Word and bring them closer to Jesus today than they were yesterday. 

If you’re looking for a practical, Scripture-based step to experience that change, we have a daily devotional called Moving Forward: Daily Steps for Your Spiritual Journey. 

Yours with a gift of any amount, as a thank you for your support.

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How do we as Christians navigate ideas like intersectionality and critical theory? How do we navigate issues like sex, race, and gender in this current moment? How can parents and students have good conversations about sex and gender with their friends? What does discipleship look like for those with same-sex attraction? What does biblical friendship and family look like?

This week on the podcast we've got part 2 of our conversation with our friend Christopher Yuan. Join us this week as we answer these questions and talk about the value of asking good questions and being a good listener, a biblical view of singleness, how to engage with others in a gospel-centered way, and more!

Dr. Christopher Yuan has taught the Bible at Moody Bible Institute for over ten years and his speaking ministry on faith and sexuality has reached five continents. He speaks at conferences, on college campuses, and in churches. He has co-authored with his mother their memoir, Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son’s Journey to God, A Broken Mother’s Search for Hope (100,000 copies sold and now in seven languages). He is also the author of Giving a Voice to the Voiceless. Christopher graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 2005, Wheaton College Graduate School in 2007 with a Master of Arts in Biblical Exegesis and received his doctorate of ministry in 2014 from Bethel Seminary. Dr. Yuan’s newest book is Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story.

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Dr. Christopher Yuan tells his story of transformation from an agnostic gay man to a redeemed Bible professor. Not only did God turn his unbelief into belief, but God also freed him from the bondage of drugs and promiscuity. Our interview includes discussion of sexual identity, drug addiction, incarceration, and HIV. Dr. Yuan gives insight into the biblical definition of sexuality and how Christians can lovingly approach this topic with others. Afterward, I give my takes on North Korea and the epidemic of suicide. Also: Another "Thing I Don't Get."

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