affirming

hey there beloveds,

just in case there was any sense of ambiguity, i fully and completely affirm my LGBTQ+/Queer siblings in Christ.

sooo, happy Pride Month beloveds.

here is a list (you know how much i love lists!) of resources exploring the intersection of faith and LGBTQ+ identity. i hope it helps you.

[All links active and up to date as of 6/13/25]

LGBTQ+ and Scripture

• Achtemeier, Mark. The Bible’s Yes to Same-Sex Marriage: An Evangelical’s Change of Heart. 
• Anderson, Cheryl B. Ancient Laws & Contemporary Controversies: The Need for Inclusive Biblical Interpretation.
• Attridge, Harold W. “New Testament Passages on Same-Sex Relations Must Be Read in Context.” Outreach.faith October 2, 2022.
• Beilby, James K, and Paul Rhodes Eddy, Editors. Understanding Transgender Identities: Four Views. 
• Brennan, Michael Joseph. Flourish: An Open and Relational Queer Theology.
• Brownson, James V. Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church’s Debate on Same-Sex Relationships. 
• Brueggemann, Walter, “The Book of Amos Shows How God’s ‘Emancipatory Practice’ Includes LGBTQ People.” Outreach.faith April 2, 2023.
• ________________________, “How to Read the Bible on Homosexuality.” Outreach.faith September 4, 2022. 
• Cheng, Patrick S. Radical Love: An Introduction to Queer Theology.
• Clifford, S. J., Richard J. “Genesis Reminds us of Everyone’s ‘Inalienable Dignity.'” Outreach.faith July 23, 2023.
• _________________________. “Is the Story of Sodom and Gomorrah About Homosexuality? No.” Outreach.faith March 14, 2024.
• ________________________. “Using ‘Male and Female He Created Them’ to Adjudicate Gender controversies is ‘Thoroughly Misguided.'” Outreach.faith June 25, 2023.
• DeFrenza, Megan. Sex Difference in Christian Theology: Male, Female, and Intersex in the Image of God. 
• Donahue, S.J., John R. “The Gospels Invite us to Find Jesus Among LGBTQ People Today.” Outreach.faith September 19, 2022.
• Edman, Elizabeth M. Queer Virtue: What LGBTQ People Know About Life and Love and How It Can Revitalize Christianity.
• Evans, Cheryl B. What Does God Think?: Transgender People and the Bible. 
• Gardner, Steve. “Churches of Christ, Southern Baptist and Others on Transgender Persons: A Scriptural Dissent From Their Response.” 
• ___________. “Same-Sex Marriage and Homosexuality in the Bible: Both Sides of the Debate (Part 1, Sodom).” 
• __________. “Same-Sex Marriage and Homosexuality in the Bible: Both Sides of the Debate (Part 2, Abominations).”
• __________. “Same-Sex Marriage and Homosexuality in the Bible: Both Sides of the Debate (Part 3, Old Testament Law Today).”
• __________. “Same-Sex Marriage and Homosexuality in the Bible: Both Sides of the Debate (Part 4, Polygamy and the Biblical Definition of Marriage.” 
• __________. “Same-Sex Marriage and Homosexuality in the Bible: Both Sides of the Debate (Part 5, Jesus and the Biblical Definition of Marriage).” 
• __________. “Same-Sex Marriage and Homosexuality in the Bible: Both Sides of the Debate (Part 6, Polygamy, New Testament Letters, & the Biblical Definition of Marriage).” 
• __________. “Same-Sex Marriage and Homosexuality in the Bible: Both Sides of the Debate (Part 7, Did Jesus Say Anything About Homosexuality?).” 
• __________. “Same-Sex Marriage and Homosexuality in the Bible: Both Sides of the Debate (Part 8, ‘The Clobber Passages,’ Romans 1:26-27).”
• Good, Deirdre, Willis J. Jenkins, Cynthia B. Kittredge, and Eugene F. Rogers, “A Theology of Marriage Including Same-Sex Couples: A View from the Liberals.” Anglican Theological Review Winter 2003 Vol 93, 51-87. [see the whole issue for the debate: “Same-Sex Relationships and the Nature of Marriage: A Theological Colloquy.”]
• Gushed, David P. Changing Our Mind. 3rd Edition. 
• Hartke, Austin. Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians. 
• Hartley, Grant. “The Story of Sodom and Gomorrah Asks us to Consider Our Own Inhospitality.” Outreach.faith December 11, 2022.
• Herzer, Linda Tatro. The Bible and the Transgender Experience: How Scripture Supports Gender Variance
• Johnson, C. S. J. Elizabeth A. “Interpret: As With the Bible so Too With Church Teaching on Homosexuality.” Outreach.faith September 24, 2023.
• Kearns, Shannon T. In the Margins: A Transgender Man’s Journey With Scripture.
• Keen, Karen. “Cultural Influences on Hermeneutical Frameworks in the Debate on Same-Sex Relationships.” Interpretation 74 (2020): 253-264.
• _____________. Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships. 
• _____________. “Why Three Affirming Arguments Fail to Persuade.” Bible, Sex, and Gender July 8, 2025.
• Kim-Kort, Mihee. Outside the Lines: How Embracing Queerness Will Transform Your Faith.
• Levine, Amy-Jill. “How to Read the Bible’s ‘Clobber Passages’ on Homosexuality.” Outreach.faith September 12, 2022.
• _________________. “Not Good to Be Alone: Rethinking the Bible and Homosexuality.” ABC Australia August 23, 2017.
• Loader, William. Making Sense of Sex: Attitudes Towards Sexuality in Early Jewish and Christian Literature.
• Martin, Colby. UnClobber: Rethinking Our Use of the Bible on Homosexuality. 
• Martin, S. J., James. “Zacchaeus, the Grumblers, and LGBTQ People.” Outreach.faith October 30, 2022.
• Murphey, Brian G. “Is It REALLY Ok to Be LGBTQ? A Look Behind and Beyond the ‘Clobber Passages.'” Queer Theology 
• Otto, Tim. Oriented to Faith: Transforming the Conflict Over Gay Relationships.
• Ozanne, Jayne, Editor. Journeys in Grace and Truth: Revisiting Scripture and Sexuality.
• Pierce, Robert and Karen Keen, Editors. Christlike Acceptance Across Deep Difference: Constructive Conversations on Sexuality and Gender.
• Robertson, Brandan J. “The Bible Does Not Condemn LGBTQ People.” Outreach.faith October 9, 2022.
• _______________________. The Gospel of Inclusion: A Christian Case for LGBT+ Inclusion in the Church.
• Rogers, Eugene F. “Same-Sex Complementarity: A Theology of Marriage.” The Christian Century May 17, 2011. 
• Runcorn, David. Love Means Love: Same-Sex Relationships and the Bible.
• Shepherd, Michael (2021) “LGBTQ+ Inclusion: An Appeal to Stone-Campbell Movement Ideals,” Journal of Discipliana: Vol. 74: Iss. 1, Article 8.
• Song, Robert. Covenant and Calling: Towards a Theology of Same-Sex Relationships.
• Soughers, Tara K. Beyond a Binary God: A Theology for Trans* Allies.
• Sprinkle, Preston, Editor. Two Views On Homosexuality, The Bible, and the Church. 
• Stegman, S. J., Thomas. “Reading Saint Paul on Homosexuality, Using the Two ‘Hands’ of Exegesis.” Outreach.faith October 16, 2022.
• Tallon, Jonathan. Affirmative: Why You Can Say Yes to the Bible and Yes to People Who Are LGBTQI+. 
• Tonstad, Linn Marie. Queer Theology: Beyond Apologetics. Cascade Companions.
• Trujillo, Yunuen. “Three Tips for LGBTQ Catholics Interpreting Scripture.” Outreach.faith November 6, 2022.
• Vines, Matthew. God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships. 2nd edition. 
• Waters, Jamie L. “LGBTQ Persons Bring Fresh Perspectives to Biblical Interpretation.” Outreach.faith June 11, 2023.
• West, Mona and Robert E. Shore-Gass, Editors. The Queer Bible Commentary. 2nd Edition.
• Wilcox, Melissa M. Queer Religiosities: An Introduction to Queer and Transgender Studies in Religion.

LGBTQ+ and Pastoral Practice

• Allison, Erika. Gaying the Pray Away: Healing Your Life, Love, and Relationships From the Harms of  LGBT Conversion Therapy.
• Baldock, Kathy. Walking the Bridgeless Canyon: Repairing the Breach Between the Church and the LGBTQ Community. 
• Barton, Bernadette. Pray the Gay Away: The Extraordinary Lives of Bible Belt Gays.
• Beilby, James K, and Paul Rhodes Eddy, Editors. Understanding Transgender Identities: Four Views. 
• Cantorna, Amber. Unashamed: A Coming-Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians. 
• Carlson, Peter, Editor. A Queer Lectionary: (Im)Proper Readings From the Margins: Year A. 
• Finke, Leigh, Editor. Queerfully and Wonderfully Made: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Christian Teens. 
• ______________. Welcoming and Affirming: A Guide to Working With and Supporting LGBTQ+ Christian Youth. 
• Gardner, Steve. “Sex, Gender, Transgender, and Transsexual: Definitions Explained Briefly and Clearly.”
• __________. “Teaching Withdrawing From Transgender Persons, ‘God Doesn’t Make Mistakes,’ Other Ways Christians Hurt.” 
• __________. “Transgender in Christian Conversation: Mental Disorders and Gender Dysphoria.” 
• Khalaf, David and Constantino, Modern Kinship: A Queer Guide to Christian Marriage.
• Lambert, Zach. “All-Inclusive – Homophobia and Transphobia.” Restore Austin.
• Lee, Justin. Talking Across the Divide: How to communicate with People you Disagree With and Maybe Even Change the World. 
• Long, Kimberly Bracken and David Maxwell, Editors. Inclusive Marriage Services: A Wedding Sourcebook.
• McMannus-Dail, Lizzie. God Didn’t Make us to Hate Us: 40 devotions to Liberate Your Faith from Fear and Reconnect with Joy.
• Murray, Ross. Made, Known, Loved: Developing LGBTQ-Inclusive Youth Ministry. 
• Sanford Church of Christ. Resources. “LGBTQ+.”
• Soughers, Tara K. Beyond a Binary God: A Theology for Trans* Allies.
• Wells, Andy. Tried to Be Straight: Options for Gay Christians. 

Christian LGBTQ+ Memoirs

• Cantorna, Amber. Refocusing My Family: Coming Out, Being Cast Out, and Discovering the True Love of God. 
• Chomiak, Stacey. Still Stace: My Gay Christian Coming-of-Age Story: An Illustrated Memoir.
• Chu, Jeff. Does Jesus Really Love Me?: A Gay Christian’s Pilgrimage in Search of God in America.
• Gary, Sally. Affirming: A Memoir of Faith, Sexuality, and Staying in the Church.  
• Kearns, Shannon T. In the Margins: A Transgender Man’s Journey With Scripture.
• _____________. No One Taught Me How to Be a Man: What a Trans Man’s Experience Reveals About Masculinity. 
• Kegler, Emmy. One Coin Found: How God’s Love Stretches to the Margins.
• Lee, Justin. Torn: Rescuing the Gospel From the Gays-vs-Christians Debate. 
• Rodgers, Julie. Outlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story. 
• Trapp, Bret. “Blue Babies Pink: A Southern Coming Out Story in 44 Episodes.”
• Tushnet, Eve. Gay and Catholic: Accepting my Sexuality, Finding Community, Living my Faith. 
• ___________. Tenderness: A Gay Christian’s Guide to Unlearning Rejection and Experiencing God’s Extravagant Love. 
• White, Mel. Stranger at the Gate: To Be Gay and Christian in America. 

Christian LGBTQ+ Web Links

• Affirming Christian Fellowship
• Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists
• Bakos Project
• Believe Out Loud
• Bible and Homosexuality
• CenterPeace
• Church Clarity
• Church for Everyone
• Gay Church
• Inclusive Evangelicals 
• Karen Keen List of Resources
• Open and Affirming Coalition 
• Outreach: An LGBTQ Catholic Resource
• Q Christian Fellowship 
• Queer Theology
• The Reformation Project 
• United Church of Christ LGBTQIA+ Ministries