Welcome to The Shaun Tabatt Show! In this episode I speak with
Tom Gilson about his new book Critical Conversations: A Christian Parents' Guide
to Discussing Homosexuality with Teens (Kregel
Publications, 2016).
About the Book:
Christian parents need to be prepared to answer the myriad
challenges teens might hear in today’s increasingly pro homosexual
culture. “Why shouldn’t gays get married?” “Who says gay sex is
wrong?” “Does the Bible actually say there’s anything wrong with
homosexuality?” “Don’t you care that kids are being bullied just
for being themselves?”
To start the discussion, Gilson provides a brief history of the
issues beginning with the sexual revolution of the 1960s. He
explains how and why cultural attitudes have reversed on this
subject in such a short timespan, leaving Christians scrambling for
answers.
This is perhaps the most complicated and contentious issue
Christians face in today’s culture. Most churches are poorly
equipped to handle it; parents are even less prepared. The good
news is that parents need not have pat answers ready before they
dive into conversations with their teens and preteens on this
difficult topic. Learning together―parents struggling through these
issues alongside their kids and leading them to biblical answers―
has relational benefits.
Answers are important, though, so manageable, nontechnical answers
to common questions surrounding this issue are provided, as well as
a guide to further resources.
About the Author:
Tom Gilson is the Senior Editor and Ministry Coordinator
specializing in Christian apologetics and inspiration for the daily
online news and insight website The Stream (stream.org). Previously he had served with
the Ratio Christi Campus Apologetics Alliance. He is the monthly
Worldview and You columnist at BreakPoint Online, and has written
articles for Discipleship Journal, Touchstone Magazine, and Salvo.
He blogs at Thinking Christian (thinkingchristian.net). When not studying or writing
he enjoys canoeing, sailing, and long walks in the woods. He lives
with wife Sara and their two college-aged children in Lebanon,
Ohio.
Connect with Tom:
For additional show notes, visit ShaunTabatt.com/065.
