One of the most asked questions I receive from parents is: “How do we love our LGBTQ-identified child well without compromising our biblical beliefs and core values?”
We read in Scripture that Jesus Christ lived his life full of grace and truth. Equally and balanced at all times. Is it possible for us as parents?
Today’s episode with Dr. James Merritt will answer your question. Dr. Merritt is a pastor and more importantly a father of an LGBTQ-identified son who has walked this journey with grace and truth.
In this episode of The Bridge Between Us, host Melinda Patrick and Dr. James Merritt discuss what it means to fully love with grace and truth.
Listeners will discover:
*how we may compromise love
*a word of encouragement for ministry leaders and pastors
*hope for the parent who is being pushed away
Connect with Dr. James Merritt:
Touching Lives with James Merritt
Books mentioned:
The God Who Hears: A 40 Day Prayer Devotional by Dr. James Merritt
The Daring Rescue: Joining Jesus Christ In His Pursuit Of Your LGBTQ-Identified Child’s Heart by Melinda Patrick
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Another great podcast! Thank you so much, Melinda and Dr. Merritt, for continuing to produce this type of content. It is so uplifting to me and I’m sure to others. I will pass it on!
I’m so glad to hear you have been encouraged. Thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas!
My grand daughter once asked me if I’d go to her wedding if she married another woman I said no I almost lost her I told her we are to love everyone thank God she is now engaged to a very nice young man
So good and yet so hard. This has spoken to me and my situation
I am so glad this episode ministered to you. This is a difficult journey, in deed. I pray your heart has been strengthened!
I don’t have an adult child in the LGBTQ community, but there were many nuggets of wisdom to help me be a better parent of my adult children.
Thank you for listening and sharing how it ministered to you! Merry Christmas!