When Grace Meets Conviction: Loving God and Your LGBT Child

In this episode, Rob Jackson, a licensed professional counselor, discusses navigating LGBT issues within Christian families, emphasizing grace, conviction, and spiritual formation. He shares insights from his book 'When Grace Meets Conviction' and offers practical advice for parents facing these challenging conversations.   Links: To purchase the book, When Grace Meets Conviction: https://www.tyndale.com/p/when-grace-meets-conviction/9781646071531   To get help from Focus on the Family: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help-now/   To contact Homeschool Minnesota--MÂCHÉ: https://homeschoolminnesota.org/   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the topic and guest Rob Jackson 01:56 The frequency of calls about LGBT issues from Christian families 04:05 Initial steps for parents when facing difficult news 06:04 The importance of spiritual formation and interior work 08:00 Starting age-appropriate sex education 10:01 Managing emotions and reactions as parents 11:56 Grace meets conviction at family gatherings 13:55 Relating to Christian and non-Christian family members 16:03 Supporting children with same-sex attraction and identity 18:01 The role of the gospel and Christ's love in response 19:47 Building support networks within the church community 22:07 The importance of authentic relational love over performance 23:55 Final thoughts and resources for families 26:04 How to seek help and further resources