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Living Out Podcast

Living Out
Friendship
Christianity
Sexuality
Same-Sex Attraction
Faith
Marriage
Intimacy
The Intimacy Deficit
Sexual Ethics
Gender Identity
LGBTQ+ Issues
Connection
Christian Faith
Christian Sexual Ethic
Single Life
Mental Health
Parenting
Vulnerability
Community
Parenting Teenagers

Many Christians love their LGBT+ friends and want to engage well with issues of sexuality and identity, but aren’t sure how to do it. Join the Living Out team and guests as they tackle some of the most frequently asked questions and seek to navigate the choppy cultural waters with compassion and clarity. If you’re interested in a Christian perspective on sexuality, singleness, gender and identity ... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes137Founded5 years ago
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Latest Episodes

As Christians who experience same-sex attraction, how can we flourish? In this series we'll talk about coming out, answering people's questions, feeling alone, and more. 

Whether you experience same-sex attraction yourself or you want to support som... more

This episode contains discussion of childhood sexual abuse, depression, and suicidal thoughts.

Jo tells us about her favourite episode from our back catalogue - one that shows how God sometimes breaks into our lives in the most unlikely circumstance... more

Andy tells us about his favourite episode from our back catalogue. For many people, same-sex attraction can feel very isolating. Ed, Andy and Anne discuss how, over time, they felt less alone and were able to get support from friends and church. 

We... more

Ashleigh tells us about her favourite episode from our back catalogue. In the last of our series going through the missteps identified in The Plausibility Problem by Ed Shaw, we discussed whether suffering can and should be avoided. We shared our own... more

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Preston Sprinkle
A Christian author and speaker based in Idaho with a focus on discussions around sexuality and faith.
Theology in the Raw
Episode: Engaging Objections Well (Engaging Objections #1)
Katherine Brown
A member of the Evangelical Alliance's Being Human team, addressing questions of human identity and sexuality.
Evangelical Alliance
Episode: Engaging Objections Well (Engaging Objections #1)
Jo Arkell
Engagement lead at Living Out
Living Out
Episode: Intimacy with Others (Exploring the Intimacy Deficit #4)
Jez Field
Pastor and father of three
Episode: Intimacy with Others (Exploring the Intimacy Deficit #4)
Jeanette Howard
Living Out storyteller and speaker known for her humor
Living Out
Episode: Intimacy with Yourself (Exploring the Intimacy Deficit #3)
Andrew Bunt
Living Out's Emerging Generations Director
Living Out
Episode: Intimacy with Yourself (Exploring the Intimacy Deficit #3)
Andrew Nicholls
Director of Pastoral Care at Oak Hill College, former pastor, trained as a doctor
Oak Hill College
Episode: Intimacy with God (Exploring the Intimacy Deficit #2)
Robin Barfield
A parent and experienced ministry leader in kids and family and youth ministry for 25 years.
Oak Hill College
Episode: Your Questions on Parenting 11-18 Year-Olds (Your Questions #5)
Jennifer Kvamme
A long-time youth ministry leader overseeing middle school and high school students.
Episode: Your Questions on Parenting 11-18 Year-Olds (Your Questions #5)

Hosts

Ed Shaw
Host of The Living Out Podcast; team member focused on sexuality and faith discussions
Ashleigh Hull
Host and team member focusing on engaging conversations about sexuality and faith

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 139 ratings
  • A Wonderful and Rare Take on a Difficult Topic

    I am extremely impressed with the Living Out team. In a subject riddled with controversy, tension, and extremist thinking, Living Out is wonderfully balanced, thoughtful, and compassionate. They really are speaking the truth in love.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jacob4Him
    United Statesa year ago
  • My Tribe

    I have been listening to this podcasts for several weeks now, and I think I have found my virtual tribe. Thank you for a distinctly biblical perspective on sexuality broadly, and for those who are same-sex attracted more specifically. As I listen to the stories and experiences of your hosts and guests, I am astonished as to how much of their stories resonate with my own journey. Thanks for being a light of hope for me and I am sure for so many others who sincerely desire to die to self and follo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Logoyo
    United States3 years ago
  • Don’t recommend at all

    Far too narrow a view for this subject

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    glmetig
    United States4 years ago
  • A Huge Breath of Fresh Air

    Thank you for candidly speaking and sharing about wrestling with God over sexuality. Thank you for instructing us, the church. We need to listen to these voices. Listen, listen, listen. I am trying to understand my 14 year old daughter. She came out and was baptized all in the same month. Our UK brothers and sisters are leading the charge for us Americans. Too much American Christianity has been co-opted by politicians, put in polarizing camps, and put up walls so real discussion becomes margina... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C_Shen
    United States5 years ago
  • Very helpful

    I have found this podcast so helpful (and the associated website with its articles). God is really directing me at the moment to search deeper into the issue of being gay and a follower of Jesus and how this might look, and my role in being a loving member of the family of God. As a single person by choice, I also find the opinions about singleness very refreshing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uncle Clare
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Shows empathy while engaging with diverse viewpoints.
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Consistently clear, biblically grounded conversations that avoid polarizing rhetoric.
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Featured: Jo's Favourite Episode - Robert: Real Love (Different Stories #8)
Q: Is it fair to say you had a time in your early 20s when you were drawn into a sexual relationship and perhaps not fully connected to Christianity at that moment?
He explains a period where he was a married minister who wrestled with same-sex attraction, endured conflict with church leadership, and experienced painful personal and spiritual turmoil that culminated in depression and a breakdown, followed by a journey toward repentance and renewed faith.
Featured: Jo's Favourite Episode - Robert: Real Love (Different Stories #8)
Q: What was your first connection with Christianity at that stage?
Robert describes a meaningful involvement with church life starting around age 10, sparked by a gospel mission led by two visiting ladies; he attended, prayed with his family, and was subsequently influenced by mentors though he later reflects on not feeling a true born-again experience at that time.
Isn't Love Good? (Engaging Objections #5)
Q: Some form of the question, my friend is so much happier now that they're in a same-sex relationship, so much happier than they were before. Isn't that a good thing?
While elements of the relationship may bring goodness, long-term health and alignment with God's design must be considered.
New Year Special 2026
Q: What hope or goal for 2026?
Andrew shares the anticipation of his new book being released in June 2026, hoping it will bless readers.
New Year Special 2026
Q: A challenge you overcame in 2025 or something brave that you did?
Andrew describes learning to swim and going on all the water slides at Centre Parks as a big achievement for him.

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What is Living Out Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on conversations about sexuality, faith, gender, and identity from a Christian perspective, featuring real stories from same-sex attracted people, theologians, pastors, and church leaders. Episodes blend thoughtful interviews with practical pastoral guidance, exploring questions about change, ethics, and relationships while aiming to model compassionate, biblically grounded dialogue. The format often balances lived experience with theological reflection, offering listeners clear takeaways for faith communities, families, and individuals navigating tender topics with humility and care. A notable throughline is the emphasis on listening, nuance, and avoiding simplistic binaries when discussing sexuality and identity within a... more

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1. Preston Sprinkle
2. Katherine Brown
3. Jo Arkell
4. Jez Field
5. Jeanette Howard
6. Andrew Bunt
7. Andrew Nicholls
8. Robin Barfield

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