In this week’s episode of In the Den, Jen talks with Reverend Adam Ericksen as he breaks down some of the most common theology surrounding LGBTQ folks today. Reconciling theological beliefs with our desires to support our LGBTQ child is often a significant part of the journey for religious parents when their child comes out as LGBTQ. Deconstructing theology can be a big hurdle when it comes to loving and celebrating our kids. We have a large number of listeners who are processing religious trauma, and Pastor Adam offers insight and counsel on ways to engage with theology and religion in affirming and healing ways. Holding on to our faith and supporting our queer kids do not have to be mutually exclusive, and both can be part of our journeys.
Special Guest: Reverend Adam Ericksen
Rev. Adam Ericksen has served as the Clackamas United Church of Christ’s Pastor since 2018. He is a graduate of Linfield College where he majored in Religious Studies. Adam earned a Masters in Theological Studies from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary He enjoys writing for the Raven Foundation website and the Sojourners blog. He also likes coaching his son’s soccer and basketball teams, making breakfast, long walks on the beach, and his favorite dessert is still chocolate chip cookies and milk.
Links from the show:
International Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Studies paper:
https://www.ijrhss.org/papers/v8-i3/4.pdf
Find Pastor Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamericksen?lang=en
Adam on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adamericksen1?lang=en
Adam’s book Unlearn the Bible: https://mailchi.mp/ravenfoundation.org/unlearn-the-bible-ebook
Clackamas United Church of Christ: https://c-ucc.org/
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