| TITLE | MEDIA | AUTHOR | OVERVIEW |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sacred Search | Book | Gary L. Thomas | Written by a Pastor who has provided pastoral care to men and women for many years and walked them through the good and bad related to relationships. In the book, he provides a practical approach and many considerations for viewing dating, engagement, and marriage in a biblical manner. |
| Friendish | Book | Kelly Needham | Kelly Needham explores what the Bible has to say about friendships, identifies ways we get confused about what friendship is supposed to be like (“counterfeit,” “selfish,” “marriage mimicking,” etc.), and offers insights into what healthy friendships could look like. |
| Life Together | Book | Dietrich Bonhoeffer | Bonhoeffer asserts that communal life, the physical presence of other Christians, is a gift of grace, that it is the “extraordinary, roses and lilies” of the Christian life. He describes the nature of Christian community through five concepts: Community, The Day with Others, The Day Alone, Ministry, and Confession and Communion. |
| The Great Sex Rescue | Book | Sheila Wray Gregoire | Sheila Wray Gregoire bases much of her book on a groundbreaking in-depth survey of 22,000 Christian women, making her work unique in its attention to research. She engages with Scripture and critiques where Christian teachings may have led to unbiblical and/or harmful views about sex. The book advocates for women who have been hurt by sex in marriage. |
| Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community? | Book | Martin Luther King, Jr. | Written by MLK, this book dives into an understanding of God’s Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. It contextualizes American issues of inequality, poverty, and violence, showing how MLK discusses God’s Kingdom in both practical and spiritual ways. |
| Loveology | Book | John Mark Comer | Written by a pastor in a post-Christian context, this book provides biblical and cultural exegesis around themes of love, relationships, sexuality, and intimacy. |
| How We Love: Discover Your Love Style, Enhance Your Marriage | Book | Milan and Kay Yerkovich | Written by a couple who are licensed counselors, with Milan also an ordained minister. They weave psychology, the Bible, and their personal journey in marriage to offer practical discussion questions and tools to help married people relate to one another in healthier ways. |
| Unnecessary Complications | Book | David Mills | This book tackles why Christians date like the world and why change is needed. It discusses how to honor God in the pursuit of marriage and relationships. |
| 7 Myths about Singleness | Book | Sam Allberry | This book addresses the lies that both singles and married individuals believe about singleness, how the Bible corrects these misconceptions, and ways to live without operating under those lies. It highlights the gifts of singleness without diminishing marriage and presents a healthy, biblically grounded perspective. |
| So, about friends. | Podcast | 30 Min with the Perrys (Jackie Hill Perry and Preston Perry) | This is a great episode that discusses the importance of commitment to friendships, being wise in selecting friends, and investing in relationships for the long run. |
| Marriage | Book | Paul David Tripp | Everyone enters into marriage selfishly, looking for something they can get. The gospel rids us of self-centeredness and teaches that giving is better. Learning gospel-centered commitments in marriage allows both the marriage and individuals to flourish. |
| The Meaning of Marriage | Book | Tim and Kathy Keller | |
| You and Me Forever | Book | Francis and Lisa Chan | |
| Marriage Be Hard | Book | Kevin and Melissa Fredricks | Everyone enters into marriage selfishly, looking for something they can get. The gospel rids us of self-centeredness and teaches that giving is better. Learning gospel-centered commitments in marriage allows both the marriage and individuals to flourish. |
| The Mingling of Souls: God's Design for Love, Marriage, Sex, and Redemption | Book | Matt Chandler | This book follows a young man pursuing a young woman in ancient Israel. He is a shepherd, and she is a shepherdess. It walks through the process of attraction, courtship, and marriage. |
| Genesis Process | Workbook and Group | Michael Dye | The Genesis Process blends biblical principles with clinical brain science to help people seeking change. Small groups meet for six months to work through the material and heal from relational wounds leading to destructive behaviors. |
| 7 Pillars of Freedom | Workbook and Group | Dr. Ted Roberts | A nine-month discipleship group for men focused on healing from sexual brokenness. It integrates biblical principles with clinical research, forming accountability groups for long-term healing. |
| The Freedom Fight: The New Drug And The Truths That Set Us Free | Book | Ted Shimer | Ted Shimer provides insight into pornography addiction within and outside the church. He shares real-life stories and effective recovery methods. |
| The Idolatry of Marriage | Podcast | 30 Min with the Perrys (Jackie Hill Perry and Preston Perry) | Marriage should be honored as the Bible directs, but has the church made an idol out of it? This discussion explores the balance between valuing marriage and recognizing its place within Christian faith. |
| Gay Girl, Good God | Book | Jackie Hill Perry | Jackie Hill Perry shares her personal testimony of finding wholeness in Christ after years of same-sex attraction and gender confusion. She provides practical tools to help others struggling with similar issues or those seeking to love them well. |
| Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality | Book | Wesley Hill | Wesley Hill shares his journey of disclosing his same-sex attraction as a Christian. Through personal testimony, he details his struggles, the loneliness of celibacy, and his commitment to biblical teachings on sexuality. |
| Unraveled | Workbook and Group | Heather Kolb and others | A nine-month support group providing a safe space for women to process their struggles and stories. It integrates biblical principles with clinical research to support healing in areas of love, sex, and relationships. |
| Family Life Today: My Struggle With Same-Sex Attraction | Podcast | Sam Allberry | Sam Allberry shares his testimony of same-sex attraction and faith in Jesus. He discusses how Christian identity transcends sexuality and encourages the church to exemplify love and intimacy to all. He emphasizes God’s grace while upholding biblical teachings. |
| Confronting Christianity: Is God Anti-Gay? | Podcast | Sam Allberry | Sam Allberry shares his testimony of same-sex attraction and faith in Jesus. He discusses how Christian identity transcends sexuality and encourages the church to exemplify love and intimacy to all. He emphasizes God’s grace while upholding biblical teachings. |
| Theology in the Raw: Is God Anti-Gay? | Podcast | Sam Allberry | Sam answers the question, “Is God anti-gay?” with “If there’s no hope for gay people, there’s no hope for anyone.” Sam discusses how God’s care is for everyone, how the gospel helps us put sexuality into a healthy perspective, and how we need community who doesn’t see us as only our struggles. |
| Born Again This Way | Book | Rachel Gilson | Rachel Gilson shares her personal testimony of navigating same-sex attraction through the lens of Christian faith. She provides a worshipful perspective on sexuality, identity, and discipleship. |
| Confronting Christianity | Book | Rebecca McLaughlin | Covers a broad range of topics and a biblical approach to them. Rachel shares her story pertaining to same-sex attraction and why she believes that is not in-line with God’s plan. |
| A Change of Affection | Book | Becket Cook | Becket Cook tells the story of his radical life transformation after encountering Jesus. His testimony clearly illustrates his life before and after salvation. |
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