Former Gay Activist Paves the Way to Peaceful Conversation
sexuality and gay marriage stand among perhaps the greatest
defining cultural battles of our age. There's no escaping the
inevitable conversations--so how does a Christian respond with
love and biblical truth without adding fuel to the fire?
Drawing on nearly thirty years of counseling people struggling
with sexuality, former gay activist Joe Dallas takes readers
through virtually every argument they are likely to hear in favor
of normalizing sexuality. He helps readers understand the
views of LGBT people they may know and respond with clarity,
confidence, and compassion. He shows the most effective ways to
engage the subject on social media and in everyday encounters
with guidelines for talking points, dialogue, approach, and tone,
and even provides sample dialogue.
Anyone who has been searching for ways to have productive, loving
conversations surrounding this critical topic will find this
incredible resource a must-have.
"At one time or another every twenty-first-century Christian is
likely to be confronted about his or her views on sexuality.
But how can we approach this challenging issue in a way that
faithfully reflects Jesus's heart and mind? Joe Dallas answers
that question in this clear and compelling guide for engaging
others with both gentleness and biblical truth."--Jim Daly,
president, Focus on the Family
"I've often said no one understands the subject of same-sex
sexuality better than my friend Joe Dallas. This book, his best
yet, only confirms my conviction. I'm not speaking merely of
Joe's formidable knowledge of truth, but also the wisdom of its
application through crystal-clear and concise communication. In
the wake of the June 2015 US Supreme Court's redefinition of
marriage, Speaking of sexuality will equip you to engage a
topic that is foundational to human civilization."--Hank
Hanegraaff, president, the Christian Research Institute; host of
the Bible Answer Man broadcast
"Speaking of sexuality is one of the most clear and
informative books on the subject. Dallas responds to the most
common Revisionist arguments with clarity, but also genuine
kindness. If you want one book to offer biblical and historical
truth about sexuality, but also how to lovingly put that
truth into action, then you won't find a better book."--Sean
McDowell, PhD, professor of Christian apologetics, Biola
University; author, Same-Sex Marriage and Apologetics for a New
Generation
"In answer to the urgency of our world's current situation, Joe
Dallas has now crafted a resourceful tool filled with biblical
truth and inful strategies. Speaking of sexuality is
essential for every person in need of answers for themselves, a
family member, or a friend struggling with same-sex
attraction."--Joni Lamb, cofounder, Daystar Television Network
"There is no question that one of the most difficult issues
facing the church today is the subject of sexuality. But God
didn't leave us in the dark on the topic of human sexuality. He
gave us clear directives for this part of our lives so that we
might experience the abundant life He promises. But speaking
those guidelines to a confused church and a hardening culture
isn't easy. No one does it better than Joe Dallas. Like no other
voice I hear, Joe both lives and ministers with that continual
balance of truth and love on this most contentious topic. In a
day where Christians are growing more silent, we need a book like
this to teach us how to winsomely engage while never retreating
from God's protective Truth. This is a must-read for the church
today!"--Janet Parshall, nationally syndicated talk show host