Rev Brandan Robertson
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Growing Up Queer in Evangelical Spaces
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November 20, 2023
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1:01:08Now PlayingMillions are exiting the church, and one of the most salient issues they cite is its treatment of LGBTQ people. Evangelical churches say they are welcoming, but is it true? Do they actually ask queer people about their experiences?
Authors Brandan Robertson and Brandon Flanery team up in this online Zoom event to sort through some of the questions.
What is it like growing up queer in evangelical spaces?
What is the “gay glass ceiling”?
How do you relate queerness to the Bible and your spirituality?
How can pastors support queer people in their congregation?
Has there been any progress with whether churches welcome LGBTQ people to preach, lead, teach Sunday school to children, and have the spiritual right to marry?
Brandan Robertson is a noted author, activist, and public theologian, dedicated to exploring the intricate connections between spirituality, sexuality, and social renewal. He serves as the Pastor of Sunnyside Reformed Church in NYC and is also known as the “TikTok Pastor,” with a vast digital reach of over 215k followers and 5.5 million views engaging his inclusive theological digital content. He’s the author of Dry Bones and Holy Wars, Strength in Faith Devotional, and Nighttime Devotional for Teen Boys. More at
Brandon Flanery is an expastor, exmissionary, exevangelical who writes about the tenuous intersection of faith and sexuality. He’s conducted research on the consequences of beliefs and why people are leaving Christianity. His writings are featured in The Scribe, Baptist News Global, the University of Colorado, and the Colorado Springs Indy, and his debut book, StumblingA Sassy Memoir about Coming Out of Evangelicalism, premiered in August of this year. In addition to being a writer, Flanery cofounded the LGBTQ Christian dating app, believe. More at
Hosted by Lake Drive Books and sponsored by believr, an app where LGBTQ+ people of faith can find connection, belonging, and love. More at and at
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