79: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an “Issue”? with Dr. Preston Sprinkle




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Summary: <br> <br> In this episode, Kenny interviews author, speaker, and college professor Dr. Preston Sprinkle about homosexuality, but more specifically about how Christians ought to engage with people who identify as gay.<br> <br> Dr. Sprinkle makes it clear: Homosexuality is not about an "issue" to be dealt with, but it is much more about people than need to be loved.<br> <br> Dr. Sprinkle gained national attention several years ago when he co-wrote the best selling book <a href="http://amzn.to/1qZhHRS" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Erasing Hell</a> with Francis Chan, which was a response to Rob Bell's <a href="http://amzn.to/1qZhKgA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Love Wins</a>. Dr. Sprinkle has earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from The Master's Seminary as well as a Ph.D. in New Testament from Aberdeen University in the Scotland. He currently serves as the Vice President for <a href="http://eternitybiblecollege.com/boise/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eternity Bible College's Extension Campus in Boise, ID</a>. He previously taught at Cedarville University (Ohio) and at Nottingham University (U.K.).<br> <br> Check out <a href="http://prestonsprinkle.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Sprinkle's Personal Website</a><br> <br> Follow Dr. Sprinkle on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/prestonsprinkle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@prestonsprinkle</a><br> <br> Check out Dr. Sprinkle's podcast: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/what-does-the-bible-really-say/id1018952191?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Theology in the Raw</a><br> <br> Resources Recommended by Dr. Sprinkle: <br> <br> <a href="http://amzn.to/24ngD9d" target="_blank" rel="noopener">People to be Loved (by Preston Sprinkle, Ph.D.)</a><br> <br> <a href="http://amzn.to/1NDXQSw">Washed and Waiting (by Wesley Hill)</a><br> <br> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/God-anti-gay-Questions-Christians-Ask/dp/1908762314" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Is God Anti-Gay (by Sam Allberry)</a><br> <br> <a href="http://amzn.to/1VVs46G" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-vs.-Christians Debate (by Justin Lee)</a><br> <br> Additional Recommended Resources:<br> <br> <a href="http://amzn.to/1XVEAk2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality? (by Kevin DeYoung)</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-bible-and-same-sex-relationships-a-review-article" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tim Keller's Response to Matthew Vines &amp; Ken Wilson</a><br> <br> <a href="http://rosariabutterfield.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Resources from Rosaria Butterfield</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/torn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christopher Yuan's Response to Justin Lee's "Torn"</a><br> <br> <a href="http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2014/june-web-only/why-matthew-vines-is-wrong-about-bible-same-sex-relationshi.html?start=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christopher Yuan's Response to Matthew Vines</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkL3lT95vOU" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Is Gay the New Black? (Video)</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2nPRV8dmOk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How Can Homosexuality Be Wrong If It Doesn't Harm Anyone? (Video)</a><br> <br> Previous Related Episodes: <br> <br> <a href="http://theologyfortherestofus.com/2016/04/27/78-why-is-homosexuality-a-sin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">78: Why is Homosexuality a Sin?</a><br> <br> <a href="http://theologyfortherestofus.com/2016/04/18/70-god-determine-sinful/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">70: How Does God Determine What Is Sin And What Is Not Sin?</a><br> <br> <a href="http://theologyfortherestofus.com/2016/04/13/65-wrong-live-together-married/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">65...</a>