Ep. 7: Struggling To Love And Communicate With Your Gay Child? One Major Shift For Christian Parents To Get Around The Roadblock Of Sexuality

Ep. 7: Struggling To Love And Communicate With Your Gay Child? One Major Shift For Christian Parents To Get Around The Roadblock Of Sexuality

In today's episode we look at the concept of person-first language and how this simple shift in language can help us to move past the roadblock of sexuality as we struggle to love and communicate with a child who is same-sex attracted.  This shift in focus helps us to look at our child as more than their sexuality, making communication easier for Christian parents.     Visit my website at www.abetterwaycoaching.com [http://www.abetterwaycoaching.com]to schedule your one-on-one coaching session to begin exploring your personal situation today.     There's not a perfect way to do this but there is a better way!

Ep 6: Why Are You Angry That Your Child Is Gay? The Hidden Fears Many Christian Parents Face.

Anger is a secondary emotion so in this episode, we begin to explore some of the thoughts, beliefs, or fears that Christian parents experience when learning that their child is gay that may result in anger.  It's important to name these thoughts/feelings/fears in order to move forward well.

Ep. 5: Angry That Your Child Is Gay? A Biblical Path Forward for Christian Parents.

This episode addresses the emotion of anger that may arise after learning your child is same-sex attracted as well as learning how to move forward if you said something hurtful to your child when you were angry.  It includes not only prayers but also 5 steps to work through those emotions.  My prayer is that you leave more peaceful and with practical tools to help you through this stage.

Ep. 4: How The LGBTQ vs. Christian Divide Is Affecting Your Relationship With Your Same-Sex Attracted Child.

In this episode, I point out the great battle between the LGBTQ community and Christians/the Church and how that plays a role in the relationships between parents and their same-sex attracted child.  I cover 5 points on how to disengage to view your child as an individual in order to move towards a stronger understanding and relationship.

Ep. 3: Understanding LGBTQ, Same-Sex Attraction, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Definitions

This episode defines the basic sexuality and gender terminology that can sometimes be confusing and overwhelming in a way that makes it easy to understand.