Tyler Parker weighs in on topics like bisexuality, Christianity at Harvard, liberation theology, and celibate partnerships. A valuable conversation… but that goes without saying. Join us!
About Our Guest:
Tyler Parker is a campus minister at Harvard College, where he studied government and filmmaking during his undergraduate studies. He is a follower of Jesus, is bisexual, and is filled with a deep passion for LGBTQ+ people to experience the lives of flourishing that are borne out of radical encounters with the love of Christ. He also helps lead a growing Revoice chapter in the Greater Boston area and serves on staff at Aletheia Church, Cambridge. He can be reached on Instagram: @tyler.parker.1671
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Note: This episode uses the terms “Side A” and “Side B” (and X, Y) as shorthand quite a bit. If you’re new to the conversation, you might find it helpful to check out episode #3, where we talk through the four “sides”: #3 - A-B-Y-X | 4 Sides on SSA/Gay Sexuality
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★ Timestamps
(00:00) #57 - Theology of Sex and Ministry at Harvard, with Tyler Parker
(01:36) Doing Christian campus ministry at Harvard
(10:20) Coming out (to myself and others) as bisexual
(18:37) But what is "bisexuality"?
(20:41) Why not side A? How did the early church read these passages?
(33:15) Church silence around sexuality
(38:55) Family conversations and celibacy
(44:36) Ok, but: Celibate partnerships?
(01:09:46) Can you "fall in love" without it turning to sexual attraction?
(01:18:50) Having calm conversations about sexuality at Harvard
(01:27:53) Future of the Side B movement?
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★ Credits
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