Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl

Today we're talking with biblical scholar Karen Keen, exploring human sexuality - both same sex relationships, and premarital sex. What is the larger biblical story and vision for human sexuality? What do all the "weird" stories in the Bible teach us about human sexuality? What happens when we as Christians disagree on our theology of sexuality?

I LOVED this interview and can't wait to share it with you. Welcome back to "Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl"!
XOXO, Tiffany

HERE ARE TODAY'S QUESTIONS:
Q1: What does deconstruction mean to you? (@4:10)

Q2: For me deconstruction has had a lot to do with how I understand Scripture and its intent. How do you understand biblical intent and how has that evolved on your journey? (@8:04)

Q3: Would you share with us first what you believed about sexuality growing up, and if that began to change at some point, what sparked that faith shift? (@12:32)

Q4: What scriptures or biblical principals have you found that inform your understanding of biblical sexuality? (@15:22)

Q5: Are there any other overarching principals that are important for us to understand before we dig into the specifics of biblical sexuality? (@23:17)

Q6: Let’s dive into the big questions we have about LGBTQ+ - can you be in a same sex relationship as a Christian, while still honoring God and the Bible? Why or why not? How does biblical intent and literacy play into this? (@30:53)

Q7: Let’s talk briefly about abstinence before marriage. What do you believe the Bible teaches us about sexuality before marriage? (@50:48)

Q8: When it comes to controversial issues like these, where many Christians disagree on the “right theology,” can we come to different conclusions? When is it appropriate to just build bridges, vs when is it important to speak up about theologies that might be hurting someone else? (@56:40)

Q9: You have a ton of resources for people trying to navigate and better understand biblical sexual ethics. Can you share your resources, and where my listeners can find you? (@1:02:22)

WHERE TO FIND KAREN KEEN:

⭐️Instagram: @keen.kr

⭐️“Scripture and Sexual Ethics” Course: https://reformationproject.org/courses/scripture-and-sexual-ethics/

⭐️Website: https://www.redwoodspiritualcare.com (also has her substack on this topic of sexuality!)

⭐️“Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same Sex Relationships” book: https://a.co/d/07PLTcT1

⭐️“The Word of a Humble God: The Origins, Inspiration, and Interpretation of Scripture” book: https://a.co/d/0hUQvhwF

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