Perspectives Pastors Podcast, Season 2 Episode 21: Imago Dei – Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
Feb 16, 2025
Summary
Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany are back in the video studio to continue the discussion on Imago Dei – what it means to be made in the image of God, celebrating the vast diversity of God’s children. This week, they unpack the story of the eunuch who gets baptized in Acts 8:26-40 to examine gender identity and sexual orientation. It’s a scripture that isn’t talked about much but holds a lot of power, especially as we look toward those believers who continue to be unwelcomed by churches despite their desire to grow closer to God and do good for the world.
Detail
Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany are back in the video studio to continue the discussion on Imago Dei – what it means to be made in the image of God, celebrating the vast diversity of God’s children.
This week, they unpack the story of the eunuch who gets baptized in Acts 8:26-40 to examine gender identity and sexual orientation. It’s a scripture that isn’t talked about much but holds a lot of power, especially as we look toward those believers who continue to be unwelcomed by churches despite their desire to grow closer to God and do good for the world.
Join the female pastors for this digital Bible study that includes insights into:
- The cultural and religious significance of Acts 8:26-40
- How this scripture (and others!) opens the connection to the Holy Spirit for all people
- Language surrounding identity and sexual orientation, including: gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex, gender, and sexual orientation
- How experiencing others who are very different from us can change us for the better
It’s a conversation that’s full of different angles, terms, and ideas to consider. To help continue the discovery, the pastors invite you to discuss the following questions with your friends and family – or with our community at our in-person Convergence group or our online Patreon group:
- What are you still seeking to understand?
- Where has your faith taken you?
- Who do you think falls outside of baptism?
What is Patreon?
Our online community has started to grow, so we’ve launched a Patreon channel! Located at Patreon.com/fumcsd, it’s a place where you can discuss the ideas from each episode, access some additional resources, and help support our digital ministry. When you become a free member, you’ll unlock the ability to discuss answers posed in each week’s podcast episode. There is also an option to unlock some extras by becoming a paid supporter at $5 or $10 per month.
