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<![CDATA[Grounded in the Bible: COURSES]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/s/courseshttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hHul!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa39905f7-57e9-4d21-b284-b47dff6d5e56_613x613.pngGrounded in the Bible: COURSEShttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/s/coursesSubstackWed, 29 Apr 2026 18:42:59 GMT<![CDATA[Module 6: Leaving LGBTQ Behind]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-6-leaving-lgbtq-behindhttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-6-leaving-lgbtq-behindSat, 09 Nov 2024 10:01:47 GMT

If you are new to Grounded in the Bible and have not yet watched the previous modules, you can click the button below to go to the course overview page. This will give you an overview of the course and links to the modules. Modules 1 and 2 are foundational to what I will be teaching in the remaining modules, so I would encourage you to watch those before watching Module 6 lessons.

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Welcome to Module 6 of the course The Christian Response to LGBTQ: Turning My Story into God’s Glory. In this module, you will find five lessons:

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]]><![CDATA[Facing the Challenge of Overcoming LGBTQ: Youth]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-6-lesson-2-overcoming-youthhttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-6-lesson-2-overcoming-youthSat, 09 Nov 2024 10:01:44 GMTBack to Module 6 Overview

As a youth, it’s often so easy to be persuaded to follow friends or society. If you want to follow Christ by guarding yourself against the temptation to adopt an LGBTQ identity, you will need awareness, a trusted adult, and a focus on building your character. We’ll address each of these in this lesson.

Once you complete Lesson 2, you are ready to start Lesson 3!

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M6l2 Overcoming For Youth Transcript

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]]><![CDATA[Facing the Challenges of Overcoming LGBTQ: Adults]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-6-lesson-1-overcoming-adultshttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-6-lesson-1-overcoming-adultsSat, 09 Nov 2024 10:01:42 GMTBack to Module 6 Overview

In this lesson, we look at what we need to do to fight against sin in our lives, including changing our heart attitude, turning from sin, and using the tools God has given us to fight sin.

Once you complete Lesson 1, you are ready to start Lesson 2!

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M6l1 Overcoming For Adults Transcript

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M6l1 Overcoming Lgbtq Verse List

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]]><![CDATA[Conclusion]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-6-lesson-5-conclusionhttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-6-lesson-5-conclusionSat, 09 Nov 2024 10:01:00 GMTBack to Module 6 Overview

We’ve reached the end of the course. Congratulations! In this final lesson, I give one additional promise from the Bible and end with a benediction.

You have completed Module 6! Congratulations on finishing the course!

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]]><![CDATA[Overcoming Shame and Guilt]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-6-lesson-3-overcoming-shamehttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-6-lesson-3-overcoming-shameSat, 09 Nov 2024 10:00:59 GMTBack to Module 6 Overview

When you decide to leave a life of sin behind, one of the hardest things to do is also leave the shame and guilt behind. This lesson walks through five steps to overcome your shame and guilt. Although we apply these steps to LGBTQ in this course, these steps are applicable to any sin in your life.

Once you complete Lesson 3, you are ready to start Lesson 4!

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M6l3 Overcoming Shame And Guilt Transcript

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]]><![CDATA[Pursuing Life Change]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-6-lesson-4-life-changehttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-6-lesson-4-life-changeSat, 09 Nov 2024 10:00:58 GMTBack to Module 6 Overview

Once you’ve made a decision to give up your LGBTQ identity in order to follow Christ in obedience, you will have some tough choices to make. It’s all part of the process of God maturing your faith and growing your character so that you can live a life that glorifies him.

Once you complete Lesson 4, you are ready to start Lesson 5!

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M6l4 Life Change Transcript

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]]><![CDATA[All Things New]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-5-lesson-2-all-things-newhttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-5-lesson-2-all-things-newSat, 12 Oct 2024 09:00:54 GMTBack to Module 5 Overview

Once we believe in Jesus, it doesn’t end there. We don’t just go back to the way it used to be. Instead, Jesus promises to make all things new—to wipe away the old you and make you to be more like him.

Once you complete Lesson 2, you are ready to start Lesson 3!

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]]><![CDATA[Gospel Presentation]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-5-lesson-1-gospelhttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-5-lesson-1-gospelSat, 12 Oct 2024 09:00:53 GMTBack to Module 5 Overview

In this lesson, I provide a brief overview of the overall story of the Bible and what it means to believe in Jesus.

Once you complete Lesson 1, you are ready to start Lesson 2!

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]]><![CDATA[Module 5: What It Means to Follow Jesus]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-5-follow-jesushttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-5-follow-jesusSat, 12 Oct 2024 09:00:53 GMT

If you are new to Grounded in the Bible and have not yet watched the previous modules, you can click the button below to go to the course overview page. This will give you an overview of the course and links to the modules. Modules 1 and 2 are foundational to what I will be teaching in the remaining modules, so I would encourage you to watch those before watching Module 5 lessons.

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Welcome to Module 5 of the course The Christian Response to LGBTQ: Turning My Story into God’s Glory. In this module, you will find five lessons:

Click on each link above to view the lessons.

]]><![CDATA[Intentional Sin vs. Unintentional Sin]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-5-lesson-4-intentionalhttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-5-lesson-4-intentionalSat, 12 Oct 2024 09:00:52 GMTBack to Module 5 Overview

The Bible clearly describes a difference between unintentional sin—the sin that we commit because we are humans, but we instantly feel guilt that leads us to repentance—and intentional sin—the sin that we pursue on purpose. This lesson describes the difference between these types of sin and what the Bible has to say about each one.

Once you complete Lesson 4, you are ready to start Lesson 5!

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M5l4 Intentional Vs Unintentional Transcript

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]]><![CDATA[Seeking God]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-5-lesson-3-seeking-godhttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-5-lesson-3-seeking-godSat, 12 Oct 2024 09:00:51 GMTBack to Module 5 Overview

When you decide to follow Christ, you will have a desire to seek God to learn about his character and find out what it means to be obedient to him. Our first priority in life should be to seek God every day.

Once you complete Lesson 3, you are ready to start Lesson 4!

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M5l3 Seeking God Transcript

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]]><![CDATA[Faith vs. Works]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-5-lesson-5-faith-workshttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-5-lesson-5-faith-worksSat, 12 Oct 2024 09:00:50 GMTBack to Module 5 Overview

One Biblical concept that can be confusing for many is the idea of faith vs. works. This lesson dives deep into this topic to help us understand that our faith in Jesus is what saves us, but that faith should be accompanied by obedience to Christ.

You have completed Module 5! You are now ready for Module 6.

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M5l5 Faith Vs Works Transcript

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M5l5 Faith Vs Works Verse List

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]]><![CDATA[Module 4: Transforming Thinking about LGBTQ]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-4-transforming-thinkinghttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-4-transforming-thinkingSat, 14 Sep 2024 09:01:04 GMT

If you are new to Grounded in the Bible and have not yet watched the previous modules, you can click the button below to go to the course overview page. This will give you an overview of the course and links to the modules. Modules 1 and 2 are foundational to what I will be teaching in the remaining modules, so I would encourage you to watch those before watching Module 4 lessons.

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Welcome to Module 4 of the course The Christian Response to LGBTQ: Turning My Story into God’s Glory. In this module, you will find five lessons:

Lesson 1: Cultural Pressure to be LGBTQ
Lesson 2: Finding Identity
Lesson 3: Acceptance and Belonging
Lesson 4: Building Self-Esteem
Lesson 5: How to Talk to Your Parents About LGBTQ

Click on each link above to view the lessons.

]]><![CDATA[How to Talk to Your Parents About LGBTQ]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-4-lesson-5-talk-to-parentshttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-4-lesson-5-talk-to-parentsSat, 14 Sep 2024 09:01:04 GMTBack to Module 4 Overview

If you have questions about LGBTQ or any other topic, you will eventually want to talk to someone about it. For many young people, this will be their parents, although it could be another trusted adult. This lesson gives some tips on how to make that conversation go as smoothly as possible.

You have completed Module 4! You are now ready for Module 5.

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M4l5 Talk To Parents Transcript

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]]><![CDATA[Building Self-Esteem]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-4-lesson-4-self-esteemhttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-4-lesson-4-self-esteemSat, 14 Sep 2024 09:01:03 GMTBack to Module 4 Overview

Low self-esteem is an issue for many of us. In this lesson, we look at the issue of self-esteem and how this plays into the choices we make in life. We also look at the best place to find our value and worth—in Christ.

Once you complete Lesson 4, you are ready to start Lesson 5!

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]]><![CDATA[Finding Identity]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-4-lesson-2-identityhttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-4-lesson-2-identitySat, 14 Sep 2024 09:01:03 GMTBack to Module 4 Overview

Identity is foundational to how we view ourselves and how we live our lives. In this lesson, we look at how people are often persuaded to take on an LGBTQ identity. We then contrast that with choosing to take on an identity with Christ as the foundation.

Once you complete Lesson 2, you are ready to start Lesson 3!

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M4l2 Identity Transcript

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]]><![CDATA[Acceptance and Belonging]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-4-lesson-3-belonginghttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-4-lesson-3-belongingSat, 14 Sep 2024 09:01:02 GMTBack to Module 4 Overview

We are all looking for acceptance and belonging in this world. This lesson looks at the role of the search for acceptance and belonging in the LGBTQ movement and contrasts that with the total acceptance and belonging we find when we join God’s family.

Once you complete Lesson 3, you are ready to start Lesson 4!

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]]><![CDATA[Cultural Pressure to be LGBTQ]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-4-lesson-1-cultural-pressurehttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-4-lesson-1-cultural-pressureSat, 14 Sep 2024 09:01:02 GMTBack to Module 4 Overview

In this lesson, we look at the history of the growth of the LGBTQ movement in the United States. We discover that the political, social, and education systems have increased the cultural pressure for young people to embrace the LGBTQ movement and identity.

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M4l1 Cultural Pressure Transcript

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]]><![CDATA[Three Keys for Responding to LGBTQ]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-3-lesson-1-three-keyshttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-3-lesson-1-three-keysSat, 17 Aug 2024 09:00:45 GMTBack to Module 3 Overview

In this lesson, I discuss three key responses that Christians should have when interacting with someone from the LGBTQ community or who has different beliefs than you do about the LGBTQ topic.

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]]><![CDATA[Addressing Christians vs. Non-Christians]]>https://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-3-lesson-7-non-christianhttps://www.groundedinthebible.com/p/course-lgbtq-module-3-lesson-7-non-christianSat, 17 Aug 2024 09:00:45 GMTBack to Module 3 Overview

In this lesson, I differentiate between how we as Christians should respond to people who claim to follow Christ vs. those who do not claim to follow Christ in the context of LGBTQ.

You have completed Module 3! You are now ready for Module 4.

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M3l7 Christian V Non Christian Transcript

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M3l7 Encouragement Verse List

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