Speaking up on sexuality and gender - Live Interview with Dr. Preston Sprinkle
Preston Sprinkle
44.08
9 October 2025
27 November 2025
Join Jo Frost and Peter Lynas as they chat about all things sexuality and gender with Dr. Preston Sprinkle. In the first-ever live recording of the Being Human podcast, Preston unpacks the challenges Christians have when discussing these topics. He talks about the importance of speaking up, the cultural shifts within LGBT communities and his journey so far. His compassionate approach adds a fresh perspective to the conversation and highlights key personal stories of families and LGBT individuals in the church.
Want to explore more about what the Bible says about sex, sexuality and gender?
Check out our video series
https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/sex-sexuality-and-gender/relationships-matter-course
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Chapters
00:00 Welcome and introduction
00:44 First live recording experience
01:28 Reflections on discussion
05:00 Getting to know Preston Sprinkle
06:36 Preston's academic and personal motivations
08:02 Future of sexuality and gender conversations
16:22 Understanding different perspectives
21:02 LGBT stories in the church
23:39 ‘Silence is not an option’
24:21 Navigating church conversations on sexuality and gender
25:39 How to speak up as a church leader
28:06 Gender conversation shifts in the UK and US
34:51 Theological anthropology and transgenderism
36:47 Balancing public engagement and pastoral care
41:37 Final reflections and prayer requests
