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Can Christians hold fast to biblical convictions about marriage and still radically love their LGBTQ+ neighbors?

In this deeply honest and thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Preston Sprinkle, president of the Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender, joins Will Wright and Josh Burtram to explore one of the most polarizing conversations in the church today.

Drawing from his books People to Be Loved and Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage?, Dr. Sprinkle unpacks how to hold theological clarity with pastoral compassion—and why kindness isn’t weakness but a biblical command. The discussion ranges from Jonathan Haidt’s moral psychology to the difficulty of having civil discourse in today’s polarized climate, and even touches on the civic versus theological tension around marriage and religious freedom.

If you’ve ever wondered how faith, love, and truth can coexist in modern America, this episode will stretch your mind and soften your heart.

Guest Bio
Dr. Preston Sprinkle is a biblical scholar, New York Times bestselling author, and president of the Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender. He holds a PhD in New Testament from the University of Aberdeen and has taught at universities in the U.S. and the U.K. A gifted communicator and bridge-builder, Dr. Sprinkle hosts the Theology in the Raw (@PrestonSprinkleRaw) podcast and writes widely about the intersection of Scripture, theology, and culture. His works include Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say and Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage?, both of which aim to pair truth with grace and theological depth with relational empathy.
Learn more at theologyintheraw.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Faithful Politics Podcast
01:15 Dr. Preston Sprinkle: A Bridge Builder in Controversial Spaces
05:25 Theological Perspectives on Same-Sex Relationships
12:55 The Importance of Civil Conversations
20:05 Navigating Open-Mindedness and Intellectual Virtue
27:25 Understanding Biblical Texts for the Layperson
32:02 Understanding Marriage in Historical Context
34:07 Theological Tensions and Personal Experiences
37:57 Navigating Pluralism and Civic Responsibilities
40:00 The Intersection of Faith and Politics
43:40 Marriage Equality and Societal Benefits
51:32 Debating the Nature of Marriage and Personhood
56:53 Finding Hope in Community Engagement