“Risking Grace: Loving Our Gay Family and Friends Like Jesus”
Dave Jackson
Castle Rock Creative, 2016, 320 Pages

At A Glance: “Risking Grace” is a compelling account of an evangelical father’s journey to loving and accepting his gay daughter, challenging traditional Christian views and advocating for a Jesus-inspired embrace of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.

Overview: “Risking Grace: Loving Our Gay Family and Friends Like Jesus” by Dave Jackson is a powerful narrative of a father’s transformative journey in understanding and embracing his gay daughter within the evangelical Christian framework. Initially advocating reparative therapy for gay individuals, Jackson’s perspective undergoes a profound change when his daughter comes out.

This book captures his emotional struggle and the spiritual insights that led him to challenge the traditional evangelical stance on homosexuality. Emphasizing grace over works/righteousness, Jackson delves into alternative interpretations of “prohibitive texts” and draws inspiration from the inclusive approach of Jesus Christ towards marginalized people.

This book is a call for empathy and understanding, aiming to bridge the gap between evangelical Christians and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community by promoting a message of unconditional love and acceptance in line with Jesus’ teachings.

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