Videos

All God’s Children

All God’s Children

All God's Children All God's Children This documentary confronts the challenging and controversial topic of reparative or conversion therapy within the Christian community. Focusing on the experiences of individuals who have undergone this therapy, it provides a critical examination relevant to the site's purpose of exploring the intersection of Christian faith and

1946

1946

1946 Link: 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture This documentary explores the significant impact of a 1946 biblical mistranslation that became a cornerstone for anti-gay sentiment within Christian communities. Delving into groundbreaking research and previously unseen archives at Yale University, it reveals critical insights that challenge the traditional scriptural basis for LGBTQIA+

Wesley Hill & Karen Keen Conversation

Wesley Hill & Karen Keen Conversation

Wesley Hill & Karen Keen | The Streckert Lecture on Christianity, Sexuality, and Gender On April 5th, 2022, Wheaton College's Sexual & Gender Identity Institute (SGI) of the School of PCFT hosted "A Conversation on Same-Sex Relationships" in Barrows Auditorium. This event, running from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m., featured scholars Wesley Hill

Two Spirit with Harlan Pruden

Two Spirit with Harlan Pruden

Two Spirit with Harlan Pruden - UBC TEFA TALKS The Teacher Education for All! (TEFA) project at UBC hosted Harlan Pruden, a PhD student and First Nations Cree scholar and activist. In his presentation, Pruden shared insights into being Two Spirit and emphasized the importance of an intersectional approach to supporting Indigenous

Small Town, Big Impact

Small Town, Big Impact

Small Town, Big Impact (Playlist) "Small Town, Big Impact: Stories and Strategies from the Affirming Journey" is a 3-part video series featuring interviews with Affirming leaders, both clergy and lay, from smaller or rural communities. These leaders discuss their experiences with the Affirming path in their faith communities, covering the progression of

Spirituality & Sexuality: You Can Have Both

Spirituality & Sexuality: You Can Have Both

Spirituality and Sexuality: You Can Have Both Rev. Hawkes, Pastor of the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto and an advocate for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, delivered a talk at TEDxToronto on October 22, 2015. His speech, part of an event themed 'Thresholds,' focused on his experiences as a spiritual leader for a congregation

Queer Virtue: An Evening with Rev. Liz Edman

Queer Virtue: An Evening with Rev. Liz Edman

Queer Virtue: An Evening With Rev. Liz Edman In this engaging video, Rev. Elizabeth Edman, a lesbian Episcopal priest and advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ justice, discusses her book "Queer Virtue." She explores the enriching impact of 2SLGBTQIA+ identities on Christian faith and communities. Edman shares insights from her own journey, showing how her

I’ve Lived As A Man & A Woman – Here’s What I Learned

I’ve Lived As A Man & A Woman – Here’s What I Learned

I've Lived As A Man & A Woman - Here's What I Learned If you’re a man, at one point or another you’ve probably thought to yourself, “I will never understand women!” And if you’re a woman, “what's wrong with men?!” But your gender is all you've ever known, so how

How The Bible Has Become A Sacred Weapon

How The Bible Has Become A Sacred Weapon

How the Bible Has Become a Sacred Weapon This is an overview of original research as to how the word "homosexual" was first added to the Bible in the 1946 Revised Standard Version NT. Kathy Baldock's book, "Forging a Sacred Weapon: How the Bible became Anti-Gay (Winter 2021) is based on original

Canada’s Ban On Conversion Therapy

Canada’s Ban On Conversion Therapy

Canada's Ban On Conversion Therapy Conversion therapy is now illegal in Canada. Amendments to Canada’s Criminal Code took effect on January 7, 2022 and include four new criminal offences banning conversion therapy and related conduct.