Affirming Book Resources

The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships

“God and the Gay Christian is a game changer. Winsome, accessible, and carefully researched, every page is brought to life by the author’s clear love for Scripture and deep, persistent faith. With this book, Matthew Vines emerges as one of my generation’s most important Christian leaders, not only on matters of sexuality but also on what it means to follow Jesus with wisdom, humility, and grace. Prepare to be challenged and enlightened, provoked and inspired. Read with an open heart and mind, and you are bound to be changed.”  – Rachel Held Evans, author of A Year of Biblical Womanhood

Available as paperback, ebook and audiobook on Amazon and Audible

Coming Out, Becoming Whole, and Living Free From Shame

“Whether you have faith or not, are gay, straight or neither, in a relationship or not, this is a must-read book. Brave, fresh and honest it will help humankind become more humane.” – Clare Balding, Broadcaster and Author

 

“Stories like Vicky’s change the world. This is a wonderful book: it’s compelling, moving and profoundly important. It is a beautiful story of personal triumph over toxic homophobia.” – Nicky Campbell, Broadcaster and Author

 

“This is a life-changing book. Vicky’s blisteringly honest account of her painful journey through a world of prejudice challenges us all to look again at 21st century society.” – Dr. Brian May, Lead Guitarist from the band Queen

Available as paperback, ebook and audiobook on Amazon and Audible

Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality

Churches in America are experiencing an unprecedented fracturing due to their belief and attitude toward the LGBT community. Armed with only six passages in the Bible–often known as the “clobber passages”–the conservative Christian position has been one that stands against the full inclusion of our LGBT brothers and sisters. Unclobber reexamines each of those frequently quoted passages of Scripture, alternating with author Colby Martin’s own story of being fired from an evangelical megachurch when they discovered his stance on sexuality.

 

“If you’ve ever wondered what the Bible really says about homosexuality, you need to read this book. Colby doesn’t go around the ‘clobber’ passages, but faces them head on. He shows us that he’s not only a thoughtful theologian, but also perfectly displays the beauty of his humanness by sharing vulnerably about his own story in the only way he knows how; with honesty, humor and grace. A profoundly important book!” – Candice Czubernat

Available as paperback, ebook and audiobook on Amazon.

Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-vs-Christians Debate

The word seemed to hold the weight of eternity within its single syllable. As strange as it may seem, in all the years I had struggled with my sexuality, the idea that I could be ‘gay’ had simply never crossed my mind. I was a Christian! That was my whole life! And Christians weren’t gay.’ This could be the most important book you read this year. It’s a memoir. An exploration of what is, and what could be. Most of all, it’s a clarion call to the church – to rediscover the love that Jesus called us to. Unconditionally.

 

‘So many gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people give up on Christianity because they cannot reconcile who they are with what they were brought up to believe that the Bible teaches about sexuality. Here is a wonderfully told story of a brave young homosexual man who has struggled to hold onto his faith while still affirming himself as gay. This is a must-read.’  – Tony Campolo

Available as paperback, ebook and audiobook on Amazon