Hey there, I'm Julie Slattery and this is Java with Julie. This podcast is a production of

authentic intimacy and ministry dedicated to reclaiming God's design for sexuality. My guest on

Java with Julie today is Dr. Preston Sprinkle, and I'm really excited to share this conversation

with you. Within the last decade, we've been swept up in a massive cultural shift in how

we see gender, marriage, and sexuality. And as God's people, we're trying to navigate

how to honor his design for sexuality without ever compromising the love of Jesus Christ.

This tension leads to some difficult questions and frankly some painful relationship dynamics.

And that's why I'm so thankful to have the opportunity to share with you my conversation with

Preston's Brinkle. Preston is a sought-after teacher and he does a phenomenal job of defending

the traditional view of marriage in light of the scriptures.

But he also helps Christians who hold that traditional view to understand that the LGBT community and those who affirm them are not the enemy.

Preston is the author of many books, including People to Be Loved, and will link to his resources

on our podcast page.

Now let's head to the coffee shop.

So Preston, it is just a joy for me to talk to you because I feel like you're my people.

Like you're doing a similar kind of work to what God has called me to do, and there aren't many of us out there.

There's not a lot of us out there. It can be really lonely.

Yes. I've read some of your books and listened to some podcast episodes,

and one thing that strikes me about the way that you address, particularly LGBTQ issues, is you don't compromise God's word,

but you're the most compassionate voice I've ever heard on the topic in terms of just really wanting to understand people's story and their

pain. And I wonder, how did that evolve in you? Well, it's kind of a long back story. I mean, I did begin my research in this topic as an academic looking at an academic issue.

So I, you know, read lots of books, got the commentaries out, did all this academic research.

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