Steve Chalke on his new gay affirming stance - Unbelievable?

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🗓️ 23 June 2014

⏱️ 83 minutes

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Leading UK evangelical Steve Chalke has written an article for Christianity magazine on why he now affirms committed, faithful gay relationships. Justin Brierley talks to Steve about why he's changed his mind while theologian Greg Downes offers a defence of the traditional evangelical understanding of sexuality. We also hear the responses and reflections of church leaders including Steve Clifford of the Evangelical Alliance, Lord Richard Harries former Bishop of Oxford, Faith Forster of Ichthus Christian fellowship and more. For Christianity Magazine's coverage http://www.christianitymagazine.co.uk For Steve Chalke http://www.oasisuk.org/inclusionresources For Greg Downes http://www.cml.uk.net/staff/director Watch the video promo for Unbelievable? the Conference 2012 DVD http://youtu.be/6g-5jTMeZew Order it at http://www.premier.org.uk/dvd For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable or get the MP3 podcast http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 21 April 2012 - The Gay Marriage Debate - Peter Tatchell vs Peter D Williams Unbelievable? 6 Nov 2010 - Ex-Gay and Gay-Affirming approaches to homosexuality "Two different approaches to supporting gay Christians" Jonathan Berry & Jeremy Marks Join the conversation via Facebook and Twitter

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