# Christian Research Journal Reads Episode 240: Deconstructing Faith and Marriage when a Spouse Comes Out: A Review of ‘Beard: A Memoir

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Podcast: [Christian Research Journal Reads](https://stenobird.com/podcast/christian-research-journal-reads-6754129)
Published: 2026-06-09T05:20:02+00:00
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## Resource

This is Episode 240 of Christian Research Journal Reads. This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, “ Deconstructing Faith and Marriage when a Spouse Comes Out: A Review of ‘Beard: A Memoir of a Marriage’ by Kelly Foster Lundquist ” by Anne Kennedy.This article was published exclusively online in the Christian Research Journal, Volume 49, number 01 (2026). https://www.equip.org/articles/deconstructing-faith-and-marriage-when-a-spouse-comes-out-a-review-of-beard-a-memoir-of-a-marriage-by-kelly-foster-lundquist/ It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 484: Deconstructing Faith and Marriage when a Spouse Comes Out: A Review of Beard: A Memoir of a Marriage by Kelly Foster Lundquist. This podcast presents audio versions of Christian Research Journal articles. As the flagship publication of the Christian Research Institute, the Journal seeks to equip followers of Christ to think and to live Christianly—to exercise truth and experience life. Truth, especially essential Christian doctrine, forms the basis for how we live our lives in Christ. As the apostle Paul instructed Timothy in 1 Tim. 4:16, “Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.”The Christian Research Journal enjoyed a print incarnation of almost 45 years. Now exclusively an online publication, the Journal consists of thousands of free articles. We hope that through these audio articles you are not only equipped to proclaim and defend your faith but that as a disciple you also draw closer to Christ in your walk with Him. You can find the written version of each article that is an episode of Christian Research Journal Reads at the website of the Christian Research Institute, equip.org. All Christian Rese…

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