# Grace and Truth: Navigating Faith-Based LGBT Conversations with Youth with Denise Shick

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Podcast: [Homeschool Minnesota](https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-minnesota-6679214)
Published: 2026-02-12T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://dayleannand.podbean.com/e/grace-and-truth-navigating-faith-based-lgbt-conversations-with-youth-with-denise-shick/
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## Resource

In this episode of the Homeschool Minnesota podcast, host Dayle Annand speaks with Denise Schick about her book 'Grace and Truth,' which provides guidance for parents on navigating faith-based conversations about LGBTQ issues with their children. Denise shares her personal story, the importance of creating a safe space for discussions, and the need for parents to affirm their children's identities while grounding conversations in biblical truth. The episode emphasizes the significance of addressing sensitive topics in a loving and truthful manner, equipping parents to guide their children through the complexities of identity and culture. Links: To purchase Grace and Truth: https://livingstonesministries.org/help4families/books/ To find more information about Help 4 Families: https://livingstonesministries.org/help4families/what-we-do/ To contact Homeschool Minnesota--MÂCHÉ: https://homeschoolminnesota.org/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Homeschool Minnesota Podcast01:53 Navigating Faith-Based LGBTQ Conversations05:59 Denise Schick's Personal Journey10:03 The Structure of the Book13:55 The Role of Feelings in Identity17:39 The Impact of Pornography21:52 Understanding the Rise in LGBTQ Identification25:43 Affirmations for Youth29:50 Advice for Parents and Grandparents

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