# #66 It's Okay to be Gay (and Christian) - Randal Rauser

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Podcast: [The Uncertainty Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-uncertainty-podcast-7089022)
Published: 2026-01-08T19:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://mileskdonahue.substack.com/p/66-randal-rauser-its-okay-to-be-gay
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## Resource

Dr. Randal Rauser and I explore the arguments of his new book, The Wideness of the Sea: How to be Evangelical and Gay-Affirming , wherein he offers a four-part case for including a gay-affirming perspective within the fold of Christian orthodoxy: scripture, tradition, reason, and experience. To support the channel, do please oh please consider donating, either via PayPal or Buy Me a Coffee . Follow me on X-formerly-Twitter . EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:12 The tale of Eugene Peterson 00:04:45 What is evangelical Christianity? 00:09:10 Affirming vs. non-affirming perspectives 00:14:55 Why do evangelicals care so much about gay relationships? 00:24:19 Argument #1: The Bible 00:40:25 Leviticus 20:13 - "If a man..." 00:45:10 Romans 1:26-27 - "God gave them over..." 00:50:05 Argument #2: Reason 00:51:11 William Lane Craig's case against homosexuality 00:54:22 Against natural law? 00:58:32 Argument #3: Tradition 01:07:28 Argument #4: Experience Get full access to Miles K. Donahue at mileskdonahue.substack.com/subscribe

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