MARRIAGE AND SEXUALITY RESOURCES

God calls us lives marked by devotion to Him and obedience to His ways. Staying true to God’s design for marriage, sexuality and relationships can lead us in directions that are contrary to the culture around us. See below for resources and ideas to help you better understand God’s design and how to live and love in ways that align with His calling.

Pornography

Books

"Finally Free" – Heath Lambert
"Every Man’s Battle" – Stephen Arterburn   |  Fred Stoeker

Woodmen Groups

Called 2 Conquer – For Women dealing with a spouse’s addiction
IronMen – For men seeking freedom from pornography

Online Resources

Covenant Eyes – An online accountability site designed to help you and those you love live free from pornography.
Faithful & True – A Christian counseling center specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction for men, support for their spouses, and guidance for couples who have experienced relational betrayal.

Marriage

Books

"The Meaning of Marriage" – Tim Keller
“Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away” – Gary Chapman
"Love and Respect" – Emerson Eggerichs

Woodmen Groups

Pre-Martial Workshops (Remarried & First-Time) – To help you build a strong foundation for your marriage 
Honor Marriage – For couples who want to take their relationship from simply surviving to truly thriving 
Divorce Care – For those experiencing divorce, separation or the loss of a relationship 

Same Sex Relationships

Books

The Way of Hope” – Melissa Fisher
“Holy Sexuality and the Gospel” – Christopher Yuan
“Messy Grace: How a Pastor with Gay Parents Learned to Love Others Without Sacrificing Conviction” – Caleb Kaltenbach
"What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?" – Kevin DeYoung
"Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was, and Who God Has Always Been" – Jackie Hill Perry
"People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue" – Preston Sprinkle

ONLINE RESOURCES

CENTER FOR FAITH, SEXUALITY AND GENDER
The Center equips leaders with theologically sound resources. Some helpful pastoral papers can be found RIGHT HERE.

THE GOSPEL COALITION
A good place for book recommendations, articles and podcasts from a variety of leaders on topics essential to a deeper understanding of our faith. Easy to search with a ton of resources on a number of topics – both historic to the Christian faith and those in today’s news

Transgender

Books

"Embodied, Transgender Identities, the Church and What the Bible Has to Say" – Preston Sprinkle

ONLINE RESOURCES

CENTER FOR FAITH, SEXUALITY AND GENDER
The Center equips leaders with theologically sound resources. Some helpful pastoral papers can be found RIGHT HERE.

THE GOSPEL COALITION
A good place for book recommendations, articles and podcasts from a variety of leaders on topics essential to a deeper understanding of our faith. Easy to search with a ton of resources on a number of topics – both historic to the Christian faith and those in today’s news

Singleness

Books

"7 Myths about Singleness" – Sam Allberry
"Single, Dating, Engaged, Married: Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age" – Ben Stuart

Online Message Series

Single / Dating / Engaged / Married

Podcasts

The Significance of Singleness with Christina Hitchcock
Intentional Singleness with Tara-Leigh Cobble
The Woodmen Social Podcast 

Article

Is My Singleness A Gift?