Sexuality Series Playlist
These are past events and speakers we've hosted on campus as part of our Sexuality Series.
Be sure to check out our playlist on YouTube to see all videos.
Alphabetical List by Speaker's Last Name
- Darrin Snyder Belousek, "Theological Discernment on Same-Sex Union: Framing Questions, Seeking Direction," October 2023 - Darrin Snyder Belousek lecture, ‘Theological Discernment on Same-Sex Union' (youtube.com)
- Jeff Chu, "Otherworldly Hope: Stories of LGBTQ grace from the US and East Africa," October 2015 - “Otherworldly Hope: Stories of LGBTQ grace from the US and East Africa” by Jeff Chu (youtube.com)
- Monica Daye, "#Me Too #InChurchToo: Sexual Violence and How to Help Survivors," April 2018 - #MeToo #InChurchToo: Sexual Violence & How to Help Survivors (youtube.com)
- Megan DeFranza, "Sex and Gender Complexity in Christian Perspective," March 2024 (lecture recording available to faculty, staff, and students of Calvin University through the Hekman Library)
- Megan DeFranza, "Stories of Intersex and Faith," March 2024 (documentary available to faculty, staff, and students of Calvin University through the Hekman Library)
- Megan DeFranza & Lianne Simon, "Male, Female, and Intersex in the Image of God," October 2015 - Male, Female and Intersex in the Image of God - Lianne Simon and Megan DeFranza (youtube.com)
- Anny Donewald, "Out of the Sex Industry," November 2010 - Out of the Sex Industry - Anny Donewald (youtube.com)
- John Dehlin, "Sexual Orientation, Change, and Healing: The Research," February 2017 - Sexual Orientation, Change, & Healing: Research (youtube.com)
- Ruth Everhart & Ruth Tucker, "A Church Response to Interpersonal Violence," November 2016 - A Church Response to Interpersonal VIolence (youtube.com)
- Sheila Wray Gregoire & Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach, "The Sex Ed You Should've Had," March 2024 - Sheila Gregoire: The Sex Ed You Should've Had (youtube.com)
- Sheila Wray Gregoire & Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach, "You Deserved Better: How Teachings around Sex, Dating, and Marriage Hurt a Generation, and How We Can Heal," March 2024 - Sheila Gregoire: You Deserved Better: ...Sex, Dating, & Marriage Hurt a Generation, How We Can Heal (youtube.com)
- Wesley Hill, "Spiritual Friendship: A Gay Christian Perspective," October 2013 - Spiritual Friendship: A Gay Christian Perspective - Wesley Hill (youtube.com)
- Wesley Hill, "Between Presumption and Despair: Practicing the Virtue of Hope as a Celibate Gay Christian," October 2013 - Between Presumption and Despair - Wesley Hill - YouTube
- Kristyn Komarnicki, "Sexual Justice: What We Do with Our Bodies Matters," September 2014 - Sexual Justice: What We Do With Our Bodies Matters - Kristyn Komarnicki (youtube.com)
- Kristen & Curt Kuiper, "Created for Connection: Sex, Intimacy and Christ-Following in Relationships," September 2015 - Created for Connection: Sex, Intimacy & Christ-Following in Relationships - Curt & Kristen Kuiper (youtube.com)
- Justin Lee, "Gays and Christians: Building Bridges," October 2013 - Gays and Christians: Building Bridges - Justin Lee - YouTube
- Justin Lee, "The Ex-Gay Movement," October 2013 - The Ex-Gay Movement - Justin Lee (youtube.com)
- Justin Lee & Ron Belgau, "Talking Across the Divide on Same-Sex Marriage," February 2019 - Talking Across the Divide on Same-Sex Marriage (youtube.com)
- Amy Peeler, "Women and the _______ of God," October 2023 - Unlearn Week: Amy Peeler (youtube.com)
- Nate Pyle, "Man Enough: How Jesus Redefines Manhood," September 2016 - Man Enough; How Jesus Redefines Manhood (youtube.com)
- Bridget Eileen Rivera, "The Promises of the Gospel Are for LGBTQ People Too," March 2023 - Bridget Eileen Rivera Lecture (youtube.com)
- Julie Rodgers, Nate Collins, Darren Calhoun, & Lindsey Nelson, "Sexual Orientation, Change, and Healing: Our Stories," March 2017 - Sexual Orientation, Change, & Healing: Our Stories (youtube.com)
- Eve Tushnet, "Christian Love and Kinship Outside of Marriage," April 2016 - Christian Love & Kinship Outside of Marriage - Eve Tushnet (youtube.com)
- John Van Epp, "How to Follow Your Heart without Losing Your Mind," September 2017 - How to Follow Your Heart without Losing Your Mind (youtube.com)
- Wendy VanderWal-Gritter, "Generous Spaciousness: Responding to Gay Christians in the Church," April 2015 - Generous Spaciousness: Responding to Gay Christians in the Church - Wendy VanderWal-Gritter (youtube.com)
- Zachary Wagner, "In Search of Non-Toxic Masculinity," October 2023 - Sexuality Series: Speaker Zachary Wagner (youtube.com)
- Mark Yarhouse, "Emerging Gender Identities," February 2024 - Mark Yarhouse Lecture, February 7, 2024 (youtube.com)
- Mark Yarhouse, "Understanding Gender Dysphoria: Navigating Transgender Issues in a Changing Culture," February 2015 - Understanding Gender Dysphoria - Mark Yarhouse (youtube.com)
Other Speakers
The following archived events are available in alternate formats upon request. Contact Jodi VanWingerden, Coordinator for Student Support and Sexuality Programming, jodi.vanwingerden@calvin.edu).
- Dave Beelen, "Why the Bible Says Sex Is for Marriage," January 2012
- Freda Bush, "The Effects of Casual Sex on the Brain," October 2009
- Mary Dekker, "Is this your Sister? Brother?: A Look at Local Sex-Trafficking," November 2010
- Anny Donewald, "Women, Glamour, and the Sex Industry," April 2011
- Rachel Held Evans, "What Is Biblical Womanhood?," April 2014
- Marjorie Gunnoe, "A Social Scientific Critique of Hierarchical and Egalitarian Models of Christian Marriage," January 2011
- Dave & Sara Hoekstra, "Till Porn Do Us Part?," October 2012
- Christopher Kaczor, "A Theology of the Body: Love, Happiness and Sex," October 2009
- Kristyn Komarnicki, "The Trafficker Within: What We Do and Who We Hurt When We Use Pornography," September 2014
- Anne Marie Miller, "Speaking Freely about Sex, Shame, and Grace," September 2013
- Jenell Williams Paris, "The Truth about Sex," November 2011
- Jenell Williams Paris, "The End of Sexual Identity," November 2011
- Carol Simon, "Bringing Sex into Focus: The Quest for Sexual Integrity," September 2012