Rachel Gilson says she grew up knowing two things instinctively: she was romantically attracted to women and Christians were NOT ok with that. Smart, sophisticated, with a love for big ideas not small minds … Rachel Gilson sounds like she’s the poster girl for that common critique of Christianity – that it’s unhelpful and unhealthy for those in the LGBTI community with lesbian, gay, or bisexual orientations.
But that is not her story.
Rachel discovered that it was possible to walk a round that led between her same-sex attraction and a love of God.
Her conclusions, including her life choices will surprise you. Yet Rachel’s quest to understand God and His opinion of her desires provide one of the most provocative, interesting and inspiring stories Undeceptions has had privilege to present.
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Get to know our guest
Rachel Gilson currently lives in the Boston metro area, working for Cru on the leadership team for theological development and culture. She has a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Gilson has authored the book Born Again This Way: Coming Out, Coming to Faith, and What Comes Next, and her writing has featured in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, and Desiring God, among other places.
