Harding University Students Speak Out

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 10:16 pm By Andrew Marin

The following post was written by Kevin Harris, Director of Community Relations at The Marin Foundation. Yesterday, lesbian and gay students at Harding University, a Christian University in Arkansas, spoke out with a self-published zine. The zine was written anonymously by a number of students that identify as the H.U. Queer Press as they feared that revealing their identities could cause them to be “expelled or put into therapy” by their university. As the group states that their main purpose... Read more

March 3: My One Sentence Bible

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 10:16 pm By Andrew Marin

What is My One Sentence Bible? 3-3-11: You can only be known by the fruit that flows out of your words and deeds. Luke 6:43-45 Take this very seriously: Do not even think of uttering the name of the Lord and then do things contrary to the Lord’s will. Luke 6:46 Implementing the Lord’s commands solidify stability in life despite the torrent conditions surrounding every second. Luke 6:47-49 Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more

Big Announcement on New Publishing Project!

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 10:17 pm By Andrew Marin

The Marin Foundation team is very excited to announce that we have officially signed a contract with Zondervan Publishers to produce a six session DVD, with a Participant Guide, on building bridges! This new resource will be for any church, university, non-profit, organization, clinic, community center, small group of friends or individuals interested in what it means to not only elevate the conversation between the LGBT community and the conservative world, but also culturally engage each community through our Living in the Tension (LITT) gatherings –... Read more

March 1: My One Sentence Bible

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 10:17 pm By Andrew Marin

What is My One Sentence Bible? 3-1-11: If we actually look to Jesus’ commands surrounding social, financial and business policies, we’re in a whole heap of trouble. Luke 6:35-36 If you judge, condemn and don’t forgive others; neither will you receive any of those things. Remember to always give freely! Luke 6:37-38 It’s time to start concerning yourself with your own sins before you ever concern yourself with anyone else’s sins. Luke 6:39-42 Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more

Amplify the Whispers

Last updated on: January 2, 2019 at 1:15 pm By Andrew Marin

The following post was written by Kevin Harris, Director of Community Relations at The Marin Foundation. Out of the many ways that we understand the world and others around us, there are few if any forms of communication that have the capacity to mold us like the power of personal stories from others. It’s easy to debate and get stuck on ideas and theoretical constructs, but the humanizing power and vulnerability entailed in a personal story has the capacity to... Read more

Belong, Believe, Become

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 10:20 pm By Andrew Marin

The following post was written by Nathan Albert, Director of Pastoral Care at The Marin Foundation. During my years working as a professional singer and actor I was often quiet about my faith, especially around my countless gay or lesbian friends. I quickly learned that their experiences with the Church and Christians were almost always negative. Many were kicked out of their churches, shunned by family members, and even spit upon by Christian roommates. They didn’t have a positive view... Read more

Feb 21: My One Sentence Bible

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 10:20 pm By Andrew Marin

What is My One Sentence Bible? 2-21-11: Sometimes there are very simple instructions Jesus gives that are too countercultural for even Christians to heed. Luke 6:27-29 Following Jesus’ actual commands are so difficult because they’re intended to not be satisfying by any means we understand that word. Luke 6:30-31 The determining factor behind an actual follower of Jesus and a fake one is who they measure themselves against. Luke 6:32-34 Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more

Living in the Tension Community Gathering

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 10:20 pm By Andrew Marin

As there was a recent protest last weekend that involved a Catholic church and a gay activist group, we will be meeting to discuss the positives and negatives of that particular medium of engagement along with your thoughts on how groups that are adamantly opposed to one another can move forward in a productive manner (if it is even possible). We will be meeting at 5241 N. Ashland Ave. in Chicago on February 21st. We will be gathering in room... Read more

I Have a Brilliant Idea, Let’s Protest the Protesters

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 10:21 pm By Andrew Marin

A few weeks back The Marin Foundation was called by a Catholic church in Chicago. They were calling because they got word that a gay activist group was going to be protesting their church on behalf of all the LGBT people who don’t like the Catholic church’s stance on gay marriage. Over the last few weeks we have tried to work as best as we could to help set up a private discussion between the Catholic church and the activist... Read more

Video of me speaking at Mariners Church – Irvine, CA

Last updated on: December 15, 2012 at 10:21 pm By Andrew Marin

Lumen 1.30 – Andrew Marin from mariners church on Vimeo. This video was from two weekends ago while I was quite sick. I’m just happy my body and voice lasted. What did you think of the 3 suggestions to engaging the LGBT/conservative Christian conversation? Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more