A bold, compassionate invitation to see LGBTQ inclusion as the most faithful expression of following in the way of Jesus. For centuries, debates over LGBTQ inclusion have circled the same question: "But what about what the Bible says?" In But What About..., pastor and author Colby Martin--whose bestselling UnClobber reframed our understanding of the "clobber passages"--continues the work of inclusion by answering the next round of questions. With pastoral honesty and theological depth, he explores what Scripture says (and doesn't say) about topics like marriage, gender, and sexuality, uncovering how centuries of interpretation have often missed the text's cultural and linguistic heart. Written with Martin's signature blend of accessibility, humor, and scholarship, But What About... helps readers articulate a faithful, informed case for inclusion. By seeking to compassionately understand the non-affirming position, Martin offers a framework for reading the Bible that's both intellectually honest and spiritually liberating--one that sees LGBTQ inclusion not as a departure from Christianity, but as its truest expression.
Format: Hardback
CONTRIBUTORS: Colby Martin
EAN: 9781250429872
COUNTRY: United States
PAGES: 256
WEIGHT: 454 g
HEIGHT: 235 mm
PUBLISHED BY: Castle Point Books
DATE PUBLISHED: 2026-11-17
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GENRE: RELIGION / Christian Living / Social Issues, RELIGION / Christian Theology / Queer (LGBTQ+), RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender Studies
WIDTH: 155 mm
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Book Themes:
Relating to LGBTQ+ people, Christianity, Christian life and practice, Theology, Religious aspects of sexuality, gender and relationships, Religious social and pastoral thought and activity
COLBY MARTIN has been a pastor for over two decades. After starting in the evangelical world, he has since led progressive Christian communities by teaching a faith rooted in the way of Jesus, grounded in love, and open to all. The author of UnClobber and The Shift, Colby now travels the country as a sought after speaker and is pursuing ordination in the Episcopal church. In 2024 he founded The UnClobber Initiative, a non-profit focused on equipping individuals and churches with LGBTQ inclusive theology. He has four kids and splits his time between Portland, San Diego, and Denver.