Love Covers Over - A Guide for Christian Parents Raising Kids in an LGBTQ+ World

There is only one greater anguish than losing connection to a child - losing connection with God. Love Covers Over offers practical help to parents as they seek to maintain connection to both God and their children in the midst of LGBTQ+ identities and discussions.This book is for loving Christian parents who don't know how to have LGBTQ+ discussions with their kids. Love Covers Over builds a foundation for understanding God's intent for sex, sexuality, and gender, as well as modern deviations from God's divine design so that parents are equipped to have these sensitive conversations with their kids. It also offers important information about developmental milestones related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Within these pages you'll discover practical guidance and real life examples on how to broach LGBTQ+ topics with your children. Finally, Love Covers Over offers a path for Christian parents to unconditionally love their LGBTQ+ child, while remaining rooted in their faith.

About the author

Ellen Radcliff, LMFT is a faithful Christian woman, wife, mother, and psychotherapist based in eastern North Carolina. Ellen is also same-sex attracted. While growing up in a Christian home, Ellen and her family had to navigate the nuances of her sexual orientation. She is now married to the love of her life and together they also have to navigate the unique realities of her sexual orientation and her past as a lesbian. 

Ellen has a BA in interpersonal communication from East Carolina University and an MA in counseling from Harding School of Theology. For over 10 years she has walked alongside individuals, couples, and families, as they navigate the joys and difficulties of striving for sexual integrity. 

Ellen serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the Strength in Weakness Ministries, a para church organization that strives to bridge the gap between the LGBTQ+ community and God’s church through awareness, education, and support. She also provides help and healing for individuals in her psychotherapy practice in NC and offers education and connection to people through her consultation business, Heart Set Above. Ellen has taught audiences all over the world exhorting them to reclaim God’s intent for sex, sexuality, and gender while remaining steadfastly rooted in God’s love.

Summary

There is only one greater anguish than losing connection to a child – losing connection with God. 

Love Covers Over offers practical help to parents as they seek to maintain connection to both God and their children in the midst of LGBTQ+ identities and discussions.

This book is for loving Christian parents who don't know how to have LGBTQ+ discussions with their kids. Love Covers Over builds a foundation for understanding God’s intent for sex, sexuality, and gender, as well as modern deviations from God’s divine design so that parents are equipped to have these sensitive conversations with their kids. It also offers important information about developmental milestones related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Within these pages you’ll discover practical guidance and real life examples on how to broach LGBTQ+ topics with your children. Finally, Love Covers Over offers a path for Christian parents to unconditionally love their LGBTQ+ child, while remaining rooted in their faith. 

Foreword

Target Audience:

• Christian parents seeking guidance on discussing LGBTQ+ topics with their children
• Members of Christian communities and church groups interested in understanding modern views on sexuality in alignment with Biblical teachings
• Audiences engaged with Christian counseling and advocacy, particularly those interacting with the LGBTQ+ community

Marketing Plans:

• Develop and execute a social media marketing strategy utilizing Ellen's affiliations with large networks like Strength in Weakness (SIW), American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), and Renew.org
• Submit to key industry reviewers, including Publishers Weekly and Library Journal
• Leverage Ellen’s role as a guest host on the "Home from Home" podcast to regularly promote the book and discuss its themes
• Coordinate with Christian counseling groups, church networks, and other religious organizations to share and promote the book through their channels
• Schedule Ellen to speak at churches, conferences, and seminars where she can sell and sign books
• Partner with Christian parenting blogs and websites to feature guest posts by Ellen, thereby reaching directly to the target audience with engaging content that links back to her book
• Develop a series of webinars or online workshops that offer a deeper dive into the book’s content
• Explore opportunities for Ellen to participate in panel discussions or collaborative events with other Christian authors focused on family and parenting issues

Product details

• Authors: Ellen Radcliff, LMFT Radcliff
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 27.08.2024, delayed
• EAN: 9781636983790
• ISBN: 978-1-63698-379-0
• No. of pages: 225
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christian Living / Family & Relationships, RELIGION / Christian Living / Parenting