Can We Talk? Resources
How can we prepare for hard topics and real life?
In a realm of diverse views, Trinity Community Church presents the sermon series “Can We Talk” to foster a space of exploration and discussion. Our resource page is here to accompany you, offering insights on challenging topics. We don’t have all the answers, but we aim to come alongside you wherever you find yourself on life’s journey. Your questions and reflections are warmly welcomed as we engage with life’s hard questions, seeking to understand together through the lens of Jesus Christ and the Bible’s wisdom.
Week 1 Resources – Truth + Love
Tyler Lynde
Join Tyler Lynde in the first installment of our new series, “Can We Talk? Addressing The Uncomfortable.” Explore the challenges and confusion surrounding truth in our culture and discover how to navigate it with Biblical clarity.
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Other Resources
Week 2 Resources – Love + God’s Standard
Tyler Lynde
Join Pastor Tyler Lynde in this week’s sermon, “Can We Talk? Love + God’s Standard,” as he explores the balance between truth and love. Drawing from Ephesians and John, Tyler offers a transformative look into love, truth, and Christian maturity.
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Week 3 Resources – Family + Communication
Derrick Overholt & John Graner
Dive into the “Can We Talk? Addressing The Uncomfortable” series with Pastors Derrick Overholt and John Garner. This week, they focus on Family + Communication, providing actionable tips and spiritual insights to improve your family bonds.
Week 4 Resources – Sexuality
Tyler Lynde
Join Tyler Lynde in a bold exploration of sexuality through God’s lens, uncovering the truth and healing offered in Christ. Rediscover the sanctity of His design for our lives.
Podcasts
Week 5 Resources – Perversion + Sex + LGBTQ
Tyler Lynde
Tyler Lynde addresses the complex issues of perversion, sex, and LGBTQ, exploring God’s design and our societal deviations. A compelling call to faith-based living.
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Week 6 Resources – Identity + Design
Kelly Kinder
Explore the depths of identity and design with Pastor Kelly Kinder in “Can We Talk?” A sermon journey to rediscover our true selves in God’s image.
Books
How Should We Then Live? The Rise and Decline of Western Thought and Culture by Francis A. Schaeffer
Identity and Idolatry: The Image of God and Its Inversion by Richard Lints
The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness: The Path to True Christian Joy by Tim Keller
Who Am I? Identity in Christ by Jerry Bridges
We Become What We Worship: A Biblical Theology of Idolatry by G. K. Beale
God and the Transgender Debate by Andrew Walker
Love Thy Body by Nancy Pearson?
Because He Loves Me by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick-
Week 7 Resources – Politics + Government
Mark Medley
Explore the intersection of faith and politics in Pastor Mark Medley’s insightful sermon, ‘Can We Talk? Politics + Government,’ as the conclusion of our ‘Can We Talk?’ series.