In today’s episode you will hear from Heidi Weaver-Smith during her session entitled Stuff I’ve Learned from our 2021 Devoted seminar.

Heidi Weaver-Smith (she/her) is the founder of LOVEboldly and has been hosting dialogues with traditionally-minded Christians and the LGBTQIA+ community since 2008. Compelled by Christ’s interactions with marginalized folks in the Gospels and disturbed by the stories of LGBTQIA+ friends who had been treated poorly by Christians, she founded LOVEboldly in 2011. Through her leadership with LOVEboldly, Heidi empowers LGBTQIA+ and straight Christians to step towards loving one another boldly and equips Christians to engage with dignity and civility in the polarizing conversations surrounding faith and sexuality. Heidi has an M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and lives with her husband, Steven, and her young daughters, Felicity and Violet, in Columbus, OH.

Please keep in mind that varying viewpoints are represented in our organization & that is reflected in the speakers who are a part of this Devoted series. Rather than promoting a certain theological viewpoint, LOVEboldly’s goal is for LGBTQIA+ people to belong, feel safe, and flourish in the Church. Please enjoy this episode from Heidi Weaver-Smith!