Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Posture Shift ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://postureshift.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog Posts](https://postureshift.com/blog/) - Pulse Nightclub Shooting: 49 Killed 10 Years Ago Today Bill Henson June 10, 2026 2 Comments I was standing right here. Ten years ago. The Pulse Nightclub still standing, surrounded by fencing and crime tape. I wasn’t going to visit the “Mom, I Think I’m Gay!” Richard Fish June 4, 2026 29 Comments “Mom, I - ["Mom, I Think I'm Gay!"](https://postureshift.com/mom-i-think-im-gay/) - When your child comes out, your response matters. Discover practical tips and compassionate guidance for Christian parents navigating a child's LGBT+ identity. - [Pulse Nightclub Shooting: 49 Killed 10 Years Ago Today](https://postureshift.com/pulse-nightclub-10-years-later/) - Remembering the 49 lives lost at the Pulse Nightclub 10 years ago today. A moving reflection on grief, hope, and loving the LGBT+ community like Jesus. - [The Identity Crisis](https://postureshift.com/theidentitycrisis/) - In evangelical spaces, conversations about LGBT+ people tend to narrow quickly to one issue: gay sex. When someone says, “I am queer,” we too often assume they are making a statement about sexual behavior or erotic desire. For most LGBT+ people, such an interpretation feels insensitive – even dehumanizing.It can get worse. In some churches, - [18-Year-Old Escapes an Honor Killing](https://postureshift.com/18-year-old-tries-to-escape-an-honor-killing/) - Nadia is from a highly persecuting nation. After being outed, she was disowned by her parents and an honor killing award was issued by her father, all because, - [Presenting at Exiles Conference on May 1](https://postureshift.com/presenting-at-exiles-conference/) - I am honored to partner with Dr. Greg Coles in presenting A Missional Approach to LGBT+ Inclusion at the Exiles Conference! Join us in Minneapolis for the entire conference or register to attend online. Greg and I will set up the topic and then pretty quickly invite interactive dialogue from attendees. More broadly, Exiles is - [Seeking the Inarguable](https://postureshift.com/seekingtheinarguable/) - Our team supports every Posture Shift teaching point with a thoughtful biblical apologetic. Over 20 years of work, however, we have learned—often the hard way—that believers will still debate uncomfortable teachings, even when those teachings are clearly grounded in Scripture. Ironically, perhaps predictably, opposition often takes the form of pitting one set of Scriptures against - [About Our Blog](https://postureshift.com/aboutourblog/) - Posture Shift Insights is our new blog featuring comprehensive thoughts on how to navigate complexities around LGBT+ inclusion and care within faith communities. We are seeking to Honor God and Love People. That means holding to a traditional biblical sexual ethic while dramatically enhancing the way LGBT+ people experience belonging and acceptance within faith communities. ## Pages - [Posture Shift](https://postureshift.com/) - Empower your church with safe practices and training programs. Join Posture Shift today for resources and guidance. - [4 Stages of Readiness](https://postureshift.com/4-stages-of-readiness/) - Discover which of the 4 Stages of Readiness your organization is in. From building leadership buy-in to training congregations, find the right Posture Shift curriculum for your team. - [Intensive](https://postureshift.com/intensive/) - Equip your leadership team with specialized training on sexuality and gender, honoring God and love LGBT+ people. Gain confidence with a full plan! - [History](https://postureshift.com/history/) - Since 2006 · 20th Anniversary Twenty Years of Gospel Impact Leaders Trained 0 K+ Books in Print 0 K+ States Reached 0 Years of Ministry 0 In 2006, when most of the evangelical church was still debating whether to engage the LGBT+ conversation at all, Posture Shift launched a missiological vision rooted in a simple, - [Upcoming Events](https://postureshift.com/upcoming-events/) - Explore Posture Shift upcoming events, provides resources for every person who loves and cares for LGBTQ + people. 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