Stay Calm Don't Panic

    In this episode, Sally Gary, author of Loves God, Likes Girls, joins us to talk about same-sex attraction. You’ll get to hear her own coming-out story and advice on how to better have conversations with teenagers about homosexuality. Don’t panic about same-sex attraction – positive, beneficial conversation can happen!   In this episode, you’ll find out… * The language and terms that teenagers use to talk about same-sex attraction. * Sally Gary’s own experience of coming-out to her parents. * The consequences of your reactions to other gay individuals or characters on television. * Advice on how to respond when a teenager tells you they are experiencing same-sex attraction. * The importance of an apology and how to repair broken relationships. * How to create a safe place where students won’t feel alone or isolated.   Ask yourself… * What am I teaching my kids by the way I react to the gay community? * How can I better provide a sense of community and connectedness