EMBRACING LOVE:
My Journey To Hugging a Man in His Underwear

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At the Chicago Pride Parade, Nathan Albert stood with his friends bearing signs of apology on behalf of Christians who had failed to represent Christ’s love to the LGBTQ community. Little did he know that millions around the world would soon see him captured in an iconic viral photograph and read his blog about hugging a man in his underwear.

Embracing Love is the story behind that photograph, the story of a musical theatre actor turned pastor whose deep desire is that the Gospel be seen, heard, and felt by the LGBTQ community in every tangible way. Through personal stories, pastoral encounters, a gospel-centric church model, a comparison of approaches to the biblical texts on homosexuality, and a fervent call to unity among Christians, Nathan Albert invites readers past the intimidation of controversy for the sake of embracing people with the love of the Divine.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

"In company with such faithful people as Pope Francis, Nathan reminds us that indeed the Spirit is able to do a new thing in our midst." –Michelle A. Clifton-Soderstrom, Professor of Theology & Ethics, North Park Theological Seminary

“Nathan Albert is a significant contribution to a growing chorus of voices calling both for loving LGBT Christians and for an end to fruitless Christian arguments and divisions. Warmly recommended.”–David Gushee, Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics and Director of the Center for Theology and Public Life, Mercer University; Author of 24 books

"Nathan’s scholarship gives an accessible overview of contemporary arguments; infused with the lessons learned from the lives of his friends. Take your time reading his book, treasuring it for the legitimate expression of love, hope, and unity that it is." –Andrew Marin, CEO of Venture Resolutions, President and Founder of The Marin Foundation

"I am so grateful for an additional pastoral resource as I care for the daughters and sons of our churches who are both gay and Christian." –Judy Peterson, Former Campus Pastor, North Park University

"Nathan’s willingness to name his straight, white privilege makes this book, and his words, ones to heavily consider and allow the spirit of God to move in and through you."–Candice Czubernant, President and Founder of The Christian Closet

"Into a 'Christian' conversation sadly more influenced by culture-war ideological approaches than by the more excellent way of the Gospel, Nathan offers a fresh way into the conflict: one led by love, prayer, and radical hope."-Trey Hall, Director of Evangelism and Growth, The Methodist Church in Britain