About a month ago, Wendy appeared on Context with Lorna Dueck on a panel with Glenn Stanton of Focus on the Family. They discussed emotional health, conflict, and forgiveness, especially in the context of families with LGBTQ+ members. Watch the 8-minute segment here – it starts around the 7:15 mark.
Wendy talks with David Peck on Face2Face about shame, guilt, principled pluralism and the walking wounded. She considers how many of us have been socialized to feel disgust for the other and touch on how secrets breed toxicity and ultimately cover up truth and justice.
On April 18, Wendy joined in on the conversations on The Drew Marshall Show. You can listen to the audio from the broadcast here. (Full link: http://drewmarshall.ca/listen2015-html#150418)
On April 25, 2015 Wendy joined Xander Gibb on Xandermonium Episode #125. You can watch it below or here.
Recently Wendy had the chance to visit and lecture at Calvin College as part of the Sexuality Series. Here’s a write up about the evening. (Full link: http://www.calvin.edu/chimes/2015/04/17/lecture-addresses-churches-response-to-lgbtq-community/) And below is a video of the evening.
It’s something the church has been talking a whole heck of a lot about in the past few years, whether it’s behind the scenes in policy meetings or out front in the media. Same-sex marriage. Partnered gay men and women who are committed Jesus-followers. Married, faithful gay couples loving and serving in the church. And every one…
WikiGod Podcaster Mark sits down with Wendy for a two-part conversation. This week in Part 1, Wendy talks about some of the major influences that affected her awareness about the legacy of New Direction as she took the role of Executive Director in 2002. It’s a fascinating and highly relevant account of her listening, feeling uncomfortable, being unexpectedly welcomed,…
Recently Wendy, Beth, and Danice had the chance to chat with MennoNerd moderator, Jennifer Yoder. It was a fantastic conversation about sexuality in the church, LGBT issues, safe spaces, and other topics. Check out MennoNerds and watch the video here.
Recently Wendy was interviewed by Xander Gibb on his Radio Show Xandermonium. You can listen to the full show and find out more about Xandermonium here. Or listen to the portion with Wendy here.
Recently Wendy had the chance to be featured on the Nomad Podcast. Nomad Podcast is an chance to explore Christian community, mission and the future of the church. Join two ordinary pilgrims as they stumble through the post-Christendom wilderness, looking for signs of hope. Listen to the episode (podcast) and find out more about Nomad here. (Full link: http://www.podcastchart.com/podcasts/nomad-podcast/episodes/nomad-77-wendy-vanderwal-gritter-same-sex-relationships-and-how-to-lovingly-disagree)