How to Talk to Your Kids About LGBTQ Issues When an Older Sibling Identifies as LGBTQ - Elizabeth Urbanowicz {Eps 110}

How to Talk to Your Kids About LGBTQ Issues When an Older Sibling Identifies as LGBTQ - Elizabeth Urbanowicz {Eps 110}

Author: Melinda Patrick October 29, 2025 Duration: 40:08

How do you talk to your younger kids about LGBTQ topics when an older sibling identifies as LGBTQ?

That's one of the most common—and difficult—questions parents and grandparents ask. Today on The Bridge Between Us Podcast, Melinda Patrick is joined by Elizabeth Urbanowicz, author, teacher, and host of the Foundational Worldview podcast, to discuss how to approach these conversations biblically, truthfully, and compassionately.

Together, Melinda and Elizabeth tackle three key questions:
1️⃣ How can we protect (and prepare) our younger children when an older sibling embraces an LGBTQ identity?
2️⃣ What's the best way to discuss LGBTQ topics in a way that's both biblical and filled with grace?
3️⃣ How do we teach our children to love others well—without affirming what Scripture calls sin?

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • Why "protecting" your children isn't the goal—and what to do instead

  • Three practical steps to prepare your younger children when a sibling or family member identifies as LGBTQ

  • How to overcome the fear of saying or doing the wrong thing

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or family member seeking wisdom and peace in a divided culture, this conversation will help you walk in truth and love—right where God has placed you.

 

*Please share this episode with pastors and ministry leaders - they are always in search of biblically aligned resources to help those they are shepherding

*There is another family out there searching for hope and help - be a resource and share this episode with them. 

 

Connect with Elizabeth Urbanowicz:

Foundation Worldview

 

Books mentioned: 

Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design by Elizabeth Urbanowicz


Melinda Patrick hosts The Bridge Between Us: A Guide For Christian Parents Navigating the LGBTQ Conversation, a space created for those navigating one of family life's most complex and emotional journeys. This podcast speaks directly to the moment a parent learns their child identifies as LGBTQ-a moment often met with a whirlwind of love, fear, faith questions, and a deep desire to preserve connection. Rather than offering simplistic answers, these conversations explore the nuanced tension between deeply held religious beliefs and the unconditional love for a child. Melinda brings empathy and understanding to the heartbreak and confusion, assuring parents they are not alone in their struggle. Each episode delves into practical aspects of building and maintaining that essential bridge of relationship, discussing what it means to embody both grace and truth in daily interactions. The dialogue here is for parents seeking to move beyond fear or isolation, looking for a compassionate path forward that honors their faith and their child. By focusing on real stories and thoughtful perspectives, this podcast becomes a vital resource for strengthening family bonds during a time of profound change. It’s about finding a way to walk together, even when the path feels unfamiliar.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Bridge Between Us: A Guide For Christian Parents Navigating the LGBTQ Conversation
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