UnClobber

Armed with only six passages in the Bible—often known as the "Clobber Passages"—the conservative Christian position has been one that stands against the full inclusion of our LGBTQ siblings. UnClobber reexamines each of those frequently quoted passages of Scripture, alternating with author Colby Martin's own story of being fired from an evangelical megachurch when they discovered his stance on sexuality.

UnClobber reexamines what the Bible says (and does not say) about homosexuality in such a way that sheds divine light on outdated and inaccurate assumptions and interpretations. This new edition equips study groups and congregations with questions for discussion and a sermon series guide for preachers.

“PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION " UnClobber is a breath of fresh air in the often swampy religious conversations onhomosexuality." - ForewordReviews "Martinhas written that book. The one you give your friend--the friend who knows thatinclusion is the only path forward but keeps getting told, 'but the Bible says.. . .' In his fresh and accessible way, Martin shows what the Bible actuallysays--clearing up all sorts of confusion along the way." -RobBell , New York Times best-selling author of LoveWins " UnClobber combines thoughtful theological study with a compelling pastoral memoir tocreate a powerful progressive Christian manifesto. This is a call for allChristians to love better and without condition." -KristenHowerton , author of Rage Against the Minivan "Martin'sinsight, winsome spirit, and passion have come together to create a book that Inot only love but am proud to share with those whom I love. UnClobber is a great gift for all who are seeking deeper understanding, faith, andcompassion." -DougPagitt , pastor, author, and co-founder of Vote Common Good "Writtenwith a theologian's intelligence and a pastor's sensitivity, this book is theresource thousands have been waiting for." -BrianMcLaren , author and activist "Martinshows us that he's not only a thoughtful theologian, but also perfectlydisplays the beauty of his humanness by sharing vulnerably about his own storyin the only way he knows how: with honesty, humor and grace. A profoundly important book!" -CandiceCzubernat , therapist, writer, and founder of The Christian Closet”

PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION

“UnClobberis a breath of fresh air in the often swampy religious conversations onhomosexuality.”

-ForewordReviews

“Martinhas written that book. The one you give your friend—the friend who knows thatinclusion is the only path forward but keeps getting told, ‘but the Bible says.. . .’ In his fresh and accessible way, Martin shows what the Bible actuallysays—clearing up all sorts of confusion along the way.”

-RobBell, New York Times best-selling author of LoveWins

“UnClobbercombines thoughtful theological study with a compelling pastoral memoir tocreate a powerful progressive Christian manifesto. This is a call for allChristians to love better and without condition.”

-KristenHowerton, author of Rage Against the Minivan

“Martin’sinsight, winsome spirit, and passion have come together to create a book that Inot only love but am proud to share with those whom I love. UnClobberis a great gift for all who are seeking deeper understanding, faith, andcompassion.”

-DougPagitt, pastor, author, and co-founder of Vote Common Good

“Writtenwith a theologian’s intelligence and a pastor’s sensitivity, this book is theresource thousands have been waiting for.”

-BrianMcLaren, author and activist

“Martinshows us that he’s not only a thoughtful theologian, but also perfectlydisplays the beauty of his humanness by sharing vulnerably about his own storyin the only way he knows how: with honesty, humor and grace.  A profoundly important book!”

-CandiceCzubernat, therapist, writer, and founder of The Christian Closet

Colby Martin is the author of UnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality and The Shift: Surviving and Thriving after Moving from Conservative to Progressive Christianity. As a leading voice in the post-evangelical space, he planted a progressive Christian church in San Diego (Sojourn Grace Collective), writes a Substack newsletter (perspective shift.co), and travels the country speaking to communities of faith about progressive Christianity.

Armed with only six passages in the Bible--often known as the "Clobber Passages"--the conservative Christian position has been one that stands against the full inclusion of our LGBTQ siblings. UnClobberreexamines each of those frequently quoted passages of Scripture, alternating with author Colby Martin's own story of being fired from an evangelical megachurch when they discovered his stance on sexuality. UnClobberreexamines what the Bible says (and does not say) about homosexuality in such a way that sheds divine light on outdated and inaccurate assumptions and interpretations. This new edition equips study groups and congregations with questions for discussion and a sermon series guide for preachers.

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