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Biblical Sexuality Under Attack: A Response to Preston Sprinkle
Contending for the Word | Host: Dave JenkinsShow Summary:
In this powerful episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins responds to the growing influence of Preston Sprinkle and his teachings on sexuality, identity, and repentance. While Sprinkle affirms biblical marriage on paper, his tone-driven theology introduces dangerous ambiguity—especially around Side B Christianity, LGBTQ+ identity labels, and pronoun usage. This episode equips pastors, parents, and ministry leaders to stand firm in biblical clarity in an age of confusion.
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📝 Episode Overview
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Who Preston Sprinkle is and why his influence matters
- How his theology subtly redefines repentance and identity
- Why his “middle ground” is not biblical ground
- The effects of his teaching in churches, schools, and Christian ministries
- How to respond with clarity, conviction, and love rooted in Scripture
Scripture References:
Jude 3 – “Contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.”
Ephesians 4:15 – “Speak the truth in love.”
🧠 Reflect & Respond
- Where have you seen cultural compassion start to outweigh biblical conviction?
- What does true repentance look like in the area of identity and sexuality?
- How can you speak the truth in love without compromising the gospel?
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
