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Expanding the Borders of Zion

A Latter-Day Saint Perspective on LGBTQ Inclusion

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Expanding the Borders of Zion

By: Charlie Bird
Narrated by: Charlie Bird, Richie Steadman
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Many people want to offer love and support to their LGBTQ friends and neighbors, but aren't sure how. Bird’s unique position as a gay Latter-day Saint has given him valuable insight. In this audiobook, he authentically details the blessings and challenges faced by gay members of the church, and provides listeners with the perspective, understanding, and tools they need to more effectively minister to those who identity as LGBTQ.

Expanding the Borders of Zion bridges the gap between religion and the LGBTQ community in a way that is both bold and inviting. It will undoubtedly inspire you to love deeper, grow closer to Christ, and expand your heart to more fully embrace all of God’s children.

©2022 Charles Bird (P)2023 Charles Bird Christian Living Christianity Social Issues Spiritual Growth Spirituality Mormon

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Charlie has poured his heart and soul into this book and it shows. It’s engaging, informative, thought provoking, and uplifting. He does a great job reading it too.

The most impactful read for me this year!

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Such an amazing story of grace and dignity through undeserved challenges. I couldn’t quit listening. Such a beautifully written and so well told story. I absolutely loved it all!

Very humbling…

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Thank you Charlie, for sharing your experience, and for narrating it yourself in a way that no one else could. Exceptional!

Thank you, Charlie

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Cannot recommend this book enough. Charlie so beautifully navigates the space between religion and being gay with humility and love and is such a good teacher to those seeking to navigate it themselves or seeking to understand and empathize with those who are. I admire his endless courage, and his steel like faith.

Beautifully Done and Endlessly Courageous

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This book should be required reading for every member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I found myself on multiple occasions with tears streaming down my face as I listened to Charlie’s efforts to bridge the gap between faith and those who are queer. What he is doing is SUCH important work. I’m so grateful he was guided to share his story and help so many. This book was written in a way that illustrates a much more hopeful and deliriously beautiful version of how the church could be. I am not gay but vow to be better at seeing and making space for anyone around me that could be. Charlie explains the importance of being a safe space for everyone, because you never know what someone is going through. Charlie, I hope this isn’t your last book!

Happy Tears

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By sharing your story you have enriched all of us. Thank-you for your bravery in showing yourself, your courage to pinpoint specific areas that need improvements, and your kindness in suggesting real actions that will make a difference.

Thank-you

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Worth your time to expand your mind. It’s honest, true and bold. Every Christian needs to read this book.

A book every Christian needs to read

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Wow. Charlie Bird is a gifted writer and advocate. As he shared his perspective of the LGBTQ community both in and out of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to light, I was moved to tears. Although I already considered myself a friend and an ally, there were new ideas presented in this book that broadened my perspective on how to show up. Bravo Charlie!

A must read for ALL who strive to love

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Charlie does a great job of helping us to understand how our actions and words can affect those in the LGBT community positively and negatively. He calls on all of us to chip away at any toxic cultural norms that make it so hard for them in the Latter-day Saint community. I hope I can be better in this respect.

Great message

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As the mother of a grown son who is gay, I wish I had had a Charlie Bird to learn from years ago. Your insights and shared experiences are so important. Thanks for staying true to who you are, Charlie. I hope all leaders read your book and practice what you teach.

Essential reading

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