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Embracing Love: My Journey to Hugging a Man in His Underwear

Nathan AlbertMay 15, 2016

Read the Spirit Books

Nathan Albert stood with friends along the Chicago Pride Parade route, bearing signs of apology on behalf of Christians who had failed to represent Christ’s love to the LGBTQ community. Little did he know that millions around the world would soon see him captured in an iconic photograph hugging a man in his underwear. Embracing Love is the story behind that photograph, the story of a musical theatre actor turned pastor who shares personal and pastoral stories of the LGBTQ community. He invites readers past the intimidation of controversy for the sake of embracing people with the love of Jesus.

About the author

Nathan Albert is a professional actor turned ordained pastor, reluctant blogger turned author, performer turned preacher, and extroverted talker turned storyteller. He is the author of the viral blog post, I Hugged a Man in His Underwear which was the impetus for his book, Embracing Love: My Journey to Hugging a Man in his Underwear. He has worked in youth ministry in Rhode Island, college ministry in Chicago, and as the Director of Pastoral Care with The Marin Foundation. Nathan earned a Master of Divinity from North Park Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Performance from Rockford College. Nathan, along with his wife Kate and son Foster, currently reside in Rhode Island. You can find more of his work and writings online at nathanalbert.com.

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Read the Spirit Books

Published on

May 15, 2016

Pages

188

ISBN

9781942011286

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Flowing text, Original pages

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English

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Religion / Christian Church / General

Religion / Christian Life / Spiritual Growth

Religion / Sexuality & Gender Studies

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