Podcasts about gay marriage

Just as we're hitting the 10th Anniversary of Federal Marriage Equality in the US, Dennis is joined via Zoom by Frankie Frankeny, the driving creative force behind the gorgeous and comprehensive new coffee table book Love: The Heroic Stories of Marriage Equality. Frankie recalls how she first became passionate about the cause of marriage equality decades ago, doing entensive research for the book and discovering stories she never knew before and her hope that the book will be available in schools so queer kids can learn their history in a way that her generation never did. She also talks about contributing her own photos to the book and her hopes that, aesthetically speaking, the book will be something two lesbians in Tennessee or the chic designer Tom Ford would be proud to put on their coffee table. Other topics include: the pressure LGBT couples involved in court cases feel to be perfect and the stress that puts on a relationship, attorney Evan Wolfson's emotional Harvard thesis on the topic, boundary-pushing straight allies like Phil Donahue, Joe Biden and Gavin Newsom, her successful career as a cookbook photographer and why she loves that work and coming out for the first time as a kid to her beloved pet dachshund by saying, "I'm going to have a wife one day." www.justmarried.us

Korzo share details of a overwhelming vote from a convention of Southern Baptists that shows the group is ready to take on the legality of gay marriage in America.

Jonathan Rauch joins Frank Schaeffer to tear apart the tangled mess of faith and politics in America. From religious hypocrisy to democracy's near-collapse, this episode isn't for the faint of heart. Get ready for a searing look at free speech, identity, and the culture war battles you can't ignore._____LINKShttps://www.brookings.edu/people/jonathan-rauch/https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-jonathan-rauch_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! Every subscription helps create, build, sustain and put voice to this movement for truth. Subscribe to It Has to Be Said. Tailwind TalksTailwind Talks is a podcast for high-performing professionals who want to build...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy. Learn more at https://www.lovechildrenplanet.comFollow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube. https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.tiktok.com/@frank_schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTube In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer Podcast

In part two of the debate I hosted with liberal YouTuber Adam Mockler and conservative YouTuber Blaire White, we talk about the decline of support for gay marriage & the controversy over medically transitioning minors. Subscribe to Blaire White’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BlaireWhiteX Subscribe to Adam Mockler’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@adammocklerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thelesbianprojectpod.comhttps://www.notallgays.org/https://www.notallgays.org/nagference-2025Italian lesbians win right to be named on birth certificate even if not biological mother https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/lesbian-mothers-win-legal-status-italy-ivf-ruling-2025-05-22/To Stop Losing the Culture Wars, Learn From Gay Marriagehttps://jacobin.com…

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Attentive listeners will notice that this episode is about a book but isn't an author interview. That's because it's the first in a new occasional series of episodes that will be dedicated to books by conservative writers that we think are important — whether because a book articulates the right's approach to an issue or problem in an especially revealing way, influenced or galvanized the conservative movement when it was published, or, with the benefit of hindsight, has proven to be prescient about where the right, and perhaps the country, were heading. Many of these books will be from decades past, but our first selection is more recent: Christopher Caldwell's 2020 broadside against the 1964 Civil Rights Act and what it wrought, The Age of Entitlement: America Since the Sixties. Caldwell argues that the apparatus created by civil rights legislation and the federal courts in the 1960s amounted to a new, second constitution that displaced the one Americans had lived under since the founding, one that jettisoned traditional liberties like freedom of association and replaced democratic self-government with rule by bureaucrats, lawyers, and judges. Who has access to these new levers of power? Not the working class whites who are neither a favored racial or ethnic minority — a person of color — nor a member of the progressive elites who preside over the new regime. Much of The Age of Entitlement is dedicated to tracing the effects of civil rights legislation when it comes to the causes that arose in its wake: feminism, immigrant rights, gay marriage, and more. But the book is equally a brutal examination of the legacy of the Baby Boom generation (and, by extension, Ronald Reagan, whose presidency they powered), that most "entitled" of generations, whom Caldwell deplores for wanting to have their cake and eat it, too. Boomers, in Caldwell's telling, refused to straightforwardly reject the second constitution and its distributional demands, while also insisting petulantly, again and again, on having their taxes cut. We explore these topics and more, and end with a discussion of where Caldwell leaves the reader — and where we're at now, in light of the challenge he poses to both conservatives and the left.Sources:Christopher Caldwell, The Age of Entitlement: America Since the Sixties (2020)— Reflections on the Revolution In Europe: Immigration, Islam and the West (2009)Helen Andrews, "The Law That Ate the Constitution," Claremont Review of Books, Winter 2020Timothy Crimmins, "America Since the Sixties: A History without Heroes," American Affairs, Summer 2020Perry Anderson, "Portents of Eurabia," The National, Aug 27, 2009. ...and don't forget to subscribe to Know Your Enemy on Patreon for access to all of our bonus episodes!

Ten years ago, Jim Obergefell's U.S. Supreme Court case made gay marriage the law of the land. What does he make of LGBTQ rights in Ohio today?

Ryan Wrecker is joined by Cassie Smedile, Republican Strategist to talk about Democrat Activist saying conservative young men are almost always pro-choice, pro-gay marriage and the big beautiful bill.

Idaho, Trains, and Gay Marriage, plus more "This Evening"

Chapters00:00Introduction and Community Life03:03John's Early Life and Struggles05:54Coming Out and Embracing Identity08:58The Journey into Ex-Gay Ministry11:48Family Dynamics and Healing15:01The Cracks in the Ex-Gay Ministry19:57Transitioning Away from Ex-Gay Beliefs25:04New Relationships and Personal Growth35:03Redefining God and Spirituality38:32Living Authentically and Embracing Life42:41Exploring Sexual Freedom and Relationships50:17The Impact of Ex-Gay Ministries56:23Supporting the Transgender Community58:01Lessons Learned and Guiding PrinciplesTAKEAWAYS:John was raised in a complicated household that impacted his emotional development.He discovered his identity as a homosexual later in life after years of confusion.John believed he was doing God's work while involved in ex-gay ministries.He struggled with intimacy in his marriage due to his sexual orientation.John's journey led him to question the beliefs he had held for years.He found freedom in accepting his identity and moving away from ex-gay beliefs.John emphasizes the importance of living authentically and being true to oneself.He is actively involved in supporting the LGBTQ community in Hot Springs.John reflects on the impact of ex-gay ministries and the harm they cause.He believes in making amends to those affected by his past actions.SUMMARY:In this conversation, John Smid shares his journey from a complicated upbringing to discovering his identity as a gay man. He discusses his experiences with ex-gay ministries, the struggles he faced with family acceptance, and his eventual transition away from those beliefs. John reflects on his current views on faith, sexuality, and the importance of community support, emphasizing the need for authenticity and personal growth.From John J. Smid:I was born in July of 1954. Throughout my life I have lived through the mantra, “How can things be better?” As I continue to ask that question, my life has gone through several quite impactful life transitions.I have been married three times. I have two children and four grandchildren from my first marriage. Each marriage was a classroom of life for me through which I grew more aware each time that being a gay man wasn't always easy to embrace.I spent over 25 years trying to suppress my natural sexuality in order to please God and my then, religious beliefs. 22 of those years I was deeply entrenched in the Evangelical ExGay movement. I was the Executive Director for Love In Action, a residential ExGay ministry and a board member for eleven of those years with Exodus International, a worldwide coalition of ExGay ministries.I resigned from Love in Action in 2008 and at that time began a search for what was really true for me and my religious beliefs. I've spent these last 17 years working to make amends whenever possible for the messages I taught and the impact they had on hundreds of people very personally. Through personal reconnections with program clients and speaking out I hope I am at least making a dent in the harm done.After 24 years in my second marriage, I finally grew the courage to answer that life question once again. For life to be better I needed to fully embrace my homosexuality and life a more authentic life.Today, I am married to my husband Larry. We spend most of our time managing our acreage in central Arkansas and our little Airbnb cabin.  We have a wonderful LGBTQ+ community here and are very active socially with our friends.Website:http://www.johnjsmid.comJohn's book: https://johnjsmid.com/exd-out-2/Contact via email: js@johnjsmid.comTo contact Wilkinson:  BecomingW

Rep. Sarah McBride has found herself the target of GOP attacks since taking office in January. They've barred her from restrooms and misgendered her in Congressional hearings, but the freshman congresswoman has risen above it all. Now she's got a message for her fellow Democrats: politics only works when you win over people who disagree with you. McBride sits down with Jon and Lovett to discuss the literal and figurative dangers of being a main character, Democrats' purity complex, and whether the party has abandoned the only strategy for social change that actually gets results.

Scripture Notes - https://scripturenotes.com Sky Sorensen is concerned, as am I, that many in the church are preaching that the church will "change" marriage. That same-sex marriage WILL happen in the temple. This becomes very confusing to gay Latter-day Saints. Many grab onto this vision of "hope in change" over "hope in Christ." Sky experiences same-sex attraction. He prefers that description over "gay." He is happily married to a woman and has children with her Website- www.cwicmedia.com   

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In this powerful episode of The Courage to Be Courageous, host Dan Bolen welcomes writer and ally Susan Montag for an open conversation about fear, growth, and standing up for marginalized communities. Susan shares her journey from a conservative upbringing in Iowa to becoming a strong LGBTQ+ ally and advocate. She reflects on the deep cultural biases she had to unlearn, how raising a gay son and having a trans son-in-law shaped her activism, and the importance of community, truth, and courage in today's divisive climate. Together, Dan and Susan explore how writing, connection, and speaking out can be tools for resistance and healing in a world that often feels chaotic and unsafe.

Did Evangelical theology—specifically  ⁨@MikeWinger⁩ 's armchair theology—make gay marriage inevitable? That's exactly what we're breaking down today. Mike Winger argues that marriage is just a "public covenant" that doesn't require priesthood authority—but if that's true, what's stopping the state from redefining it? Spoiler: Nothing.In this video, we expose the logical contradictions in Winger's take on marriage, using his own words against him.We'll cover:✅ The "public covenant" myth—why it's not biblical✅ If authority wasn't required to marry, then why did Jesus cite Moses' authority to introduce divorce?✅ How Protestantism erased priesthood authority, setting the stage for modern marriage debates✅ The Matthew 19 misinterpretation—and why the Sadducees were "thinking Biblically" (aka, winging it)✅ Mike Winger's own words on the afterlife and marriage—and the hilarious ironic contradictions of his argument If Evangelicals removed divine authority from marriage, they don't get to be mad when society takes them up on the offer to redefine it. Let's talk about it.

Today on The Shawn Bolz Show, we're diving into a major cultural discussion—Will gay marriage be overturned in the next four years? Why is this conversation gaining traction, and what do you need to know? I'll be breaking down the key factors driving this debate and what could happen next. Plus, something unexpected is happening in America—Christianity is no longer in decline. In fact, it might be on the rise again, thanks to Generation Z. Have you heard that Bible sales increased by 20% last year and are outselling most other books? What's behind this shift, and what does it mean for the future of faith in America? Join me as we unpack these topics and explore what's really going on in culture today. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful discussions! Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/hv-HmnHvnQM Come join me on my Social Media:  Facebook: Shawnbolz Twitter: ShawnBolz Instagram: ShawnBolz TikTok: ShawnBolz YouTube: ShawnBolzofficial Find me on TV: TBN: https://www.tbn.org/people/shawn-bolz Watch my series on the names of God: Discovering God series: https://bit.ly/3erdrJ9 Watch my series on hearing God's voice: Translating God series: https://bit.ly/3xbcSd5 Watch my weekly series/Vodcast on CBN News Network: Exploring the Marketplace https://bit.ly/3B81e41 Join me for my podcasts on Charisma Podcast Network: News Commentary: Prophetic Perspectives:  https://bit.ly/3L9b5ej Exploring the Marketplace: https://bit.ly/3QyHoo5 Exploring the Prophetic:  https://bit.ly/3QyHoo5 Take a class or attend an event at our Spiritual Growth Academy: Our 4 week classes and monthly events are designed to do the heavy lifting in your spiritual growth journey. Learn how to hear from God, stay spiritually healthy, and impact the world around you: https://bit.ly/3B2luDR Take a read:  Translating God - Hearing God's voice for yourself and the world around you https://bit.ly/3RU2X3F Encounter - A spiritual encounter that will shape your faith https://bit.ly/3tNAW4Y Through the Eyes of Love - http://bit.ly/2pitHTb Wired to Hear - Hearing God's voice for your place of career and influence https://bit.ly/3kLsMn9 Growing Up With God - Chapter book and kids curriculum https://bit.ly/3eDRF5a Keys to Heaven's Economy - Understanding the resources for your destiny: https://bit.ly/3TZAc7u Read my articles: At CBN News : https://bit.ly/3BtwSdp At Charisma News : https://bit.ly/3RxPJtz Email My Assistant: events@bolzministries.com Our resources: resources@bolzministries.com Our office: info@bolzministries.com

Pastor Tony tackles the controversial topic of "Christianity and Homosexuality" head-on in this powerful message. Learn 10 reasons why Christianity and Homosexuality are incompatible.For the study resources and manuscript go to VBVF.ORG

MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi focuses on a recent arrest in Louisiana for abortion and connects it to other rights directly threatened: contraception, consensual gay sexual relationships, and same-sex marriage.

Chris From Brooklyn is back at it again late because of the Jews or so Twitter is making him believe and he talks about all the biggest news including BJ Penn claiming the CIA is out to get him and fix some fights, Harrington's latest gaming obsession, Michael Jordan going broke and getting sued by everyone, Chris finding the funniest video in the history of Instagram, why priests marrying God is a little sus, Trumps new tax plan and why it's really a tax on the poor and so much more!Record Date: 3/13/25WATCH CHRIS' NEW "NOT SPECIAL" HEREhttps://www.youtube.com/@HighSocietyRadioPodcastCome See Chris At 5th Company Brewing In Perryville, MD on 4/5!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-headliners-comedy-show-at-5th-company-brewing-tickets-1243574598099?aff=ebdsoporgprofileSUPPORT OUR SPONSORhttps://xbar.com/ - Get JACKED with an X Bar!Email Your Ask The Goon Questions to: askthegoon@gmail.comFollow the hosts on socialChris From Brooklyn Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisFromBklynHigh Society Radio Instagram https://www.instagram.com/highsocietyradioHigh Society Radio YouTube http://bit.ly/HSRYoutubeHigh Society Radio Twitter https://twitter.com/HSRadioshowWebsite https://gasdigital.comMike Harrington Twitter https://twitter.com/TheMHarringtonMike Harrington Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themharrington/Notes Of A Goon is a weekly podcast where Goon of note, Chris from BK sits down and yells about childhood trauma, how he'd fix the whole damn country, and all sorts of other bullshit. All while splitting a six pack with you the listener. Chris is joined by his stalwart producer and homeless weirdo Mike Harrington on this journey of self reflection and yelling. There's lots of yelling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jordan Peterson sits down with author, speaker, and founder and president of the children's rights organization Them Before Us, Katy Faust. They discuss the ethics of surrogate pregnancies, the importance of both the mother and father in the home, the purpose of marriage being for the child — not the adults, and the abysmal outcomes of no-fault divorce in our culture. Katy Faust is the founder and president of Them Before Us, a global movement defending children's right to their mother and father. She publishes, speaks, and testifies widely on why marriage and family are matters of justice for children. Her articles have appeared in Newsweek, USA Today, The Federalist, Public Discourse, WORLD Magazine, The Daily Signal, the Washington Examiner, the American Mind, and the American Conservative. She is on the advisory board for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship. Katy helped design the teen edition of CanaVox, which studies sex, marriage, and relationships from a natural law perspective. Katy and co-author Stacy Manning detailed their philosophy of worldview transmission in their second book, “Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City.” She and her pastor husband are raising their four children in Seattle. This episode was filmed on February 13th, 2025.  | Links | For Katy Faust: On X https://x.com/advo_katy?lang=en On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katyfaustofficial/?hl=en Them Before Us website https://thembeforeus.com/ Them Before Us on X https://x.com/ThemBeforeUs?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Read Katy's books on parenting: Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children's Rights Movement (2021) https://a.co/d/4l8WVET Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City: Teaching Historical, Economic, and Biological Truth in a World of Lies (2023) https://a.co/d/8sN4Blb Pro-Child Politics: Why Every Cultural, Economic, and National Issue Is a Matter of Justice for Children (2024) https://a.co/d/7p0k6nL 

Church unity is hard, folks.The United Methodist Church (UMC) had a momentous global meeting last year (2024), with the major outcome of allowing—or at least not preventing or taking action against—performing same-sex marriages and ordaining non-celibate gay leaders in the church. Methodists around the world have WIDE disagreements on how they even interpret this outcome, much less what they should do about it.This conflict is as much about church unity and governance as it is about LGBTQ rights and people—but of course they're wrapped up together. You might recognize yourself and your own Christian denomination in the UMC's 40+ years of conversations on these topics. Church unity is hard, folks.Last year, we talked to two members of the UMC to hear their perspectives: a U.S.-based seminary student pursuing ordination with the UMC, and a bishop in UMC leadership in Liberia.This episode is Part 2 of 2. Part 1 can be found here: https://newkinship.substack.com/p/58-the-united-methodist-church-liftsWe had some technical difficulties with the video on this episode, so thanks for bearing with us. It's so important to take the time to listen to each other as we examine our own convictions. Please join us in listening with care for our Christian siblings around the world.About Our Guest:The Reverend Dr. Jerry P. Kulah is an elder in the Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC). For more 28 years, Dr. Kulah has served the UMC in Liberia as an evangelist, educator, pastor, and administrator. Dr. Kulah holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Leadership from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, USA (class of 2010); he is currently a PhD candidate in Theology at the Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge Theological Federation, UK. Dr. Kulah's vision is to see Africa transformed by Christ-centered Africans of quality, competence, and character.—★ Timestamps(00:00) #59 - The United Methodist Church Lifted Its Ban on Gay Marriage: On Fragmentation and Autonomy with Reverend Jerry Kulah (Part 2 of 2 on the UMC)(01:35) Rev. Kulah: Liberian, Ordained UMC Minister(06:46) "A silent invasion of the church in Africa"(11:52) Uniting, leaving, waiting: African churches in confusion(24:29) Regionalization fragments the church under a "big tent"(33:07) What will happen in the African UMC? (predictions from summer 2024)(45:12) Liberia's laws on marriage and sexuality(47:39) Same-sex temptation is not the same as "being homosexual"(54:37) We are brothers and sisters: "Don't compel me to live in your context"—★ Links and ReferencesA recent letter from the African Bishops: www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/newsdetail/africa-umc-bishops-statement-2024-18627021Comments from the Africa Initiative: peopleneedjesus.net/2024/05/24/africa-initiative-united-methodism-in-africa-is-not-for-sale-to-western-cultural-christianity/—★ Send us feedback, questions, comments, and support!Email: communionandshalom@gmail.com | Instagram: @newkinship | Substack: @newkinship | Patreon: @newkinship—★ CreditsCreators and Hosts: David Frank, TJ Espinoza | Audio Engineer: Carl Swenson, carlswensonmusic.com | Podcast Manager: Elena F. | Graphic Designer: Gavin Popken, gavinpopkenart.com ★ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newkinship.substack.com

The United Methodist Church (UMC) had a momentous global meeting last year (2024), with the major outcome of allowing—or at least not preventing or taking action against—performing same-sex marriages and ordaining non-celibate gay leaders in the church. Methodists around the world have WIDE disagreements on how they even interpret this outcome, much less what they should do about it.This conflict is as much about church unity and governance as it is about LGBTQ rights and people—but of course they're wrapped up together. You might recognize yourself and your own Christian denomination in the UMC's 40+ years of conversations on these topics. Church unity is hard, folks.Last year, we talked to two members of the UMC to hear their perspectives: a U.S.-based seminary student pursuing ordination with the UMC, and a bishop in UMC leadership in Liberia.This is Part 1 of 2. Part 2 can be found here: [link available Feb 19, 2025]It's so important to take the time to listen to each other as we examine our own convictions. Please join us in listening with care for our Christian siblings around the world.About Our Guest:Joe Meinholz is currently a seminarian at Duke Divinity School pursuing ordination in the United Methodist Church. He grew up farming in Ho Chunk land (Southern Wisconsin) and is an aspiring community organizer, pastor, water protector, and lover of Jesus.—Note: This episode uses the terms “Side A” and “Side B” (and X, Y) as shorthand quite a bit. If you're new to the conversation, you might find it helpful to check out episode #3, where we talk through the four “sides”: ⁠#3 - A-B-Y-X | 4 Sides on SSA/Gay Sexuality⁠—★ Timestamps00:00 #58 - The United Methodist Church Lifts Ban on Gay Marriage: Polity and Progress with Joe Meinholz (Part 1 of 2 on the UMC)01:32 Polity: How the United Methodist Church denomination governs itself08:38 1972-today: UMC's history of LGBT marriage and theology12:51 2019-today: Making paths for "disaffiliation"20:32 Rulings from the 2024 UMC general conference: A more neutral position?27:17 The Global Methodist Church": A new denomination of disaffiliated churches29:00 Moving toward regional meetings of equals36:19 The fruit of our united front: Must we align on social principles?40:51 If you were Methodist, would YOU have disaffiliated?51:19 What does "church unity" mean? Can we disagree on sexuality?57:17 Wrapping up, looking forward—★ Links and ReferencesThe Other Significant Others by Rhaina CohenA recent letter from the African Bishops: www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/newsdetail/africa-umc-bishops-statement-2024-18627021Comments from the Africa Initiative: peopleneedjesus.net/2024/05/24/africa-initiative-united-methodism-in-africa-is-not-for-sale-to-western-cultural-christianity/One author on “ubuntu”: https://um-insight.net/general-conference/a-way-forward/ubuntu/—★ Send us feedback, questions, comments, and support!Email: communionandshalom@gmail.com | Instagram: @newkinship | Substack: @newkinship | Patreon: @newkinship—★ CreditsCreators and Hosts: David Frank, TJ Espinoza | Audio Engineer: Carl Swenson, carlswensonmusic.com | Podcast Manager: Elena F. | Graphic Designer: Gavin Popken, gavinpopkenart.com ★ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newkinship.substack.com

On January 23, Thailand officially authorised marriage for all – a historic decision that made the country the first in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex unions. Within hours of the law's enactment, hundreds of couples said “yes” to tie the knot. Today, the kingdom is known as a safe haven for LGBTQ communities across the region where other countries such as Myanmar or Malaysia still consider same-sex relationships a crime. But despite homosexual couples' newly acquired right to marry, not everything is rosy in the "Land of Smiles". William de Tamaris, Mélodie Sforza and Justin McCurry report.

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In this episode we continue our discussion of marriage and explore how a Gospel ethic might apply to the challenging question of gay marriage inside the Church? The post Gay Marriage in the Church? – The Voice of the Shepherd #9 first appeared on Faith Recovery Podcast.

It's not easy to amend Virginia's constitution, but Democrats in the House of Delegates took the first step to amend it three times on the floor Tuesday. Brad Kutner was in the chamber and has this report. 

It's Monday, December 30th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.   I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Attacks on Christians in India during Christmas A spate of violent attacks marred the 2024 Christmas celebrations across India despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi extolling the virtues of love and harmony taught by Jesus Christ in his Christmas speech, reports International Christian Concern. Prime Minister Modi belongs to the pro-Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party, which is currently ruling the country. Still, he attended the Christmas celebrations hosted by the Catholic Bishops Conference of India in New Delhi. During the function, Modi gave a speech stressing the importance of strengthening the spirit of love, harmony, and brotherhood in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ. MODI: “The teachings of Lord Christ, celebrate love, harmony and brotherhood. It is important that we all work to make the spirit stronger.” He also greeted the people during Christmas on X, posting photos and videos of himself attending the Catholic Christmas event. However, this did not deter many pro-Hindu groups from disrupting the Christmas celebrations in churches, schools, public places, and even people's homes. In many cases, Hindu nationalists acted brazenly despite the presence of police. 179 dead in South Korean airplane crash At least 179 people are feared dead after a plane carrying 181 passengers skidded off a runway as it landed and smashed into a wall at a South Korean airport, reports CNN. The tail of the plane was the only part that appeared to remain intact as flames engulfed the aircraft, sending a plume of black smoke into the air, according to NBC News. The Jeju Air flight was returning from Bangkok when the horror unfolded at Muan International Airport in South Korea, located 180 miles south of Seoul. South Korea's emergency office said the jet's landing gear appeared to have malfunctioned with a bird striking the aircraft among the theories that could have possibly caused the crash.  There were wails in the airport's arrivals hall as families wept loudly when a medic announced the names of 22 dead passengers. They were identified by their fingerprints.   Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu had prostate removed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent prostate removal surgery for two hours in an underground facility on Sunday after he was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection resulting from a benign prostate enlargement, reports The Jerusalem Post. Biden regrets withdrawing from the presidential race President Joe Biden regrets having pulled out of this year's presidential race and believes he would have defeated Donald Trump in last month's election – despite negative poll indications, according to a Washington Post profile. Former President Jimmy Carter died at 100, defended gay marriage as a Christian And finally, Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and devout Baptist known for his charitable work and longtime service as a Sunday School teacher, has died at the age of 100, at his home in Plains, Georgia on Sunday afternoon, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.  Carter married Rosalynn Smith in 1946. In July, the couple celebrated their 77th wedding anniversary, with their union currently standing as the longest marriage of any U.S. president. Carter only served one term in office when President Ronald Reagan successfully won the White House as skyrocketing inflation and the Iran hostage crisis dropped his approval ratings. Since leaving office, Carter has become known for many charitable efforts, including decades of volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. In a candid interview with Huffington Post's Marc Lamont Hill, Carter explained that he did not see that homosexual marriage was in conflict with the Bible. CARTER: “I never have run across any really serious conflicts between my political obligations and my religious faith.” HILL: “How about gay marriage?” CARTER: “That's no problem with me. I think everybody should have a right to get married, regardless of their sex. The only thing I would draw a line on, I wouldn't be in favor of the government being able to force a local church congregation to perform gay marriages if they didn't want to.  But those two partners should be able to go to the local courthouse or to a different church and get married. That's no problem.” Hill had this follow-up. HILL: “Would Jesus approve gay marriage?” CARTER: “I believe He would. I don't have any verse in Scripture.” HILL: “No, no, but just intuitively yeah” CARTER: “I believe that Jesus would approve gay marriage. That's just my own personal belief. I think Jesus would encourage any love affair if it was honest and sincere and was not damaging to anyone else. I don't see that gay marriage damages anyone else.” However, in Matthew 19:4-5, Jesus defined marriage explicitly, leaving no room for misunderstanding. He asked, “Haven't you read, that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,' and said, ‘For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh'?” Later, in that same interview, Carter claimed that he had a personal, Biblical problem with the vast majority of abortions as a Christian. CARTER: “I have had a problem with abortion, you know, and this has been a long time problem of mine. I have a hard time believing that Jesus, for instance, would approve abortions unless it was because of rape or incest or if mother's life was in danger.” Sadly, that conviction that he should protect most babies destined for death by abortion was meaningless because he refused to let it interfere with his commitment to the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision which legalized abortion through all nine months of pregnancy. CARTER: “So, I've had that struggle, but my oath of office was to obey the Constitution, which is interpreted by the Supreme Court. So, I went along with that.” Truth be told, as a self-proclaimed Christian, Carter's allegiance should have been to uphold the sanctity of life for all babies. After all, Acts 5:29 says, “We must obey God rather than man.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, December 30th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com).  Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

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 This Michigan lawmaker wants to 'Make Gay Marriage Illegal Again'Raw Story, By David Badash, The New Civil Rights Movement, on December 3, 2024https://www.rawstory.com/this-michigan-lawmaker-wants-to-make-gay-marriage-illegal-again/Josh Schriver, a Michigan state representative, is advocating for a regressive agenda by attempting to outlaw same-sex marriage in the state. Claiming to be Michigan's "most conservative" representative, his efforts reflect a performative stance rather than a genuine political strategy, as even his own staff resigned en masse following his controversial proposals. Public backlash aligns with national statistics showing 69% of Americans opposing such a ban, highlighting Schriver's miscalculation of societal and political support. His rhetoric extends beyond marriage equality, targeting transgender rights, reproductive health, and gender-affirming care, all under the guise of personal moral convictions often rooted in conservative religious beliefs. The discussion highlighted how personal beliefs, particularly religious ones, can dangerously influence political decisions. Cindy argued that such stances stem from a combination of entitlement and a superiority complex, as politicians like Schriver actively seek to revoke rights already established for over a decade. She also emphasized the broader consequences of normalized bigotry, drawing parallels to the aftermath of Trump's election in 2016, which emboldened similar hate-filled rhetoric. AJ expanded on this, stressing that religious dogma must remain separate from public service, as imposing these beliefs erodes individual freedoms. Yet, Rob countered that while such compartmentalization is ideal, it's often unrealistic given how deeply religious convictions shape moral worldviews. He proposed that societal education and early prevention are critical to avoiding these regressive ideologies in governance. The panel concluded by discussing the alarming potential for these backward policies to erode societal norms and legal rights. Schriver's actions represent a broader, dangerous trend of using fear and hatred against marginalized groups as a political tool, exacerbating divisions and rolling back decades of progress.The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.50.2 featuring Infidel 64, Cindy Plaza, AJ and RobBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.

Yellowstone TV Show Reminds Me How Much I Hate The Government, Donald Trump's Surgeon General Is A Big Pharma Establishment Loser That Believes In Vaccines, Masks & Lockdowns, Trump Was Selected Not Elected, Trump's Cabinet Is Very Israeli & 80% Of America Jews Hate Trump, Jews Are The Reason Why Society Is Afraid To Say Merry Christmas, Donald Trump's January 6th Case Has Magically Been Dropped, It's A Big Club & You Ain't Part Of It, Joe Rogan Says Fuck Ukraine & I Gotta Agree With Him, Israel And Ukraine Is The Same Thing, Sesame Street Jewish Nose Reference, Celebrating Politicians Will Always Lead You To Disappointment, Establishment Will Come For Robert F. Kennedy Jr & Tulsi Gabbard Next, Donald Trump Says He Wants To Remove All Transgenders From The Military & He Shouldn't Stop There!, Fuck Pronouns, Nancy Mace Is Cool For Banning Transgender Bathrooms But She's Still Very Much Part Of The Establishment, Gay Marriage, Establishment Republicans, All Politicians Lie, Zelensky From Ukraine Is A Cokehead & Owns A Mansion In Florida, People Calling Politicians Out To Their Face, If I Saw Gavin Newsom In Public I'd Probably Make A Huge Scene, + Much More Fuckery

Inspired by the those who turned to us post-election and shared that relationships have become frayed or severed by the current political environment. So we decided to present a possible solution ... just in time for Thanksgiving: We called a family meeting. In the first annual SmartHER News Family Meeting, we address the tough topics head on - taking your questions on president-elect Trump and crime, abortion, gay marriage and beyond - carefully dissecting the issues at play so you can see the news clearly.  We report about what to know, why it matters and share some needed insight about the different angles to these hot-button issues. ---  ✓ 2:00: Why a Family Meeting?  ✓ 3:00: A solution in news.  ✓ 6:00: A quick disclaimer – tough topics for young ears.   ✓ 8:00: Breaking news re: Pres-Elect Trump's Cabinet and insight into our editorial choices at SmartHER News.   ✓ 14:00: Navigating the nuances of family dynamics and political conversations.   ✓ 23:00: Context on Pres-Elect Trump and sexual assault allegations.   ✓ 30:00: Is Pres-Elect Trump a felon? For now yes, but ...   ✓ 37:00: Abortion and Women's Healthcare: Executive Action, Supreme Court Decisions, States' Rights, Miscarriages and Gestational Care.   ✓ 1:06:00: What is the Comstock Act; why are we talking about it now?  ✓ 1:15:00: Constituional Rights. Your concerns regarding changes to Marriage Equality and Gay Marriage.  ✓ 1:30:00: Checks and balances.  ✓ 1:31:00: The gift of historical context, marking an important anniversary this week.    SHOW NOTES  “Why Infant Deaths and Abortions Are Both Rising After Roe's Reversal” (Bloomberg)  Many OBGYNs in States With Abortion Bans or Restrictions Report Constraints on Miscarriage Care and Concern About Legal Risk (KKP) “Gettysburg Address” (SmartHER News)    SUPPORT OUR MISSION     If you'd like to help support SmartHER News' mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here's how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

Who would be your lesbian (or lesbian-adjacent) James Bond? https://www.thetimes.com/culture/books/article/philosopher-slavoj-zizek-interview-culture-fix-9n3vlqrsqhttps://inews.co.uk/culture/television/paris-has-fallen-review-next-bond-british-asian-lesbian-3350073Two contrasting perspectives on Trump and gay marriagehttps://www.vogue.com/article/im-gay-engaged-and-terrified-trump-will-prevent-my-wedding-next-yearhttps://www.politico.com/news/2022/12/16/celebration-same-sex-marriage-mar-a-lago-00074441 Pretentious queer reference of the week:https://www.frieze.com/article/queer-animality-2024-roundtable This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thelesbianprojectpod.com/subscribe

Despite achieving success and fame as one half of Savage Garden, Darren Hayes was secretly struggling to come to terms with what he'd lived through as a child growing up in Logan (CW: descriptions of domestic violence).Darren Hayes rose to fame in the 1990s as part of the musical duo Savage Garden.The band ended up selling 35 million albums and won numerous awards with hits like 'Truly Madly Deeply'.On the surface, Darren had achieved wealth, adoration and stardom —everything he dreamt of as a kid growing up in Logan, on the outskirts of Brisbane.But the scars of his violent childhood nearly ended everything.Content Warning: this episode of Conversations contains descriptions of domestic violence.Help and support is always available:Call 1800 737 732  (1800 Respect) to speak to a counsellor if you are experiencing domestic violence. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekThis conversation talks about family, Savage Garden, Daniel Jones, celebrity, singing, singers, fame, ancestry, music, modern history, Michael Jackson, grief, origin stories, family dynamics, music industry, reflection, life story, memoir, 90s music, fatherhood, mothers, motherhood, epic personal stories, life before, during and after musical fame, parenting, divorce, books.

So was November 5 a moral catastrophe signaling the death knell of American liberalism or just another election in the turbulent history of American democracy. According to the Brookings scholar Jonathan Rauch, the Trump-Harris election was both. On the one hand, Rauch argues, wearing his unashamedly liberal cap, November 5 was a moral catastrophe for the future of American democracy. But, on the other, slapping on his Brookings analyst's cap, Rauch celebrates November 5 as an ordinary election. I suspect the double capped Rauch is onto a singular thing here. There is a feeling of catastrophic ordinariness about America right now. It's that moment before a crash when everything slows down and you know something dramatic is about to happen. Enjoy the (horror) show, Rauch seems to be saying. America is about to become very unordinary. Jonathan Rauch is a senior fellow in the governance studies program at the Brookings Institution and a contributing writer for The Atlantic. He is the recipient of a National Magazine Award. His books include The Constitution of Knowledge, The Happiness Curve, and Gay Marriage. He lives in northern Virginia.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Today's episode was recorded live at the brand new Upper West Side location of New York Comedy Club! Your girls, CORINNE FISHER and KRYSTYNA HUTCHINSON take the stage and discuss being thirsty for an alien abduction, bumping into your ex after he cheated on you, and an update from former GWF third mic, MIKE COSCARELLI, who's still looking for the real thing. The duo then welcomes stand-up comedian, JESSICA KIRSON, to the stage. The trio discusses the tribulations of getting divorced, the perks of dating an energized young person, the fresh hell of living together post break-up, the titillation of feeling just a little emotionally unsafe during sex, and watching gay male porn because of the lack of emotions.     Follow JESSICA on IG @JessyKirson   Follow CORINNE FISHER: @PhilanthropyGal Follow KRYSTYNA HUTCHINSON: @KrystynaHutch Follow ERIC FRETTY @EricFretty Want to write in for advice? Send your dilemma to: SorryAboutLastNightShow@gmail.com  Watch full episodes of GWF on YouTube www.YouTube.com/GuysWeFcked   MUSIC FEATURED ON TODAY'S EPISODE: DAN BERN Adderall Holiday https://music.apple.com/us/album/adderal-holiday/1168227391?i=1168227516See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glen Scrivener reacts to Justin Welby's recent appearance on 'The Rest is Politics', comparing it to his 2017 conversation with Alastair Campbell.Contact the show: thomas@speaklife.org.ukSee 321: 321course.comSubscribe to the Speak Life YouTube channel for videos which see all of life with Jesus at the centre:youtube.com/SpeakLifeMediaSubscribe to the Reformed Mythologist YouTube channel to explore how the stories we love point to the greatest story of all:youtube.com/@ReformedMythologistDiscord is an online platform where you can interact with the Speak Life team and other Speak Life supporters. There's bonus content, creative/theological discussion and lots of fun. Join our Discord here:speaklife.org.uk/discordSpeak Life is a UK based charity that resources the church to reach the world.Learn more about us here:speaklife.org.ukSupport the show

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Dana Goldberg  The Daily Beans Podcast @DGComedy As seen on TBS, ABC, LOGO, and Last Comic Standing, veteran comedian Dana Goldberg is a force of nature on stage. With performances at the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, The Comedy Festival produced by TBS and HBO, and the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland; her quick wit and playful stage presence have her earning loyal fans across the country and abroad. A crowd favorite, Goldberg has become a triple threat combining her comedy, hosting, and live auction talents to become one of the most sought-after entertainers on the circuit. Voted one of the “Top Five Funniest Lesbians In America,” Curve magazine raves, “Goldberg is one of the brightest lights in a stellar comedy landscape.” Advocate.com named Goldberg one of the top three LGBT comedians in the nation. In addition to headlining clubs, theaters and festivals around the country, Goldberg has performed at and emceed dozens of high-profile events and has shared the national stage with luminaries such as President Barack Obama, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Meryl Streep, Katy Perry, Kerry Washington, Jennifer Lopez, Carol Burnett, Sir Elton John, Mariah Carey, Shonda Rhimes, and many more. Combining her gift of humor with humanitarian efforts, Goldberg has raised over 30 million dollars for non-profits around the country in the fight for marriage equality, LGBT rights, reproductive health, and HIV and AIDS education and prevention. Dana is currently the Co-Host of the Daily Beans Podcast and a regular guest on The Stephanie Miller show on SiriusXM Progressive 127. As the youngest child in a single parent household run by a Jewish mother in which two of three kids are gay, Goldberg helps keep most of the comedy venues and half of the psychotherapists in the country in business. Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  

In this episode Dennis analyzes a conversation between Matt Walsh and Jillian Michaels on the subject of gay marriage. 

Did you know that people who live the homosexual lifestyle have up to 2000 sexual partners? 2000!! And that's just the beginning. They also have the greatest rates of disease, promiscuity, unfaithfulness, orgies, and more. How could we possibly think that homosexuality is compatible with marriage? Here is the Truth the culture and activists will NOT tell you (along with the true story of someone who used to live that life and converted to Christ!)Our Main YouTubeOur Family YouTubeBlog ArticlesFacebook Page hereInstagram TikTokTwitterPinterestSUPPORTMonthly by PatreonMonthly, yearly, or one time via PayPalQUESTIONS? https://www.subscribepage.com/e3e8c7WEBSITE (Retreats, Keynotes, Parish Missions, Articles, and more) APOLOGETICS TRAININGS: Would you like 1-on-1 Apologetics personal training with Bryan? Or, a chance to ask questions or get advice? Contact Catholic Truth: info@CatholicTruth.org      CHECK OUT OUR T-SHIRTS & MERCH https://catholictruth.org/shop/Like our shirts? Designed by Glorybound Apparel: https://gloryboundco.com/BOOK: Counterfeit Spirituality (Centering Prayer, Yoga, Reiki, Astrology, etc). What is good? What is not? How can we know the difference?)BOOK: WHY Do You Believe In GOD? (True conversations with atheists and evidence for God and faith).In-person or online Confirmation retreat? https://catholictruth.org/speaking-and-retreatsFriar TimeThrough meaningful interviews and heartfelt conversations, Friar Time, hosted by Fr....Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On the 3rd episode of Made It Out (to the polls), Mal sits down with Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin to discuss her incredible work for LGBTQ rights, specifically The Respect For Marriage Act. This episode explains the history of same-sex marriage as well as the threats posed to Obergefell by the current makeup of the Supreme Court and another Trump presidency - it also includes many fun cameos to explain political concepts including: Alix Traeger, Zoya Biglary, Hina and Zolita! Follow our guest @tammybaldwinwi and follow LPAC @teamLPAC. Make a donation to Tammy or LPAC at https://www.teamlpac.com We want Made It Out (to the polls) to be a safe, collaborative and engaged space where we can all discuss so we invite conversation in the comments but, as always, we ask that you do so with care. This series is a collaborative project between Made It Out Media and LPAC, and was produced by Mathilde Jourdan, Jacqueline Toboni and Michelle Atwood. Thank you for watching!! For all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Walsh joins Jillian this week to discuss his newest project, the theatrically released film, "Am I Racist?” Matt is a political commentator, author, filmmaker, and host of "The Matt Walsh Show" podcast. They dig in on white shame/white guilt in America, his run in with White Fragility author Robin DiAngelo, the inner workings of DEI and more. Then Jillian and Matt have a spirited debate on Gay Marriage in America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian James Adomian visits for the first time and they open the show by talking about whether doing impressions is a learned or god-given talent, how Adam's “hyper-vigilance” manifests itself, and the announcement of a new movie about the Whittington Brothers. Next, Jason “Mayhem” Miller reads the news including stories about Sean “P. Diddy” Combs being arrested and charged with sex trafficking, Chipotle's new “Autocado” guacamole robot, and an Australian airline passenger being ordered to pay thousands of dollars in fuel costs after his bad behavior caused a flight to be diverted. Then, actor/DJ/musician Kristian Nairn joins the show to talk about his famous role as Hodor on Game of Thrones, shooting the show in his hometown of Belfast, the pros & cons of being 6'10”, and his new book “Beyond the Throne: Epic Journeys, Enduring Friendships, and Surprising Tales.” For more with James Adomian: ● NEW SPECIAL: “Path of Most Resistance” available on YouTube September 19th ● INSTAGRAM: @jadomian ● TWITTER/X: @jadomian ● WEBSITE: https://jamesadomian.com/ For more with Kristian Nairn: ● NEW BOOK: “Beyond the Throne: Epic Journeys, Enduring Friendships, and Surprising Tales” available September 24th ● INSTAGRAM: @kristiannairn ● TWITTER/X: @kristiannairn ● WEBSITE: https://www.kristiannairn.com/ Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ● http://OReillyAuto.com/Adam

Hootie-hoo, glamour girls! It's Season 5 now, or 4? No one knows for sure, but we're glad to be back! George is getting married this weekend and Sam is officially in LA. What else needs to be said? Well, a lot honestly! We talk new pop girls, the rights that should be afforded to members of Danity Kane, and the idea of a competitive boyfriending. Here's to a new school year!MERCH IS HERE: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolabSUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oklahoma school districts in revolt against state superintendent's order to teach bible, large churches are pushes small congregations out of the marketplace, Kim Davis is such a pile of poop, shocking abuse report out of New Zealand, class-action lawsuit forms against Mormon Church, why doesn't Robert Jeffress think god burned down his church, and do atheists need a symbol (something like the Christian cross, but not a murder weapon)?

Today, we sit down with Allie's dad, Ron Simmons, to discuss former President Donald Trump's big Vice Presidential announcement. Will Ohio Senator J.D. Vance give Trump the push he needs to win the election? What does this ticket mean for the pro-life agenda, and should we be worried? We also explore how a former Never-Trumper could become the second-highest leader in the country. Monday was day one of the Republican National Convention and it was a doozy, we break down the speeches and a highly contentious prayer by Harmeet Dillon. Additionally, we examine the Secret Service's failures at the Trump rally on Saturday—where were the agents supposed to be, and how could they have made such a colossal mistake? Get your tickets for Share the Arrows: https://www.sharethearrows.com/ --- Timecodes: (00:56) Allie's new book! (04:24) Trump enters RNC convention (07:45) Secret Service failed Trump (15:00) Trump at RNC Convention (21:00) Trump picks senator J.D. Vance for Vice President (48:01) New RNC platform (53:00) Amber Rose at the RNC (56:00) Teamsters (01:00:00) Harmeet Dhillon's prayer (01:04:48) Are conservatives too easy? --- Today's Sponsors: Cozy Earth - go to COZYEARTH.COM/RELATABLE to enjoy 30% off using the code RELATABLE. Pre-Born — will you help rescue babies' lives? Donate by calling #250 & say keyword 'BABY' or go to Preborn.com/ALLIE. Jase Medical — get up to a year's worth of many of your prescription medications delivered in advance. Go to JaseMedical.com today and use promo code “ALLIE". NetSuite — gain visibility and control of your financials, planning, budgeting, and inventory so you can manage risk, get reliable forecasts, and improve margins. Go to NetSuite.com/ALLIE to get your one-of-a-kind flexible financing program. --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 1033 | Trump Shooting: Fulfilled Prophecy or Failed Security? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1033-trump-shooting-conspiracies-prophecies-the-truth/id1359249098?i=1000662333269 Ep 1032 | Project 2025: Truth vs. Lies https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1032-project-2025-truth-vs-lies/id1359249098?i=1000661942041 Ep 1028 | Democrats Want Joe Biden Out. There's One Way to Do It | Guest: Ron Simmons https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1028-who-will-replace-joe-biden-guest-ron-simmons/id1359249098?i=1000660841494 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jen Hatmaker revisits one of the most impactful and downloaded episodes from her "For the Love" podcast's 7-year history. In this powerful encore, she has a candid conversation with acclaimed writer and speaker Jonathan Merritt who publicly comes out as gay for the first time during their interview. Jen and Jonathan reflect on their intertwined journeys - she as an ally leaving the evangelical world, he as a prominent faith voice reckoning with his sexuality. Brace yourself for an emotional, insightful look at the joy and pain of Jonathan's coming out experience. This is one powerhouse episode you won't want to miss again (or for the first time!). * * * Thought-Provoking Quotes: “I had a choice. I could either leave the idea of being loved in that way and loving in that way behind and to get belonging and acceptance, or I could choose to be rejected by the people that I was given as a family and a faith community and I could go off on my own way and try to find love. And that's a tough decision.” – Jonathan Merritt  “I'd grown up hearing this, ‘we hate the sin, we love the sinner.' And yet, everywhere I looked was all this sin-hate. And there was no marking of loving these people.” – Jonathan Merritt “The number one reason that someone changes their views on homosexuality or same-sex marriage is how they answer the question, ‘Do you have a close family member or friend who is gay?'” – Jonathan Merritt “I live in an Episcopal seminary. You feel hundreds of years of prayers that have been prayed here by good people. People who joined the Civil Rights Movement. And people who were marching after the Stonewall Riots. And people who did it because they loved Jesus and not in spite of that fact.” – Jonathan Merritt "American evangelicalism is predicated on the existence of an enemy to fight, and that keeps people coming to church. It's the need to be against, right? And people revel in that, that's the selling point." – Jonathan Merritt Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Love is the Game Changer of Our Faith: Bishop Michael Curry - https://bit.ly/3BQ2FUl How to Create a Politics of Love: Lisa Sharon Harper - https://bit.ly/3IdV3gW Jen Hatmaker: Trump, Black Lives Matter, Gay Marriage & More - Jonathan Merritt - https://bit.ly/3IhrUS0 Christian Rock Star Comes Out as Gay in Letter to the World - Jonathan Merritt - https://bit.ly/3siB9Ms Eugene Peterson on Changing His Mind About Same-Sex Issues and Marriage - Jonathan Merritt - https://bit.ly/3LXWlyX Leading Evangelical Ethicist is now Pro-LGBT (David Gushee) - Jonathan Merritt - https://bit.ly/3LVOTUV A Faith of Our Own: Following Jesus Beyond the Culture Wars - Jonathan Merritt - https://bit.ly/3Vvj8J6 Dr. Michael Lindsay - Sociologist & Author - https://www.taylor.edu/about/president-profile James Martin - Jesuit Priest - https://www.instagram.com/jamesmartinsj/ My Guncle and Me by Jonathan Merritt - https://www.amazon.com/My-Guncle-Me-Jonathan-Merritt/dp/0762485612 Guest's Links: Website - https://www.jonathanmerritt.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jonathan_merritt/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/JonathanMerritt Connect with Jen! Jen's website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmaker Jen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmaker Jen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is a production of Four Eyes Media, presented by Audacy.  Four Eyes Media: https://www.iiiimedia.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Popular pastors Cliffe & Stuart Knechtle debate God with Logan Paul, discuss gay marriage & abortion rights, if Logan & Mike are going to Heaven or Hell, how God speaks to us daily, Logan’s 2017 Japan incident, if aliens are real, simulation theory & determinism, talking with murderers, science vs faith, if animals go to heaven & more…   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/impaulsive   Visit http://manscaped.com/Logan and use the discount code LOGAN at checkout   Watch Previous (Oliver Tree Makes Logan Paul WALK: “You’re on Steroids”) ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p4mqdpjwWE&t=43s   ADD US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/impaulsiveshow/   Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome Cliffe & Stuart!