Podcasts about samesex

Dr. Michael Brown sits down with Zaire Willis and Reginald Robinson, co-authors of Born Gay, Born Again, as they share raw stories of childhood labeling, abuse, living double lives, and the long road to freedom in Christ. You'll hear how discipleship, brotherhood, and putting God's Word before shame changed everything—and why freedom isn't the absence of temptation, but the power to say no. If you've wondered whether change is possible, this conversation will give you hope and practical next steps. ~~~FRONTL|NE Newsletter: https://thelineoffire.org/newsletterDonate: https://thelineoffire.org/donate-one-timeX: https://twitter.com/DrMichaelLBrownYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LFTVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmichaelbrownFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASKDrBrownWebsite: https://thelineoffire.orgRadio Broadcast from The Line of Fire Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Casey Blake, a registered counsellor and sexologist to understand how same sex couples can boost their sex lives and achieve ultimate sexual pleasure. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Carol sits down with Tony Scarcello to explore his deeply personal journey involving faith, sexuality, loss, and redemptions. Tony shares about growing up in conservative Pentecostalism, discovering his same-sex attraction at age 12, and the depression and substance abuse that followed. He talks candidly about his first sense of redemption at age 16, being fired from his position as a youth pastor, the complications same-sex attraction brought to his marriage, and the journey of rebuiding his life and ministry calling. This conversation looks at the biblical passages often discussed in debates surrounding same-sex relationships, while highlighting a broader and richer understanding of God's design for marriage, identity, and human flourishing. Tony offers an insightful distinction between sinfulness and fallenness, helping listeners understand how Christians can approach same-sex attraction with true compassion while holding to orthodox Christian theology. We also dive into attachment theory, belonging, and the importance of authentic Christian community. Whether you agree or disagree with Tony's theological conclusions, this conversation offers a thoughtful, humanizing look at the pursuit of faithfulness, intimacy, and Christ-centered living. You can follow Tony on Instagram, Facebook, or X (Twitter)  Click here for more info on his book Love All Our Neighbors: How Churches That Hold a Traditional Sexual Ethic Can Care for LGQBT People More from Dr. Carol Ministries: In-Person Intensive Weekend - Experience true healing and wholeness as you unpack your personal story around intimacy and relationships in a safe, caring, Christ-filled environment.    Individual Coaching with Dr. Carol - A one-on-one format to help you navigate your personal journey through practical encouragement and scriptural- based perspective.   Dr. Carol loves to hear from you! You can send her a confidential message here. 

Islam makes a distinction that almost never appears in media coverage: the distinction between what a person feels and what a person chooses to do.Islamic theology holds that accountability is for choices, not for inclinations one did not ask for. Same-sex attraction is understood as a test — and the person experiencing it is not lesser in God's sight because of it. What is regulated is the action — and the same regulation applies equally to everyone, regardless of the attraction they experience.This episode presents Islam's actual position with theological accuracy and without political framing.

What happens when two experienced hosts navigate uncharted intimacy together? Join Mistress Olivia and Ms Erika for a candid exploration of performance anxiety, queer curiosity, and the psychology of first-time same-sex connection. Discover how communication dissolves nerves when expectations are left at the door.[00:00] Introduction: Ms Erika Takes the Hot Seat[02:00] The Listener Question: Did You Do It Yet?[04:30] First-Time Jitters & Performance Anxiety[07:00] Expectations vs Reality: Media Portrayals of Intimacy[10:00] Communication & Power Dynamics[13:00] Learning vs Leading: A New Mindset[16:00] Exploring Differential: Suggestions Over Strictness[19:00] Orientation, Curiosity & Authentic Connection[22:00] Introducing Ms Becky: Next Weekend's Episode[24:00] Closing Thoughts & Final ReflectionsFor the full unfiltered archive, extended conversations, and our complete back-catalogue of female authority dynamics, visit weeklyhotspot.com.Questions for listeners:What mindset helps you most when stepping into an unfamiliar intimate experience? Announcing A new private, discrete form on The Weekly Hot Spot blog that allows you to leave comments and questions. It's super easy and perfect if you don't want to get in touch in other ways.DISCORD: LDWErika and LDWOliviaOlivia@EnchantrixEmpire.com   Personal blog: Experienced MistressErika@EnchantrixEmpire.com   Personal blog: Intelligent Phone Fantasy

My friend Alisha Anderson (graduate degrees in Environmental Humanities and Masters of Fine Arts, Artist, Writer, Adjunct Professor, mid-30s), joins us to share her queer story center around four main themes: Love is easy when it's based on sameness. The true test of love is difference. Time is one of God's greatest tools. I've come to believe in a God who does not wish to sacrifice me, but grow me. We need each other—in both our suffering and our joy. As part of these themes, Alisha shares unique and powerful insights are deeply moving—and even after 900+ episodes are unique. Insights that I believe will help other queer Latter-day Saints find hope as they bravely move forward—and insights that help allies/parents better support/love our queer friends. Thank you, Alisha, for being on the podcast. I learned so much from you! You are so emotional/spiritual/intellectually mature and thoughtful. You are a gift to our community. Honored to have you on the podcast! Links: Instagram: @_a_anderson Website: alishaanderson.org

Rebecca McLaughlin joins us to look at some of the most common arguments used to claim that the Bible affirms same-sex relationships. She will analyze the arguments and associated Bible passages to uncover what the Bible really says. But rather than concluding that the Bible does affirm same-sex marriage, she will point us to the purpose of male-female marriage, a different kind of gospel-centered love between believers of the same sex, and God's life-and-love-filled vision for singleness.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This common sense judgment affirms that judges have the same religious freedoms and protections as every other citizen. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

Why are sex and abortion the loudest issues in today's church, when the New Testament barely mentions them at all? This episode of Seek Go Create takes a deeper look at what the New Testament actually says—if anything—about these hot-button topics, challenging the modern church's political focus and cultural battles. Journey through first-century history and scripture to discover if we've missed the real message. If you're ready to question assumptions and explore faith beyond politics, this episode will challenge and surprise you."The things the American church fights the loudest about are the things the New Testament writers addressed the least." - Tim WindersAccess all show and episode resources HEREEpisode Resources:NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources.Episode Highlights:00:00 Church Culture Wars 00:58 Series Setup and Reading Plan 02:16 Why These Topics Now 04:17 Disclaimers and Approach 08:01 Old Covenant Hangover 10:29 Rome and Infanticide 12:03 Sex as Power in Rome 17:23 Prostitution and Corinth 21:27 Is the World Worse 25:56 NT on Abortion Silence 28:24 Early Church Response 29:34 NT Passages on Same Sex 31:24 Greek Terms Explained 32:45 Translation History Shift 33:59 Jude and Strange Flesh 35:07 Jesus and Paul on Sex 37:38 Kingdom Versus Rome 39:35 Why Laws Fail 42:43 When Power Breeds Hypocrisy 46:29 Culture War Pillars 48:56 Jesus Method Not Pharisees 53:06 Ministry Over Legislation 56:33 Leaven Strategy Today 59:07 Final Challenge and Resources

Season 2, Episode 121In this episode, Michael and Zach continue their series on sin, desire, identity, and the gospel by applying the theological foundations established in previous episodes to the contemporary discussion surrounding same-sex attraction and Christian identity. Recognizing that this topic is often approached through political or cultural categories, the conversation instead seeks to examine it through the lenses of biblical anthropology, sanctification, and union with Christ. Drawing heavily from Scripture and the PCA's Report on Human Sexuality, the discussion explores the nature of same-sex attraction as a manifestation of humanity's fallen condition, the distinction between temptation and outward practice, and the ongoing reality of the believer's struggle against remaining corruption. The episode also examines the controversy surrounding identity language such as "gay Christian," considering both the pastoral motivations behind such terminology and the theological concerns raised by those who object to it. Throughout the discussion, Michael and Zach emphasize that the Christian's primary identity is not found in temptations, desires, or struggles, but in union with Jesus Christ. The episode concludes with a call for churches to cultivate environments of both truth and compassion, where believers can honestly confess their struggles while pursuing holiness through the transforming power of the gospel.Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/Xu-rGYZH1KgMerch here: https://take-2-podcast.printify.me/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone⁠License code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8Find more Take 2 Theology content at http://www.take2theology.com

Poland is one of the most restrictive countries in Europe for LGBT rights. Neither marriages nor civil partnerships for same-sex couples are legal there. But as of late May, Poland has legalised the recognition of same-sex marriages performed in third countries. The change comes after the European Court of Justice ruled that Warsaw was in contravention of EU free movement laws if it withdrew rights that couples had acquired in another country. As a result, Polish same-sex couples have been rushing to organise weddings outside the country. FRANCE 24's Adrien Sarlat reports, with Gulliver Cragg.

For around 700 years scientists observed same-sex pairings in as many as 1500 different species, but didn't record or publish their findings due to public perceptions.Now research is catching up and many papers on queer behaviour in nature have been published in the past two decades.This discussion was recorded live at Mardi Gras 2026 and presented by the Royal Zoological Society of NSW for Wildlife at the Watering Hole.Featuring :Daphne Willemsen, behavioural ecologist, PhD candidate at the University of NSWLucien Alperstein, microbial ecologist, PhD candidate at the University of NSWDr Caitlin Creak, behavioural ecologist and arachnologist, University of NSWCody Williams, marine biologist, PhD candidate at the University of NSWWith research by Neve Kelly, geneticist, PhD candidate at the University of NSWProduction:Ann Jones, Presenter / ProducerRebecca McLaren, ProducerHamish Camilleri, Sound EngineerRecording by Harvey O'SullivanThis episode of What the Duck?! was recorded and produced on the lands of the Eora and Kulin Nations.Find more episodes of the ABC podcast, What the Duck?! with the always curious Dr Ann Jones exploring the mysteries of nature on ABC Listen (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. You'll learn more about the weird and unusual aspects of our natural world in a quirky, fun way with easy to understand science.

This week, we're marking Father's Day with a very special episode as we welcome Adam Frisby and Jamie Corbett to the studio!They join Gi to share their remarkable journey to parenthood, including the moment their first surrogate withdrew from the process, how their own childhoods shaped the parents they wanted to be, and the joy of welcoming their beautiful baby Leven to the world.Adam and Jamie also open up about the public scrutiny they've faced as a same-sex couple starting a family, and why they're advocating for surrogacy law reform to better recognise intended parents from birth.You can learn more about Adam and Jamie's petition to change surrogacy law here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Dallas joins us to offer insight into why churches are becoming tepid on the issue of same-sex attraction and what message that sends to the culture. How should the Church respond? What does it really mean to “speak the Truth in love”? Learn how to think biblically and critically on a contentious issue being debated in the marketplace of ideas.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailA baby asks for “mama,” and two adults laugh back, “There is no mama.” That short viral moment is heartbreaking on the surface, but we think it also reveals something deeper about the way modern culture talks about same-sex marriage, commercial surrogacy, and what counts as a family.I'm joined by my daughter Hannah as we slow down and look past the news cycle. We start with why the video felt so evil to so many people, not only because it provokes a child to tears, but because it treats a child's mother as optional. From there we revisit a question some people warned about years ago after Obergefell: what about the children? We talk plainly about how no “private” adult choice stays private once a child is involved, and why children's rights must come before adult agendas.We also bring in the child development and sociology side. We outline what social scientists commonly acknowledge about socioemotional health: biology matters, gender differences matter, and parental loss is harmful whether it comes through divorce, abandonment, death, adoption, IVF, or third party reproduction. We challenge the slogan “love is enough,” discuss why some studies are methodologically weak, and point listeners to research associated with Paul Sullins and Mark Regnerus. Finally, we share testimony from adult children and stories drawn from Katie Faust's Them Before Us, where “father mother hunger” shows up again and again.If you care about faith, family, and the real-world impact of marriage and reproductive technology on kids, listen through to the end, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

In this episode, Jonathan Morrow sits down with Katie Faust, children's rights advocate, founder and president of Them Before Us, and voice behind the Greater Than Campaign,  for a wide-ranging conversation on why God's design for marriage and family is the foundation of child protection, human flourishing, and civilizational health.   Katie shares her personal backstory: a stay-at-home mom and pastor's wife who was moved to action out of "blind rage" over the normalization of mother and father loss in the gay marriage debate. Drawing on her own experience with family fragmentation and her years in youth ministry, she brings both personal conviction and rigorous argumentation to the table.   Topics Discussed:   Why the religious liberty argument against gay marriage failed, and what should have been said instead The three things children uniquely receive when raised by their biological mother and father: biological identity, safety and love, and a complementary gender balance The Cinderella Effect and what decades of social science say about unrelated adults in the home How to respond to common objections: "Love makes a family," "This is an equality issue," and "The studies show no harm" Why Christians cannot opt out of this issue in the name of "just preaching the gospel" A vision for Gen Z and Gen Alpha: why this generation has the greatest calling of any in history   Resources Mentioned:   Them Before Us (thembeforeus.com) Greater Than Campaign (greaterthancampaign.com) Impact 360 Institute (impact360.org) Realign Conference — September, Atlanta area Ministry Leader Collective — cohort training for youth pastors and next gen directors Documentary: This Is a Child (Focus on the Family, upcoming) Book: Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children's Rights Movement by Katie Faust

In this episode, Kyle takes your questions! He discusses how he would disciple someone with same-sex attraction, why he still supports Mark Driscoll, how to handle disrespect from women you're in a relationship with, how he's seeing the Holy Spirit work in his life, what to do when a liberal politician or campaign worker comes to your door, his thoughts on the Islamic Antichrist theory, and much more. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new graphic novel tells the story of Charity Bryant and Sylvia Drake, two seamstresses in 1800s Addison County. The two women lived together as a couple for nearly half a century, and they were accepted and beloved by their community. They're buried under the same gravestone in Weybridge.Norwich cartoonist Tillie Walden tells this love story in her new historical graphic novel 'Charity & Sylvia.' Walden is the former Vermont cartoonist laureaute and the author of more than a dozen books.We also talk with Coco Moseley, executive director of the Henry Sheldon Museum in Middlebury, which holds Charity and Sylvia's archives. And Vermont Humanities executive director Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup helped bring the story to Walden's attention. Vermont Humanities will distribute thousands of copies as this year's pick for the Vermont Reads program. (Note: Vermont Public is the media sponsor of Vermont Reads.)

"Conversion therapy" is one of the most controversial—and misunderstood—terms in today's culture.The media portrays it as inherently harmful, while lawmakers increasingly use the term to justify restrictions on counseling related to sexuality and gender identity. But what exactly qualifies as conversion therapy? Are all forms of counseling in this category abusive? And what are the implications for religious liberty when governments begin regulating conversations about biblical sexuality?In this episode, I talk with counselor, author, and speaker Joe Dallas, who has spent nearly 40 years helping individuals and families navigate questions related to same-sex attraction and Christian faith. Topics include:• Joe's personal journey with homosexuality• Five things parents can do right when a child says, "I'm gay"• What "conversion therapy" actually means—and why definitions matter• Harmful practices Christians should reject• What legitimate biblical counseling looks like• Why 23 states have banned forms of counseling for minors• The recent Supreme Court case involving Colorado's conversion therapy ban• The difference between changing behavior and changing attractions• How Christians can balance conviction, compassion, truth, and freedomIn a culture that often reduces complex issues to slogans, this conversation brings much-needed nuance, clarity, and biblical perspective.Learn more about Joe, his work, and his many resources at joedallas.com.If you found this episode helpful, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share.

Katy Faust of Them Before Us Republicans Supported Gay Marriage ‘Rights' Until They Saw It Destroy Children's Rights Pro-Child Politics: Why Every Cultural, Economic, and National Issue Is a Matter of Justice for Children Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City Them Before Us Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children’s Rights Movement The Greater Than CampaignThe post Declining Republican Support for Same-Sex Marriage – Katy Faust, 6/10/26 (1663) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

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How couples and families connect the first 2SLGBTQ+ weddings to their own love story with guests Elaine Vautour, who married her partner Anne in 2001, and Rev. Deana Dudley also shares her stories as an officiant to some of those first gay marriages in Canada.

This hour Chad wonders why so many people are against same sex marriage, and if it's really about acceptance or something else and he's joined in studio by Jason DeRusha.

This hour Chad wonders why so many people are against same sex marriage, and if it's really about acceptance or something else.

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Father Charles Murr joins Terry Gospel – Mark 12:18-27 – Some Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus and put this question to Him, saying, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us, If someone’s brother dies, leaving a wife but no child, his brother must take the wife and raise up descendants for his brother. Now there were seven brothers. The first married a woman and died, leaving no descendants. So the second brother married her and died, leaving no descendants, and the third likewise. And the seven left no descendants. Last of all the woman also died. At the resurrection when they arise whose wife will she be? For all seven had been married to her.” Jesus said to them, “Are you not misled because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God? When they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but they are like the angels in heaven. As for the dead being raised, have you not read in the Book of Moses, in the passage about the bush, how God told him, I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac,  and the God of Jacob? He is not God of the dead but of the living. You are greatly misled.” Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs Saint Charles and Companions, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day

DESCRIPTION After decades of increasing support, new polling shows a notable decline in support for same-sex marriage and transgender issues among Americans. Tara examines what may be driving the shift, the role of social media and free speech debates, and why public opinion appears to be changing faster than many political observers expected. PODCAST SUMMARY For the first time in years, support for same-sex marriage and transgender-related issues is showing measurable declines in national polling. Tara breaks down the latest numbers and explores what they may reveal about broader cultural and political shifts taking place across America. The discussion focuses on changing attitudes among Republicans, independents, and younger voters, while examining the role social media platforms have played in shaping public discourse. Tara argues that increased exposure to competing viewpoints and reduced content moderation on major platforms has allowed debates surrounding gender identity, parental rights, education, and cultural issues to reach a wider audience. The episode also looks at historical polling trends dating back to the 1990s, the rapid rise in support for same-sex marriage over two decades, and why recent numbers suggest that public opinion may be entering a new phase. Is this a temporary correction or evidence of a larger cultural realignment? Tara explores the data and the implications for politics, media, and the future of America's culture wars. KEY TALKING POINTS New polling shows declining support for same-sex marriage Support for transgender-related issues falls significantly Independent voters showing notable shifts in opinion Historical comparison of polling trends since the 1990s The impact of social media on public debate How free speech discussions influence public opinion Cultural issues becoming increasingly important in politics The role of media coverage in shaping perceptions Why some voters are reassessing previous positions What these trends could mean for future elections FEATURED QUOTE "For the first time in decades, public opinion on some of America's biggest cultural issues appears to be moving in the opposite direction." SEO KEYWORDS same sex marriage polling, transgender issues, public opinion, cultural shift, American politics, social media influence, free speech debate, polling data, independent voters, Republican voters, culture war, political trends, gender identity debate, public attitudes, podcast discussion CHAPTER MARKERS 00:00 New Polling Reveals Major Cultural Shift 03:48 Same-Sex Marriage Support Declines 08:15 Transgender Issue Polling Changes 13:02 Why Independent Voters Matter 17:44 The Social Media Effect 22:19 Free Speech and Public Debate 27:36 Comparing Today's Numbers to the 1990s 32:41 What This Means for Future Politics CLICKABLE HEADLINE OPTIONS New Polls Show Major Shift on Cultural Issues Support for Same-Sex Marriage Drops for First Time in Years Americans Changing Their Minds on Transgender Issues? The Poll Numbers Nobody Saw Coming Why Public Opinion Is Shifting on Social Issues A Cultural Realignment Is Underway The Debate America Is Having Again New Data Reveals Surprising Voter Trends What Changed Public Opinion So Quickly? The Culture War Numbers That Are Turning Heads SOCIAL MEDIA TEASER

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports attitudes toward same-sex marriage and transgender issues are shifting according to a new poll.

This Summer at The Story Church you have the power to select which questions we will address from the pulpit! In our FAQ series, we'll look to the Bible to answer six controversial questions people ask about Christianity. We hope this series will encourage skeptics and equip believers to “give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15).

David and TJ talked with Akwasi in Ghana about growing up Pentecostal while wrestling with same-sex attraction (SSA). Akwasi shares candidly about the cultural and church pressures surrounding sexuality and marriage in Ghana, and his commitment to pursuing holiness and discipleship even as his attractions remain. He also reflects on the challenges SSA Christians face in his context and his hope to support others through discipleship and community.Note: This episode includes some comments suitable for adult audiences; listener discretion is advised.About Our Guest: Akwasi is a Ghanaian Christian leader, creative strategist, and youth mentor passionate about discipling the next generation through faith and leadership. He is involved in building impactful initiatives that blend spiritual formation, mentorship, creativity, and community transformation, with a strong focus on young people in Ghana. He is committed to raising holistic believers and leaders who live boldly, think deeply, and influence society with conviction and excellence.One of those initiatives is FOUND: Foundafric.org—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—★ Timestamps(00:00) #82 - African Voices: Akwasi on Same-Sex Attraction in Ghana(04:10) About Akwasi: Growing up in Pentecostal Africa(06:39) Role playing mothers and fathers, other early history(16:21) How does the church (and wider culture) in Ghana handle men “being gay” or being effeminate?(35:27) SSA in Ghana: “Not many people name it”(42:37) Friendships between men in U.S. compared to Ghana(49:24) Do you pray for God to take away SSA (as a pentecostal)?(51:38) What options does a SSA man in Ghana have? Celibacy, priest, only marriage?(55:44) How do you think about dating (in some African culture)?(01:03:03) Is having a best friend outside your marriage “emotional cheating”?(01:15:59) Does Ghana have Side A? Why aren't you Side A?(01:22:51) Final Thoughts: Prayers for SSA men in the African Church—★ Send us feedback, questions, comments, and support || Email: communionandshalom@gmail.com | Instagram: @newkinship | Substack: @newkinship—★ Credits || Creators and Hosts: David Frank, TJ Espinoza, Tyler Parker | Audio Engineer: Carl Swenson, carlswensonmusic.com | Podcast Manager: Elena F. ★ Get full access to New Kinship at newkinship.substack.com/subscribe

My friend Kelsey Well (who was on Episode 815) joins us to update her story. Kelsey (former EFY counselor and seminary teacher, active Latter-day Saint)—who broke off an engagement to a man realizing it wasn't right which she talked about in her prior episode—talks about falling in love with Christina and their upcoming marriage. Kelsey also shares their desire to remain active members of their ward. In this episode Kelsey talks about: Her relationship with God and the Church What her relationship with her fiancé has shaped the way she sees faith, love, and her future. Navigating the pressure she sometimes feels from either side to “pick a line”—either leave the Church or deny part of herself How being an active LGBTQ Latter-day Saint looks like. What she wishes church members better understood about LGBTQ people who choose to stay active in the Church. What she says to someone who feels they have to choose between being loved by God and being fully themselves. Kelsey talks about how they plan to stay connect to the Temple that they love. Once married—and no longer having recommends—they talk about to being in the temple waiting room and doing family history. Thank you Kelsey for your courage to move forward in the path that you feel is right for you. I honor your personal revelation, will walk with you, and leave judgement to our Savior as His perfect understanding. I hope and pray you and Christina are warmly received in your ward—and you feel a deep sense of belonging as you worship. Links: Instagram: @kelswayan Episode 815: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-815-kelsey-wells-mid-20s-child-of-god-gay/id1347971725?i=1000698209691 Email: behappi208@gmail.com

Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward. GuestJim Brunner, political reporter for The Seattle TimesRelated LinksDuffy Defends Road Trip Reality Show In Tense Senate HearingFoes of WA high-earners income tax launch repeal initiative Meet the Seattle woman behind a national effort to end same-sex marriageSeahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets his trophy — but for wrong award Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Gospel – John 17:1-11a – Jesus raised His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Give glory to Your Son, so that Your Son may glorify you, just as You gave him authority over all people, so that Your Son may give eternal life to all You gave Him. Now this is eternal life, that they should know You, the only true God, and the One Whom You sent, Jesus Christ. I glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work that You gave Me to do. Now glorify Me, Father, with You, with the glory that I had with You before the world began. “I revealed Your Name to those whom You gave me out of the world. They belonged to You, and You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word. Now they know that everything You gave Me is from You, because the words You gave to Me I have given to them, and they accepted them and truly understood that I came from You, and they have believed that You sent Me. I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for the ones You have given Me, because they are Yours, and everything of Mine is Yours and everything of Yours is Mine, and I have been glorified in them. And now I will no longer be in the world, but they are in the world, while I am coming to You.” Bishop Sheen quote of the day

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”If you've ever felt like you got dropped into the middle of a movie and missed the first half, you know the quiet anxiety that follows. We start with a deceptively simple question from Stephen Covey: are you building your life with the end in mind, or just reacting to whatever hits you next?We pull from Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body and his “triptych” view of the human story: what love was meant to be, how the fall distorts desire, and where we're actually going. That bigger horizon changes how we talk about same-sex attraction, lust, marriage, and even the daily grind of work and family life. We also get very practical: the Claymore 10-minute morning ritual (before you touch your phone), why temptation isn't automatically sin, and how “praying with temptation” becomes the difference between repression and real healing.Visit Claymore Milites Christi to learn more about the Battle Plan for Young Men! Then we go deeper into the end goal: heaven. Jesus' words about the resurrection reshape what we think marriage is for, why love can't be reduced to sex, and how confession and mercy rebuild a distorted view of love into something true and joyful. If you're tired of grayscale spirituality and want a Catholic worldview that actually makes sense of your body, your desires, and your destiny, hit play.Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation.Email Jack with questions and comments to answer and discuss on future episodes! jack@ClaymoreMilitesChristi.com. Visit https://claymoremiliteschristi.com/Support the show

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My friend Amy Thelin (who grew up in Virginia, served in Tahiti Papeete Mission, taught at the Missionary Training Center, and graduated from Brigham Young University) joins us to share her story. Amy reflects on the deeply spiritual experiences that led her to become active in the Church and serve a mission, motivated by her desire to help others feel the love of Christ. Amy also talks about returning home from her mission, transferring to BYU, earning a degree in Human Development, and later teaching at the MTC. She then shares what it was like to finally “take her sexuality off the shelf” and begin honestly addressing it after years of keeping herself busy to avoid it. Through prayer, scripture study, temple attendance, and personal revelation, Amy came to feel peace about her path forward—including the feeling that “dating girls is good for you.” She talks about falling in love with Melanie and the excitement surrounding their upcoming wedding in June 2026. Amy also discusses navigating these experiences while attending BYU, including both meaningful and difficult moments, as well as the grief she feels in not being able to fully participate in the Church. Amy and Melanie share their hope of finding ward leaders and church communities where they can feel loved, accepted, spiritually safe, and connected to Jesus Christ—a simple hope to “just be OK to be here.” Thank you, Amy, for being on the podcast and for the many lives you have blessed and will continue to bless. I hope for better days ahead for queer members of the Church—days where they can feel loved, accepted, needed, and valued. You are awesome, and you have a beautiful life ahead of you. Links: email: amythelin1@gmail.com

This week, Juli sits down with pastor and author Tony Scarcello to hear his story of wrestling with same-sex attraction from a young age, the weight of shame and silence he carried, and how God met him in the middle of it all.  Some conversations aren't meant to be easy, they're meant to help us grow. This is one of those. Tony's story will challenge you, encourage you, and remind you how deeply we all need the grace of God. Guest: Tony Scarcello Online Book Studies are open. Grab your spot today!   Follow-up Resources: Preorder Love All Our Neighbors: How Churches That Hold a Traditional Sexual Ethic Can Care for LGBTQ People  by Tony Scarcello (available May 19) Regenerate: Following Jesus After Deconstruction by Tony Scarcello Follow Tony @tony_scarcello Follow Authentic Intimacy at @authenticintimacy    

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Jon covers news of the day including the push with the SBC to focus on Paul Pressler, confusion over Sam Allberry, the election results from last week, a little Middle Eastern Foreign Policy, The Pope's pro-illegal migration appointee, the Christian Reformed Church downsizing, the alleged "secret" aliens meeting, and more!To Support the Podcast: https://www.jonharrismedia.com/support/Become a Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/jonharrispodcastSubstack: https://substack.com/@jonharris Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonharris1989/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men and use my code Mengotomars.com for a great deal: https://mengotomars.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As Christians who experience same-sex attraction, how can we flourish? In this series we'll talk about coming out, answering people's questions, feeling alone, and more. Whether you experience same-sex attraction yourself or you want to support someone who does, this series will have something to comfort, challenge and encourage you.

Sam Allberry's views on Same Sex Attraction have been controversial for years. Within the evangelical movement, Allberry proports to value singles and same-sex attracted people while still holding a high position of marriage and family. This is attractive to many who want orthodox doctrine without what they see as a stereotypical judgmental attitude. Unfortunately, Sam Allberry's theology was more than inadequate. It lead people to make peace with a sinful orientation and receive consequences for those sins as if the consequences were signs of sacrificial godliness. There is a better way for those who struggle with same-sex attraction, homosexual orientation, gay feelings, or whatever term they use to describe their sinful desires.To Support the Podcast: https://www.jonharrismedia.com/support/Become a Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/jonharrispodcastSubstack: https://substack.com/@jonharris Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonharris1989/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 4th, 2026 - We welcome back Mike Koeniger to discuss concerns about the future of artificial intelligence. Then, we welcome back Matt Gaspers to offer thoughts on the Vatican telling German Bishops to stop blessings of same-sex couples. Links, Show Notes & More - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email Us! ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com

In this episode I explore the collapse of sex separated or sex sacred (as I like to say) spaces in our society. By charging into men's spaces (i.e. Boy Scouts) women have actually lost so much of the respect and affection from men that they crave.Listen in to hear why same-sex spaces aren't about exclusion but protection, a story about an Aboriginal tribe's view on it, a reaction to women entering Australia's bars for the first time in 1974, the confusion about female sexuality and empowerment, and much more.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro02:05 — Why privacy and boundaries matter04:23 — When women overshare in front of men06:04 — The push to make men and women interchangeable08:03 — Misunderstanding masculine boundaries10:10 — Why same-sex spaces matter11:57 — The Aboriginal tribe example14:29 — Why male intrusion changes the environment15:29 — The problem with public eroticism17:29 — The misunderstanding of female empowerment20:18 — The container is wrong21:23 — Boundaries, sacred spaces, and women's lodges22:46 — Men's groups and healing the feminine23:39 — What this could look like for women24:37 — Outro_______________Beyond the podcast, I work 1:1 with men who are ready to experience their innate power and potency. I support you in creating real, lasting change through a safe space where you can practice presence, timing, and confidence without the hidden cost of a relationship.Read what other men have said - https://share.google/oScXWNergQbnLknbABook a free consultation today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/discov...If you found some value today, help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend, leave a comment, or leave a review on Spotify or Apple.Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://anyashakh.substack.com (Insights about men and women in your inbox every week)

This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac talk to Laura Kelly Fanucci, author of Living Easter: 50 Days to Practice Resurrection. Together, they discuss the tendency among Christians to overlook the 50-day Easter season, as well as Laura's personal experiences and struggles practicing resurrection. In Signs of the Times, Ashley and Zac speak with James Martin, S.J., editor at large for America, to unpack Pope Leo's recent comments about blessings for same-sex couples and the church's teaching on sexual morality. And in As One Friend Speaks to Another, Ashley shares her experience taking on a new role at America and the graces that it has brought her. 00:00 Is Easter harder than Lent? 2:05 German bishops to bless same-sex couples 6:00 How Pope Leo responded 9:20 Church unity and sexual morality 12:43 Is the church at an impasse? 15:20 Is the Easter season too long? 18:34 How to practice Easter-ing 26:29 Resurrection stories to learn from 30:57 Resurrecting Pentecost 34:52 Uniting suffering to Christ 41:13 Grief, scars and resurrection in Minneapolis 48:20 Faith sharing  Links Order Laura's new book, Living Easter: 50 Days to Practice Resurrection Pope Leo speaks on same-sex blessings, migration and more on plane back to Rome Remarks on sexual ethics highlight Pope Leo's pastoral priorities You can follow us on X and on Instagram @jesuiticalshow.   You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/jesuitical.  Please consider supporting Jesuitical by becoming a digital subscriber to America magazine at americamagazine.org/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hour 2 for 4/27/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Fr. Tad Pacholczyk covers Pope Leo's comments on the German Church and same-sex blessings (32:16) and the death penalty (47:20). Links: https://www.fathertad.com/ https://www.ncbcenter.com/

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Pope Leo XIV just shut the door on the German bishops' push to formally bless same-sex couples — and the four-word line everyone is repeating tonight is "We do not agree." Leo's response, aimed squarely at Cardinal Reinhard Marx and the German Synodal Way, didn't stop there. He reframed the entire conversation away from sexual morality and toward "justice, equality, the freedom of men and women, and religious freedom." We're going live tonight to read the full statement in context, unpack what it actually means, and get into the bigger questions it raises about the state of the Church.Plus — biblical scholar Sam Shamoun joins the stream to clarify scriptural passages on the Antichrist, the Great Apostasy, and how the early Church Fathers actually interpreted these prophecies. You don't want to miss this one.

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It's Mailbag Friday! You've got questions, we've got answers! Segment 1 • If I could convince an atheist to read the Bible, which book of the Bible should I recommend that they read first? - Anonymous • I am a young man who desires to enter vocational ministry. However, I struggle with same sex attraction. Is same sex attraction in itself disqualifying from ministry? Is same sex attraction inherently sinful? - Anonymous Segment 2 • This morning, my 7-year-old asked me when he could be baptized. My concern is that he is too young and may not fully understand what it fully means. What should I do? - Dan • I hear people use God's name in vain fairly often. What should I say to someone misusing His name? Should I say anything at all? - Jonathan • What are your thoughts on emergency response and law enforcement jobs, which don't always allow you to be in church on Sunday morning? - Pete Segment 3 • Jesus said that in Matthew 22 that in Heaven we won't be married nor be given in marriage. I've always heard that the first instance of marriage we see is Adam and Eve in Genesis 2, prior to the fall. Why do you think it is that we are introduced to marriage in the garden, where everything is perfect, but denied it in Heaven? - Dylan • Is the doctrine of eternal security essential to understanding the gospel? - Josiah • What would you suggest a rural, non-seminarian to do as a next step in learning biblical Greek after watching “It's Not Greek To Me”? - Wade Segment 4 • My friend does not believe in penal substitutionary atonement and the wrath of God on Jesus at the cross, but rather thinks that Jesus willingly gave himself as a sacrifice for our sins. She believes it would be cosmic child abuse from God otherwise. Can one go to heaven if they reject these biblical truths? - Theresa • Recently, I've been seeing wild conspiracy theories pop up very frequently. How should Christians respond to these ideas? Should we sincerely look into them for the truth, or ignore them completely? - Wyatt ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!