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Discipling Same Sex Attractions (feat. Guy Hammond)

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Today’s episode will help us navigate the intersection of LGBTQ issues and Christian faith through Guy Hammond’s personal journey and ministry insights, offering guidance on how to engage with LGBTQ individuals compassionately while remaining faithful to Biblical teachings.

In this episode, executive director of Strength in Weakness Ministries, Guy Hammond, shares his personal journey from recognizing his homosexuality at a young age to becoming a devoted Christian. Guy discusses the motivations behind founding his ministry, which aims to help Christians engage with LGBTQ individuals and support LGBTQ Christians within the church. He delves into his own struggles, his concerns with pro-gay theology, and the importance of hospitality in sharing the gospel with LGBTQ individuals. Additionally, Guy touches on his views regarding the intersection of transgenderism and Christian orthodoxy. The video concludes with a Q&A session addressing complex questions about faith, sexuality, and the importance of creating a loving, welcoming church environment.

Check out Discipleship.org for resources on disciple-making: https://discipleship.org/resources/

Check out Discipleship.org Audio Books: https://discipleship.org/resources/ebooks/

Key Takeaways

00:00 Introduction and Personal Background

00:17 Founding Strength in Weakness Ministries

02:57 Struggles with Homosexuality

07:05 Journey to Faith and Conversion

11:47 Marriage and Family Life

15:44 Controversial Views on Homosexuality and Christianity

32:10 Timeless Sexual Ethics

32:51 Stereotypes and Realities of LGBTQ People

34:16 Sharing Jesus with LGBTQ Friends

35:00 The Power of Hospitality

39:04 Acceptance vs. Approval

40:47 Messages for LGBTQ People

43:38 Q&A Session

Resources on Discipleship

Reaching & Discipling Women: A Guide to Women’s Ministry in Your Church

What Is Church? And How Important Is It?

Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleship

Becoming a Disciple Maker

In the episode, Guy Hammond, executive director of Strength in Weakness Ministries, shares his personal journey and insights on LGBTQ issues within Christianity. He starts by explaining how he founded his ministry to help churches engage with LGBTQ individuals and facilitate conversations about faith. Hammond recounts his own experiences from recognizing his same-sex attractions at 12, living a promiscuous gay life, and eventually finding faith in a supportive church community. Despite his Christian commitment, he still experiences these attractions but relies on God's grace to live a holy life.

Hammond also discusses his ministry’s support for Christians with same-sex attractions and their families, and his own personal life, including his marriages, which were grounded in emotional connection and Christian values rather than sexual attraction. He addresses the theological debates on homosexuality, arguing that traditional Biblical teachings are consistent and challenges modern pro-gay theology.

He advocates for churches to be welcoming spaces for LGBTQ individuals to explore faith without judgment, stressing the difference between acceptance and approval. Hammond answers audience questions with practical advice on handling complex situations, such as counseling LGBTQ couples and addressing transgender issues, always emphasizing empathy while upholding Biblical teachings.

Overall, Hammond’s session offers a compassionate, theologically informed perspective on LGBTQ issues, illustrating how Christians can support and engage with LGBTQ individuals while staying true to their faith.

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Click here to view RENEW.org – https://renew.org/

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Today’s episode will help us navigate the intersection of LGBTQ issues and Christian faith through Guy Hammond’s personal journey and ministry insights, offering guidance on how to engage with LGBTQ individuals compassionately while remaining faithful to Biblical teachings.

In this episode, executive director of Strength in Weakness Ministries, Guy Hammond, shares his personal journey from recognizing his homosexuality at a young age to becoming a devoted Christian. Guy discusses the motivations behind founding his ministry, which aims to help Christians engage with LGBTQ individuals and support LGBTQ Christians within the church. He delves into his own struggles, his concerns with pro-gay theology, and the importance of hospitality in sharing the gospel with LGBTQ individuals. Additionally, Guy touches on his views regarding the intersection of transgenderism and Christian orthodoxy. The video concludes with a Q&A session addressing complex questions about faith, sexuality, and the importance of creating a loving, welcoming church environment.

Check out Discipleship.org for resources on disciple-making: https://discipleship.org/resources/

Check out Discipleship.org Audio Books: https://discipleship.org/resources/ebooks/

Key Takeaways

00:00 Introduction and Personal Background

00:17 Founding Strength in Weakness Ministries

02:57 Struggles with Homosexuality

07:05 Journey to Faith and Conversion

11:47 Marriage and Family Life

15:44 Controversial Views on Homosexuality and Christianity

32:10 Timeless Sexual Ethics

32:51 Stereotypes and Realities of LGBTQ People

34:16 Sharing Jesus with LGBTQ Friends

35:00 The Power of Hospitality

39:04 Acceptance vs. Approval

40:47 Messages for LGBTQ People

43:38 Q&A Session

Resources on Discipleship

Reaching & Discipling Women: A Guide to Women’s Ministry in Your Church

What Is Church? And How Important Is It?

Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleship

Becoming a Disciple Maker

In the episode, Guy Hammond, executive director of Strength in Weakness Ministries, shares his personal journey and insights on LGBTQ issues within Christianity. He starts by explaining how he founded his ministry to help churches engage with LGBTQ individuals and facilitate conversations about faith. Hammond recounts his own experiences from recognizing his same-sex attractions at 12, living a promiscuous gay life, and eventually finding faith in a supportive church community. Despite his Christian commitment, he still experiences these attractions but relies on God's grace to live a holy life.

Hammond also discusses his ministry’s support for Christians with same-sex attractions and their families, and his own personal life, including his marriages, which were grounded in emotional connection and Christian values rather than sexual attraction. He addresses the theological debates on homosexuality, arguing that traditional Biblical teachings are consistent and challenges modern pro-gay theology.

He advocates for churches to be welcoming spaces for LGBTQ individuals to explore faith without judgment, stressing the difference between acceptance and approval. Hammond answers audience questions with practical advice on handling complex situations, such as counseling LGBTQ couples and addressing transgender issues, always emphasizing empathy while upholding Biblical teachings.

Overall, Hammond’s session offers a compassionate, theologically informed perspective on LGBTQ issues, illustrating how Christians can support and engage with LGBTQ individuals while staying true to their faith.

Follow us at Discipleship.org!

  continue reading

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