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Pastor Carl, do you think that God was humbling you when you fell from church? Other mega church pastors seems to be falling lately and I feel like maybe God is humbling them, and perhaps this is God telling you to sorta start over, but remain small in a small church and truly stay Biblical especially in these times where churches are afraid to remain truly biblical. There are pastors kicking the Bible, pouring syrup on the Bible, gay Pastors, Pastors that won't say Jesus, worship singers that don't sing Jesus, pastors dressing up like Toy Story characters. Maybe God is humbling you and that your purpose is to be one of those pastors that speak pure Biblical truth without fear from the Government or social justice woke warriors.
@@soniairak80 How is it negative? It's an honest raw and imo a good question. It's nothing negative about his sin, it's actually a question of new purpose and change. so let me ask you, what makes you "feel" it's negative? and be detailed
@@LetsBHonestIf you believe that asking him if God is humbling him on a video when his children are talking about their hurt is positive then go off bruv
@@soniairak80You need thick skin. I think they're asking a question, not a statement about if Carl at one point felt that. Nothing wrong that when we sin or if our ego is big, sometimes things happen our in lives where we suddenly go through the storms of life that sometimes humbles us, a lesson of life if you will. The children are fine and are in a better place. It won't trigger their pain.
Carl, I admire how you have taken complete ownership for your past indiscretion and you've never made any excuses. Your children seem to be well adjusted emotionally, highly articulate for such a young age. I appreciate the way you let them be completely honest with their raw emotions and you allow them to speak from their hearts. Thank the Lord for new beginnings. His grace is sufficient.
As a former member of Hillsong NYC when Pastor Carl was the pastor, I always wondered about how the children were. I’m so glad to hear from them and see the growth. I wasn’t close to their family, but my natural instinct was to pray for their children, so hearing that they didn’t have the support they needed was disheartening. People are by your side when you’re soaring high, but you really know your true supporters when you experience tough tines.
@bibleman7757 God is faithful. His Spirit promises to guide His beloved into all truth. What he begins, He finishes well, no matter where people find themselves.
The moment Roman (especially at his age) put his hand out to his sister to comfort her, says SO much about the love and respect this family has for one another. 💗
as a pastor’s wife and mom to 2 little ones, it reaffirms my stance to always make my children a priority over the congregation i love our church and support my husband by making sure his family is not crumbling when he gets home making family a priority while in ministry is a non negociable THANK YOU to all of you for your vulnerability and openness
forgiveness is one thing, trust is another. We all make mistakes. God forgives those that honestly repent. Lets be honest and say their are wolves in the church. Look at the recent Benny Hinn scandal - Mike Winger. Hinn keeps appologising, but keeps trying to use tricks to make money. Carl should step away from Church leadership and get a real job. Documentary shows there was more problems in Hillsong than the one affair.
This is hands down one of, if not the, most impactful podcast episodes for families I have ever listened to. So grateful for the Lentz family for doing this. And in full transparency, I say this as a Christian that used to be a big time Carl Lentz detractor, to say the least. I just say that to let you all know that you’re using the platform God gave you to literally change hearts and minds… keep up the great work, God Bless!
The ripple effect of human error is palpable. These young people are living through feelings of abandonment that no child should experience. The courage to speak their truth is a beautiful thing to witness. ❤
These videos are perhaps the realest and most wholesome and hope giving thing on the internet rn. Thank you for humbly displaying your lives to the goodness and grace of God
Mannnnnnnnn! These kids had me crying!!! What BEAUTIFUL BLESSED SMART ARTICULATE VULNERABILE AND HONEST HUMAN BEINGS THERE ARE!!!! I’m blown away that kids this young can express themselves so perfectly ❤❤❤❤
It must be a vulnerable and humbling position to let your kids share about family life at home. I’ve heard the quote “your kids are your real resume” Carl and Laura truly gave their kids the mic in this episode and all 3 beamed with so much wisdom, maturity, and honesty. I would love to have this kind of connection and deep conversations with my kids one day.
It's beautiful to see young people talk about a personal relationship with Jesus outside of the institution. We need more young people like this who desire the Lord's presence and not just another program. The Lentz children are so anointed, authentic, and set apart! Praise God for how He is using this family's story for His glory!🙏
I have watched all 3 episodes of your podcast and it makes me fall more in love with Jesus and His redeeming grace. He doesn’t waste any of our sufferings. He picks up the broken pieces of our messy lives when we give it to Him and He makes something so beautiful. The latter Glory will be so much greater than the former. So proud of your family. Thank you for your transparency. Blessings!
wow! this is potentially the most needed space and conversation in the Christian and cultural discourse! thank you so much to the Lentz family! Your uncalculated honesty and transperency breathes out so much of the hope of the new way of life Jesus is inviting us all into if we're willing.
I never imagined I would be in a position where I identify so exactly with this story, but this podcast came across my feed at the exact right time. My husband and I are just beginning to heal, and it is very helpful to see a couple who has gone through what we are and come out stronger.
These kids are so well mannered and well-spoken . Very respectful and centered . I love how they spoke about their own relationship with God besides the church. Good job, parents 👌🙏
I can't even begin to imagine what you all went through. Especially the kids. That's why infidelity breaks God's heart. Because it causes so much pain to everyone. But how beautiful is to see God working on your marriage, how He still cares, heals, restore.... keep up the beautiful work you are all doing to heal your family and to keep you together and stronger.
It is so powerful to see the kid's points of view. They need a voice in this as well. I love how well they can articulate their feelings. They endured just as much. What the devil meant for evil, God turned for Good. Praying for wholeness and full restoration for this family. Gloryyyy to God.
I’m not someone to ever comment on videos I watch on RUclips, but I wanted to say Thank you Letz family for opening your heart and be so vulnerable in a platform that can still be evil and judgmental but you still decided to put yourself out there to help people. I was your Son’s age when my Dad was unfaithful to my Mom and he had a child as result of that infidelity. After a lot of work and healing my Dad is also an example of God’s Grace and his life has being transformed, my parents are still happily married and going stronger than ever. Now, I am 35 years old women and I wish there was someone at that time to walk with me thru my pain, or even videos like this listening to brave kids like yours that have gone thru similar situations that would’ve encouraged me and helped me with my healing process. Proud of your kids to shared their heart and show their feelings as is not easy. ❤ I pray that this channel will be a platform that will help a lot of families, a channel that glorifies God and a perfect example of God’s Grace because I believe in it , is real and I’ve seen it in my own family. ❤
The most beautiful family🤍! I am in awe at the emotional and spiritual intelligence your children carry. They are so well spoken. It never matters who messes up in the family bc it’s ultimately up to everyone to pick up the pieces. Not to say someone isn’t to blame or there’s no accountability to be taken but to make it work.. it takes EVERYONE to put in work and save the family. I speak from experience. Congrats to all of you for putting in the work! I wish you nothing but the best.
Due to church scandals, wrong church doctrine and a devastating diagnose health issue I found out at the age of 12 , I became an atheist when I was almost 13 years old.. I was a notorious hard-core atheist who did a 180 and became a follower and believer in Jesus. . I have been praying for the Lentz kids after I heard the news. Laura ,Carl and your family : you are amazing and may God do exceedingly beyond what we can think or imagine.
Absolutely loved you and your family throughout the whole thing. I resonated with all that was said. I’m so glad ya’ll are still here. Mr Lentz, you helped me and continue to help me in my walk. Love this episode. Keep on keeping on.
This is so refreshing because it's so difficult. I am an avid listener of carl because God used his message in my growing season and was disapointed when he fell. But i was not angry or dismissive... i want tthem to bounce back and they did. I am happy for this family and praying for them. The goal of the devil is to divide the family, church, society because divided we fall. You did not give him that because of the grace of God. I appreciate this. Thank you 🎉
I love how every time the kids explained their thoughts and feelings, you told them it was beautiful. You didn’t argue or get defensive. It gave the kids the opportunity to truly share. Love love love this episode!🩵
I don’t think it’s the truth . My ex husband cheated and did go off with the woman and our children cried for six months. They struggled so badly. It did all calm down but that is the first time my children were rocked to the core . Cheating is a selfish act it disgusts me . The damage left behind.
@@Catlover2811 Dang sorry to hear that :( Agreed selfish of him, and he doesn’t think on a deeper level of life ! Would you ever take him back ? Like she did….. that’s why carls story is so delusional to me ! And everyone is keep saying how inspirational it is ! There getting financial gain from this and she’s 1 and 1 million of a person taking him back !
Raw, pure & unedited emotions. Koinotherapy in action. Healing through fellowshipping together and speaking the truth in love in the presence of the Holy Spirit, our Comforter. Thank you for sharing. We are so PROUD of all of you turning to the ONLY true Helper, Savior, Healer and Shephard, our Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Bible (Ps 119:9-11).
God has such a plan for this beautiful family. The power of forgiveness and restoration. The gift of wisdom in the kids is amazing. May God get all the glory amen
I loved this. It was beautiful. Carl, I truly loved your podcast today. I can't believe I listened to the whole broadcast. This is what life is about, going through the storm and coming through it. I pray more people hear and learn. God bless you and your family.
I learned so much from your children in this podcast!! Give them a big THANK YOU for their honesty, openness, and vulnerability!! God is using all of you in big ways 🙏 🙌
This the 3rd episode that I am watching and I have to say, I have never watched something so candid and honest in the American podcast/ tv atmosphere ! Congratulations !! May God bless this family abundantly
I hope people that see this, see the destruction that happens to our kids when we fall. It breaks my heart and I pray that you all continue to heal. Let your story be a true testament to how God can restore.
Absolutely!! Well said- sin devastates EVERYONE. To see these babes cry and feel abandoned and makes my eye water! Birthday, graduation, life achievements ect- They missed their people friends... church family. So sad- beautiful kids
This teared me up. Sometimes church could be the thing that hurts and drives people away from Jesus. It's amazing that these kids got closer to Jesus through this experience.
Yall realllllllly dont know how comforting and helpful this is to my walk 😭 I used to follow pastor Carl Lentz THAT WAS MY GUYYYY OK! and when everyone abandoned him I just knew it was like this. Man we are all sinners we are all human!! Jesus himself was a man and stayed in his father’s presence would pray and cry and suffer all like man. We serve such a gracious God I’m just so happy and my heart is so full that God never let go of this family when everyone else did Our Finisher! 🎉❤
I'm ABSOLUTELY AMAZED SEEING HOW GOD CAN TAKE A mess & TURN IT INTO BEAUTY,YA'LLS STORY IS SO SO INSPIRING & ENCOURAGING!!! I'LL KEEP ALL OF YOU IN MY PRAYERS❤THANKFUL & GRATEFUL GOD LEAD ME TO THIS VIDEO🫶🎉❤
The way God has worked and touched your family is inspiring and glorious. This is the gospel, this is what Jesus does. Praying for y’all from Mexico. Lots of love guys
You can tell this family is stronger than ever. Nothing will break them. ❤ what a beautiful thing to see that with God all things are truly possible. ❤
Wonderful to see how God can restore any broken family and make them whole.. wonderful took responsibility for what happened..God restores the years that the locusts have stolen.... Wonderful how the children have come through stronger & resilient and well done to Laura for being a faithful wife & mother. An amazing testimony for many to glean from.
Y’all are INCREDIBLE! You girls & Roman are so brave and courageous to be so real and raw about your church hurt! You guys are going to offer so much healing to others through using your mess as your message. Your family is going to be so much farther reaching than you were at Hillsong because now you have fermented you are pouring wine not juice! God can use anything. He does not waste a hurt! I applaud you all! Won’t He do it!!! ♥️ What a legacy the Lentz family will leave because they did the hard crap! God is so good and people really suck sometimes BUT GOD!
I’m 28. I’m a PK. I love my Dad, he’s hard working and loving and will suffer for the benefit of the congregation. But I was never his priority. The congregation was. Our relationship has improved over the last few years. But he didn’t come to many important moments for me…. This one hit me
❤. NO WORDS.❤❤ Children of ministers are taken to be ministers (which I am/was) even at young ages , without the experiences of parents and if others put that pressure it is supposed to be reduced by parents. I'm glad there is an awareness for this. I'm 24 (soon)year old girl from Nigeria , I didn't want to be too spiritual because I didn't want my children to have so much pressure. Now that I just Lord the Lord so much and want to be more into him , I'm glad I'm seeing this to help me with my future children
SAME. Roman, the brother is precious. I really love hearing from all of them. The whole family. Grateful for the work done and the fruit of it here. My dad was a cheater and an addict and died at the age of 43 from an overdose (I was 13 yrs old). After he died I picked up his habits until Jesus saved me from myself. I am 48 now, and have a beautiful family of my own but would have loved if my family could have gone through this type of recovery/healing work together. I am as close to my family as we are able to be wiht out ALOT of triggers, but the closesness the Lentz's share now is precious. I did my own recovery with counselors, AA the church, etc for years and still have tune ups to this day. Grateful for this story to be heralded because it is possible for restoration and recovery!
I can't be grateful enough for this... I am encouraged... I am sorry for what you kids have had to go through and to be honest, if the tables were turned, many of us would act in the same judgemental and condemning way but you guys doing this is helping us see how to handle stuff like this better in the Church and the best gift you have is this stronger bond forged in vulnerability.
i soooooo enjoyed your children omg…so mature ..such wisdom..the way i cried and sobbed with them❤❤❤ Im so proud of them and they dont even know me…but wow wow wow..in all their transparency and truth, soo heartfelt
I was super dubious when I first started listening to B Side but ohh my word how you have opened my eyes and encouraged my faith. Praying for you all ❤️
Im proud of you guys and your kid’s maturity that got them at this point of life. I don’t know any of you personally but I feel like I love you all because of the honesty and level of life and this chapter for all of you. Keep doing what your doing, bless you all
My dad was a Pentecostal pastor that fell because of infidelity, he fathered a child out of wedlock. My parents split and in his absence, a Sunday school teacher took advantage of me and I was repeatedly molested. By the time I was 10, I was severely scarred. Emotionally, physically and spiritually. I spoke out and was called a liar. As a result my mother was asked to leave the church. We were shunned. My siblings and I are still trying to navigate life with pain, shame and mistrust. To most people the church is a place of refuge and healing, to us, it’s the source of our trauma and pain. I wish my 12 year old self had the opportunity to find healing. Thanks for doing this.
I on behalf of so many Christian’s that get it wrong and don’t act anything like Christ want to apologize to you and your family for failing you so miserably and failing to represent the grace and mercy of Jesus! I wish I could hug you and say this to your face. Even so, sweetheart I promise you that God is good! ❤
Pray that you find healing.. sorry you had to go through so much.. hope you find healing.. I can’t imagine the pain.. but there is hope I. Christ not on religion or people. 🙏🏼💕
Some time we judge right away.. instead of helping our own Cristians people.. we don’t realized the damage that the kids go through. So easy to judge when we should be there for them.. not what he did was right but help out and see where does it come from.. I feel bad for this children.. god heal their hear and family..🙏🏼
Carl. Man. Honestly. Been going through Own The Moment for a third time this month. Always been a huge listener to your sermons. Thank you for this platform. Been waiting…Will be more of an instrument of Gods grace and power NOW more than ever.
Your children are beautifully children of our Father's in Heaven. The way your daughter talked about their personal relationships bring hope to me about my boys. The way they spoke of having to do it on their own was refreshingly honest.
Awesome conversation. Awesome CHILDREN ❤! So mature and the fact that they each have a personal, intimate relationship with Father God, our Lord Jesus Christ, and the precious Holy Ghost is so encouraging. Thank you, Jesus 👋!
What a beautiful conversation! So much insight and healing and I'm here for it. Would definitely love more conversations featuring your children. Thank you all so much for sharing and God bless you all❤
Wow Carl, let’s go! What he said about telling Laura, “what she thinks she needs to know” instead of telling her the truth and how that is a form of lying and manipulation….. preach! I also have to give props to Laura for staying and fighting for her marriage. I truly hope they live happily ever after. You go girl! ❤
My goodness this is so good. Thank the Lord for you guys. It’s so encouraging to see ya’ll process and heal together. What an example in grace ya’ll are! 🫶🏾
This is powerful!!! So many tears! So thankful for what the Lord has done in your family!! Hallelujah!! Praise God!!! Thank you for sharing. Heaven is rejoicing ❤❤❤
Wow this is really beautiful interview made me cry a few times. Carl helped me so much in my early christian walk. I was heart broken when the insta post came out in 2020. these kids are so wise I loved when Roman said we are a healthy family and not dysfunctional. That is a testament to all the hard work that you guys put in to keep the family together. Lots of families are not together or together yet dysfunctional because they don’t put in the work. Carl I know you messed up but you are a good leader and father.
You have amazing children. You've done something great with them. Praying for you and your family that God's love and grace surround you all the days of your life.
i love how open and close you guys are as a family. my heart broke when they started tearing up explaining their feelings towards the people who abandoned them:( lovely kids
I'm so proud of you all. The children are brilliant and sp thoughtful. It made me tear up to hear their reflections. Yall have come out of this even stronger. I've never seen a situation post affair that actually is healthy and working. It's beautiful to see. Sending you all continued mercies - ex hillsong NY member
I lost my wife to cancer after 22 years of marriage. She was the closest thing to perfect. She was my best friend, confidant and the only person I could've counted to have my back no matter what. This song really brings tears to my eyes and made me ask the same question" What is love, if it's not guaranteed? What is love if she's not here with me?' Now I realize that love and life are just beautiful vacations that need to be enjoyed as they're never guaranteed to last forever. I won't forget the last thing she said to me before losing consciousness " Don't allow yourself to be distracted from living your life. The only things you're guaranteed to take away from this life are your last meal and the memories.
Wow...what an incredible conversation. First off - Carl, God has redeemed you! I love how God takes what most people would never forgive and abandon and instead He is making your life such a beautiful testimony! And yes, your wife is incredible! I am proud of both of you and how you handled this! And your kids are amazing too! I love that you are so open and honest and have conversations with them and allow them to be real. That was my goal with my own kids who are not as old as yours are. I hope we have the kind of relationship with our kids as you do with yours. I appreciate this honesty and it's a blessing. This whole thing is much harder than we could ever understand, and so I get that. But I love how God has redeemed this and brought you and your family even closer. I was a pastor's kid, so I found myself agreeing with a lot of what they said too! I'm truly proud of you all! What was meant to destroy you and what the Enemy meant for evil, God has transformed into an incredible testimony. God is so good! I pray for God's goodness on you all as you continue in this chapter of your lives!
That was just so beautiful to watch! HONESTY, REALNESS, OPENNESS! Thank you guys, you are a beautiful family and I pray for Gods perfect will for your lives. Praise God for what he did and will do through your story❤
I've never even heard of this story, but I definitely just watched the whole episode. This family is goals. Your kids are so smart and articulate and know themselves better than I do in my 40s. I'm so glad your family is still together.
You kids are beautiful and amazing. I love your honesty and your love for each other and for mom and dad. Making me tear up when brother comforts sister. My husband always said to our kids whatever you do, you stick together...and they have❣Hugs to you all. 🤗
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Pastor Carl, do you think that God was humbling you when you fell from church? Other mega church pastors seems to be falling lately and I feel like maybe God is humbling them, and perhaps this is God telling you to sorta start over, but remain small in a small church and truly stay Biblical especially in these times where churches are afraid to remain truly biblical. There are pastors kicking the Bible, pouring syrup on the Bible, gay Pastors, Pastors that won't say Jesus, worship singers that don't sing Jesus, pastors dressing up like Toy Story characters. Maybe God is humbling you and that your purpose is to be one of those pastors that speak pure Biblical truth without fear from the Government or social justice woke warriors.
@@LetsBHonestI get that everyone has an opinion but did you really have to write so much negativity under the kids episode?
@@soniairak80 How is it negative? It's an honest raw and imo a good question. It's nothing negative about his sin, it's actually a question of new purpose and change. so let me ask you, what makes you "feel" it's negative? and be detailed
@@LetsBHonestIf you believe that asking him if God is humbling him on a video when his children are talking about their hurt is positive then go off bruv
@@soniairak80You need thick skin. I think they're asking a question, not a statement about if Carl at one point felt that. Nothing wrong that when we sin or if our ego is big, sometimes things happen our in lives where we suddenly go through the storms of life that sometimes humbles us, a lesson of life if you will. The children are fine and are in a better place. It won't trigger their pain.
Carl, I admire how you have taken complete ownership for your past indiscretion and you've never made any excuses. Your children seem to be well adjusted emotionally, highly articulate for such a young age. I appreciate the way you let them be completely honest with their raw emotions and you allow them to speak from their hearts. Thank the Lord for new beginnings. His grace is sufficient.
Ownership is everything. This will change things generationally. ❤
As a former member of Hillsong NYC when Pastor Carl was the pastor, I always wondered about how the children were. I’m so glad to hear from them and see the growth. I wasn’t close to their family, but my natural instinct was to pray for their children, so hearing that they didn’t have the support they needed was disheartening. People are by your side when you’re soaring high, but you really know your true supporters when you experience tough tines.
Hellsong is a heretical church and now he goes to another heretical church
@@bibleman7757where do you go bible man?
Thank you for standing beside them in prayer.
@@bibleman7757 your point ?
@bibleman7757 God is faithful. His Spirit promises to guide His beloved into all truth. What he begins, He finishes well, no matter where people find themselves.
The oldest daughter is so impressive!!! She’s so introspective and thoughtful. I was really charmed by her this episode.
Absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the emotional/spiritual maturity & wisdom in these beautiful children!!!! Praying for you guys, to Him be the glory!!!
It shows that the parents did something right ❤ Perhaps the most important things 🙏
Both parents clearly raised these kids to be amazing human beings.
The moment Roman (especially at his age) put his hand out to his sister to comfort her, says SO much about the love and respect this family has for one another. 💗
I noticed it as well. Beautiful❤️
Agreed!
Loved that and when he mouthed to his mum (around 54 min) "I'm hungry" seemed so real.
as a pastor’s wife and mom to 2 little ones, it reaffirms my stance to always make my children a priority over the congregation
i love our church and support my husband by making sure his family is not crumbling when he gets home
making family a priority while in ministry is a non negociable
THANK YOU to all of you for your vulnerability and openness
As a pastor’s kid, this pod broke my heart. God, mature your church past condemnation to see everyone like you do.
forgiveness is one thing, trust is another. We all make mistakes. God forgives those that honestly repent. Lets be honest and say their are wolves in the church. Look at the recent Benny Hinn scandal - Mike Winger. Hinn keeps appologising, but keeps trying to use tricks to make money. Carl should step away from Church leadership and get a real job. Documentary shows there was more problems in Hillsong than the one affair.
feel sorry for those kids, facing unfair public scrutiny for the sins of the father,
This is hands down one of, if not the, most impactful podcast episodes for families I have ever listened to. So grateful for the Lentz family for doing this.
And in full transparency, I say this as a Christian that used to be a big time Carl Lentz detractor, to say the least. I just say that to let you all know that you’re using the platform God gave you to literally change hearts and minds… keep up the great work, God Bless!
The ripple effect of human error is palpable. These young people are living through feelings of abandonment that no child should experience. The courage to speak their truth is a beautiful thing to witness. ❤
I felt bad for Ava 😢 i can't imagine the sadness of seeing the people who considered friends turn their backs. God bless you princess.
This is how beautiful God can restore anyone. Such a beautiful family.
These videos are perhaps the realest and most wholesome and hope giving thing on the internet rn. Thank you for humbly displaying your lives to the goodness and grace of God
Mannnnnnnnn! These kids had me crying!!! What BEAUTIFUL BLESSED SMART ARTICULATE VULNERABILE AND HONEST HUMAN BEINGS THERE ARE!!!! I’m blown away that kids this young can express themselves so perfectly ❤❤❤❤
It must be a vulnerable and humbling position to let your kids share about family life at home. I’ve heard the quote “your kids are your real resume”
Carl and Laura truly gave their kids the mic in this episode and all 3 beamed with so much wisdom, maturity, and honesty. I would love to have this kind of connection and deep conversations with my kids one day.
This conversation is like a water to thirsty soul .... Pure, vulnerable, and humbling.
It's beautiful to see young people talk about a personal relationship with Jesus outside of the institution. We need more young people like this who desire the Lord's presence and not just another program. The Lentz children are so anointed, authentic, and set apart! Praise God for how He is using this family's story for His glory!🙏
This is so beautiful! This family went through hell but they came out of the fire and are so close! Beautiful to watch!
I have watched all 3 episodes of your podcast and it makes me fall more in love with Jesus and His redeeming grace. He doesn’t waste any of our sufferings. He picks up the broken pieces of our messy lives when we give it to Him and He makes something so beautiful. The latter Glory will be so much greater than the former. So proud of your family. Thank you for your transparency. Blessings!
wow! this is potentially the most needed space and conversation in the Christian and cultural discourse! thank you so much to the Lentz family! Your uncalculated honesty and transperency breathes out so much of the hope of the new way of life Jesus is inviting us all into if we're willing.
I'm so proud of this family, truly. They are living epistles of healing and redemption. This is the gospel story.
Glad these 3 kids acknowledged their mother’s strength and pure love for her family
Nothing is ever wasted. God is a restorer of all things. Love this for ya’ll ! ❤
I never imagined I would be in a position where I identify so exactly with this story, but this podcast came across my feed at the exact right time. My husband and I are just beginning to heal, and it is very helpful to see a couple who has gone through what we are and come out stronger.
The way the little bro comforts his crying sister by rubbing her arm made me cry. (27:10) What an incredible bunch of kids. Wow
Me too. The kids will stick together.
“I don’t have a fear of feeling and I think that comes from the effort you put in.” Wow, what a gift?!
Praying for the Lentz family. Thank you for sharing your journey. Carl remain humble.
This was the most beautiful video I’ve seen in a long time about Redemption and Restoration. Praying for continued healing for this family 🙏🏾
These kids are so well mannered and well-spoken . Very respectful and centered . I love how they spoke about their own relationship with God besides the church. Good job, parents 👌🙏
I can't even begin to imagine what you all went through. Especially the kids. That's why infidelity breaks God's heart. Because it causes so much pain to everyone. But how beautiful is to see God working on your marriage, how He still cares, heals, restore.... keep up the beautiful work you are all doing to heal your family and to keep you together and stronger.
It is so powerful to see the kid's points of view. They need a voice in this as well. I love how well they can articulate their feelings. They endured just as much. What the devil meant for evil, God turned for Good. Praying for wholeness and full restoration for this family. Gloryyyy to God.
I’m not someone to ever comment on videos I watch on RUclips, but I wanted to say Thank you Letz family for opening your heart and be so vulnerable in a platform that can still be evil and judgmental but you still decided to put yourself out there to help people.
I was your Son’s age when my Dad was unfaithful to my Mom and he had a child as result of that infidelity. After a lot of work and healing my Dad is also an example of God’s Grace and his life has being transformed, my parents are still happily married and going stronger than ever.
Now, I am 35 years old women and I wish there was someone at that time to walk with me thru my pain, or even videos like this listening to brave kids like yours that have gone thru similar situations that would’ve encouraged me and helped me with my healing process.
Proud of your kids to shared their heart and show their feelings as is not easy. ❤
I pray that this channel will be a platform that will help a lot of families, a channel that glorifies God and a perfect example of God’s Grace because I believe in it , is real and I’ve seen it in my own family. ❤
Beautiful family! Clinging to God and allowing the holy spirit to take over. God's love knows no boundaries!
The most beautiful family🤍! I am in awe at the emotional and spiritual intelligence your children carry. They are so well spoken.
It never matters who messes up in the family bc it’s ultimately up to everyone to pick up the pieces. Not to say someone isn’t to blame or there’s no accountability to be taken but to make it work.. it takes EVERYONE to put in work and save the family. I speak from experience. Congrats to all of you for putting in the work! I wish you nothing but the best.
Due to church scandals, wrong church doctrine and a devastating diagnose health issue I found out at the age of 12 , I became an atheist when I was almost 13 years old.. I was a notorious hard-core atheist who did a 180 and became a follower and believer in Jesus. . I have been praying for the Lentz kids after I heard the news. Laura ,Carl and your family : you are amazing and may God do exceedingly beyond what we can think or imagine.
Thank you for praying for them during such an extreme time. 🙏
As someone who is a pastor in training, this entire series is so refreshing to listen to and witness. Thank you to the Lentz family for this! ❤
Thank you for showing us how the whole family can be healed through painful events ! I enjoyed listening to the side of Pastors Lentz children
Absolutely loved you and your family throughout the whole thing. I resonated with all that was said. I’m so glad ya’ll are still here. Mr Lentz, you helped me and continue to help me in my walk. Love this episode. Keep on keeping on.
I feel these podcasts will help others who have walked or are walking in similar circumstances. Thanks to everyone for being open and honest.
His daughters reciting his altar call got me 🤣 great episode love this family!
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This is so refreshing because it's so difficult. I am an avid listener of carl because God used his message in my growing season and was disapointed when he fell. But i was not angry or dismissive... i want tthem to bounce back and they did. I am happy for this family and praying for them. The goal of the devil is to divide the family, church, society because divided we fall. You did not give him that because of the grace of God. I appreciate this. Thank you 🎉
I love how every time the kids explained their thoughts and feelings, you told them it was beautiful. You didn’t argue or get defensive. It gave the kids the opportunity to truly share. Love love love this episode!🩵
Gives hope for my kids struggling
Hopefully it’s True 😢
It’s a staged podcast
I don’t think it’s the truth . My ex husband cheated and did go off with the woman and our children cried for six months. They struggled so badly. It did all calm down but that is the first time my children were rocked to the core . Cheating is a selfish act it disgusts me . The damage left behind.
For this reason I was sobbing and felt like my heart was even healing as he said I hear you etc etc. @@Catlover2811
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Dang sorry to hear that :(
Agreed selfish of him, and he doesn’t think on a deeper level of life ! Would you ever take him back ?
Like she did…..
that’s why carls story is so delusional to me ! And everyone is keep saying how inspirational it is ! There getting financial gain from this and she’s 1 and 1 million of a person taking him back !
There is so much Gold in these podcasts. Every leader and pastor should be watching this. Thank you so much for your openness and vulnerability.
I agree! This should be a part of every ministerial school curriculum.
Raw, pure & unedited emotions. Koinotherapy in action. Healing through fellowshipping together and speaking the truth in love in the presence of the Holy Spirit, our Comforter. Thank you for sharing. We are so PROUD of all of you turning to the ONLY true Helper, Savior, Healer and Shephard, our Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Bible (Ps 119:9-11).
These kids are wise beyond their years. Carl and Laura definitely raised them right. Another great show , God is good. 👍🏻
Family is everything! God bless this family always.
God has such a plan for this beautiful family. The power of forgiveness and restoration. The gift of wisdom in the kids is amazing. May God get all the glory amen
Such grace and maturity in all of these kids. It’s beautiful to see how they’ve grown as a family despite everything.
I loved this. It was beautiful. Carl, I truly loved your podcast today. I can't believe I listened to the whole broadcast. This is what life is about, going through the storm and coming through it. I pray more people hear and learn. God bless you and your family.
I learned so much from your children in this podcast!! Give them a big THANK YOU for their honesty, openness, and vulnerability!! God is using all of you in big ways 🙏 🙌
This the 3rd episode that I am watching and I have to say, I have never watched something so candid and honest in the American podcast/ tv atmosphere ! Congratulations !! May God bless this family abundantly
I hope people that see this, see the destruction that happens to our kids when we fall. It breaks my heart and I pray that you all continue to heal. Let your story be a true testament to how God can restore.
Absolutely!! Well said- sin devastates EVERYONE. To see these babes cry and feel abandoned and makes my eye water! Birthday, graduation, life achievements ect- They missed their people friends... church family. So sad- beautiful kids
This teared me up. Sometimes church could be the thing that hurts and drives people away from Jesus. It's amazing that these kids got closer to Jesus through this experience.
God bless you Carl & family!!! God bless you and keep you my brother!!!! No judgement or condemnation from me, only mercy and grave Brother!!!!
Yall realllllllly dont know how comforting and helpful this is to my walk 😭 I used to follow pastor Carl Lentz THAT WAS MY GUYYYY OK! and when everyone abandoned him I just knew it was like this. Man we are all sinners we are all human!! Jesus himself was a man and stayed in his father’s presence would pray and cry and suffer all like man. We serve such a gracious God I’m just so happy and my heart is so full that God never let go of this family when everyone else did Our Finisher! 🎉❤
I'm ABSOLUTELY AMAZED SEEING HOW GOD CAN TAKE A mess & TURN IT INTO BEAUTY,YA'LLS STORY IS SO SO INSPIRING & ENCOURAGING!!! I'LL KEEP ALL OF YOU IN MY PRAYERS❤THANKFUL & GRATEFUL GOD LEAD ME TO THIS VIDEO🫶🎉❤
The way God has worked and touched your family is inspiring and glorious. This is the gospel, this is what Jesus does. Praying for y’all from Mexico. Lots of love guys
First 2 episodes are ❤🔥... never waited for a premiere before but here I am. Bless you and your whole family Carl!
You can tell this family is stronger than ever. Nothing will break them. ❤ what a beautiful thing to see that with God all things are truly possible. ❤
These children are amazing!!! Overflowing with wisdom. Wow!! Love this
Wonderful to see how God can restore any broken family and make them whole.. wonderful took responsibility for what happened..God restores the years that the locusts have stolen.... Wonderful how the children have come through stronger & resilient and well done to Laura for being a faithful wife & mother. An amazing testimony for many to glean from.
Y’all are INCREDIBLE! You girls & Roman are so brave and courageous to be so real and raw about your church hurt! You guys are going to offer so much healing to others through using your mess as your message. Your family is going to be so much farther reaching than you were at Hillsong because now you have fermented you are pouring wine not juice! God can use anything. He does not waste a hurt! I applaud you all! Won’t He do it!!! ♥️ What a legacy the Lentz family will leave because they did the hard crap! God is so good and people really suck sometimes BUT GOD!
Their "church hurt". You mean their "Dad hurt" don't you.
I’m 28. I’m a PK. I love my Dad, he’s hard working and loving and will suffer for the benefit of the congregation. But I was never his priority. The congregation was. Our relationship has improved over the last few years. But he didn’t come to many important moments for me…. This one hit me
Yep. Have seen that, never ever worth putting congregation over family
I'm with you brother, same here. My father and I are working through that as well.
❤. NO WORDS.❤❤ Children of ministers are taken to be ministers (which I am/was) even at young ages , without the experiences of parents and if others put that pressure it is supposed to be reduced by parents. I'm glad there is an awareness for this. I'm 24 (soon)year old girl from Nigeria , I didn't want to be too spiritual because I didn't want my children to have so much pressure. Now that I just Lord the Lord so much and want to be more into him , I'm glad I'm seeing this to help me with my future children
God bless these children, heal them from the “church hurt” ❤️🙏🏾❤️
When the little brother grabbed his sister to support her, wow that was everything for me ❤❤💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
I caught that too!!! Teared me up! What the enemy meant for bad, God turned it around for good!!!
Yes so beautiful to see how close they are...
SAME! 😭
SAME. Roman, the brother is precious. I really love hearing from all of them. The whole family. Grateful for the work done and the fruit of it here. My dad was a cheater and an addict and died at the age of 43 from an overdose (I was 13 yrs old). After he died I picked up his habits until Jesus saved me from myself. I am 48 now, and have a beautiful family of my own but would have loved if my family could have gone through this type of recovery/healing work together. I am as close to my family as we are able to be wiht out ALOT of triggers, but the closesness the Lentz's share now is precious. I did my own recovery with counselors, AA the church, etc for years and still have tune ups to this day. Grateful for this story to be heralded because it is possible for restoration and recovery!
Agreed!
The son...so practical. Does not need the hype. love it.
I can't be grateful enough for this... I am encouraged... I am sorry for what you kids have had to go through and to be honest, if the tables were turned, many of us would act in the same judgemental and condemning way but you guys doing this is helping us see how to handle stuff like this better in the Church and the best gift you have is this stronger bond forged in vulnerability.
Im so encouraged by the entire Lentz family!
i soooooo enjoyed your children omg…so mature ..such wisdom..the way i cried and sobbed with them❤❤❤ Im so proud of them and they dont even know me…but wow wow wow..in all their transparency and truth, soo heartfelt
This is powerful, being able to give the children a voice
I was super dubious when I first started listening to B Side but ohh my word how you have opened my eyes and encouraged my faith. Praying for you all ❤️
Bless you and your beautiful children. God has a great future set infront of them and you!
I’m so happy they’re okay. God is so good and faithful.
Im proud of you guys and your kid’s maturity that got them at this point of life. I don’t know any of you personally but I feel like I love you all because of the honesty and level of life and this chapter for all of you. Keep doing what your doing, bless you all
Poor babies 💔💔💔, so sorry you had to go through that. The adults have failed you!!! Sending positive energy to the entire Lentz family ❤
Thank you for showing the other side of impact (the children) when leaders choose to deal with conflict with out love AND wisdom.
My dad was a Pentecostal pastor that fell because of infidelity, he fathered a child out of wedlock. My parents split and in his absence, a Sunday school teacher took advantage of me and I was repeatedly molested. By the time I was 10, I was severely scarred. Emotionally, physically and spiritually. I spoke out and was called a liar. As a result my mother was asked to leave the church. We were shunned. My siblings and I are still trying to navigate life with pain, shame and mistrust. To most people the church is a place of refuge and healing, to us, it’s the source of our trauma and pain. I wish my 12 year old self had the opportunity to find healing. Thanks for doing this.
God LOVES YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I’m sorry for your hurt and I hope Jesus heals you!
I on behalf of so many Christian’s that get it wrong and don’t act anything like Christ want to apologize to you and your family for failing you so miserably and failing to represent the grace and mercy of Jesus! I wish I could hug you and say this to your face. Even so, sweetheart I promise you that God is good! ❤
Pray that you find healing.. sorry you had to go through so much.. hope you find healing.. I can’t imagine the pain.. but there is hope I. Christ not on religion or people. 🙏🏼💕
Some time we judge right away.. instead of helping our own Cristians people.. we don’t realized the damage that the kids go through. So easy to judge when we should be there for them.. not what he did was right but help out and see where does it come from.. I feel bad for this children.. god heal their hear and family..🙏🏼
I am so sorry for your pain. I pray that healing and the gospel of reconciliation would come on your family in the most incredible way!!!!
Carl. Man. Honestly. Been going through Own The Moment for a third time this month. Always been a huge listener to your sermons. Thank you for this platform. Been waiting…Will be more of an instrument of Gods grace and power NOW more than ever.
Your children are beautifully children of our Father's in Heaven. The way your daughter talked about their personal relationships bring hope to me about my boys. The way they spoke of having to do it on their own was refreshingly honest.
Awesome conversation. Awesome CHILDREN ❤! So mature and the fact that they each have a personal, intimate relationship with Father God, our Lord Jesus Christ, and the precious Holy Ghost is so encouraging. Thank you, Jesus 👋!
This is an excellent discussion.
When I look at you guys, you are the epitome of forgiveness and fight for the family!
God bless each of you!
Gosh man. Me and my family needs so much healing in our life.
What a beautiful conversation! So much insight and healing and I'm here for it. Would definitely love more conversations featuring your children. Thank you all so much for sharing and God bless you all❤
Wow Carl, let’s go! What he said about telling Laura, “what she thinks she needs to know” instead of telling her the truth and how that is a form of lying and manipulation….. preach!
I also have to give props to Laura for staying and fighting for her marriage. I truly hope they live happily ever after. You go girl! ❤
The maturity of these kids is mind blowing!!! So awesome!! What amazing kids!! Be proud!!!
My goodness this is so good. Thank the Lord for you guys. It’s so encouraging to see ya’ll process and heal together. What an example in grace ya’ll are! 🫶🏾
This is powerful!!! So many tears! So thankful for what the Lord has done in your family!! Hallelujah!! Praise God!!! Thank you for sharing. Heaven is rejoicing ❤❤❤
I respect this family sooo much for their transparency and honesty and continued growth. ❤
Thank you for giving us the gift of your vulnerability
Wow this is really beautiful interview made me cry a few times. Carl helped me so much in my early christian walk. I was heart broken when the insta post came out in 2020. these kids are so wise I loved when Roman said we are a healthy family and not dysfunctional. That is a testament to all the hard work that you guys put in to keep the family together. Lots of families are not together or together yet dysfunctional because they don’t put in the work. Carl I know you messed up but you are a good leader and father.
I’m so encouraged by every single thing about this video!!! Your lives are shining
You have amazing children. You've done something great with them. Praying for you and your family that God's love and grace surround you all the days of your life.
i love how open and close you guys are as a family. my heart broke when they started tearing up explaining their feelings towards the people who abandoned them:( lovely kids
I'm so proud of you all. The children are brilliant and sp thoughtful. It made me tear up to hear their reflections. Yall have come out of this even stronger. I've never seen a situation post affair that actually is healthy and working. It's beautiful to see. Sending you all continued mercies - ex hillsong NY member
I lost my wife to cancer after 22 years of marriage. She was the closest thing to perfect. She was my best friend, confidant and the only person I could've counted to have my back no matter what. This song really brings tears to my eyes and made me ask the same question" What is love, if it's not guaranteed? What is love if she's not here with me?' Now I realize that love and life are just beautiful vacations that need to be enjoyed as they're never guaranteed to last forever. I won't forget the last thing she said to me before losing consciousness " Don't allow yourself to be distracted from living your life. The only things you're guaranteed to take away from this life are your last meal and the memories.
Wow...what an incredible conversation. First off - Carl, God has redeemed you! I love how God takes what most people would never forgive and abandon and instead He is making your life such a beautiful testimony! And yes, your wife is incredible! I am proud of both of you and how you handled this! And your kids are amazing too! I love that you are so open and honest and have conversations with them and allow them to be real. That was my goal with my own kids who are not as old as yours are. I hope we have the kind of relationship with our kids as you do with yours. I appreciate this honesty and it's a blessing. This whole thing is much harder than we could ever understand, and so I get that. But I love how God has redeemed this and brought you and your family even closer. I was a pastor's kid, so I found myself agreeing with a lot of what they said too! I'm truly proud of you all! What was meant to destroy you and what the Enemy meant for evil, God has transformed into an incredible testimony. God is so good! I pray for God's goodness on you all as you continue in this chapter of your lives!
Well said!
That was just so beautiful to watch! HONESTY, REALNESS, OPENNESS! Thank you guys, you are a beautiful family and I pray for Gods perfect will for your lives. Praise God for what he did and will do through your story❤
I've never even heard of this story, but I definitely just watched the whole episode. This family is goals. Your kids are so smart and articulate and know themselves better than I do in my 40s. I'm so glad your family is still together.
You kids are beautiful and amazing. I love your honesty and your love for each other and for mom and dad. Making me tear up when brother comforts sister. My husband always said to our kids whatever you do, you stick together...and they have❣Hugs to you all. 🤗