Thanks for your inspirational podcast. I am a former worship leader who came out late in life...a few months ago. It has been a challenging time as the baggage of the past, the stress of the present and the uncertainty of the future all collide.
Just to let you guys know your podcast is really great. As an African living in the Netherlands and literally in the middle of coming-out at the age of 32, your podcast is really helping me. So danken jullie wel 🙏
This episode hit so close to home. My uncle is a pastor, my parents were deacons, and I was a minister and praise and worship leader. At the age of 10/11 I knew that I liked boys but also knew that it was a no-no. So I told myself it’ll go away. If I keep praying and getting more involved in church, read the Bible, pray and fast that this would go away. And I didn’t realize that the compartmentalization kind split me into two people. I knew how to shout, talk that good Christian talk and play like I was okay but during the week I would try to quell the growing attraction I had to men. Fasting, praying, weeping, Bible reading. The more I did those “religious” works the more I thought I could push this attraction down enough to get married to a woman, eventually have kids but most importantly, be right with God. This was going to be the one thing that if I didn’t beat this I was gonna bust hell wide open when I closed my eyes on this side. The most powerful thing that she and the last interviewer said is how they trusted people more than the voice or God in their own life. And that was the beginning of stopping this roller coaster. I had begun to learn the true voice of God in my life. And all the turmoil that came with stifling my attraction came to a halt when I heard God speak so clear to me. Had I not had a period of seeking God earnestly and being desperate to hear him 5 years ago, I would’ve wrote off God the voice I heard very clearly speak about my love life! The fact that God is okay with me loving who I love is slowly sinking in my spirit and my flesh after decades of being told otherwise. But the greatest gift out of all this is me knowing God FOR MYSELF and not depending on what others have to say about me. Their accusing voices sound nothing like the mountainous peaceful voice that is the God of the Universe! Bomb ass interview!!! Keep ‘em coming
You guys make me laugh so much! Thank you for this beautiful episode. Blessings to Brit as she continues to navigate her place and identity in Christ. And honestly Nate and Susie’s chemistry is adorable, love you all!
Another great episode. Love you guys. LOL did that Nater Pooter bit towards the end remind anyone else of that Poot Lovato meme from back in the day? 🤣🤣🤣 Poot Pooter haha
the best way to get rid of Christian hate is Buddhism, it'll teach you to be free from all the hate and if everyone practised it there would be world peace within one generation
Love this podcasts and love these peeps! However as a queer Disney adult let’s not make fun of people for being them in other areas. Like I don’t take it to heart anymore but someone once made fun of me for that and it made me feel so bad for liking what brings me joy ✨ now I know better but still let people be no judgement zone (unless it hurts another being)
I'm 40 and have never come out to my parents. It's just easier that way. I've never been in a relationship so it's not hard to keep it from my parents. I've always wanted to be in a relationship but no one wants me.
The theme of Romans 1 is idolatry, worshipping the created over the creator. The actions in this chapter are about practices related to idol worship. It condemns lustful same sex behaviour in relation to this worship. This doesn't necessarily mean that all same sex relationships are wrong in the same way that if you read a verse saying men lusting after women was evil it wouldn't mean all straight relationships are wrong
@@spoonsandspades verses 26 and 27 are clear. 1 Corinthians 6:9 is also clear. I'm not saying that anyone that practices homosexuality is any more guilty of sin than anyone else. But the verses are very clear that God defines sex with the same sex as sin, not only that but there is punishment for it.
@@bryanhawkins9418when you read the Bible out of context then you end up misinterpreting the word. Romans 1:26-27 cannot be read without reading Romans 1:23-25 It’s talking about people that worship idols that are being given over to the shameful lusts. Also if you haven’t done the work of understanding the context of what was going on in the culture during the time the word was given and how the word is relevant today you are sorely unqualified to speak to it. If you’re gonna do that then I can just as easily say that American should’ve never fought slavery. The Bible endorses slavery in several places. So I should be able to round up some people, enslave them and then tell them the Bible says it’s ok, so be okay with that!
@@endswithme555 Yes and one of the shameful lusts is homosexuality, to lie with the same sex as you would with the opposite sex. The Bible also talks about availing yourself of slavery. It seems that at one point slavery was permissible and then it became impermissible. Homosexuality was never permissible and never became permissible.
@@bryanhawkins9418 nope! Try again. As i stated you need to read the entire book in context. You can’t pick a verse out and use that to then create dogma out of it. That’s not how biblical interpretation works. Go back and read Romans 1:23-27 Then I want you to come back and show me a person that worships animals and therefore had sex with the same sex. If you can’t do the text justice by putting verses in context you’re woefully unqualified to speak on it. Come on buddy…let’s see you do your homework! And also when did slavery become impermissible? If it’s in the Bible then it’s permissible. That’s the logic that you’re using with homosexuality. The Bible says it, therefore it must be true and okay to use against people. Same thing I could say about slavery. Slavery was here in America hundreds of years ago. Slave holders used the Bible to say that slavery was permissible. There were verses that endorsed it. So with your logic I should be okay that my ancestors were enslaved because there were multiple verses that endorsed slavery…….so God must’ve been okay with it
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Thanks for your inspirational podcast. I am a former worship leader who came out late in life...a few months ago. It has been a challenging time as the baggage of the past, the stress of the present and the uncertainty of the future all collide.
Just to let you guys know your podcast is really great. As an African living in the Netherlands and literally in the middle of coming-out at the age of 32, your podcast is really helping me. So danken jullie wel 🙏
In the "middle of coming out" Is probably the most stressful phase.
@@MadeofStars1470 absolutely. To make things worse i was married to a man and have 3 kids.
I am with you, and I'm 37 in the US in the middle of coming out too
@@veggiet2009 be strong
@@michaelada3102 All the best.
I am so grateful for your podcast...your guests are so interesting and giving. Thank you!
This episode hit so close to home.
My uncle is a pastor, my parents were deacons, and I was a minister and praise and worship leader. At the age of 10/11 I knew that I liked boys but also knew that it was a no-no. So I told myself it’ll go away. If I keep praying and getting more involved in church, read the Bible, pray and fast that this would go away.
And I didn’t realize that the compartmentalization kind split me into two people. I knew how to shout, talk that good Christian talk and play like I was okay but during the week I would try to quell the growing attraction I had to men. Fasting, praying, weeping, Bible reading. The more I did those “religious” works the more I thought I could push this attraction down enough to get married to a woman, eventually have kids but most importantly, be right with God. This was going to be the one thing that if I didn’t beat this I was gonna bust hell wide open when I closed my eyes on this side.
The most powerful thing that she and the last interviewer said is how they trusted people more than the voice or God in their own life. And that was the beginning of stopping this roller coaster. I had begun to learn the true voice of God in my life. And all the turmoil that came with stifling my attraction came to a halt when I heard God speak so clear to me. Had I not had a period of seeking God earnestly and being desperate to hear him 5 years ago, I would’ve wrote off God the voice I heard very clearly speak about my love life!
The fact that God is okay with me loving who I love is slowly sinking in my spirit and my flesh after decades of being told otherwise. But the greatest gift out of all this is me knowing God FOR MYSELF and not depending on what others have to say about me. Their accusing voices sound nothing like the mountainous peaceful voice that is the God of the Universe!
Bomb ass interview!!! Keep ‘em coming
You guys make me laugh so much! Thank you for this beautiful episode. Blessings to Brit as she continues to navigate her place and identity in Christ. And honestly Nate and Susie’s chemistry is adorable, love you all!
This is my favorite interview. I get this person.
I never miss an episode sweet Nate and Susie! Thank you for all you do! ❤
Thank you for having this space for people!!
I can identify so much with her story ❤
Your podcast is wonderful. Keep up the good work.
this episode was great! It feels great to find other queer people who love God.
Perfect words!
Another great episode. Love you guys.
LOL did that Nater Pooter bit towards the end remind anyone else of that Poot Lovato meme from back in the day? 🤣🤣🤣 Poot Pooter haha
the best way to get rid of Christian hate is Buddhism, it'll teach you to be free from all the hate and if everyone practised it there would be world peace within one generation
Inside out 2 was so beautiful, I am a proud Disney adult, and gay, but mostly Disney 😂
These are my people lol
Love this podcasts and love these peeps! However as a queer Disney adult let’s not make fun of people for being them in other areas. Like I don’t take it to heart anymore but someone once made fun of me for that and it made me feel so bad for liking what brings me joy ✨ now I know better but still let people be no judgement zone (unless it hurts another being)
I'm 40 and have never come out to my parents. It's just easier that way. I've never been in a relationship so it's not hard to keep it from my parents. I've always wanted to be in a relationship but no one wants me.
Algorithm food. 🌈
What about Romans 1? Christianity doesnt seem to be compatible with a homosexual lifestyle.
The theme of Romans 1 is idolatry, worshipping the created over the creator. The actions in this chapter are about practices related to idol worship. It condemns lustful same sex behaviour in relation to this worship. This doesn't necessarily mean that all same sex relationships are wrong in the same way that if you read a verse saying men lusting after women was evil it wouldn't mean all straight relationships are wrong
@@spoonsandspades verses 26 and 27 are clear. 1 Corinthians 6:9 is also clear.
I'm not saying that anyone that practices homosexuality is any more guilty of sin than anyone else. But the verses are very clear that God defines sex with the same sex as sin, not only that but there is punishment for it.
@@bryanhawkins9418when you read the Bible out of context then you end up misinterpreting the word.
Romans 1:26-27 cannot be read without reading Romans 1:23-25
It’s talking about people that worship idols that are being given over to the shameful lusts.
Also if you haven’t done the work of understanding the context of what was going on in the culture during the time the word was given and how the word is relevant today you are sorely unqualified to speak to it.
If you’re gonna do that then I can just as easily say that American should’ve never fought slavery. The Bible endorses slavery in several places. So I should be able to round up some people, enslave them and then tell them the Bible says it’s ok, so be okay with that!
@@endswithme555 Yes and one of the shameful lusts is homosexuality, to lie with the same sex as you would with the opposite sex.
The Bible also talks about availing yourself of slavery. It seems that at one point slavery was permissible and then it became impermissible.
Homosexuality was never permissible and never became permissible.
@@bryanhawkins9418 nope! Try again. As i stated you need to read the entire book in context. You can’t pick a verse out and use that to then create dogma out of it. That’s not how biblical interpretation works. Go back and read Romans 1:23-27
Then I want you to come back and show me a person that worships animals and therefore had sex with the same sex. If you can’t do the text justice by putting verses in context you’re woefully unqualified to speak on it.
Come on buddy…let’s see you do your homework!
And also when did slavery become impermissible? If it’s in the Bible then it’s permissible. That’s the logic that you’re using with homosexuality. The Bible says it, therefore it must be true and okay to use against people.
Same thing I could say about slavery. Slavery was here in America hundreds of years ago. Slave holders used the Bible to say that slavery was permissible. There were verses that endorsed it. So with your logic I should be okay that my ancestors were enslaved because there were multiple verses that endorsed slavery…….so God must’ve been okay with it