From Gay Bars to God's Love: A Pastor's Raw Journey

I'm excited to give you the inside scoop on my conversation with Garry Ingraham. As a pastor who ministers to those navigating faith and sexuality, Garry has incredible wisdom to share. In this video, Garry vulnerably opens up about his own story of struggling to reconcile his faith and same-sex attraction. From early childhood wounds to finding identity at a gay bar, his journey highlights the inner turmoil many wrestle with. Yet Garry's story doesn't end there. At 23, he had a powerful encounter with Jesus that transformed his life. Garry talks transparently about the messiness after conversion and the healing God brought over time. Throughout our chat, Garry offers sage advice for how Christians can stand for truth yet love others well. He shares the pitfalls of cultural Christianity versus authentic faith. We also discuss how to separate ideologies from people, ensuring you don't come across as self-righteous. I know you'll be encouraged and equipped by Garry's humble wisdom and personal experience. Make sure to check out the podcast episode for his full story! I'll include a link in the description below for easy access. Let me know your key takeaways in the comments! I always love connecting with you.

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Website:https://loveandtruthnetwork.com/
X: https://x.com/LoveAndTruthNet
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/loveandtruthnetwork
Book: https://loveandtruthnetwork.com/am-i-gay

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - Launching a Podcast Consulting Service

00:00:46 - Dealing with Pride Month

00:01:20 - Garry's Personal Journey

00:09:30 - Rediscovering Faith

00:12:29 - Importance of Mercy and Ministry

00:13:37 - The Reality of Sexual Brokenness

00:15:18 - Cultural Christianity and Authentic Faith

00:20:35 - Loving and Standing for Truth

00:24:30 - Humility and Sharing Personal Stories

00:26:21 - Being Impactful in Today's Culture

00:27:29 - The power of vulnerability and humility in testimony

00:28:54 - Embracing diverse testimonies

00:30:18 - Embracing a "boring" testimony

00:31:29 - The importance of humility in sharing testimony

00:33:12 - Accessing additional resources