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    Jen Hatmaker, Glennon Doyle, Eugene Peterson and the church

    July 19, 2017 / 24 Comments
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    Anna Dimmel

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After writing the blog of becoming affirming, I received a lot of questions like, "How can you be affirming when the Bible is so clear?" I decided a podcast would be the best way to address this subject in its entirety. . . In this episode, I share how I walked through friends and family coming out to me, which began my journey of wrestling with theology. Covering the famous passages in scripture that address homosexuality, I break down historical context and translations. I discuss Old Testament, New Testament, Jesus and the spirit of the law vs. the legalism of it. ALL THE THINGS. . . All in all, this is one pastor's story of how I went from "the Bible is so clear" to becoming an affirming ally of the LGBTQ community. Link in bio 👆 . . . . #podcasts #blogger #faithjourney #spiritualjourney #spirituality #bestillandknow #bebravebeyou #allarewelcome #lovewins #beyou #divinelove #dailyinspiration #affirming #affirmingchurch #lgbtsupporter #misfitsunite #lovewell #wecandobetter #authenticity My cuddle buddy today. I swear, this dog thinks she's my new born baby. Everywhere I go, this is what happens. She looooooves me. But, on days when I'm buried in school work and writing, having this girl here is pretty sweet. ❤ . . . #podcasts #progressivechristianity #griefsupport #lovewins #lovewell #loveyourself #bebravebeyou #bestillandknow #blogger #spiritualjourney #spirituality #allarewelcome #lovewins #beyou #divinelove #dailyinspiration #writer I've been asked numerous times what I believe regarding the LBGTQ community and the Christian faith. After years of studying, researching and loads of prayer, I have come to believe this: I can be affirming and hold love for my LGBTQ friends while holding onto scripture and my love for Jesus at the same time. I do not believe they are in conflict with one another. But, I want to share how I arrived here. I share my journey in a recent blog (www.justajesusfollower.com) link in bio 👆 . . . #podcasts #progressivechristianity #griefsupport #lovewins #lovewell #loveyourself #bebravebeyou #bestillandknow #blogger #spiritualjourney #spirituality #allarewelcome #beyou #divinelove #dailyinspiration #lgbtsupporter #misfitsunite #lgbtq🌈 #lgbtchristians #pridemonth Truth telling is hard. Telling your own story is even harder. Somewhere along the way, we narrate eachothers stories to be what we think they should be, or perhaps even could be. But, often our story telling is just that... . . My story - and what is true to me - may make you uncomfortable. The same discomfort may be true for those who hear your own story. But, what if there were a place where all of our stories were safe? Where each one's journey was sacred and valuable? Where everyone learned to exist with discomfort and created space for eachothers journey. What kind of community that could be.... . . I believe Rachel nailed it when she described this as sanctuary. The moments where truth can be shared without fear of rejection, correction or eviction, is sacred indeed. It is a rare find. I continue to seek that sanctuary everywhere I am. I look for the truth tellers. I draw near to the open tables with stories unlike my own. I carve out space for wandering souls who carry wisdom and jewels from the roads they have traveled. . . . You don't have to be inside a church to create sanctuary. Nor do you have to be there to encounter God. Sanctuary can be wherever you are. And as for God? God is already everywhere you are. Because nothing can separate you from that Divine love. ❤ . . . #podcasts #blogger #faithjourney #spiritualjourney #spirituality #besanctuary #rachelheldevans #progressivechristianity #bestillandknow #bebravebeyou #allarewelcome #lovewins #beyou #divinelove #dailyinspiration #authenticity I invite the author of, Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome, Reba Riley to chat with me about her spiritual quest of experiencing thirty religions before her thirtieth birthday. As a former self-described Evangelical poster child, her journey defied nearly every barrier she had between herself, others and God. Reba shares how her beliefs about God shifted, as well as how she was received (eh, not so received) by her "Christian" friends. Reba gets honest and real as she describes the breaking point in her faith and betrayal from her community. Our conversation is full of wit, humor and honest raw transparency as we talk about ALL the things. @rebarileyauthor Link in bio 👆 . . . . #podcasts #blogger #faithjourney #spiritualjourney #spirituality #allarewelcome #lovewins #beyou #divinelove #dailyinspiration #risestrong #wecandobetter #loveyourneighbor #god #progressivechristianity #bestillandknow #bebravebeyou Good times with the lovely @crazyrdhgirl (we're still teenagers at heart, right?) love you bunches ❤ . . . #podcasts #progressivechristianity #griefsupport #lovewins #lovewell #loveyourself #bebravebeyou #bestillandknow #blogger #spiritualjourney #allarewelcome #keepshowingup #friendshipgoals #writer

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