Discovering Grace Despite Religious Roots

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Amelia Walden, author of the inspiring new book "From Jew to Gentile." In our conversation, Amelia shares her incredible story of coming from a Jewish/Catholic background to discovering a personal relationship with Jesus. Even after attending Catholic school, she realized she knew little about the Bible or what it means to know God. It wasn't until attending a local church service as an adult that the gospel truly clicked for Amelia. She vividly recalls hearing the pastor mention the book of "Johnny" (John), which opened her eyes to how much she still needed to learn. From that point on, she was hungry to dive deeper into scripture and build an authentic faith of her own. Amelia is so transparent about the ups and downs of her journey - from having a negative view of Christians to finally embracing the grace Jesus offers. No matter your background, I think you'll find a lot of wisdom and encouragement in her story. We also talk about the divide in our culture and how we can stand for truth while still loving others well. This is so key right now! If you want to connect with Amelia or get a copy of her book, I've included links below. I'd highly recommend giving it a read - it blessed me tremendously. As always, let me know your thoughts!Parenting Gender Confused Children Support Group:https://faithfullyengaged.com/support-group/Podmatch:Want to be a podcast guest? Have your own podcast and want to find guests? Usepodmatch! https://www.joinpodmatch.com/faithfullyengagedFaithfully Engaged Substack: https://faithfullyengaged.substack.com/*This description contains affiliate links. These links add no cost to you and help supportthe show.*Amelia’s Links:Website: https://fromjtog.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milliewalden Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086023641985 Book: https://a.co/d/4ccxm6z TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gig_break_pancake?lang=en#FaithJourney #DeepeningFaith #ChristianTransformation #FindingGodsGrace #SpiritualGrowth #EmbracingRelationshipwithGod #ChristianTestimony #NavigatingFaithChallenges #CulturalImpactonFaith #AuthenticChristianityTIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Biblically Parenting Gender Confused Children Support Group 00:01:19 - Amelia's Book and Faith Journey 00:06:38 - Writing "From Jew to Gentile" 00:12:38 - Encountering the Gospel 00:15:36 - Sharing the Gospel with Others 00:16:00 - Importance of Understanding Scripture and the Gospel 00:17:12 - Trusting God's Sovereignty in Sharing the Gospel 00:18:26 - Letting Go of Control and Being Obedient 00:21:53 - Living a Transformed Life After Salvation 00:26:58 - Reaching Family Members with the Gospel 00:32:01 - Faith in God and the Conservative Movement 00:33:32 - God's Sovereignty and Election 00:34:39 - Balancing Activism and Media Consumption 00:35:12 - Impact of Culture on Children 00:38:53 - Preparing Children for Cultural Influences