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.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.*Garry’s Links:Website:https://loveandtruthnetwork.com/X: https://x.com/LoveAndTruthNetFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/loveandtruthnetworkBook: https://loveandtruthnetwork.com/am-i-gay#FaithAndSexuality#ChristianIdentity#LGBTQFaith#HopeInChrist#SexualBrokenness#AuthenticFaith#GraceAndIdentity#LoveAndTruth#ChristianTestimoniesTIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Launching a Podcast Consulting Service00:00:46 - Dealing with Pride Month00:01:20 - Garry's Personal Journey00:09:30 - Rediscovering Faith00:12:29 - Importance of Mercy and Ministry00:13:37 - The Reality of Sexual Brokenness00:15:18 - Cultural Christianity and Authentic Faith00:20:35 - Loving and Standing for Truth00:24:30 - Humility and Sharing Personal Stories00:26:21 - Being Impactful in Today's Culture00:27:29 - The power of vulnerability and humility in testimony00:28:54 - Embracing diverse testimonies00:30:18 - Embracing a "boring" testimony00:31:29 - The importance of humility in sharing testimony00:33:12 - Accessing additional resources