The Truth About Same-Sex Attraction and Following Jesus | Daniel Mingo

Daniel Mingo has spent decades following Jesus while navigating unwanted same-sex attraction, sexual addiction, marriage, recovery, and ministry.In this conversation, Daniel joins Brady Cone to share his story and discuss what it actually looks like to pursue Christ when same-sex attraction doesn't simply disappear. They talk about prayer, repentance, accountability, identity in Christ, sanctification, and why Daniel rejects the label “gay Christian.”They also discuss Side B Christianity, Revoice, the difference between temptation and identity, and why genuine discipleship requires more than simply changing behavior.This is a conversation about what it means to deny yourself, take up your cross, follow Jesus, and trust God with the process of sanctification—even when that process takes a lifetime.Learn more about Daniel Mingo and ABBA's Delight.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction03:00 Daniel’s Story of Same-Sex Attraction09:08 Following Jesus While Attractions Remained17:00 Marriage, Temptation & Secret Struggles27:20 Confessing to His Wife29:17 Recognizing Sexual Addiction36:59 God Calls Daniel Into Ministry44:22 Is Change Actually Possible?47:24 “Pray Away the Gay” vs. Side B Christianity49:44 Why Daniel Rejects the “Gay Christian” Identity51:17 Daniel’s Warning About the Gay Christian Movement54:15 The Problem With Side B Christianity56:18 Sanctification Takes Time1:02:48 Why Discipleship Requires Community1:03:37 Helping Christians With Same-Sex AttractionJoin us weekly as we strive help people embrace God's standard for sexuality! Other ways to listen:https://linktr.ee/calibrateconversations#Christianity #SameSexAttraction #FollowingJesus