Matthew Struggled with Same-Sex Attraction, was Excommunicated, then Found Freedom in Jesus Christ
About this episode
Matthew shares his journey of struggling with same-sex attraction, being excommunicated, and finding freedom in Jesus Christ.
" When I rooted my identity in the Lord like I never have before, I realized that I am not the carnal desires of my body... "Therefore, crucify the lusts of the flesh and walk in the spirit." (Gal 5:5). As I've done that, I have come to realize full-heartedly, I am not my sexuality... In the scriptures it says freedom comes where the spirit of the Lord is, and freedom comes when sin is no longer your master. I have experienced freedom from same-sex attraction. It doesn't mean that God came and removed the thorn in my side, but it means that when I walk in His Spirit, I can stand immovable and unwavering in the face of temptation as Jesus did." 00:00 Paralyzed By Blackmail 06:35 Teen Years And Inner Turmoil 14:33 Identity Shattered 18:43 Mission Highs And Dark Relapse 26:50 Divorce and Dark Spiral 32:25 Rock Bottom to Scripture Routine 38:49 Deliverance and New Life 46:05 Baptism Miracle Tickets to the Come Back to Christ Event: www.comebackpodcast.org Mike's Auto Shack https://mikesautoshack.com/ Serve Clothing code COMEBACK for 15% off https://serveclothing.com/ If you have a story to share please submit here: https://comebackpodcast.org/submissions/ For inquiries contact…
People in this episode
Host: Ashly Stone
Guest: Matthew
Topics covered
- same-sex attraction
- faith
- freedom in Christ
- personal testimony
- spiritual struggle
- identity in Christ
Sponsors
Mike's Auto Shack, Serve Clothing
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Organizations: Come Back Podcast
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