Full Interview: JT Meyer pt. 1

About this episode

JT Meyer shares his journey within the Vineyard movement and his advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion.

In Part 1 of this two-part interview, former Vineyard pastor JT Meyer shares his journey into the Vineyard movement - from his early pastoral calling to his commitment to creating a more inclusive and honest spiritual community. JT walks us through the formative experiences that shaped his theology and pastoral style, and the growing tension he felt as he began advocating for LGBTQ+ inclusion within a system that demanded silence. This is a story of integrity, isolation, and the cost of refusing to compromise your values. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about church exclusion, spiritual abuse, and LGBTQ+ marginalization. Resources & Links: www.spoiledfruitpodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/spoiled-fruit-faith-and-power/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Guest: JT Meyer

Topics covered

• Vineyard movement
• LGBTQ+ inclusion
• spiritual community
• theology
• pastoral style
• church exclusion
• spiritual abuse
• marginalization

Keywords

• integrity
• isolation
• values
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Vineyard

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