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What is at the heart of p*rn consumption and addiction? Brian generously shares his story and ministry to help people find freedom and life in their sexuality. Beyond the basics of right/wrong, Brian and Robby delve into the root causes and helpful pathways to healing. It's vulnerable and honest, as it should be. https://www.theunionmovement.com/

In this episode I sit down with Pastor Nirup Alphonse. We discuss his new book, Defiant Lights. What does it actually mean to 'shine a light'? How have we remained passive in our Christian walk? And how little do we use our imagination and faith together to expand the Kingdom? We talk about this and more. You'll find Nirup's passion contagious! https://lifegatedenver.com/ https://a.co/d/0fRtzrkB

All the things you don't know you need to know in your first year of marriage. The book Newlywed is a great new resource and ideal gift for any young couple. Written by Pastor Mike Novotny, the book takes you through the practical, mundane, and essential parts of learning how to live as one. This conversation gets honest and real as we explore the challenges that every marriage faces.http://timeofgrace.org/http://timeofgrace.org/⁠

Robby sits down with author Maddie to discuss ethical and moral choices that writer's must face when their faith and creativity blend. Can Christians write stories with cuss words? Should we depict violence or tragedy in detail? What's the difference between a Christian author vs an author who is Christian? https://madeleinemozley.com/home/

So, we all know that we need to talk to our kids about sexuality and gender and the Bible and sin and how it all fits together. But when? and how? And what if it all goes wrong? And what do we even KNOW about family, romance, sex, and the Bible? Amber's new book, Ready to Talk, challenges parents to first engage in deep, theological foundational questions before beginning any conversation. It's a book that asks the adult to question and learn and un-learn before assuming the role of expert. It's not for the weak, but it IS for the caring and invested parent. You'll love this challenging episode. https://ambergarrettcarroll.com/ https://equipyourcommunity.org/is-the-nuclear-family-christian/

Anglican Priest Hannah Miller King discusses her book, Feasting on Hope, and the power of the Lord's Table. Redemptive and optimistic while also being very real about life's suffering, Hannah encourages us to find hope even when circumstances are not changed. Robby and Hannah wrestle w/ this and more. https://www.hannahmillerking.com/

Ten years after the tragic mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub, what have learned? Bill Henson of Posture Shift Ministries was there back then and returned for 10 year observance. He shares the powerful impact of touching ground at the sight and the moving conversations that ensued. Bill wrote about some of his experience this year, in blog on the website: https://postureshift.com/pulse-nightclub-10-years-later/ Posture Shift trains and equips churches to faithfully honor God and genuinely love people. We help leaders cultivate communities of faith where LGBT+ people can encounter Jesus Christ – while offering trusted guidance to parents and families of LGBT+ loved ones. https://postureshift.com/

Consider to deep injustice and hurt from not being welcomed and included in your church due to a disability. This happens everyday and while it's not usually intentional, it's harmful to the Gospel work. Krystian Caywood addresses this challenge with justice and compassion. We discuss her ministry to and love for the disabled community and what churches can and should do better. https://unstoppablegodministries.org/

We're joined again by Director and Founder of the Foundation Worldview, Elizabeth Urbanowicz. Today we discuss the popular, however problematic, notion that children should their hearts. What biblical advice is better for helping our children navigate the world with honesty about how they're feeling without being led in the wrong direction. For this podcast you can use code Grayzone10 on their website: https://foundationworldview.com/ Enter Grayzone Ep. 20

In a world where many struggle silently with their past, the journey to healing can feel overwhelming. How can one find the courage to confront their emotional baggage and embrace a path of spiritual growth? In this post, we’ll explore Ann White’s transformative journey through her ministry, Courage for Life, which focuses on discipleship and emotional healing. Website: https://courageforlife.org/ann-white/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GodGivesCourage/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annwhitecfl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CourageForLife

When does Unity become control? Or compromise? Or heresy? What does a unified Christian population look like? Nathaniel of In Hope ministries has found his calling in fighting for Church unity while embracing the beautiful diversity of the CHURCH. You'll enjoy the conversation as we wrestle with maintaining our confession and dogma and letting go of less important issues. ⁠https://www.inhope.tv/⁠

Should Christians flee from affirming sin at the risk of not evangelizing? What does end time theology say about same-sex attracted people? And are we willing to be as scandalous as Jesus? Pieter L. Valk is back to explore these topics during a time, Pride Month, when it's on out mind. https://www.pieterlvalk.com/ You can also enjoy other episodes with Pieter on Enter the Grayzone: Celibacy and Christianity Origins of Pride Month

Today we consider the 'relationship' between guns and white evangelicals in North America. Where did this start? Why is it "normal"? How does it form our churches and faith practices? Author Bill Kole shares insights from his and life and research in Evangelical spaces and provides some pretty challenging ideas. This may make you uncomfortable and that's the point. https://www.billkolebooks.com/

When people you've loved and pastored fall prey to the temptations of culture wars, what do you do? When the pastor and theology hasn't changed but the culture around them has, how do we respond faithfully but compassionately? Caleb Campbell addresses these questions and more in this conversation in the Grayzone. Beyond his book, Disarming Leviathan, Caleb and Robby delve into the personal impact of loving people and keeping them engaged in the process of discipleship even when it seems hopeless. https://www.dsbc.church/contributor/caleb-campbell

It's hard to keep up with the changing terms and trends of sexual identities. Even hard is trying to maintain a compassionate yet Biblically faithful approach to loving people who experience challenges in their sexual identities. Dr. Julia Sadusky, co-author of the book Emerging Sexual Identities, gives us compassionate frameworks to navigate this complex topic. This should prove to be a hope-filled and helpful conversation. https://www.juliasadusky.com/about