Praying the Gay Away | GOF 89
Many Gay people have tried to “pray the gay away” only to be left frustrated by unanswered prayers. Yet many well-meaning pastors insist that is the answer. There is a major flaw in this logic.
Read MoreAuthor: Jonathan G. Smith
A Queer Christian and the Gospel with Bridget Eileen | GOF88
What is a queer Christian? For Evangelicals, the word “queer” can seem dangerous. But it doesn’t have to be. To help me understand how this word is used today, I interviewed Bridget Eileen, a Lesbian Christian. She blogs regularly at the Meditations of a Traveling Nun. Bridge describes her faith journey and helpfully reframes our understanding of the phrase queer Christian.
Read More
LGBTQ Side B Ally – A New Vision | GOF87
What is an LGBTQ+ Side B Ally? A Side B Ally is a Christian who holds to the historical teaching of the church and loves LGBTQ+ Christians well. In the new season of Grace On Fire, I explain how I arrived at this new focus of the ministry and the steps I’ve taken to move in this new positive direction.
Read More
How To Form A Mastermind Group with Dr. Mario Escobedo | GOF86
How to form a mastermind group? What do Cliff Ravenscraft, Ray Edwards, and Pat Flynn all have in common, they belong to the same mastermind group. That’s why this episode is dedicated to providing you practical steps on how to form your very own group. To help me, I asked Dr. Mario Escobedo to join me on the show.
Read More
Wycliffe Bible Translators – Crafting Your Life Purpose at Age 66 | GOF85
Would you consider making a career change at age 66? What if your career change required you to raise your salary? That’s exactly what Dawn Loomis is endeavoring to accomplish. She and I sat down and talked about how Wycliffe Bible Translators has inspired her to do something BIG, raise support to become a full-time missionary…at Age 66. If you want to be inspired, then take a few moments to listen to this interview.
Read More