James Powell
James Powell + James Sholl
Love your neighbour
Love your neighbour
Love your neighbour
Wednesday 5th January 2022
James Powell talks with Pastor James Sholl about making evangelical churches welcoming for the LGBTQ+ community in 'This Little Light of Mine'.
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James Powell
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Building Bridges: Evangelical Churches and LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Growth comes when we start to get uncomfortable, get messy and live in the many shades of gray. James' approach to loving his neighbors, even the neighbors that other evangelical churches continue to marginalize and oppress brings life to what Jesus taught: that sometimes simply loving another human can be a radical act.
Can evangelical churches become welcoming havens for the LGBTQ+ community? In this episode of 'This Little Light of Mine', James Powell sits down with his friend, James Sholl, the Senior Pastor at Wellspring Worship Centre in Toronto, to tackle this pressing question. The conversation dives into the nitty-gritty of transforming spaces often deemed 'unsafe' into inclusive environments.
James Sholl shares his hands-on approach, working through the tough and sometimes messy process of fostering love and acceptance for all neighbors, including the 2SLGBTQ+ community. They delve into Jesus' teachings on love, challenge long-held beliefs, and discuss the importance of patience with oppressors and the risks posed by complacency. This episode is a powerful reminder that real growth happens when we step out of our comfort zones, embrace the messiness of life, and commit to loving others unconditionally.
James Sholl's efforts to create a safe space at Wellspring Worship Centre exemplify the radical love that Jesus preached, offering a beacon of hope for those seeking acceptance in faith communities.