Erin Brown
Erin Brown
Resiliency, Christianity and Living Your Truth with Andy Wells
Resiliency, Christianity and Living Your Truth with Andy Wells
Resiliency, Christianity and Living Your Truth with Andy Wells
Tuesday 14th March 2023
Andy Wells shares his journey of balancing Christianity and being gay on 'Resilience In Action'. Tune in for insights on self-acceptance and personal growth.
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Get the buttons here!Andy Wells on Balancing Faith and Identity: A Journey of Resilience
"Today, uh, I consider my gayness, my queerness, um, as a gift from god rather than a yoke around my neck. Um, to me, doing something scary is something I owe myself, because I love myself."
How do you reconcile being gay with your Christian faith? That's the compelling question at the heart of this episode of 'Resilience In Action with Erin Brown'. Erin sits down with Andy Wells, author of 'Tried to Be Straight - Options for Gay Christians', to discuss his personal journey of self-acceptance and faith. Andy, who holds a master's degree in Christian Apologetics, shares the challenges he faced as a gay man within the Christian community.
It wasn't until his mid-to-late 30s that he could fully embrace his identity, a process marked by grace and resilience. Andy dives into tough questions, offering a fresh perspective on same-sex attraction and Christianity that will make you pause and think. His story is not just about the struggle but also about finding harmony between his faith and identity. He emphasizes the importance of self-love and serving others as pathways to personal growth and transformation.
This episode is particularly timely and necessary, inviting listeners to approach the conversation with open hearts and minds. Whether you're grappling with your own identity or seeking to understand the intersection of faith and sexuality, Andy's insights offer hope and compassion. Tune in for a conversation that challenges societal norms and encourages you to live your truth.