Generations Church

Everyone is preaching a gospel - a message about what we believe is the good life, and where hope lies. It could be a gospel of fitness, good diet, profitable investments or simply delicious food. Disciples of Jesus, however, are those who preach the Gospel of Jesus. Are we preaching His Good News? Are we making space, and demonstrating His Gospel? How do we do that?

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In this episode of #GOTDialog, we engage in an in-depth conversation on the complexities of LGBTQIA+ experiences, drawing from the personal stories of Hazel Lim and Rev. Tryphena Law — both former lesbians.

Join us as we explore their personal journeys, from navigating identity and faith to facing societal and familial challenges. Hazel and Rev. Tryphena share about their trajectory that led to their discoveries and experiences, including both the struggles and triumphs, the intersections of their sexual identities and Christian faith, and how they have found purpose and hope amidst adversity. This episode delves into the intricate balance of living authentically while holding onto their beliefs, offering insights that are both thought-provoking and deeply moving.

DISCLAIMER: The following video contains the sharing and stories of 2 individuals and their personal perspectives i.e. a small sample size and may not reflect all experiences and perspectives. These personal testimonies includes certain details of sexual abuse and childhood trauma. We recognize that these may be difficult or disturbing for some viewers. We encourage viewers to be mindful of their well-being. Viewer discretion is advised. Please reach out for help where necessary.

SOME HELPFUL RESOURCES:
PLUC e-Resources: https://pluc.org.my/e-resources/
Books Curated by PLUC: https://pluc.org.my/books/

[Book] Compassion without Compromise: How the Gospel Frees Us to Love Our Gay Friends Without Losing the Truth: https://www.amazon.com/Compassion-without-Compromise-Friends-Without/dp/0764212400

[Book] Into the Light: Healing Sexuality in Today's Church: https://www.amazon.com/Into-Light-Healing-Sexuality-Todays-ebook/dp/B01KW67VQW

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You can also watch the video version on YouTube: bit.ly/gotdialog003
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𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 (𝐆𝐎𝐓), by 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡, is an alternative church experience—a safe space for those in the creative, arts, entertainment, media, music, F&B, and similar communities to explore and discover faith in God. #GOT meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Red Red Botak Head, Level 6, The Gardens Mall. Interested in joining us? Let us know at http://bit.ly/joinGOT

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Instagram: @generationsmy
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What can we learn from the Parable of the Good Samaritan? Are you usually the priest, the Levite, or the Samaritan? And since God is love, how ready are we, as Disciples, to love those around us, especially those we consider different and difficult?

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The end goal of discipleship isn't just information, but transformation. We follow Jesus that we may become like Him in every way, including the way He behaves -- that is to do and say what He would do and say. What does that look like?

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Spiritual Formation in the way of Jesus is the process of being formed into a person of love in Christ. How does that happen? And why is that important? Because, as Disciple of Christ, love is the true litmus test for spiritual maturity.

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Whether we realize it or not, we have all been, is being, and will be spiritually formed -- that is to be formed into a type of person from the inside out. The question is are we being formed to become more like Jesus, or someone else. Spiritual formation in the way of Christ requires intentionality - us working with God (and not against God) to become more like Jesus.

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We've learned that being with Jesus means abiding in Him, and Him in us - and that is not just a physical thing, but also a consciousness thing. How do we direct our consciousness at Jesus regularly and consistently? By being intentional and disciplined with our habits.

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Discipleship is a lifelong process of being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, behaving like Jesus. What does it mean to be with Jesus? To abide in Jesus, and Jesus in us. Whatever you abide in is the person you become. Your affections sets the trajectory of your spiritual formation and character. Let's learn to renew our minds and aim our attention and affection towards Jesus all through the day.

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One way to live and leave well, is to start with the end in mind. What would you lke to see happen at your own funeral? And what will you do with the rest of the life you do have now? Time for a soul check. Listen till the end to get a reflection check list.

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In this episode of #GOTDialog, we walk through the harrowing themes of church trauma, hurt and abuse. Join us for an intimate and honest conversation as Jon Koo bravely shares his journey from youthful idealism to painful disappointments. Discover how Jon's initial passion for ministry later became tainted with disillusionment and distress, explore the impact of heavy-handed leadership style in churches, and learn that healing is possible, and how to be restored. We discuss our hopes of restoring trust and faith in the Church, and also leadership, amidst trauma.

𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄: In this episode, we have sought to keep the dialog real, raw, and relevant, to stay as true and as close as possible to Jon’s personal story, hence have left the dialog pretty much uncut. At the same time, we also want to be respectful to the larger Body of Christ, and therefore have censored certain moments, in order to protect the identities of the people and churches that may have been mentioned. We hope this episode will be a blessing and will stir and encourage heathy and important conversations both within and without the Church.

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YouTube: https://youtu.be/a8oVSxvCTnM
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𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 (𝐆𝐎𝐓), by 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡, is an alternative church experience - and a safe space for those in the creative, arts, entertainment, media, music, F&B and similar communities, to explore and discover faith in God. #GOT meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at Red Red Botak Head, Level 6, The Gardens Mall. Interested to join us? Let us know at http://bit.ly/joinGOT
 
📅 Stay connected with us:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/generationsmy
Instagram: http://instagram.com/generationsmy
Facebook: http://facebook.com/generationsmy
TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@generationsmy
 
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