Psalm 44:21—“God would surely have known it, for He knows the secrets of every heart.”

Luke 8:17—“For all that is secret will eventually be brought into the open, and everything that is concealed will be brought to light and made known to all.”

Proverbs 10:9—“People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.”

Ephesians 5:11-12—“Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret.”

Ecclesiastes 12:14—“God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad.”

Hebrews 4:13—“Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before His eyes, and He is the one to whom we are accountable.”

Today, we’ll be wrapping up our conversation with pastor and author, Peter Hubbard, in his book titled, “Love Into Light: The Gospel, The Homosexual, and The Church.” I finish up my interview on today’s episode by asking Peter what he thinks is going on with all the cases of sexual abuse - the scandal that is currently plaguing the headlines of news and social media.

On today’s podcast, we’ll discuss:

1) How we live in a world to where “anything goes”, but at the same time, “not really”.

The apostle Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 5:9–13,

"When I wrote to you before, I told you not to associate with people who indulge in sexual sin. But I wasn’t talking about unbelievers who indulge in sexual sin, or are greedy, or cheat people, or worship idols. You would have to leave this world to avoid people like that. I meant that you are not to associate with anyone who claims to be a believer yet indulges in sexual sin, or is greedy, or worships idols, or is abusive, or is a drunkard, or cheats people. Don’t even eat with such people.

 It isn’t my responsibility to judge outsiders, but it certainly is your responsibility to judge those inside the church who are sinning. God will judge those on the outside; but as the Scriptures say, “You must remove the evil person from among you.”

On today’s episode of God, Sex and You, we are discussing a topic that we as the church seem to misunderstand and misapply. The topic is that of judging others. As we just read, scripture tells us that we are to judge those inside the church especially when they are sinning. We are not to judge or apply Biblical principles to unbelievers.

Jesus said in John 14,

“If you love me, obey my commandments… Anyone who doesn’t love me will not obey me. That word “obey” is better translated, “conform”.

On today’s podcast, we’ll discuss:

1) Why is sexual purity a church family matter and not a private personal decision

2) How people call themselves Christian, but yet don’t obey the Lord Jesus Christ.

3) How we limit and minimize the power of God.

The apostle Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 13,

"If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends."

Have you ever had a conversation to where you thought you were talking about the same thing but turned out that you were discussing two separate things from two different perspectives? Well, I think that kind of conversation is happening quite a bit here lately on the topics of homosexuality, love, lust, and hate. For example, the scripture passage I just read on love could mean a variety of different things if we don’t first define what love is.

On today’s episode of God, Sex and You, I’ll ask Peter Hubbard, pastor and author of Love Into Light: The Gospel, The Homosexual and the Church whether or not Believers and non believers are on the same page with the most basic of things - the words and their definitions - as we discuss the subject of homosexuality

On today’s podcast, we’ll discuss:

1) Why does the world continue to ask about sexuality and sin?

2) Is calling sin "sin", a motivation for hate?

3) How we must first begin with a definition of love.

The Apostle Paul writes in Titus 3:3-8,

"Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other. But—When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.  He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior. Because of his grace, he made us right in his sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone."

Words matter don’t they, especially when it comes to such a tender and controversial topic as homosexuality in our day and age. Today we talk about how the church has responded to this issue. Unfortunately, we as the church have responded poorly. So, how do we reconcile the past? How do we move forward with the grace and truth that Jesus Christ has so freely given us?

On today’s podcast, we’ll discuss:

1) How we are all on the same playing field when it comes to sexual sin and brokenness.

2) How the church casts a false identity on our friends that struggle with SSA and homosexuality.

3) Why this discussion, not a new discussion - it’s the same as the early church with the Romans and the Greeks. How does this mirror what we are facing now?

The prophet Isaiah writes in Isiah 43:2,

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you."

Again, Isaiah writes in 26:3,

"You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you."

The psalmist writes in Psalm 32:8,

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you."

Reassuring words from scripture as we engage in this messy conversation about homosexuality today. My guest is pastor and author, Peter Hubbard. We are discussing his book titled, “Love Into Light: The Gospel, The Homosexual, and The Church.” Today’s show is a must listen for church leadership.

On today’s podcast, we’ll discuss:

1) How fear and uncertainty dictate the topic of homosexuality for church leadership.

2) Why aren’t our pastors trained?

3) How does the church’s silence on homosexuality push people away?

The Apostle Paul writes in Colossians 3:12

"Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with compassion, tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful."

Yes, indeed, as Christians we are commanded by God to be compassionate people. But why is the church so uncompassionate toward those who are gay? It seems that we see two different extremes don’t we? We have churches who welcome and give full license to any lifestyle, and then we have the pendulum that swings to the other side and have people holding signs protesting homosexuality yelling profanities. It seems in the midst of all this; we forget to look at and to Jesus in all of this by reading scripture. Would Jesus Christ do either of those things? I think not. Jesus is both grace and truth, and that’s how he handled every conversation, perfectly.

Today, we continue our conversation with pastor and author, Peter Hubbard. We are discussing his book titled, “Love Into Light: The Gospel, The Homosexual, and The Church.”

On today’s podcast, we’ll discuss:

1) What does it mean to be sexually broken?

2) How is compassion often confused with affirmation?

3) How does the Church embrace the conversation and the tension within the conversation?

Today we begin a brand new series. It’s going to be a series that most church people just don’t want to talk about. And the reason that they don’t want to talk about it is that we’ll… they’re not good about talking about it! It’s hard enough trying to find church people to talk about healthy sexuality within marriage, but today we’re going to talk about the Gospel, the homosexual, and the Church. My guest for this series is a pastor and author, Peter Hubbard, and we’ll be discussing his book titled, “Love Into Light.”

On today’s podcast, we’ll discuss:

1) How God’s message of sexuality is a message full of grace and truth.

2) How there has always been homosexuality beginning with Genesis 19, but Church history has never affirmed the lifestyle of homosexuality until now. Why is that?

The Apostle James writes in James 1:12–15, "God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong,* and he never tempts anyone else. Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death."

Today we wrap up our conversation with Dr. Juli Slattery as we’re discussing her new book for single women; it’s a six-week group study called “Sex and the Single Girl.”

On today’s show we’re going to address some of the side effects of having sex outside of God’s design of one man and one woman in marriage. I knew some of these things were true for men, but I was surprised when Juli confirmed them on the women’s side as well.

What side effects am I talking about?

Well, On today’s podcast, we’ll discuss:

1) How and why sexual sin leads to depression and anger

2) Why there is rampant mental illness among our college-aged friends

3) Why we’re so confused about something so simple like gender.

The Apostle Paul writes in 1 Cor. 10:13, "The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure."

Today we continue our conversation with Dr. Juli Slattery as we’re discussing her new book for single women; it’s called “Sex and the Single Girl.” Our show will focus on one of everyone’s favorite topics - and that is sexual temptation. Julie will share the four stages of sexual temptation with us.

We’ll also discuss:

1) Why we immediately feel guilty when it comes sexual desire.

2) How sexual temptation becomes your “happy place”.

3) The physiological side of temptation - what happens to our brains and bodies.

Psalm 37:4 - "Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart."

We have many desires to be fulfilled, don’t we? And I’m not just talking sexual, but desires for health, happiness, career, money and the list goes on and on. But, Do you know what the Lord Himself desires?

Hosea 6:6 - "For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings." That means that God doesn’t need you to prove you love Him by empty religion, but rather embracing in a relationship with Him. And yes, part of this relationship is about our sexuality.

Today we continue our conversation with Dr. Juli Slattery is my guest and we are discussing her new workbook for single women; it’s called “Sex and the Single Girl.”

On today’s podcast, we’ll discuss several things:

1) There is a lie in the church that when you save yourself for marriage, rock star sex is guaranteed.

2) Why we don’t hear or celebrate saving ourselves for marriage

3) Is saving myself for marriage worth it?