Once again, we have the pleasure of meeting with Debra Baty. In part one we explore how Christians can fall into the trap of underestimating the need for community and the Holy Spirit’s direction while trying to do God’s will using only their own strength and convictions. We also dive into the recent court ruling on gender-affirming therapy and its far-reaching implications for the United States.

Welcome to this week’s podcast on the Love & Truth Network (LTN). Garry and Jeremiah Sheppard discuss the current state of the church, what makes LTN different from other ministries addressing sexual brokenness, and the heart behind our focus. We hope this conversation offers fresh insight into the condition of the church and how we are seeking to equip the body of Christ.

This week we meet with Joseph Figliolia, an unbiased policy analyst specializing in the critical debate between affirming care and psychological care. He sheds light on the medical, ethical and cultural implications often overlooked in mainstream conversations, and provides a clear look at what the data actually shows. We hope this message gives you a better understanding of gender-affirming care.

Joseph Dallas returns to the podcast to share how God is using him not only in his community but around the world. Joseph discusses in depth the urgent need for discipleship and stewardship in the church, the growing lack of discernment in the body of Christ, how sin is being watered down in our culture, and the critical difference between wrestling with doubt versus sitting with unbelief.

Linda Seiler continues her story, finally confiding in someone about her struggles with same sex attraction and her desire to leave that life behind. Linda shares what she learned through her journey and research, including why Gender Dysphoria has become more common the past fifty years and what current studies reveal about gender identity and sexual orientation.

Linda Seiler experienced acute and severe gender dysphoria from her earliest memories. Convinced she was a boy born in the wrong body, she spent much of her early adolescence trying to figure out how to become male. With the onset of puberty, she began experiencing same-sex attraction. This caused years of pain and secrecy, convincing her she could never tell anyone what she was struggling with.

Dennis Jernigan grew up in a painful reality. Dealing with sexual abuse and same-sex attraction in his early years, discovering Jesus set his life on a path of redemption that can only be described as miraculous. Now, Dennis has been married for over four decades. The father of nine children and grandfather to many more kids, he has become a beloved and prolific artist in Christian music.

Whether you are single or in a relationship where you still feel alone, Valentine’s Day can be hard to celebration. If that is your situation, please tune in for this message of encouragement.

Daren Mehl grew up not understanding why he was struggling with same sex attraction and ultimately believing he was destined to be celibate and gay the rest of his life.

Connor grew up in a loving Christian home and was a self described “poster boy” for what it means to be a Christian youth. But behind that image he carried a secret: an addiction to pornography.