What happens when your child comes out as LGBTQ+—and you’re serving in pastoral ministry? Whether you lead worship, oversee a small group, or serve full-time as a minister or missionary, this situation can feel overwhelming.

In this episode, Ellen Radcliff and Morgan Roberts dive into the unique challenges parents in ministry face when their child comes out.

They discuss:

How to navigate fear, shame, and isolation while staying anchored in God

Balancing your role as a parent with your responsibilities in ministry

Whether and how to communicate with your church leadership or congregation

Seven “stop, drop, and roll” strategies to help you respond with love, wisdom, and faith

This is part one of a two-part series. Next episode, we’ll explore how to support friends in ministry whose child has come out.

If you’ve ever wrestled with how to lead while walking through personal family struggles, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and practical tools.

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"Following Jesus in an LGBTQ+ World" by Guy Hammond — now available on Amazon. A must-read for anyone seeking biblical clarity and compassion on these issues.

Link to Book https://tinyurl.com/3eu9f38v

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In this special edition of the Strength and Weakness podcast, Morgan Roberts sits down with founder Guy Hammond and LMFT Ellen Radcliff for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about the ministry’s journey—past, present, and future.

Together, they revisit the early days of Strength and Weakness, the growing needs that shaped its expansion, and the challenges of serving in one of today’s most culturally volatile spaces. From Guy’s personal story and the launch of the ministry, to Ellen’s role in pastoral care and counseling, they explore how their unique callings have created two complementary “arms” of the same mission.

They also address questions and misunderstandings around topics like pro-gay theology, share their vision for the future, and offer an honest look at the emotional and spiritual realities of leading this work.

Whether you’ve followed the ministry for years or are just learning about it, this episode invites you to see the heart behind the headlines—and the unchanging mission to love people with dignity, respect, and biblical truth.

📘 Get the Book:

"Following Jesus in an LGBTQ+ World" by Guy Hammond — now available on Amazon. A must-read for anyone seeking biblical clarity and compassion on these issues.

Link to Book https://tinyurl.com/3eu9f38v

⁠Link to Movie⁠ https://renew.org/product/following-j...

⁠Link to Trailer⁠ Trailer to Following Jesus In An LGBTQ+ World

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In this episode of Strength in Weakness, Morgan and Ellen dive deep into the often-overlooked emotional terrain of family transitions. They unpack how families can walk through change—not around it—by embracing grief, cultivating reflection, and fostering connection.

Whether you're grieving unmet expectations or navigating the daily disruptions of raising children, this conversation offers clinical insight, real-life stories, and practical rhythms to help you process both microgriefs and life-altering shifts.

📘 Get the Book:

"Following Jesus in an LGBTQ+ World" by Guy Hammond — now available on Amazon. A must-read for anyone seeking biblical clarity and compassion on these issues.

Link to Book https://tinyurl.com/3eu9f38v

⁠Link to Movie⁠ https://renew.org/product/following-j...

⁠Link to Trailer⁠ Trailer to Following Jesus In An LGBTQ+ World

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How did God intend female sexuality to work—and why does it matter?

In this episode of the Strength & Weakness Podcast, Morgan and Ellen explore female sexuality through a biblical lens, revealing how science, personal experience, and Scripture all point to a Creator who made women’s bodies and desires with intention and dignity.

What you’ll hear:

• God’s Blueprint – Why female sexuality is broad and relational by His design

• Formed but Not Finished – How environment shapes us and how God redeems every story

• Hope & Wholeness – Finding security in God’s unconditional love and purpose

Whether you’re a parent, ministry leader, or woman seeking clarity about your own story, this conversation will help you see female sexuality as a gift to steward for God’s glory.

How did God intend female sexuality to work—and why does it matter?

In this episode of the Strength & Weakness Podcast, Morgan and Ellen explore female sexuality through a biblical lens, revealing how science, personal experience, and Scripture all point to a Creator who made women’s bodies and desires with intention and dignity.

What you’ll hear:

- God’s Blueprint – Why female sexuality is broad and relational by His design

- Formed but Not Finished – How environment shapes us and how God redeems every story

- Hope & Wholeness – Finding security in God’s unconditional love and purpose

Whether you’re a parent, ministry leader, or woman seeking clarity about your own story, this conversation will help you see female sexuality as a gift to steward for God’s glory.

“I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made…” – Psalm 139:14

📘 Get the Book:

"Following Jesus in an LGBTQ+ World" by Guy Hammond — now available on Amazon. A must-read for anyone seeking biblical clarity and compassion on these issues.

Link to Book https://tinyurl.com/3eu9f38v

⁠Link to Movie⁠ https://renew.org/product/following-j...

⁠Link to Trailer⁠ Trailer to Following Jesus In An LGBTQ+ World

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This episode is part 2 of this series. In this timely and honest episode of the Strength & Weakness podcast, Morgan and Ellen open up about the complexities many Christians face during Pride Month. With personal stories, theological insight, and practical wisdom, they explore questions like: Why is Pride Month so divisive for Christians? Do I have to celebrate? Do I have to reject it? What does love look like here?Whether you’ve been invited to a Pride event, are raising kids in today’s culture, or are personally navigating same-sex attraction and faith, this episode holds space for grief, compassion, and truth. Ellen shares her experience attending Pride as a young lesbian, the painful contrast with church community, and how we can lean into the tension of “the messy middle” without compromising biblical conviction.This isn’t a conversation about choosing sides—it’s about choosing Christlike posture.

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In this timely and honest episode of the Strength & Weakness podcast, Morgan and Ellen open up about the complexities many Christians face during Pride Month. With personal stories, theological insight, and practical wisdom, they explore questions like: Why is Pride Month so divisive for Christians? Do I have to celebrate? Do I have to reject it? What does love look like here?

Whether you’ve been invited to a Pride event, are raising kids in today’s culture, or are personally navigating same-sex attraction and faith, this episode holds space for grief, compassion, and truth. Ellen shares her experience attending Pride as a young lesbian, the painful contrast with church community, and how we can lean into the tension of “the messy middle” without compromising biblical conviction.

This isn’t a conversation about choosing sides—it’s about choosing Christlike posture.

📘 Get the Book:

"Following Jesus in an LGBTQ+ World" by Guy Hammond — now available on Amazon. A must-read for anyone seeking biblical clarity and compassion on these issues.

⁠Link to Book⁠

⁠Link to Movie⁠

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In this wrap-up episode of our ongoing series on pro-gay theology, Guy and Davion take a deep dive into one of the most hotly debated passages in the New Testament —

- Romans 1:26-27

-1 Corinthians 6

-Timothy 1

Together, they explore:

• The true context behind Paul's words in Romans

• Common revisionist arguments and why they fall short

• Why these discussions matter for Christians navigating faith and sexuality

This marks the conclusion of our focused theological series — moving forward, we’ll return to broader conversations about living faithfully as same-sex attracted Christians.

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"Following Jesus in an LGBTQ+ World" by Guy Hammond — now available on Amazon. A must-read for anyone seeking biblical clarity and compassion on these issues.

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In this episode of the Strength and Weakness podcast, Davion and Guy begin an honest and empathetic discussion around the controversial "clobber passages"—six key scriptures often cited in debates over homosexuality and Christian faith.

They open by addressing Genesis 19 and the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, asking: Was the city's destruction really about homosexuality, or was there more to it? Together, they explore the context, cultural implications, and modern interpretations that continue to divide churches and shape theology today.

Also: Guy announces the release of his upcoming book and documentary, "Following Jesus in an LGBTQ+ World," featuring both hosts!

Subscribe and join us next week as we break down the remaining five passages in Leviticus, Romans, Corinthians, and more.

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In this episode of The Strength In Weakness Podcast, Ellen Radcliff invites her longtime friend, Laura Hammond to help her process one of the most tender years of her life — the journey of navigating her son Joel’s autism diagnosis.

Together, they explore what it means to grieve as a parent, how faith can coexist with fear, and the unexpected ways grief parallels the experience of Christian parents of LGBTQ+ kids. Ellen and Laura dive into the messiness of surrender, identity, and connection — with God, with their children, and with themselves.

If you’ve ever struggled with unmet expectations, spiritual doubt, or the deep ache of watching your child walk an uncharted path, this one’s for you.

Topics include:

- Grieving with God, not apart from Him

- Autism, parenting, and the slow surrender

- Why fear is a companion, not an enemy

💬 "I thought I’d feel more rooted by now… but maybe being rooted isn’t about control—it’s about connection." – Ellen

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In this deeply personal and faith-filled episode, Ellen Radcliffe is joined by a very special guest—her mom—to talk through the quiet grief many Christian parents carry: unmet expectations. What do you do when the dreams you had for your child don’t come true? When the path you prayed they'd walk takes a turn you never expected?

From small hopes like frilly Easter dresses to big heartbreaks over spiritual decisions, this episode explores how fear, shame, guilt, and even anger often hide a deeper pain we rarely talk about—grief. Together, Ellen and her mom open up about their own parenting journeys, how they’ve learned to pray through pain, and how to stay rooted in peace and truth even when life looks nothing like you imagined.

If you’ve ever asked, “What did I do wrong?” or felt overwhelmed by fear for your children’s futures, this conversation is for you. You are not alone—and this isn’t the end of the story.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro & surprise guest: Ellen’s mom!

2:00 – The grief of lost expectations in parenting

10:30 – Small disappointments that still hurt

17:00 – What’s really underneath fear-based parenting

24:00 – “What is true here?” – Ellen’s mom’s life mantra

32:00 – Prayer as the anchor in the storm

39:00 – Finding joy, even in the wait

44:30 – Should Christian parents even have expectations?

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