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Same-Sex Attraction, Porn, Marriage, and Jesus (with Christy and Mark Summers)

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Jun 16, 2025
Christy and Mark Summers, co-founders of Redeemed Seasons Ministries, share their transformative journey through faith and healing. They explore navigating same-sex attraction and the impact of pornography within a Christ-centered marriage. The couple discusses overcoming self-hatred and the importance of community support. They emphasize the role of grace, deep friendships, and spiritual strength in achieving wholeness. Their story, marked by resilience and hope, sheds light on the intricate balance of personal identity and faith.
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ANECDOTE

Christy's Same-Sex Attraction Journey

  • Christy struggled with same-sex attraction from her teens through her 30s despite not desiring it.
  • Her healing began when she surrendered her desires to Jesus and sought a relationship with Him, not just healing.
ANECDOTE

Mark's Faith and Pornography Struggle

  • Mark lost faith in God amid his first marriage's crisis and turned back after reading The Case for Christ.
  • He later revealed his past pornography struggle to Christy as they supported each other in healing.
ADVICE

Surrender Desires to God Fully

  • Surrender your desires wholly to God, not expecting a specific outcome like marriage.
  • Trust that God's will, whether single or married, is best for your life and brings peace.
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