The Lila Rose Show E259: I Was Raised By 2 Moms -- Until I Met My Heavenly Father w/Ross Johnston | Lila Rose Show
Oct 21, 2025
In a heartfelt discussion, Ross Johnston, an Evangelical speaker and activist raised by two moms, shares his transformative journey from feeling the pain of fatherlessness to finding his identity in God. He highlights the unique emotional challenges children face when modern reproductive technologies are involved. Ross also shares captivating stories from his public school talks and street worship, emphasizing the importance of compassion in engaging with the LGBTQ community and envisioning a time of revival in today's society.
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Conceived Via Sperm Donor Clinic
- Ross's mother chose a sperm donor from a clinic phonebook and was inseminated, resulting in Ross's birth.
- He learned this background as a child and it shaped his identity and questions about fatherhood.
Heavenly Father Fills Father Wound
- Meeting God filled Ross's father-shaped void and changed his identity from orphan to son.
- He summarizes: until you know the Father personally, the world will try to father you.
Conversion At Fifteen Amid Household Turmoil
- At 15 Ross visited church with a friend's grandma, encountered God's presence, and prayed to receive Jesus.
- That same week his mother's partner and his mother began intense fights and split up, creating spiritual contrast.
