Overcoming Same Sex Sexual Desires (with Kim Zember)
Aug 22, 2019
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Kim Zember, founder of Overcome Ministries, shares her personal journey of transformation and finding strength in her faith. She discusses surrendering desires to God, the purpose of Overcome Ministries, connecting with young adults, and how the Lordship of Christ can impact and control same-sex desires.
Kim Zember's journey demonstrates the power of the gospel of Jesus in dealing with same-sex desires.
Authenticity, compassion, and grace are essential in loving and ministering to those struggling with same-sex attraction.
Deep dives
Kim Zember's Personal Journey
Kim Zember shares her personal journey of growing up Catholic, knowing about Jesus, and experiencing same-sex attraction in high school. She talks about the struggle of living a double life, feeling depressed, and hiding her true identity. Despite her Catholic upbringing and a desire for something better, she indulged in same-sex relationships while dating men, which led to feelings of bondage and emptiness.
Encountering Jesus and Surrendering
Kim Zember describes her radical encounter with the Lord and how she moved to Ethiopia, seeking to serve and find fulfillment. However, upon returning to the US, she continued to struggle with same-sex attractions and engaged in unhealthy relationships. It wasn't until she acknowledged the destructive pattern and surrendered her desires to Jesus that she began to find freedom and experienced a relentless journey of relying on Him every day.
Overcome Ministries and Finding Hope
Kim Zember founded Overcome Ministries as a platform to share the love, truth, and freedom found in Jesus Christ. The ministry aims to provide a beacon of hope to individuals struggling with various desires, including same-sex attraction. Through authentic conversations, sharing personal testimonies, and emphasizing Jesus' transformative power, Kim seeks to guide others toward surrendering their desires and finding their true identity in Christ.
Loving Others as Jesus Loves
Kim Zember highlights the importance of loving others as Jesus loves. She encourages individuals to speak truth while extending compassion and grace. By acknowledging our own struggles and being authentic about our personal battles, we create an environment where others can relate and find support. Kim emphasizes the need to let Jesus work in us, so that we can, in turn, work through us to love and minister to those who wrestle with same-sex attraction.
If you or someone close to you wrestles with same sex attractions, you don’t want to miss this moving account of the journey of Kim Zember through her own same sex experience and the power of the gospel of Jesus to deal with those desires. Join us for a very touching and insightful account of how transformation occurred in her life and how she mentors others who struggle with same sex attractions.
Kim Zember is founder of Overcome Ministries, whose purpose is to be an outlet of love and hope for young adults and adults struggling with same-sex attraction, and support for their families. She is a dynamic speaker and mentor to young adults wrestling with same sex attraction.
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