Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda Episode 320: How to Love Someone Identifying as LGBTQ (from BeSo Live)
May 26, 2025
The hosts share humorous anecdotes, including a light-hearted mishap with popcorn bowls. They delve into the complexities of loving LGBTQ individuals while navigating faith and accountability. The discussion highlights the loneliness faced by single members of the community compared to married couples. A touching story of commitment through adversity is shared, underscoring devotion in tough times. Finally, they address self-denial and the challenges of attraction within Christianity, emphasizing the importance of holiness and community support.
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Love Through Practical Acts
- Love people practically by meeting their needs like washing cars, mowing lawns, or bringing groceries.
- Show genuine care consistently regardless of disagreement with someone's lifestyle.
Love And Discipline Coexist
- Loving someone with same-sex attraction doesn't change the command to love them.
- Churches can love well but also practice discipline in unrepentant sin consistent with Matthew 18.
Church Discipline With Compassion
- A church member struggling with same-sex attraction received community support and accountability.
- When he chose unrepentant lifestyle, he received church discipline but was still loved and supported.