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Ep 1230 | He Lived a Double Life as a Gay Man. Then Jesus Saved Him | Arch Kennedy

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Aug 15, 2025
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Arch Kennedy
Arch Kennedy joins the conversation, sharing his journey from being an openly gay TV meteorologist to embracing faith and finding redemption. He recounts his struggles with same-sex attraction and alcoholism, revealing the emptiness he felt in the gay lifestyle. Through a pivotal Bible study, he transformed his life, choosing celibacy and purpose. Arch offers profound insights on navigating faith, identity, and the challenges faced by those in the LGBTQ community, providing hope for anyone seeking freedom through faith.
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Small-Town Christian Roots

  • Arch Kennedy grew up in Atlanta and a rural small town with a Presbyterian upbringing that planted early seeds of faith.
  • He later left that faith in his 20s and 30s before returning decades later.
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Discovery And A Double Life

  • Arch realized he was different after puberty and began a hidden relationship in college that started a double life.
  • He describes the early confusion as thinking it might be a phase before fully engaging the gay scene.
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Alcohol As A Mask

  • Alcohol entered Arch's life in his first year of college and quickly became addictive, masking shame and anxiety.
  • The drinking helped him hide the pressure of family expectations while living a double life.
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