Episode 92: Leaving the LGBTQ+ lifestyle; when God comes alive through His Word with Estefany Rodriguez
We invite you to join in for a transparent conversation about a journey with Christ through sexual identity. It was such a blessing to have Estefany Rodriguez join us in the studio! ⚠️ Before you listen, we do want to give you a trigger warning for this episode. Childhood sexual abuse is discussed in this conversation. ⚠️ Estefany begins her story by sharing about the sexual abuse she experienced as a child. Aside from the abuse, she knew that she had what she describes as different feelings towards girls. Having a Catholic background, she was aware that same-sex attraction was considered a sin. After high school she officially identified as a lesbian and began a 5-year relationship with a girl she met at work. Estefany eventually wound up at GCU and a class had her reading the Bible weekly for homework. She was adamant that the Christians at GCU would not convert her. The Lord revealed Himself to her as she was studying the Bible and He truly came alive through His Word. Slowly but surely, Estefany was coming to know who Jesus was. Her life was forever changed when she gave her life over to Him. With that came a decision - would she remain in the lesbian lifestyle or fully surrender and live the life Jesus has for her?
Sam Brown's episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uAwphB5YWM2M6ZZR60tJ7?si=cef0b04e821f4fb1 *available wherever you listen to podcasts
Parents of Prodigals Care Group - https://dscchurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1588370
Gay Girl, Good God by Jackie Hill Perry - https://www.amazon.com/Gay-Girl-Good-God-Always/dp/1462751229/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HIK44A3ZP9IL&keywords=gay+girl+good+god&qid=1697389935&sprefix=gay%2Caps%2C536&sr=8-1
Single, Gay, Christian: A Personal Journey of Faith and Sexual Identity by Gregory Coles - https://www.amazon.com/Single-Gay-Christian-Personal-Identity/dp/0830845127/ref=sr_1_1?crid=6DTRN722NYD6&keywords=single+gay+christian+gregory+coles&qid=1697390006&sprefix=single+gay+christian%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1
Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality by Wesley Hill - https://www.amazon.com/Washed-Waiting-Reflections-Faithfulness-Homosexuality/dp/0310534194/ref=sr_1_1?crid=70Z22K7PRHN6&keywords=washed+and+waiting+wesley+hill&qid=1697390048&sprefix=washed+and+wwaiting%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1
CHANGED Movement - https://changedmovement.com
Rainbow Revival - https://rainbowrevival.org
Want to connect with Estefany? Email Sarah Schalow at sarah@dscchurch.com to get started.
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