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Hey man, I watched your TH-cam videos a lot. I wanted to suggest for you too if you’ll take the time to watch prays for Bobby then do a review on it of what you think.
It's the title but then again. It is wisdom to know not to conclude without understanding the content. Christians should be responsible and not mediocre
Amazing testimony! 🙌 Someone here who identified as a homosexual for the past 18 years and also has mental health struggles/ suicidal thoughts. Also was molested as a child. Have recently come back to The Lord and repented after being in denial that living as a lesbian was a sin . Have been single / celibate for almost a year. Please pray for me that God continues to heal me and sends me a husband when the time is right . I'd like to have a child or two also, God willing 💜✝️🙏
God bless u sis I struggled weather I was gay or straight too mabey because I was abused too ?? But soon come to realise I like women an I'm not gay but took me while to work out but praying for u dusk ok sweetie pray 4 me too pls 🙏 God bless 🙏 xxjj ✝️
The Lord delivered me from the gay lifestyle 15 years ago in addition to porn and alcohol. I still struggle everyday with same sex attraction. I have not given in and will continue to say no because of the strength that God gives me. We all have to take up our cross daily and follow Him.
I will never know why Hod doesn’t just remove the desire from some, and for others he does. There is Glory in the strength the Holy Spirit gives us to resist even if it is a painful struggle. Once a thought enters we give it to the Lord. Your testimony brings hope to others even if it’s a struggle at times, and that may be your Thorn in the Flesh. We all have at least one. Good luck, God Bless,
@@sarahholm8091 Isn't that the one where Yahweh leaves man to his devices? Not to be rude, but it kinda seems a bit uncharacteristic of a loving and just god to leave its creation to rot in their "self-destruction". Could it be that he delights in suffering?
@@switchie1987I think suffering has a purpose even if we don’t understand it. After I’ve suffered for something, once I get what I want I appreciate it that much more. That is my experience and life is very hard. I HATE suffering, and the only way I’m willing to suffer is if it will be turned around for my good…other than that…no thank you.
i lived a lesbian lifestyle for 21 years. in 2020, i found Jesus again and turned my back on that lifestyle. i started seeing it for what it was and had now become. i never was initially attracted to women, but had a fear of men. so, in my search to be loved, i thought i could find it with the "other side". 90% of my lesbian friends were survivors of abuse and rape. this make me think they are all just looking for "love", a "safe" love. i found the love of Jesus and have never turned back. and i thank Him everyday for allowing me to see the light. His love comforts me and guides me. its been 4 years and i still have zero attraction for women. and on a side note, when i was a kid, i always had crushes on the boys in my class. it wasn't until i was exposed to gay stuff in college that i actually thought i may be gay. i literally thought that being "gay" would save me. it took 21 years but im so glad i saw the Light.
This is one of the best interviews I have ever seen. It hits on so many topics that are hard for Christians in today's environment with LGBT+ issues, mental health, prosperity gospel, word of faith, etc. that all cause stumbling blocks for christians (myself included).
This has been one of my favorite interviews. The love and redemption story is just so tear inducing because He is love and so many people with this story can’t see that. So beautiful. What a testament to who God truly is.
Deliverance is REAL people 🙏🏼 I testify that when I went for deliverance 3 years ago, I was delivered from the spirit of homosexuality and I haven’t even had the struggle since. The enemy tries but I know I already renounced and rebuked that, so it must go!!! In Yeshuas (Jesus) might name 🕊️
@@ArcaediusCommentaryCharles, even if having that preference it’s biological and on your genoma, all people are born with shortcomings, every single one, those “shortcomings” are the WAY (the obstacle is the way) that’s our objective in spite of we achieve as much as humanly possible to be concordance to GODs law! Jesus interjects for those shortcomings that we will always have as humans and when we fall Jesus rein-vindicates us. Be string my friend obstacle is the way!!!!!
This is such a healthy and relevant conversation. God is truly a loving and compassionate Father who has graciously given us the freedom of choice, hoping, instructing us to always choose Him.
Feel like the lord couldn’t have called on her at a better time. With all the LGBTQ thought being pushed right now across the country and the world I think we’ll need a few people like her providing real context and a path. God bless you girl, keep doing what you’re doing. Talk about a needed message.
perhaps the title of the video is therefore a little unhelpful and deliberately provocative, which is fine on a 'short' or a 5 minute clip, but perhaps not helpful or wise on a 2 hour long interview/conversation.
@@slawsonscot I think the point of the thumbnail title was to grab people’s attention, it did mine, but I deduced that Ruslan probably wouldn’t be promoting “gay Christians” and decided to listen.
It is so sad to me how the enemy has disguised what SA does to a child so well, that even Christian’s believe it wasn’t the abuse that made them same sex attracted. Seen it too many times with people I love or know in my own life that struggle with it
I was just thinking the same thing the other day. And same sex attraction isn’t even the only thing that SA leads to. It can lead to hyper sexuality, promiscuity, unhealthy views on sex as a whole… it goes so deep
She never denied that the abuse didn’t play a part, she’s just saying it’s not the root of it or not even all of why she is same sex attracted. Many people have claimed to be same sex attracted without SA. There are many doors that can open people up to the very same thing.
@@gachamansama3703 but studies show they were and more than 50%. Either way there has been some type of trauma there of some sort most of the time. Bottom line l, pray for them as we do anyone else.
This and the George Janko interview have truly felt like whole food to my spirit. ❤ Very helpful to the broader conversation of how the church should talk about sexuality without condemning someone completely.
I'm halfway through, and I'm in tears. The part about Jesus weeping and being with us even if we make our bed in hell hit me pretty hard. I've definitely been there, done that. And the Lord has absolutely been there with me. Thank you, Jesus! God bless this woman and Ruslan for tackling this very deep and complex topic. 🙏🏽 ❤
@RuslanKD you are so good at asking questions. Absolutely unbelievable. This is interview is so powerful. I have multiple same-sex attracted cousins and this helps put how to minister to them in so much perspective. Thank you!
This was an amazing interview … I have been recently diagnosed as bipolar and struggle with suicidal thoughts and so many of the same exact feelings she has had . I am a mother of three and have had so many of these same experiences and to hear her testimony and Hear what she has to say about the Lord and her perspective gives me such hope ❤ Thank you for doing this interview .
Part of my testimony is when I came to my walk with Jesus, I was diagnosed with Bipolar 2 disorder. The meds I am on have made wonders in my life. I am a true believer in medication and walking with the Lord. Do I believe that one day God will deliver me of my Bipolar, ABSOLUTELY! But until then, God is using me to help support other women struggling with the misconception that medication means 1) they don't trust the Lord, 2) they can't grow close to the Holy Spirit. I also learned that my Bipolar and Adhd were one of the cause of my drug abuse. Since I have been properly diagnosed, I have been sober for almost 4 years, with no drugs or alcohol. The LORD IS GOOD.
There is a testimony in your experience, and trials. Even if they cause suffering. There is holiness in the suffering if we GIVE it to Jesus, and have FAITH the Holy Spirit is working within us. Be Thankful. Thankful you made it home, thankful you KNOW he is always there, Thankful for a home. -a Family, a job, all the things. Thankful it wasn’t worse than it can get for others and you found the right meds.. share your testimony as often as possible. God is not a Genie that makes life perfect. We were promised salvation. We received it by Jesus sacrifice. But, when we follow the tenets in Scripture our life paths smooth out a lot more. Recovery takes a daily commitment and daily dedication. But, you’re doing it. Praise Jesus! Stay strong Sister
The conversation at 12 minutes is so important. Children’s ministry shouldn’t be teaching kids about abuse and sex. Parents should be. Shout out to Ruslan for doing his job as a father so well. In the case parents aren’t around or poor parents you’ve got to be very careful navigating those things with children. The important of parents stepping up like Ruslan is so important.
This convo is GOLDEN! We need more like this. Real, relevant, and actually meaningful! Thank you Ruslan and The Perrys for letting Brenna share her story. Also side note: anyone know where Brenna’s sweatshirt is from? Joint goes CRAZY 🔥
I think this is a podcast I’ll never forget. I pray that anyone dealing with same-sex attraction listens to this and is encouraged that they don’t have to give up on their walk with God. Thank you for this🤍
Thanks for posting this video, Ruslan! It's crucial as Christians to give a plattform for testimonies that change lives. My prayer is that the Lord continues to bless and keep the good work He started in Brenna Blain´s life. Thanks again!
@gachamansama3703 yes. Scripturally that happens to everyone...& can especially w/ the sins that so easily beset us. But I've experienced God giving wayyy more self control in these situations 🙏🏽 🙌🏾
@@thewonderinggentile But temptations are different based off what's the thing being tempted no? A temptation born off of desire and infatuation of the same sex isn't the same as one of alcohol consumption
If more youth pastors and parents put the truth of the way of Christ to their children the way she heard it from Jackie Hill Perry or Sam Allberry(author of Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?) or even Asa Butterfield, then I think we would have less young people feeling unintentionally shunned. Not being gay anymore isn't the goal just like not being a drunkard, a liar,a thief or any other wayward style of living isn't the goal. Holiness is the goal. Living holy and teaching others how to do the same is the goal. Teaching them how to be more like the Father, more like Jesus. What happens along the way of your sanctification journey is your desire to be more like Him sub plants your desire to pursue and primarily promote any other identity above or before your identity in Christ.
56:30 (ish) - In the Catholic faith we call that redemptive suffering. Jesus didn’t wipe away suffering with the resurrection, but redeemed it. We are called to offer up our suffering and give it to Christ. We are never closer to Christ then we we offer up our suffering and unite it with His suffering on the cross. So great to hear you describe it in this way Brenna!
Absolutely brilliant conversation between you two and I think a very important one to say the least because a lot of heterosexuals don't quite understand the struggle people who are same-sex attracted go through and you guys are just so articulate as well 🔥
Absolutely essential reading is 'The rise and triumph of the modern self' by Carl Trueman. He details how we as a culture have come to accept same sex attraction as an identity which we call 'being gay'. Once you see that it is a fabricated concept built on layers of deceptive perceptions built over the years by various ideologies and writings (by people like Freud and Rousseau,) it becomes painfully apparent how much of what society now accepts is just that - total deception. Attractions are what you 'have' and acting on them is what you 'do' but it is not 'who you are'. That is where so many people get deceived. Even Brenna speaks about it as discovering who she 'was' at 14. This is so key in accurately unraveling this and dealing with it as believers in love AND truth. You handle this conversation with much love and grace Ruslan. So thankful this topic is starting to be discussed so people dealing with this aren't falsely stuck between the 'hell or happy' lie. Blessings.
Amazing testimony: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
One of the most important podcasts I have listened to in 2024. On a personal level, her testimony and subsequent practical, life-based/experience-based theology brings such freedom to run to the arms of God in the brokenness of real life.
This interview made me think of a segment in Ruslan’s interview with George Janko where he shares a story about what his therapist told him. That he needs to stop viewing himself as a “heterosexual” but a “monet-sexual” (his wife’s name). I think he hit the nail on the head with that regarding what it is to form a covenant in marriage. We take homosexual sin as a whole different class in sexual immorality - when in reality - sexual Immorality (regardless of what kind it is - heterosexual or homosexual) is an unhealthy desire that perverts the beauty of what happens in the covenant of marriage between man and wife. If we can extend the grace to those who may go through sexually immoral desires, and allow God to do the work…and we as a body of Christ do what we are called to do - which is to love God and love people…more people will begin to open their hearts, their eyes and ears to receive the gospel. God’s grace works. Our job is to love God and make his name known. We as a body of Christ hold each other accountable to the truth of the gospel, but it is NOT our job to change people. God changes people. Let God work. That’s not to say people who just choose to continue living in sin falsely believing they are just saved because they say “Lord Lord” are not to be corrected. There is righteous judgement and rebuke that Christians need to do, but if it that rebuke and judgement comes from pride and ego, rather than love and compassion for someone to truly draw closer to God, it’s better to not speak at all. We, as the body of Christ, must always evaluate our faith and we must always seek God daily. We die to our flesh daily. We pick up our cross daily. We MUST be born again. Let’s remember that and love God together! Great interview!
@SetYourTalksAblaze I think the difference between the thpes of sexual immorality is that homosexuality itself is a sin, an abomination in fact. Heterosexuality is God's design. The sin in heterosexuaity is partaking outside of marriage.
@@nenajay3174 putting sin in different classes is the issue. We are not the judges of sin. God may weigh each sin differently, but all sin separates us from Him. Also - I don’t think it’s a false statement to say you can be sexually immoral and sinful within a heterosexual marriage. If the wife doesn’t want sex one day and the husband forces himself on her, that is still r*pe. Would that not also be an abomination if people are defiling the sanctity and covenant of marriage? I am not condoning homosexuality in any way. It goes against scripture and you cannot choose to live in that sin knowingly and not be convicted of change and repentance at some point in your relationship with Christ. However, our goal as Christians is to share the gospel, love God, love people, and let God work. We should first inspect the log in our own eye before we judge others for the speck in theirs. All fall short of the glory of God. We hate the sin, but not the sinner. It’s hard to draw the line in the sand of how to not compromise our beliefs vs being gracious towards another person, but God hates all sin. If God hates all sin, then we should also hate all sin, not one more than the other - most importantly - we DO NOT hate the sinner.
@@SetYourTalksAblaze Everyone k Iowa were all sinners. That's the whole reason for Jesus. Of course there is sin within Heterosexuality. All I said is that heterosexuality itself isn't a sin. Homosexuality is a sin. We all I make judgement. The Bible says in the book of John to judge with righteous judgement. I don't condemn. I pray for myself and all. The Bible says homosexuality is a sin, an abomination. I didn't make it up.
@@nenajay3174 so I’m not disagreeing with anyone of your points. Sexually immoral desires are simply that - sin that is rooted from a desire that is outside of God’s purpose for sexuality - whether it be homosexual desires or heterosexual desires that defile the covenant of marriage. We should extend grace to all who suffer through these desires who have a conviction to want to change for God. Brenda doesn’t say she is OK with having same sex attraction. She is convicted of that sin. She is saying that the desire for that attraction exists, but through her relationship with Christ, she was able to enter into a monogamous heterosexual relationship that aligns with God’s will, and is able to live a life that aligns with God’s will. I don’t think she is saying she is OK with the fact she is same sex attracted. If those desires went away, I think she would be happy about that and is working towards that - just as anyone dealing with sexual desires outside of marriage should actively seek God’s guidance to rid them of those desires.
What a truly amazing testimony she has of God's powerful work in her life! Praise God! Thanks for doing interviews like this Ruslan, God bless brother!
Never liked Ruslan because he’s always looking to call people out. This one won me over. He paid attention with open ears and truly wanted to understand, and most importantly cared. This was so good and eye opening.
My experience with Ruslan has been one of great kindness and generosity, which maybe does not come across in the way we perceive online. I also think the way he uses titles and algorithms attracts people who would otherwise maybe never care to hear mine or others stories. Anyways, just wanted to say as someone who has gotten to interact with Rus in person, he is displaying the fruit of the Spirit.
@@bunonmyhead thank you for confirming that. I’ve subscribed to his channel and now yours. I pray things continue on the same trajectory for you to be a vessel God uses to open others eyes and hearts to His grace.
Praying for her she still sounds sad 😞 you can hear it in her voice. Praying for her kids and husband too. God watch over this family cover them with your love. ❤️
Been listening to podcasts that she has been on, first heard of Brenna from Theology in the Raw. Loved this one because it was longer and more detailed than the other ones I've seen! Praying for you Brenna as you continue to minister. Thank you for saying "yes" to what God is calling you to do!
I am not gay, so I don’t know how that sin feels. The long term sin I dealt with was financial, it was so strange, I fed a horrible anxiety and fed from the negative of it somehow. I kept feeding the sin and became okay with extreme anxiety. But I started praying about it. Praying to explore the negative. I found the answer. I recognize negative excitement now, within. Thank you Lord!
I’m so glad I was able to listen to this. I can’t relate to same sex attraction, but such a beautiful testimony and a lot of wisdom was shared in this interview. To God be the Glory!
I love this! This is all real life situations when coming to jesus. I love how she took us in a deep dive into her life on how Jesus came into her life and all the struggles she had to indure to reach a point of peace and walking with Jesus consistently. It shows that it is not easy to overcome but God will never leave you alone and will guide you in the right direction. Im so glad for her that her life has taking a turn for the best. Such an amazing story!
Many of us believers still struggle with past desires maybe lust, pornography others same sex attraction regardless our struggles or weaknesses the bible tells us to live a changed life to live holy and because of who we are now by the holy spirit and the blood of Jesus is now our real identity. Sin is sin regardless if we are a saved believer who struggles with those appetites it doesn’t grant us the right to act on those sinful thoughts or behaviors. We are to live in repentance and sanctification but ill never allow any Christian to feel comfortable with being homosexual, or a liar or a fornicator or adulterer as if suddenly God switched goal post and accepts what LGBT or our generation deems as normal
The Word is clear: God does not change. The point I draw from this conversation is, people who have submitted their life to Christ are still in a process of regeneration. While celebrating sin (as our society often does) is evil, to deny that ptocess is disingenuous at best and outright hypocrisy at worst. The compassion of Christ compells us to show that same mercy to others.
Today i watched the Michael De-trans couple video and it changed my whole perspective 100% Now i do believe you can be christian while still living the lifestyle but i also know God will truly free you of it but its all about his timing.
You can still struggle with the same attraction desires, but if you still identify yourself as a Gay Christian, there is a problem… We need to have Christ Identity.
My husband is a Christian alcoholic sober for 15 years still calls himself an alcoholic still attends meetings, Christians say he’s wrong for that, it makes me cringe, God didn’t take his desire for alcohol away, he has given him the strength to overcome daily, people think God cures you and I don’t believe that to be the norm, he strengthens us gives us endurance and self control!! It’s something that is a turnoff from Christians
He’s definitely not wrong for doing that! He’s obeying Yeshua, bringing every thought and desire captive in obedience! Please don’t be discouraged by people who call themselves Christians judging him for that. They’re in the wrong. Perhaps it would help to find a new community that is more inclined to actually follow the Word and encourage their brothers and sisters in their walk. ❤
I might not say he's wrong, but in similar fashion, it makes me "cringe" (as you said). Why not call himself an "overcomer" rather than an alcoholic? A "new creation in Christ" rather than an "alcoholic"? We don't have much say in what other people say about us or label us as, but we have 100% control in what we say about ourselves and the labels we choose to wear . . . I would rather, and I would encourage my brothers and sisters in Christ to, label ourselves with the things God says about us.
Maybe he doesn’t have to say anything. Just like all of us are fallen, sinful creations. He’s a Christian. Love that God gives him the strength to overcome.
Wild thing is that is just so clear to me from listening to this talk, is that there is a HUGE gap in the Christian world when it comes to comprehending demons and deliverance. Girl doesn't need God to heal her - she need to cast out the demons. That fact does not negate the power of this testimony and others like it. I am hearing a lot of testimonies like this and it's so refreshing to hear during "pride month". God is so good and His love is amazing. Blessings to all who put this together and to all who take the time to listen and share!
The “you just need deliverance” response to “I still experience temptation” or “I still need medication” is to not believe in the sufficiency of God’s grace. Yes, pray for healing, pray for temptation to be taken. But when a christian shares their “now and not yet” experience, doubting their salvation is actually disbelieving God’s grace. Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corth. 12:7-9
In relation to the medical-induced mania question, she did a good job at explaining how most anti-depressants (SSRIs the most common) can be harmful for someone with bipolar. They can put the person with bipolar into an episode in which their life becomes very chaotic and disruptive. Bipolar disorder can be undiagnosed or diagnosed with depression earlier on when the person is in treatment. It's important to get a professional that understands these risks and diagnoses.
The idea of identifying as "I am gay" still shows an issue with her self identity. It's one thing to come to the realization that you are tempted by same sex attraction, but we all suffer from different temptations in different degrees. For me, as a teenager, it was stealing and lying that led me to almost go to prison at 15. But never did I identify as a thief or liar as who I was. They were just the bad actions that I was most prone to give into, e.g. where I was weakest.
@@gachamansama3703 so does kleptomania give a person the right to steal? Does alcoholism give someone a free pass to drive drunk? Just because someone may have a disposition that makes certain behaviors harder to resist does not determine if the behavior itself is right or wrong.
Great great conversation. I appreciate her courage to talk about all of this it is so needed. In the same sense, I think it is important that we view the term “Gay Christian” as improper. Will you identify with sin? Or identify with Christ? You can say “I struggle with same sex attraction” but saying “ I’m a gay Christian” is identifying with sin and implies that one is practicing sin. It’s like saying I’m a murderous Christian… No sounds crazy, but you can struggle with anger issues. I know she said she doesn’t like the term “Gay Christian”…for good reason. The Bible is super clear I Corinthians 6:9-11. Such were some of you. If we are Christ’s that must be who we once were. It’s possible to struggle with desire that’s normal that’s temptation. Nothing wrong with being tempted, but don’t let the temptation take you to sin… the sin line is not drawn just at the act either. Great episode Ruslan, love how you guys always keep it real to the word of God; It is THE sole authority! Or should I say SOUL authority 😊
It is awesome to hear people who struggle with sexual immorality realize that Christ is the only way. At the end of the day, God has the power to keep us from falling if we choose to lean on Him daily (studying/meditating on His Holy Word, fasting, praying, pursuing Christlike communities, and being intentional about our entertainment choices). In Christ, we are new creatures-our old ways, labels included, pass away. Shalom.
While the current discussion around language and naming can seem drastic in its strength of intensity I actually think it is a very edifying and important issue for us to work out (as Beckett Cook, Chris Yuan, Rosaria Butterfield, and many others are encouraging us to do). The power of naming is so important, as seen in Adam’s vocation to name. Concepts come with names. Concepts shape and impact important facets of how we experience ourselves. I think the church is developing a self-awareness around the need for language to be able to talk about: 1) people have same sex attraction 2) experiencing that does not make it a part of one’s essential identity (which is hard for some to accept because it can be a persistent experience for a long period or even all one’s life) 3) while same sex attraction/temptation is not in-itself a sin it is a result of a fallen human nature and as such is not a temptation original to one made in God’s image. Some desires are the result of sin and this is what it means to say that same sex attraction is a temptation against nature (as God intended it). I think we are still working out the best way to say these truths. But it’s an important conversation. It can be just semantics, but only if we all understand the right categories. Right now we don’t. So language is especially important. Language around homosexuality was developed and invested with an essentialist (born that way/my forever identity) understanding behind it. The goal was to frame these desires as hardwired, and thus natural. The same issue is behind pronoun use. The structure of language we adopt will shape default ways of thinking AND feeling. So the question of semantics is a very important conversation to have!
Thanks for sharing. I’d need evidence that language around being “gay” was created by essentialist. But even if so, does disagreement with it mean to discard and dismiss someone as unsaved vs in error. I think we slide either into the genetic fallacy or the slippery slope fallacy.
Deliverance is the key to it all. I was like preditorally sexually attracted to "innocent women" (no not younger but innocent as in clearly Godly women, I wanted to corrupt them that's how demonically riddled I was) as a woman myself. I was filled with perversion and lust and was very beguiling towards both sexes for like 28 years of my life and not only did I have to be delivered but I had to do layers upon layers of cleaning my home, my friend group, my surroundings etc and then in turn I had to actively cut off all sin like even just causal drinking or music etc. I feel like the deeper you were in with Satan the harder you have to go for God because the enemy will attack harder if you were someone who was so intertwined with him for so long, he doesn't want to let go of that person at all so he will do all he can, because of that we have to latch on to God even harder. Also side note, life and death are in the tongue. If you're claiming you are same sex attracted or claiming that identity you are continuously coming in to agreement with that demon so it's never going to stop because you continue to renew that covenant. You can say you use to be even if you still struggle with it talk about it as you WERE not you ARE. Say you denounced that identity and you do not come into agreement with it. These things need to be talked about more on how to break these agreements and covenants with demons.
The “you just need deliverance” response to “I still experience temptation” or “I still need medication” is to not believe in the sufficiency of God’s grace. Yes, pray for healing, pray for temptation to be taken. But when a christian shares their “now and not yet” experience, doubting their salvation is actually disbelieving God’s grace. "Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corth. 12:7-9
@@bunonmyhead no, no! I love it it shows how much you actually want someone you know you care and you're listening to them. It's a unique quirk don't feel bad 😭😭
@@bunonmyhead it's not distracting at all! I actually love it and low-key wanna adapt it for myself lol. It feels like you're actively listening and contemplating what's being said at the same time.
I may not struggle with any of those types of issues. It's great to hear someone else be comfortable and okay with knowing that they will be on medication for the rest of their life. I have epilepsy and will be on medication for the rest of my like. People look at me and think it's weird that I'm comfortable sharing and being okay that I have to take medication for it the rest of my life.
How can she be sure the abuse she suffered didn’t influence her orientation? I hear this a lot, but I rarely ever hear an honest discussion about the potential connection between sexual abuse and same sex attraction
Probably not… I haven’t even looked in… sometimes it’s not a healthy look. I’m 10 mins in and realised that title is a little clickbaity… but hey, sometimes you have to get people in to hear the message. But it seems that isn’t the case. 😔🙃
I wash cars at home...so whenever i see a video like this... 2 hours or even 30min...videos ...i airpod it and let it play as i listen 😊great way to feed ur mind and actually hear ruslan(nick jones, Russell brand,kap,and others)
I have also struggled in the past from compulsive thoughts about ways to kill myself. The only thing that treated it was changing my diet. SSRIs helped but didn’t treat the fatigue or the anxiety. Look into diet changes. Not everyone is the same. I hope this helps.
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Hey man, I watched your TH-cam videos a lot. I wanted to suggest for you too if you’ll take the time to watch prays for Bobby then do a review on it of what you think.
Why are you using misleading titles for your videos?
@ruslan you should have Tyeesha Holt on the show. She is a Christian who has an amazing story of same sex attraction and coming to Christ
It's the title but then again. It is wisdom to know not to conclude without understanding the content. Christians should be responsible and not mediocre
Amazing testimony! 🙌
Someone here who identified as a homosexual for the past 18 years and also has mental health struggles/ suicidal thoughts. Also was molested as a child.
Have recently come back to The Lord and repented after being in denial that living as a lesbian was a sin . Have been single / celibate for almost a year.
Please pray for me that God continues to heal me and sends me a husband when the time is right . I'd like to have a child or two also, God willing 💜✝️🙏
lifting prayers for you!
@@Mindmartyr "As were some of you"
God bless u sis I struggled weather I was gay or straight too mabey because I was abused too ?? But soon come to realise I like women an I'm not gay but took me while to work out but praying for u dusk ok sweetie pray 4 me too pls 🙏 God bless 🙏 xxjj ✝️
Praise God!
May the Lord Jesus be closer to you than anyone on earth.
The Lord delivered me from the gay lifestyle 15 years ago in addition to porn and alcohol. I still struggle everyday with same sex attraction. I have not given in and will continue to say no because of the strength that God gives me. We all have to take up our cross daily and follow Him.
I will never know why Hod doesn’t just remove the desire from some, and for others he does. There is Glory in the strength the Holy Spirit gives us to resist even if it is a painful struggle.
Once a thought enters we give it to the Lord.
Your testimony brings hope to others even if it’s a struggle at times, and that may be your Thorn in the Flesh.
We all have at least one.
Good luck, God Bless,
AMEN!!!!!!!! I’ll pray for you bro, it’s not through our strength but it’s through JESUS!!!
@@Mrs.CGraves Read 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. Could the ”why” be this? What do you think?
@@sarahholm8091 Isn't that the one where Yahweh leaves man to his devices?
Not to be rude, but it kinda seems a bit uncharacteristic of a loving and just god to leave its creation to rot in their "self-destruction".
Could it be that he delights in suffering?
@@switchie1987I think suffering has a purpose even if we don’t understand it. After I’ve suffered for something, once I get what I want I appreciate it that much more. That is my experience and life is very hard. I HATE suffering, and the only way I’m willing to suffer is if it will be turned around for my good…other than that…no thank you.
Man , Just the way her face lit up when she talked about her Husband is an amazing and visible sign of Gods working in her heart.
i lived a lesbian lifestyle for 21 years. in 2020, i found Jesus again and turned my back on that lifestyle. i started seeing it for what it was and had now become. i never was initially attracted to women, but had a fear of men. so, in my search to be loved, i thought i could find it with the "other side". 90% of my lesbian friends were survivors of abuse and rape. this make me think they are all just looking for "love", a "safe" love. i found the love of Jesus and have never turned back. and i thank Him everyday for allowing me to see the light. His love comforts me and guides me. its been 4 years and i still have zero attraction for women. and on a side note, when i was a kid, i always had crushes on the boys in my class. it wasn't until i was exposed to gay stuff in college that i actually thought i may be gay. i literally thought that being "gay" would save me. it took 21 years but im so glad i saw the Light.
Praise God!!!
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May the Lord Jesus be closer to you than anyone on earth.
praise the lord!!
Thanks for sharing a bit of your story.
This is one of the best interviews I have ever seen. It hits on so many topics that are hard for Christians in today's environment with LGBT+ issues, mental health, prosperity gospel, word of faith, etc. that all cause stumbling blocks for christians (myself included).
This has been one of my favorite interviews. The love and redemption story is just so tear inducing because He is love and so many people with this story can’t see that. So beautiful. What a testament to who God truly is.
Deliverance is REAL people 🙏🏼 I testify that when I went for deliverance 3 years ago, I was delivered from the spirit of homosexuality and I haven’t even had the struggle since.
The enemy tries but I know I already renounced and rebuked that, so it must go!!!
In Yeshuas (Jesus) might name
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@@emmasmith7590 Praise God!!!!
As a person will similar struggles I find it awesome when people surrender and give everything to God.
I heard Ruslan’s testimony too on the George Janko’s podcast the other day. It’s amazing that God is willing to meet us wherever we are.
@@ArcaediusCommentaryCharles, even if having that preference it’s biological and on your genoma, all people are born with shortcomings, every single one, those “shortcomings” are the WAY (the obstacle is the way) that’s our objective in spite of we achieve as much as humanly possible to be concordance to GODs law! Jesus interjects for those shortcomings that we will always have as humans and when we fall Jesus rein-vindicates us.
Be string my friend obstacle is the way!!!!!
@@fernandoabascal6295 I’m attracted mainly to Women anyways so it wasn’t a hard switch
TH-cam should not allow comments until the full duration of the video has been watched
There was a livestream, and people could comment on the video, as it was streamed. If you havent noticed, this "Video" is 2 hours long.
@@mortysmindblowers6438There are other videos out, Ruslan already had another video out
I would actually 2nd that!!!
That but I also wish people would watch first 😂
Seriously though😂😂😂
This is such a healthy and relevant conversation. God is truly a loving and compassionate Father who has graciously given us the freedom of choice, hoping, instructing us to always choose Him.
Feel like the lord couldn’t have called on her at a better time. With all the LGBTQ thought being pushed right now across the country and the world I think we’ll need a few people like her providing real context and a path.
God bless you girl, keep doing what you’re doing. Talk about a needed message.
This is kind, thank you for the encouragement!
Her story about her husband was beautiful.
So many people are clearly not listening to the interview, she explains that she doesn't identify or label herself as a gay Christian.
Bingo 😂
perhaps the title of the video is therefore a little unhelpful and deliberately provocative, which is fine on a 'short' or a 5 minute clip, but perhaps not helpful or wise on a 2 hour long interview/conversation.
Or people should just comment after watching, and not on impulse of one triggering sentence @@slawsonscot
@@slawsonscot I think the point of the thumbnail title was to grab people’s attention, it did mine, but I deduced that Ruslan probably wouldn’t be promoting “gay Christians” and decided to listen.
@@sw8871 I think the title threw people off. It’s a little click baity
Thank you Ruslan for having such an engaging conversation with Brenna. I know this message will bless many. It has truly blessed me. God bless 🩷🙏🏼🙌🏼
It is so sad to me how the enemy has disguised what SA does to a child so well, that even Christian’s believe it wasn’t the abuse that made them same sex attracted. Seen it too many times with people I love or know in my own life that struggle with it
I was just thinking the same thing the other day. And same sex attraction isn’t even the only thing that SA leads to. It can lead to hyper sexuality, promiscuity, unhealthy views on sex as a whole… it goes so deep
Bro the spiritual trauma is real. Numbers don’t lie. Physical trauma effects us spiritually when the root motivation is spiritual wickedness
She never denied that the abuse didn’t play a part, she’s just saying it’s not the root of it or not even all of why she is same sex attracted. Many people have claimed to be same sex attracted without SA. There are many doors that can open people up to the very same thing.
But most gays weren't SA'd
@@gachamansama3703 but studies show they were and more than 50%. Either way there has been some type of trauma there of some sort most of the time. Bottom line l, pray for them as we do anyone else.
This and the George Janko interview have truly felt like whole food to my spirit. ❤ Very helpful to the broader conversation of how the church should talk about sexuality without condemning someone completely.
I'm halfway through, and I'm in tears. The part about Jesus weeping and being with us even if we make our bed in hell hit me pretty hard. I've definitely been there, done that. And the Lord has absolutely been there with me. Thank you, Jesus! God bless this woman and Ruslan for tackling this very deep and complex topic. 🙏🏽 ❤
Loved this. Her, and other voices like hers are needed in the faith. There is balance
@RuslanKD you are so good at asking questions. Absolutely unbelievable. This is interview is so powerful. I have multiple same-sex attracted cousins and this helps put how to minister to them in so much perspective. Thank you!
Being tempted by a sin doesn't make you a sinner. Partaking of a sin makes you a sinner.
Finally got to watch this and absolutely loved the conversation! Brenna is such a raw and humble voice that I hope more and more people tune into.
This was an amazing interview … I have been recently diagnosed as bipolar and struggle with suicidal thoughts and so many of the same exact feelings she has had . I am a mother of three and have had so many of these same experiences and to hear her testimony and Hear what she has to say about the Lord and her perspective gives me such hope ❤ Thank you for doing this interview .
Part of my testimony is when I came to my walk with Jesus, I was diagnosed with Bipolar 2 disorder. The meds I am on have made wonders in my life. I am a true believer in medication and walking with the Lord. Do I believe that one day God will deliver me of my Bipolar, ABSOLUTELY! But until then, God is using me to help support other women struggling with the misconception that medication means 1) they don't trust the Lord, 2) they can't grow close to the Holy Spirit.
I also learned that my Bipolar and Adhd were one of the cause of my drug abuse. Since I have been properly diagnosed, I have been sober for almost 4 years, with no drugs or alcohol. The LORD IS GOOD.
There is a testimony in your experience, and trials. Even if they cause suffering. There is holiness in the suffering if we GIVE it to Jesus, and have FAITH the Holy Spirit is working within us. Be Thankful.
Thankful you made it home, thankful you KNOW he is always there, Thankful for a home. -a Family, a job, all the things.
Thankful it wasn’t worse than it can get for others and you found the right meds..
share your testimony as often as possible.
God is not a Genie that makes life perfect. We were promised salvation. We received it by Jesus sacrifice.
But, when we follow the tenets in Scripture our life paths smooth out a lot more.
Recovery takes a daily commitment and daily dedication. But, you’re doing it.
Praise Jesus!
Stay strong Sister
28:25 Preston Perry’s and Jackie Hill Perry’s testimony of marriage literally symbolize this parallel, which I think is so AWESOME.
Yes! She did an interview with them! Both were so good!
Naming our struggles and saying them out loud would probably have saved several of my family members. That's a very good thing to remember.
The conversation at 12 minutes is so important. Children’s ministry shouldn’t be teaching kids about abuse and sex. Parents should be. Shout out to Ruslan for doing his job as a father so well. In the case parents aren’t around or poor parents you’ve got to be very careful navigating those things with children. The important of parents stepping up like Ruslan is so important.
Her testimony is so humble. God bless her in her walk.
This convo is GOLDEN! We need more like this. Real, relevant, and actually meaningful!
Thank you Ruslan and The Perrys for letting Brenna share her story.
Also side note: anyone know where Brenna’s sweatshirt is from? Joint goes CRAZY 🔥
Youre kind, Shawn! And its from Mifland!
@@bunonmyhead appreciate you!! To God be the glory for your testimony. 🙏🏽
I think this is a podcast I’ll never forget. I pray that anyone dealing with same-sex attraction listens to this and is encouraged that they don’t have to give up on their walk with God. Thank you for this🤍
Thanks for posting this video, Ruslan! It's crucial as Christians to give a plattform for testimonies that change lives. My prayer is that the Lord continues to bless and keep the good work He started in Brenna Blain´s life. Thanks again!
One of the best PODS I’ve heard in a while. 🙏⚡️🙌
Former homosexual God delivers and heals!! Love that there’s so many of us♥️
May the Lord Jesus be closer to you than anyone on earth.
amen & the enemy is trying to conceal how many of us there are & are serving Christ now!!
So so you still have temptations?
@gachamansama3703 yes. Scripturally that happens to everyone...& can especially w/ the sins that so easily beset us. But I've experienced God giving wayyy more self control in these situations 🙏🏽 🙌🏾
@@thewonderinggentile But temptations are different based off what's the thing being tempted no? A temptation born off of desire and infatuation of the same sex isn't the same as one of alcohol consumption
If more youth pastors and parents put the truth of the way of Christ to their children the way she heard it from Jackie Hill Perry or Sam Allberry(author of Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?) or even Asa Butterfield, then I think we would have less young people feeling unintentionally shunned. Not being gay anymore isn't the goal just like not being a drunkard, a liar,a thief or any other wayward style of living isn't the goal. Holiness is the goal. Living holy and teaching others how to do the same is the goal. Teaching them how to be more like the Father, more like Jesus. What happens along the way of your sanctification journey is your desire to be more like Him sub plants your desire to pursue and primarily promote any other identity above or before your identity in Christ.
Wow I had no clue who this was but this testimony is something I needed to hear. Loved loved loved this.
56:30 (ish) - In the Catholic faith we call that redemptive suffering. Jesus didn’t wipe away suffering with the resurrection, but redeemed it. We are called to offer up our suffering and give it to Christ. We are never closer to Christ then we we offer up our suffering and unite it with His suffering on the cross. So great to hear you describe it in this way Brenna!
When she explained how the Lord spoke to her thru the passage”Jesus wept” man, that spoke to my soul❤ I need Him to sit with me now too
Absolutely brilliant conversation between you two and I think a very important one to say the least because a lot of heterosexuals don't quite understand the struggle people who are same-sex attracted go through and you guys are just so articulate as well 🔥
Absolutely essential reading is 'The rise and triumph of the modern self' by Carl Trueman. He details how we as a culture have come to accept same sex attraction as an identity which we call 'being gay'. Once you see that it is a fabricated concept built on layers of deceptive perceptions built over the years by various ideologies and writings (by people like Freud and Rousseau,) it becomes painfully apparent how much of what society now accepts is just that - total deception. Attractions are what you 'have' and acting on them is what you 'do' but it is not 'who you are'. That is where so many people get deceived. Even Brenna speaks about it as discovering who she 'was' at 14. This is so key in accurately unraveling this and dealing with it as believers in love AND truth. You handle this conversation with much love and grace Ruslan. So thankful this topic is starting to be discussed so people dealing with this aren't falsely stuck between the 'hell or happy' lie. Blessings.
Amazing testimony: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
One of the most important podcasts I have listened to in 2024.
On a personal level, her testimony and subsequent practical, life-based/experience-based theology brings such freedom to run to the arms of God in the brokenness of real life.
This interview made me think of a segment in Ruslan’s interview with George Janko where he shares a story about what his therapist told him. That he needs to stop viewing himself as a “heterosexual” but a “monet-sexual” (his wife’s name).
I think he hit the nail on the head with that regarding what it is to form a covenant in marriage. We take homosexual sin as a whole different class in sexual immorality - when in reality - sexual
Immorality (regardless of what kind it is - heterosexual or homosexual) is an unhealthy desire that perverts the beauty of what happens in the covenant of marriage between man and wife.
If we can extend the grace to those who may go through sexually immoral desires, and allow God to do the work…and we as a body of Christ do what we are called to do - which is to love God and love people…more people will begin to open their hearts, their eyes and ears to receive the gospel.
God’s grace works. Our job is to love God and make his name known. We as a body of Christ hold each other accountable to the truth of the gospel, but it is NOT our job to change people. God changes people. Let God work.
That’s not to say people who just choose to continue living in sin falsely believing they are just saved because they say “Lord Lord” are not to be corrected. There is righteous judgement and rebuke that Christians need to do, but if it that rebuke and judgement comes from pride and ego, rather than love and compassion for someone to truly draw closer to God, it’s better to not speak at all.
We, as the body of Christ, must always evaluate our faith and we must always seek God daily. We die to our flesh daily. We pick up our cross daily. We MUST be born again. Let’s remember that and love God together!
Great interview!
Well said. ❤
@SetYourTalksAblaze I think the difference between the thpes of sexual immorality is that homosexuality itself is a sin, an abomination in fact. Heterosexuality is God's design. The sin in heterosexuaity is partaking outside of marriage.
@@nenajay3174 putting sin in different classes is the issue. We are not the judges of sin. God may weigh each sin differently, but all sin separates us from Him.
Also - I don’t think it’s a false statement to say you can be sexually immoral and sinful within a heterosexual marriage. If the wife doesn’t want sex one day and the husband forces himself on her, that is still r*pe. Would that not also be an abomination if people are defiling the sanctity and covenant of marriage?
I am not condoning homosexuality in any way. It goes against scripture and you cannot choose to live in that sin knowingly and not be convicted of change and repentance at some point in your relationship with Christ. However, our goal as Christians is to share the gospel, love God, love people, and let God work. We should first inspect the log in our own eye before we judge others for the speck in theirs.
All fall short of the glory of God. We hate the sin, but not the sinner. It’s hard to draw the line in the sand of how to not compromise our beliefs vs being gracious towards another person, but God hates all sin. If God hates all sin, then we should also hate all sin, not one more than the other - most importantly - we DO NOT hate the sinner.
@@SetYourTalksAblaze Everyone k Iowa were all sinners. That's the whole reason for Jesus.
Of course there is sin within Heterosexuality. All I said is that heterosexuality itself isn't a sin. Homosexuality is a sin.
We all I make judgement. The Bible says in the book of John to judge with righteous judgement. I don't condemn. I pray for myself and all.
The Bible says homosexuality is a sin, an abomination. I didn't make it up.
@@nenajay3174 so I’m not disagreeing with anyone of your points. Sexually immoral desires are simply that - sin that is rooted from a desire that is outside of God’s purpose for sexuality - whether it be homosexual desires or heterosexual desires that defile the covenant of marriage. We should extend grace to all who suffer through these desires who have a conviction to want to change for God. Brenda doesn’t say she is OK with having same sex attraction. She is convicted of that sin. She is saying that the desire for that attraction exists, but through her relationship with Christ, she was able to enter into a monogamous heterosexual relationship that aligns with God’s will, and is able to live a life that aligns with God’s will. I don’t think she is saying she is OK with the fact she is same sex attracted. If those desires went away, I think she would be happy about that and is working towards that - just as anyone dealing with sexual desires outside of marriage should actively seek God’s guidance to rid them of those desires.
A really amazing interview! The Lord bless her as she continues to walk in faith and wisdom.
Does anyone else just seem super chill after hearing her talk? I think thats her gift. She has a "spiritual chill" to her.
Indeed. Perfectly said. ❤
Yes! This exactly!
What a truly amazing testimony she has of God's powerful work in her life! Praise God! Thanks for doing interviews like this Ruslan, God bless brother!
Never liked Ruslan because he’s always looking to call people out. This one won me over. He paid attention with open ears and truly wanted to understand, and most importantly cared. This was so good and eye opening.
My experience with Ruslan has been one of great kindness and generosity, which maybe does not come across in the way we perceive online. I also think the way he uses titles and algorithms attracts people who would otherwise maybe never care to hear mine or others stories. Anyways, just wanted to say as someone who has gotten to interact with Rus in person, he is displaying the fruit of the Spirit.
@@bunonmyhead thank you for confirming that. I’ve subscribed to his channel and now yours. I pray things continue on the same trajectory for you to be a vessel God uses to open others eyes and hearts to His grace.
35 minutes in and this is such a fire conversation 🔥🔥🔥
Praying for her she still sounds sad 😞 you can hear it in her voice. Praying for her kids and husband too. God watch over this family cover them with your love. ❤️
thanks for your prayers
Been listening to podcasts that she has been on, first heard of Brenna from Theology in the Raw. Loved this one because it was longer and more detailed than the other ones I've seen!
Praying for you Brenna as you continue to minister. Thank you for saying "yes" to what God is calling you to do!
thankful for your prayers!!
I am not gay, so I don’t know how that sin feels. The long term sin I dealt with was financial, it was so strange, I fed a horrible anxiety and fed from the negative of it somehow. I kept feeding the sin and became okay with extreme anxiety. But I started praying about it. Praying to explore the negative. I found the answer. I recognize negative excitement now, within. Thank you Lord!
I’m so glad I was able to listen to this. I can’t relate to same sex attraction, but such a beautiful testimony and a lot of wisdom was shared in this interview. To God be the Glory!
Thank you so much, Brenna, for your story. It's courageous to share so much detail with the world. I've learned so much. Bless you ❤
I appreciated this conversation so much.
I love this! This is all real life situations when coming to jesus. I love how she took us in a deep dive into her life on how Jesus came into her life and all the struggles she had to indure to reach a point of peace and walking with Jesus consistently. It shows that it is not easy to overcome but God will never leave you alone and will guide you in the right direction. Im so glad for her that her life has taking a turn for the best. Such an amazing story!
So touching!! Thank you for this, incredible! You two are such inspiring embodiment of the faith! ❤️
Thank you for this interview; I needed to hear it. 🙏🏽❤️
This podcast is such a gift of knowledge and wisdom. ✝️❤️
Many of us believers still struggle with past desires maybe lust, pornography others same sex attraction regardless our struggles or weaknesses the bible tells us to live a changed life to live holy and because of who we are now by the holy spirit and the blood of Jesus is now our real identity. Sin is sin regardless if we are a saved believer who struggles with those appetites it doesn’t grant us the right to act on those sinful thoughts or behaviors. We are to live in repentance and sanctification but ill never allow any Christian to feel comfortable with being homosexual, or a liar or a fornicator or adulterer as if suddenly God switched goal post and accepts what LGBT or our generation deems as normal
The Word is clear: God does not change.
The point I draw from this conversation is, people who have submitted their life to Christ are still in a process of regeneration. While celebrating sin (as our society often does) is evil, to deny that ptocess is disingenuous at best and outright hypocrisy at worst. The compassion of Christ compells us to show that same mercy to others.
This was so amazing! Thank you guys.
Today i watched the Michael De-trans couple video and it changed my whole perspective 100% Now i do believe you can be christian while still living the lifestyle but i also know God will truly free you of it but its all about his timing.
This might be one of the best interviews i have seen in a while. So so good!
You can still struggle with the same attraction desires, but if you still identify yourself as a Gay Christian, there is a problem…
We need to have Christ Identity.
Please do me a favor and watch the actual Interview than let me know what you think.
Such a good interview ❤
My husband is a Christian alcoholic sober for 15 years still calls himself an alcoholic still attends meetings, Christians say he’s wrong for that, it makes me cringe, God didn’t take his desire for alcohol away, he has given him the strength to overcome daily, people think God cures you and I don’t believe that to be the norm, he strengthens us gives us endurance and self control!! It’s something that is a turnoff from Christians
I'm a Christian and I don't think he's wrong for that... but I'd be willing to bet your husband doesn't think God made him that way though right?
@@clintlagerberg no he knows it’s the desires of his flesh wanting to reign
He’s definitely not wrong for doing that! He’s obeying Yeshua, bringing every thought and desire captive in obedience! Please don’t be discouraged by people who call themselves Christians judging him for that. They’re in the wrong. Perhaps it would help to find a new community that is more inclined to actually follow the Word and encourage their brothers and sisters in their walk. ❤
I might not say he's wrong, but in similar fashion, it makes me "cringe" (as you said). Why not call himself an "overcomer" rather than an alcoholic? A "new creation in Christ" rather than an "alcoholic"? We don't have much say in what other people say about us or label us as, but we have 100% control in what we say about ourselves and the labels we choose to wear . . . I would rather, and I would encourage my brothers and sisters in Christ to, label ourselves with the things God says about us.
Maybe he doesn’t have to say anything. Just like all of us are fallen, sinful creations. He’s a Christian. Love that God gives him the strength to overcome.
Informative conversation. And I dig the fit. ❤
Wild thing is that is just so clear to me from listening to this talk, is that there is a HUGE gap in the Christian world when it comes to comprehending demons and deliverance. Girl doesn't need God to heal her - she need to cast out the demons. That fact does not negate the power of this testimony and others like it. I am hearing a lot of testimonies like this and it's so refreshing to hear during "pride month". God is so good and His love is amazing. Blessings to all who put this together and to all who take the time to listen and share!
The “you just need deliverance” response to “I still experience temptation” or “I still need medication” is to not believe in the sufficiency of God’s grace. Yes, pray for healing, pray for temptation to be taken. But when a christian shares their “now and not yet” experience, doubting their salvation is actually disbelieving God’s grace.
Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corth. 12:7-9
In relation to the medical-induced mania question, she did a good job at explaining how most anti-depressants (SSRIs the most common) can be harmful for someone with bipolar. They can put the person with bipolar into an episode in which their life becomes very chaotic and disruptive.
Bipolar disorder can be undiagnosed or diagnosed with depression earlier on when the person is in treatment. It's important to get a professional that understands these risks and diagnoses.
This is a beautiful story of God's grace and love. Praise the Lord!
The idea of identifying as "I am gay" still shows an issue with her self identity. It's one thing to come to the realization that you are tempted by same sex attraction, but we all suffer from different temptations in different degrees. For me, as a teenager, it was stealing and lying that led me to almost go to prison at 15. But never did I identify as a thief or liar as who I was. They were just the bad actions that I was most prone to give into, e.g. where I was weakest.
Perfectly said 👏
@@jadtucker1972 A theif isn't the same as a homosexual. That's the difference.
@@gachamansama3703 so does kleptomania give a person the right to steal? Does alcoholism give someone a free pass to drive drunk? Just because someone may have a disposition that makes certain behaviors harder to resist does not determine if the behavior itself is right or wrong.
Great great conversation. I appreciate her courage to talk about all of this it is so needed. In the same sense, I think it is important that we view the term “Gay Christian” as improper. Will you identify with sin? Or identify with Christ? You can say “I struggle with same sex attraction” but saying “ I’m a gay Christian” is identifying with sin and implies that one is practicing sin. It’s like saying I’m a murderous Christian… No sounds crazy, but you can struggle with anger issues.
I know she said she doesn’t like the term “Gay Christian”…for good reason. The Bible is super clear I Corinthians 6:9-11. Such were some of you.
If we are Christ’s that must be who we once were. It’s possible to struggle with desire that’s normal that’s temptation. Nothing wrong with being tempted, but don’t let the temptation take you to sin… the sin line is not drawn just at the act either.
Great episode Ruslan, love how you guys always keep it real to the word of God; It is THE sole authority! Or should I say SOUL authority 😊
Thank you for sharing your beautiful testimony 🥺💛🙏🏻
It is awesome to hear people who struggle with sexual immorality realize that Christ is the only way. At the end of the day, God has the power to keep us from falling if we choose to lean on Him daily (studying/meditating on His Holy Word, fasting, praying, pursuing Christlike communities, and being intentional about our entertainment choices). In Christ, we are new creatures-our old ways, labels included, pass away. Shalom.
Thanks my brother. Great conversation! God bless
This is such a beautiful testimony ❤ God is so good
While the current discussion around language and naming can seem drastic in its strength of intensity I actually think it is a very edifying and important issue for us to work out (as Beckett Cook, Chris Yuan, Rosaria Butterfield, and many others are encouraging us to do).
The power of naming is so important, as seen in Adam’s vocation to name.
Concepts come with names. Concepts shape and impact important facets of how we experience ourselves.
I think the church is developing a self-awareness around the need for language to be able to talk about:
1) people have same sex attraction
2) experiencing that does not make it a part of one’s essential identity (which is hard for some to accept because it can be a persistent experience for a long period or even all one’s life)
3) while same sex attraction/temptation is not in-itself a sin it is a result of a fallen human nature and as such is not a temptation original to one made in God’s image. Some desires are the result of sin and this is what it means to say that same sex attraction is a temptation against nature (as God intended it).
I think we are still working out the best way to say these truths.
But it’s an important conversation. It can be just semantics, but only if we all understand the right categories. Right now we don’t. So language is especially important.
Language around homosexuality was developed and invested with an essentialist (born that way/my forever identity) understanding behind it. The goal was to frame these desires as hardwired, and thus natural.
The same issue is behind pronoun use. The structure of language we adopt will shape default ways of thinking AND feeling.
So the question of semantics is a very important conversation to have!
Thanks for sharing. I’d need evidence that language around being “gay” was created by essentialist. But even if so, does disagreement with it mean to discard and dismiss someone as unsaved vs in error. I think we slide either into the genetic fallacy or the slippery slope fallacy.
Thank you for your channel Ruslan!! This conversation is very necessary to have. God bless you all in Jesus name.
Deliverance is the key to it all. I was like preditorally sexually attracted to "innocent women" (no not younger but innocent as in clearly Godly women, I wanted to corrupt them that's how demonically riddled I was) as a woman myself. I was filled with perversion and lust and was very beguiling towards both sexes for like 28 years of my life and not only did I have to be delivered but I had to do layers upon layers of cleaning my home, my friend group, my surroundings etc and then in turn I had to actively cut off all sin like even just causal drinking or music etc. I feel like the deeper you were in with Satan the harder you have to go for God because the enemy will attack harder if you were someone who was so intertwined with him for so long, he doesn't want to let go of that person at all so he will do all he can, because of that we have to latch on to God even harder. Also side note, life and death are in the tongue. If you're claiming you are same sex attracted or claiming that identity you are continuously coming in to agreement with that demon so it's never going to stop because you continue to renew that covenant. You can say you use to be even if you still struggle with it talk about it as you WERE not you ARE. Say you denounced that identity and you do not come into agreement with it. These things need to be talked about more on how to break these agreements and covenants with demons.
The “you just need deliverance” response to “I still experience temptation” or “I still need medication” is to not believe in the sufficiency of God’s grace. Yes, pray for healing, pray for temptation to be taken. But when a christian shares their “now and not yet” experience, doubting their salvation is actually disbelieving God’s grace. "Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corth. 12:7-9
I love how Brena always goes: mhm
after anybody says anything. For real though glad to see her on here
I was unaware of how often I do that, lots of people have pointed it out as being distracted - I will have to work on it!
To me it sounds like she’s actually listening and taking it all in.
@@bunonmyhead no, no! I love it it shows how much you actually want someone you know you care and you're listening to them. It's a unique quirk don't feel bad 😭😭
@@RoseyPosey545 I think the same , I just found it a little bit of a funny quirk 😆
@@bunonmyhead it's not distracting at all! I actually love it and low-key wanna adapt it for myself lol. It feels like you're actively listening and contemplating what's being said at the same time.
This is an amazing video. Thanks.
I may not struggle with any of those types of issues. It's great to hear someone else be comfortable and okay with knowing that they will be on medication for the rest of their life. I have epilepsy and will be on medication for the rest of my like. People look at me and think it's weird that I'm comfortable sharing and being okay that I have to take medication for it the rest of my life.
best interview thus far.
Wow, such a great conversation. Thanks for sharing!
How can she be sure the abuse she suffered didn’t influence her orientation? I hear this a lot, but I rarely ever hear an honest discussion about the potential connection between sexual abuse and same sex attraction
Thank you! This blessed me so much.
Amazing testimony. Awesome conversation! Thank you both! Praise the Lord Jesus Christ!
Thanks!
Loved listening to this
Is anyone actually watching the video before commenting? 🤦🏼♀️
Obviously not 🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂
Probably not… I haven’t even looked in… sometimes it’s not a healthy look. I’m 10 mins in and realised that title is a little clickbaity… but hey, sometimes you have to get people in to hear the message. But it seems that isn’t the case. 😔🙃
I wash cars at home...so whenever i see a video like this... 2 hours or even 30min...videos ...i airpod it and let it play as i listen 😊great way to feed ur mind and actually hear ruslan(nick jones, Russell brand,kap,and others)
@@RuslanKDi listen to all of them!!😁👍🇨🇷💯
This is great! I’ve never watched a TH-cam video this long, but it was so worth it! What is her name and title of her book?
Brenna Blain - "Can I Say That? How Unsafe Questions Lead Us to the Real God"
Thank you!
All the love in my heart to everybody struggling with anything even remotely similar to this.
Thanks for changing the title and picture. Watching now.
She just needs deliverance from the spirit of homosexuality. You can tell she still has that spirit on her by the way she carries herself.
One of the best conversations I have heard in years
This whole interview!!!!!’❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The story about her mom friend showing is so crazy. Amen dog!
I have also struggled in the past from compulsive thoughts about ways to kill myself. The only thing that treated it was changing my diet. SSRIs helped but didn’t treat the fatigue or the anxiety. Look into diet changes. Not everyone is the same. I hope this helps.
That was pretty spicy, Ruslan. Surprised it made the main channel lol
Yeah this was bless God levels of spice 😂
This was great! Thank you so much🙏💕
Ruslan got that morning voice in this one 😂
1:54:37 yes we need to also encourage to seek the gift of singleness. And embrace them into our families.