Extremely grateful for Christopher’s work on this subject. I’ve been fighting my same-sex attraction my whole life and am still, but I’m a new creation in Jesus and I have the power through the Holy Spirit to fight against temptation. Wether He calls me to marriage to a woman or a life of singleness- all the glory will go to Him!
My friend... I hope and pray that you come to the realization I came to... that god created you perfectly as you are and treasures how you love. He doesn't have to forgive you for being queer because he designed you that way. I hope you're doing well 😊 💕
@@firstknight117 Still doesn't change that god treasures his queer children as they are. Please stop hurting people with your dangerous message. People are dying because of the hurt they feel when they're rejected "in the name of god".
@@inYTbio_SiteLINKs2Verses_Bruv it is very sad that despite Jesus spending so much of his time among us decrying the people who profit off of the Word of God, who twist it for their own gain and agenda, and greed, that so many people fall for these same greedy businessmen disguised as Christians. Yet homosexuality, which Jesus spent so little time talking about while living, is constantly attacked and singled out as the only sin so many of these people care about, who have now taken it upon themselves to be judge and jury. I can't think of anything more unChrist-like to ignore the rampant greed and profiting off of the Lord's Word, yet spend their time ignoring all other sin and only using verses about homosexuality in order to justify their own personal, human, and unholy hatred and judgement as many people who follow Dr. Christopher Yuan tend to do. Very sad, thank you for exposing the hypocrisy and grift of people like him.
@@theoldhermit2601It’s not hypocrisy or wrong of Christians to call out sin. Neither is it about gay sex or other deviant behavior to the exclusion of all else. The Christian focuses on the gay stuff because the sinner IDENTIFIES as the sin, not regarding themselves as people that sin. And it’s all the BLTG+ diehards that are gaslighting the other deviants into believing their sin was their identity! And nearly as bad are the simps white knighting the BTGL+ people. That is hateful, that is partaking in their sin and corruption and in God’s eyes, making themselves part of the sin!
As soon as I saw this topic I had to jump in! I’ve been struggling through this topic. One of my close friends, whom I always thought was a conservative Christian, recently proposed to her girlfriend .. when I tried to talk to her about it the conversation quickly went to the topic of objective truth. She literally texted me “who am I to say that the Bible is absolute truth?” I was floored. Forget homosexuality, THIS is the root of the issue at hand! Prayers appreciated
I believe that if we take God at His word, then He can free us of any sin - no matter how long we've engaged in it or how deeply it's embedded in our identity. When we go to Him, He becomes our new identity.
@@jenniferhicks6116yes read the Bible, it’s just a book! You can read fairytales as well. I know a lot of gay people, who are more loving, caring and nice then heterosexuals.
We’re called to DENY ourselves. God loves the sinner, but hates the sin. Loved this episode and Dr. Yuan is amazing and such an eloquent speaker. His testimony is incredible!
You need to stop gravitating to these "ex-gay" testimonies that scratch your itchy years. I would love to know why so many Christians are obsessed with these kinds of testimonies, buy you can never answer when I ask.🤔
My husband has a friend who just came to us telling us he was gay. We’ve both tried giving him biblical truth (the guy says he’s Christian), but he thinks that Jesus won’t forgive him. My heart breaks hearing this story. Just pray that our friend comes back to Jesus. We all have struggles but with Jesus we don’t have to drown
Hi, I am so saddened by the news that your friend thinks that he cannot be forgiven. As someone who has been saved from homosexuality by Jesus, I know that He will forgive your friend if he seek Him in earnest. There are so many people out there like me who choose Jesus over homosexuality. I join my prayer with your for your friend.
When you reject how someone loves, you reject the person themselves. With the suicide rates being so high, we don't need anyone else condemning god's gay children because of their ability to love. God embraces all of us as we are. Any other message is terribly harmful. Plain and simple.
@@KeilyShhh we are given free will. Satan and his demons pervert love. They do everything to reverse the work of god. Gays are a result of Satan’s work.
Allie, Thank you so much for this video. I heard Dr. Yuan speak at a youth conference a couple years ago. The large auditorium will filled with hundreds of teenagers, but the room was utterly silent while he spoke. He shares an amazing and compelling testimony! I sent the project link to my sons who have or will soon have teenagers, and to our youth pastor. (His wife had Dr. Yuan as a professor in college). I cannot recommend Dr Yuan and your TH-cam channel enough!! It's Christians like you two that give me hope for the next generations. Thank you so much for doing what you do!
This was such an uplifting and joy filled episode. Even though this is a HARD topic, you can see the joy of Christ in this man! So lovely to see a conversation about this topic where the main focus is Christ and his redeeming love! I wish this world could more easily separate desires from their identity. The freedom is so available in Christ. Thanks Allie!
Great interview, Allie! Dr. Christopher Yuan spoke at my college in 2013 and I've been following him since. I love how precise he is and that he's equipping parents to train up their children. It gives me so much hope for the next generation!
As a Catholic of Traditional Faith, seems people forget that God hates sin and God will not be mocked. These unrepentant people with their evil abominable saying that the "lifestyle" is acceptable, are living a lie.
Catholic here too - but remember God desires all to be saved (1 Timothy 2:4) and come to the knowledge of the truth. We must pray for our gay brothers and sisters; are their sins worse than ours?
@@johnflorio3576If their perverted they aren't our brothers and sisters. You've got to be in Christ to be a brother or a sister. No one who engages in sexual perversion is a Christian.
I’m so grateful for this video! It gave me more insight and confidence in having conversations with nonbelievers. The section about not identifying as the desire you struggle with, resonated with me. We are given an identity by Christ that is true and if we don’t repent and believe that, we can fall into deception easily. Thank you for being a vessel for God’s kingdom . 😊
People with gay tendencies and desires can absolutely be Christians and be saved. It’s those who act upon those feelings and desires that can’t honestly be walking with The Lord. No different than adulterers and any other sinners. Once you truly allow the spirit there’s just no way you can keep on with your old ways. If there’s not a major change going on within then you probably need to get your nose back in the Bible and figure out what you missed. We can tell a lot about a Christian by the fruits or lack there of. God bless.
Years ago my thoughts were about having an affair. The Holy Spirit made me aware that this was adultery as well. Through counseling and constant contact with my Savior, our marriage is almost 54 years old!
Its a sad life for true gay faithful believers. Being gay is so much mire than sex. The oainnif livning life a lime as you see friends get married, have kids and for those who do choose to be single can still date. For those of the same sex nine of it is possible and for those who never walked the path should have more compassion to those who struggle
Obviously you can change your behavior towards your sexual proclivity. But how in the world would you change your sexual attraction itself, any more than you can change something like your IQ?
I'm a tiger mom! I like and want to fix things and I'm ferocious when it comes to my children! Thank you also for your testimony of the saving power of Christ ❤
You should find the middle ground! Yes be strict, but also loving. Are they turning to the sin of the alphabet community for a reason? Maybe they are trying to fit in? Maybe they haven't found a date and are trying something new? Work with eachother around the problem. I am a teen, but also Christian and fairly Conservative. If I turn into sin (whether it is the alphabet community, or something like smoking or vaping, which is common today with teens), 100% I want my parents to be strict af with me and get me out of it! But upon second thought, however, if I am the same person as I am now, I doubt that I would willingly turn to those sins... unless some reason, conscious or subconscious, has pushed me into it. Identifying the reason and helping me conquer it would be the most successful way out.
Ferociously loving your children is awesome! Just know though that god embraces and loves his gay children exactly how they are and when you reject how someone loves, you reject the person themselves. But god doesn't do that to us! God doesn't put us through the pain of telling us that we need to apologize for our ability to love. He doesn't do that to straight people or gay ones.
@@KeilyShhh Not quite. The Christian message is "love the sinner, hate the sin". God loves all His children. We should be thankful and follow God's laws. Being part of the alphabet community is an obvious sin which we as children of God we should not engage in. We ought not to fornicate, no m*sturbation, no watching p0rn0gr@pн¥, and no engaging in immoral relationships such as that which is not of the opposite sex.
@@cerebrummaximus3762 Again here's my one and only point (are you listening?). Love isn't sin... Our ability to love is a part of us... And when you call it sin, you are saying that the most special part of who we are is disgusting. And that's crushing. God doesn't treat his children that way. You're hurting people... please see that and stop.
@@KeilyShhh I do appreciate the response, but you can't mould scripture from what it says (at least as I and seemingly many others) understand it. We comprise of a soul and a flesh. Our souls have been granted with flesh and free will. However, after the Fall of Lucifer and then the Fall of Man, sin was brought into this world. As you'd tell off a child when doing something that risks their life, God punished Adam and Eve for breaking His only rule, and by committing their first sin, Adam and Eve brought sin into the world, and they could no longer live in perfect and sinless Eden, Paradise. Those who committed sin in their flesh from that moment onwards would separate themselves from God and their souls would live in a life that they created: hell. Problem is, this was the fate for all man that moment onwards. To feel sin, pain, die, and perish or fall to Hades. Despite having to punish Adam and Eve for their sin, as you'd punish a child who does wrong, God still loved Adam and Eve, and the Creation of man; He could not let them fall to Hades and live a life of eternal torment. God loved His creation so much in fact, that He incarnated His Nature of Creation in human flesh, the Son in the Trinity of the Father, to experience the agonies a human does, and in the end, He gave His only Son so that man has an opportunity to be saved, reunite with God and live eternal life. There is a problem however: the Path is Narrow!! (Thunderstrikes.) The only being in our entire universe and beyond that can provide eternal life is the only being in this world that is indeed all-powerful, omnipotent and powerful, is our eternal and omnipotent God. For those who want to live eternal life, they can only get this chance through God, and by being as close as one possibly can to God and His word, could they achieve the chance to be in the presence of God and live life eternal as Him. God preached how one stays controlled and pure via his Old Testament Prophets, and eventually Jesus who'd give His life for us to be saved. In order to be in the presence of God, we can still have free will, but we ought to stay pure and follow the path of God. This means that God has given us the ability to do anything we like, however to gain eternal life we need to resist temptations to do sins brought in during the Fall, and follow the word of God. That means all sins. Including lust. We have been given the ability to love freely, however we need to love via God, who is love Himself, and place Him first. That means to basics, such as keep your self chastous till marriage, and do not engage in immoral sin, such as sexually arousing yourself. Even looking at a woman lustfully is committing adultery at heart. It is unmoral. We do not love for the pleasure of fornication and sex. We love because love ought to be pure and we love for God. We don't love for sex, sex is just a feature that lets you unleash the ability to multiply and grow a loving family that will follow in your footsteps to a life dedicated to Christ and God the Creator. Good feeling was given to sex so that our immoral minds wouldn't strive away from God's rule and we should feel pleasure when following the rules of God. That pleasure however should be reserved for those following the rules of God and shouldn't be used willy-nilly. After the fall, we have been granted the ability to use these pleasures immorally, and to follow the word of God, we ought to not give into temptations of the flesh. That means striving away from immoral inflections of lust and temptations of the body to commit the gift of sex immorally. That includes do not fornicate, for sex should only be done between two truly loving partners willing to proceed to multiply and make a stable family. That means do not look at a woman lustfully, do not watch p0rн0graph¥, do not m@$тerbate, for they are paths to harness the pleasure of the flesh meant for proper Christian, reproductive sex, to sinful immoral pleasures. That also means do not let temptations deceive you: do not engage in h0m0$€xu4lity, for God has clearly not intended for us to use the gift of love and sex in a perverted way, and harness sex and love just to make the flesh feel good immorally. H0m0s€xuality too is a sin. Love was meant to lead us a life for God, to create a stable family, and procreate. H0m0s€xualit¥ clearly does not do that. It is an immoral way to please our flesh via God's gifts, and we ought to not give into that form of lust. Besides, if isn't obvious already, h0m0$€x*alit¥ is... unnatural. Not just clearly from a Biblical or Christian perspective, nor quite evidently from a Scientific perspective. But in general, historically. This lust, this perverted false form of love, has never or at least very rarely needed to occur widespread naturally. In Europe, we've been living in a heteronormative society for over a few centuries without any hustle or problem, and it has almost never occurred or been viewed as natural since less then a century ago. The only time a society has had this lust been widespread so naturally is when it has been influenced or taught to society. Rarely naturally. Yes, I admit, certainly has h0m0$*xu@lit¥ may have come naturally to some individuals. Some people are born with six fingers, but doesn't make it normal, just happens. Defects have been brought to us since the Fall. But cases such as these of this lust occurring naturally are extremely extremely rare. The only time it has occurred is in settings meant to exploit the gift of sex, for example sex slaves, when sex workers would flourish, and men, women, and children kidnapped, sold and r@p€d for "fun", that's clearly not a good thing and shows a way that sex can be exploited that even you may understand. The only major time this lust has flourished so "naturally" is... now. As I said, certainly their have been cases brought from the fall of sin occurring naturally, just as a 6th finger happens occasionally, besides in forced settings (eg sex slaves) but it is extremely extremely rare. Yet, do you not find it weird how their is a sudden spike increase in supposed h0m0$€x*al$, not since the 60s, not since the last 10 years, but just the last five or even three years?! Because it is taught! It does not occur naturally, and this spike of people has increased because it has spread through society, it is paraded, it is now advantageous to label yourself as a committer of this sin, it is taught in schools to our young children. It is immoral and you know it. As I have mentioned, this sin grew since only the 20th century, with an unusual increase when younger generations tried to snowflake from tradition, occurring around the 1960s during the sexual revolution, and has been increasing since the last 10 years. But even then, this lust has remained fairly rare even in the last 10-20 years, being the occasional but slightly more common oddball meme. But suddenly, only in the last 5 years did they spike. It is an immoral sin we ought to stay away from. Love the sinner, not the sin. Maintain the man behind the sin, but steer him or her away from it.
I really enjoyed listening to and learning from Dr Yuan. He warns people struggling with this sin with such humility, love and kindness. Thank you and blessings in Jesus 🙏 💕
Yes. The good news of the gospel is not to repent and be straight. It repent and be holy as Jesus is holy, and for some that is a life long fight with the flesh. Keep fighting. Your reward will be great.
God gave you the gift of discernment so you could distinguish between evil temptation and natural longings. Not all of the Bible is divinely inspired. Don't imprison yourself on account of some people's theology. This desire that God put in your heart is good, and you CAN fulfil it and live a godly life. Anyone who says otherwise is sadly deceived. Don't be deceived as well.
@@LiaAwesomeness 1 Corinthians 6:9-20 is not very confusing to anyone that has basic discernment. Sounds like you are emotion driven which leads to the pit of fire.
@@OblongMilo I sincerely hope that you manage to shed your religious indoctrination and give yourself permission to embrace your true self. It's 100% ok to be gay.
"We all have unchosen sinful temptations that God calls us to resist." That's a fact. Mine isn't homosexuality. But it's just as huge a fight, and just because my society no longer vilifies my particular sin temptation doesn't make it any less sinful nor does it make it any easier to overcome. We ALL desperately need Jesus. We all desperately need the Holy Spirit to help us in this battle. If we, the church, would love people unconditionally WHILE openly admitting to the issues we ourselves are wrestling with and fighting on our path to holiness, it might be a little more encouraging to someone whose particular sin temptation is homosexuality.
I read his testimony in the book “Devoted, Great Men and Their Godly Moms” by Tim Challies. Incredible to put a face to the name. Praise God for His faithfulness!
What a great testimony to God's power through a mom's love and prayers. Very encouraging to us Moms who are always praying for our children and grandchildren. Who were stay at home moms knowing that was best. God is good all the time. Praying for you and the baby Allie 🙏🏻
What a wonderful interview. As a man who struggles with this temptation myself the real line of demarcation between temptation and identity has been such a solid frame of mind to walk in. The part where he talks about idolatry really has me wrestling. You see part of my battle strategy for keeping the flesh in submission has been long distance running, but I fear trying to live without it if the Lord ever asked me to.
I just kept saying, "Yes! Yes!" Those of us who had homosexual sin in our lives are not some group over here by ourselves. I get asked if I believe orientation can change. Orientation is not a biblical concept. Instead sexual sin is the biblical term. Homosexual sexual sin is one category. What does the Bible say about sexual sin (or any sin for that matter)? It says to confess, repent, and walk in newness of life. Then resist temptation with the power of the Holy Spirit. Do I believe someone can REPENT of homosexual sin? Yes. Can they be forgiven? Yes. Can they resist temptation through the power of the Holy Spirit? Yes. It's not about ME being my "authentic self". It's about DENYING myself, taking up my cross, and following Him Who died so that I can live.
Did he say his mother fasted every Monday for 7 years!? And then once for 39 days!!! More on that please! That is a spiritual discipline that it seems many want to overlook
I remember hearing that his mother prayed that she didn’t care whatever happened to herself OR him, whatever it took to get his attention. I found that brave and powerful.
Loaded question. Can you be a practicing Christian while practicing homosexuality? No. Can you be a Christian and have gay desires? Absolutely. The mission of the gospel is not to repent and be straight. It is repent and be holy as Jesus is holy. There are many Christians who profess Jesus as Lord and refuse to give into homosexual temptation when that is their inclination. I know this is just a talk show, but this question really does not require so much thought that it is hard to answer.
I definitely enjoyed your conversation with Dr. Yuan, but you and Bree at the end had me cracking up lol. When you said Bree’s name is almost bee and she didn’t like honey I started chuckling. But then when you said something about the land of milk and honey I was laughing out loud at work, and had people asking me what is so funny 😂.
Allie, thank you so much for introducing so many to awesome resources that share the Biblical truth, like Christopher Yuan, Rosaria Butterfield, Beckett Cook, etc. In today’s culture almost everyone is touched by lifestyle situations that we need to know how to handle Biblically. As a believer it’s wonderful to find these resources that we can help generations with the Gospel truths. So timely!! Thank you so much.
HERE SOME SCIENTIFIC FACTS ABOUT HOMOSEXUALITY: = The WHO, World Health Organization, stated clearly, that homosexuality not a disease or disorder, but a healthy natural sexual orientation. = It is most likely innate (determined by SNP in several genes and by antibodies (NLGN4Y) during pregnancy), as the opposite sex is never sexual attractive to people born homosexual. = Evolution scientists stated in several publications, that homosexuality exists since sexuality exists, since 385 million years. = They also stated, that having homosexual members in the own tribe, gives several evolutionary advantages, which explains the permanent share of 4-10% homosexuals of the population. =>> So, the question would be rather: why putting an ethical limit on homosexuality if its natural, healthy and even with a natural sense? =>> Especially now as more and more homosexuals marry and adopt and raise kids that else wise would have no parents.===
It's not an oxymoron- just because someone commits one (or a few sins), doesn't mean they should throw away the whole religion. It's basically throwing the baby with the bathwater. Doesn't mean the religion can accept it, but it's possible to be a sinner and still try. I will admits it's hard to live in this constant dissonance, but throwing everything away is not the way.
Only thing I will say is I think some churches are not prepared to minister to such people. Some churches have a culture so heavily motivated by getting married & having children that people that aren’t blessed in that regard; that may be single for the rest of their lives may feel like total outsiders. It was such a paradigm shift for me that I had a couple nervous breakdowns early on. Wesley Hill’s Washed & Waiting, Andrew Murray’s Humility & St Aquinas’ works were a profound help for me. I truly hope more churches anchor themselves in His Word & don’t affirm what God clearly categorizes as sin while also recognizing that new believers used to particular lifestyles will need the church to come along side them not just welcome them. Praise God I’m on the other side & I am loved & appreciated.
" In Him ( Christ Jesus ) we (who Trust and Believe) have Redemption, through His Blood ( of the Cross), the Forgiveness of sins" Eph.1:7 #Mindchange #Lifechange #VeryDifferent
I was very moved by Dr Christopher Yuan's blessing upon mother's! Thank you! I have five children - I stayed home and we lived on one income. I homeschooled my children to have great influence on their character development (26 years!) now I care for my elderly mother in my home and my elderly dad from long distance. (they are divorced) The devil tells wives /mom's like me that we are unimportant and a drain on society (my social security account tells me that! 😂) (I have contributed to "my" account very little - but my husband and I have contributed our share through his work!) Anyway - thank you for that encouragement! What a wonderful reminder that God knows exactly what the best model of a family is! God bless you, Dr Yuan and Allie Beth! ❤️
Just something to consider, the context of Ephesians 5:31-32 (speaking of Christ and the Church) is found in Eph. 2:15 "He did away with the law of the commandments in regulations, so that He might create in Himself one new man from the two (Jew and Gentile), resulting in peace. He did this so that He might reconcile both to God in one body through the cross and put hostility to death by it." He is talking about Jew and Gentile becoming one body, in Christ. (not the church as the bride of Christ) Revelation 21:9-27 tells us exactly who the bride of the Lamb is and describes her in great detail! In Matthew 9:14-15 Jesus describes His own disciples as wedding guests of the groom not the bride. Happy digging.....
Please pray for my Grandson who just married a man who wants to become a woman. Both of these young men grew up in the church, but they both think the vast majority of Christians are judgemental. Though they know I disagree with their lifestyle, because it’s a sin. I am showing them love. My heart is heavy.
If one has to turn in their “Christian Card” for being gay should any who have cheated on a spouse, stolen from others, etc, etc have to turn in their cards too? Shouldn’t any sinner have to turn in their cards. Who was it who said “let he who has not sinned throw the first stone?” His name escapes me at the moment.
We are all sinners but we are not all sinning against nature, normal people don’t lust after the same sex, that only happens when one becomes a reprobate (reject from God)
@@wendymtzcOh- cause I don’t remember that quote ending with - “unless it’s a sin against nature. In that case stone him” maybe MY bible is defective. What about “Vengeance is mine sayest the Lord?” Is that in your bible? Or does it say “vengeance is mine sayest the Lord unless it’s a sin against nature in which case help me out and take away his Christian Card.” I thought Christian’s are supposed to bring people into Christianity not throw them out.
It is the ongoing sin without repentance that is the problem. If someone is a thief or an adulterer and they continue their sin without repentance then they are not a Christian, the same as someone that continues in homosexual sin with no repentance. The Bible says that we are to become new in Christ. Our old self is to be put away. We don’t get to claim Christ as our savior and continue in sin. We may fall away at times in weakness but we acknowledge our sin, repent and always continue in the renewing of our minds.
@@jamba622 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. 28And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 29Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, 30Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: 32Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.
So why aren’t you throwing serial cheaters out? And btw I thought God judges us. Those who judge in his name will answer for it. And if they keep on doing it even though the Bible says only God can judge then-you guessed it- we have to take away your Christian card.
I prayed for Dr. Chris...He is such an awesome man of God! & Handsome to boot! God surly can bring a beautiful Godly woman for him as a wife....bless you & thank you for such great and wise teaching...
People in the comment section- If you are Christian and reading this, please stop repaying venom with venom. I'm seeing a lot of truth. But not truth and grace. Be humble, not nasty.
Millions of people use drugs but there actually is a very prevalent drug culture in the "gay community", particularly methamphetamines and ecstacy. They literally do those "sex drugs" (those two are known for enhancing sexual pleasure) and they have huge orgies. Also, most gay men that are killed are killed by other gay men and typically those drugs were involved also.
I cant even begin to imagine dealing with the burden of experiencing same sex attraction daily N knowing the truth of Gods word. Many are weary warriors who let their guard down. I'm thankful for Gods grace N his cleansing blood.
so powerful!!! 🔥🔥 what an incredible testimony! emotional manipulation and empathy extortion are the realest ! people always want to justify their sin and blame it on Christians. “The church” is the reason why the gay community rejects faith I hear often, when it’s simply not true.
It’s difficult to detach these desires because when you’re physically intimate with someone you create a spiritual tie to that persons soul and Vice verse…, we are spiritual beings
If being gay means practicing and engaging in same sex behaviors, then the answer is no or at least, that a Christian who is deeply engaged in sin and lifestyle contrary to Christian teaching and sanctification, is at fundamental opposition to Christ. If being gay means having same sex desires but not acting upon them, then yes is the answer. As with all evil or sinful thoughts and wants, resisting them, is the basis of a leading a life in line with God's commandments.
I just love Dr. Yuan's testimony! Ive heard him with Becket Cook and Rosario Butterfield. Amazing life-transformative examples of how a complete and unquestioning commitment to Jesus Christ can lead to s near spontaneous turning from sinful lifestyles. Praise God!
This is so cool! I love that there's a parent and grandparent guide, but we need an aunt/uncle guide lol! I'm going to purchase it anyway as an aunt and a future mother.
I would love to know what a Bible follower or Christian would do if their child was gay? Because you cld preach this while their young but what happened when their old enough to decide. I’d love to know how they go about it. A lot of Christian parents accept it. How do you not accept your child right.
Actually, it sounds like he didn’t have a good childhood foundation. His parents were always working or doing school. His mom never asked for childcare help. His parents communicated through a notebook and contemplated divorce.
HEY Allie, Ive been a subscriber for just about a month and your interview with Christopher popped up....and small world i grew up in the same town as Christopher. I rode the bus with his brother. small world. i also have a slight photographic memory and i was like, " i wonder if hes from chicago area...." anyway i enjoy your podcast. Christopher, congratulations! and wish you continued success! peace to Allie and Christopher.
So now you can determine , who is saved. And who is not. WOW. run from these people fast. Because I thought John 3:16 for GOD so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him. Should not perish but have eternal life......... Was the way to salvation. But I guess ya'll are preaching another gospel.
Can you be a Christian and also practice adultery, gossip, slander, gluttony, addiction??? As a Christian I get confused why the latter sins I’ve mentioned get overlooked yet homosexuality is being highlighted, and the most criticized of the sins. Help me understand this better, please.
Concerning the question: "Can you be a Christian and practice homosexuality?", Dr. Christopher Yuan gave the audience a powerful and perfect response... Like a remedy to a decease. Thanks Jesus for His words and wisdom that He gave on the Bible that we can use on every situation, and also for open the eyes of "those who are sick".
I have always attracted to men since puberty and never women, but God didn’t make me this way. Sin results in humans be attracted to the things that are not of God. Only by knowing Jesus and being in-love with Him does our will begin to be replaced by His will. I’m not straight or anticipate being straight, but I know that I love Jesus more than I desire being in a relationship with a man. Jesus found me a year ago at 35 years old and I never would have imagined that I would have arrived at this point in my life. Ironically, I am in in-love with a man- Jesus Christ, the Eternal Son.
Allie, what is your position on how the church handles this? Example: my church has a lesbian married couple with three young children (I'm presuming they used a sperm donor & had these children "together" to make a family)...they recently started attending and dropping their kids off together in Sunday school. They also are in our church kids sports leagues, and their daughter was on our daughters team. How does the church handle this? My husband and I are uncomfortable with our own young children seeing this family at church, it's one thing to see it out in the world but at church? Are we wrong? Is the church wrong for allowing this? I don't know the answer. (The two ladies are very respectful & do not engage in displays of affection) 🤷
I believe that you need to have a private talk with the pastor about this. Find out what his viewpoint is, and whether or not he agrees that this cannot be allowed. Also ask him if he will address their sin and encourage them to repent of their sin. If he refuses to deal with it, maybe you need to change churches. Do you know about the First Baptist Church of Orlando FL and what they have been doing? It is no longer a godly church. It's more like a cesspool. If you need a way to defend your position, you can remind the pastor to examine the early church in the Book of Acts. Would the apostles and Paul have allowed this "family" into the church? The two women are not really married according to God's definition of marriage. It's a mockery. I mentioned the First Baptist Church of Orlando because this is an example of what happens when the pastor and elders compromise God's standards. I pray your pastor will be willing to listen and address the situation biblically. He needs to share the Gospel with them himself. I pray he will not give in to compromise. Otherwise, the whole local church will grow in corruption. He will be held accountable before King Jesus, one way or another. I'm sure this is very difficult for you. I hope God uses what I have shared with you. Lord Jesus, please help Shelly and her husband to be wise. Give them the courage to face the pastor with their concern. Keep them humble and gracious. This spiritual battle is Yours. May they continue to trust You and follow You. Remind them that You will guide them with Your eye. Thank You that Shelly is looking for answers. Amen. Shelly, I would like to suggest that you watch Justin Peters' TH-cam channel. He has some videos on the First Baptist Church of Orlando and talks about all the compromises the leadership has allowed. You might want to consider sharing information Justin talks about with your pastor. Be blessed, Shelly! I will pray for you. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙂
Would Moses be off his rocker if he ran around calling himself an Egyptian while wandering in the wilderness with Israel? I wonder if this is the same as someone being saved by the blood of the Lamb and still calling themselves by their sin (aka: gay Christian). Seems like an oxymoron to me.
I'm thankful to hear this very wise man speak on this...but what happens when your child(ren) were raised to know Jesus, had given their heart to Him and served Him, and then as adults turned their backs, and made the choice to be gay?
Thanks for this episode! I remember Christopher coming to the Christian University I was in & sharing his testimony after reconnecting & getting news from an old friend in elementary school that came out to me after a long time. Wasn’t sure how to respond but wanted help on from a believer it knowing in 2014 this issue wasn’t as big as it was now. I read his book & loved it & gives me encouragement to continue to pray for people I know struggling with any sexual immorality or believing false doctrine. God continue to bless you both Allie & Christopher & your ministries
but what if its not just desires, what if they just feel no attraction toward the other sex. completely without lust, just no desire to be with the other sex, no desire to hold them in the arm or just be near them.
It's a loaded stupid question. Can you be a Christian and a practicing homosexual? No. Can you be a Christian and still have same sex attraction? Absolutely. The goal of the gospel isn't repent and be straight..it's repent and be holy as Jesus is holy. For some, that is a life long struggle of fighting temptation for the sake of loving Jesus more than loving your sinful inclinations.
Extremely grateful for Christopher’s work on this subject. I’ve been fighting my same-sex attraction my whole life and am still, but I’m a new creation in Jesus and I have the power through the Holy Spirit to fight against temptation. Wether He calls me to marriage to a woman or a life of singleness- all the glory will go to Him!
Have you heard of Jackie Perry and Becket Cook?
@@ContextandTruth Yep! I’m a regular viewer.
Refuted his testimony years a on my blog years ago. My most viewed post to date
My friend... I hope and pray that you come to the realization I came to... that god created you perfectly as you are and treasures how you love. He doesn't have to forgive you for being queer because he designed you that way.
I hope you're doing well 😊 💕
@@firstknight117 Still doesn't change that god treasures his queer children as they are. Please stop hurting people with your dangerous message. People are dying because of the hurt they feel when they're rejected "in the name of god".
Dr. Yuan was a professor of mine in college. He is absolutely fantastic.
Where was he a professor at? All I know is that he was taught at the Moody Bible Institute that's extremely anti-gay in their policies and teachings.
@@inYTbio_SiteLINKs2Verses_Bruv it is very sad that despite Jesus spending so much of his time among us decrying the people who profit off of the Word of God, who twist it for their own gain and agenda, and greed, that so many people fall for these same greedy businessmen disguised as Christians. Yet homosexuality, which Jesus spent so little time talking about while living, is constantly attacked and singled out as the only sin so many of these people care about, who have now taken it upon themselves to be judge and jury.
I can't think of anything more unChrist-like to ignore the rampant greed and profiting off of the Lord's Word, yet spend their time ignoring all other sin and only using verses about homosexuality in order to justify their own personal, human, and unholy hatred and judgement as many people who follow Dr. Christopher Yuan tend to do. Very sad, thank you for exposing the hypocrisy and grift of people like him.
So, you prefer colleges which are pro-sin?
@@theoldhermit2601It’s not hypocrisy or wrong of Christians to call out sin. Neither is it about gay sex or other deviant behavior to the exclusion of all else. The Christian focuses on the gay stuff because the sinner IDENTIFIES as the sin, not regarding themselves as people that sin. And it’s all the BLTG+ diehards that are gaslighting the other deviants into believing their sin was their identity! And nearly as bad are the simps white knighting the BTGL+ people. That is hateful, that is partaking in their sin and corruption and in God’s eyes, making themselves part of the sin!
He is almost glowing it's just awesome to see someone who's been with Jesus
That was one of the first thing I noticed too!
As soon as I saw this topic I had to jump in! I’ve been struggling through this topic. One of my close friends, whom I always thought was a conservative Christian, recently proposed to her girlfriend .. when I tried to talk to her about it the conversation quickly went to the topic of objective truth. She literally texted me “who am I to say that the Bible is absolute truth?” I was floored. Forget homosexuality, THIS is the root of the issue at hand! Prayers appreciated
Sadly you friend is not a Christian, she never was
@@wendymtzcGod only knows her heart.
@@marshahollingswe can get a pretty good idea based on what people believe
@@sarahe397: We can pray and fast for your friend’s conversion. Give the Holy Spirit a chance.
@@wendymtzcand how they live and what they believe can show in how they live.
I believe that if we take God at His word, then He can free us of any sin - no matter how long we've engaged in it or how deeply it's embedded in our identity. When we go to Him, He becomes our new identity.
Amen
@elijahmarie77444you are absolutely wrong, that’s not even close to what that verse says! God does NOT PREFER same sex marriage! Read the Bible!!!
@@jenniferhicks6116it's actually same sex "mirage".
@@jamestrotter3162 love blog ma blog ;)
@@jenniferhicks6116yes read the Bible, it’s just a book! You can read fairytales as well.
I know a lot of gay people, who are more loving, caring and nice then heterosexuals.
he threw a bible in the trash then found one in the trash later 😂 that's awesome
God has a sense of humor.
Yeah, I loved that part too. Only God coulda done that!
We’re called to DENY ourselves. God loves the sinner, but hates the sin. Loved this episode and Dr. Yuan is amazing and such an eloquent speaker. His testimony is incredible!
What about Psalm 5:5
You can be LGBT and Christian 👨❤️👨
Psalms says God hates the wicked
@@ddrsedamnable heresy
You need to stop gravitating to these "ex-gay" testimonies that scratch your itchy years. I would love to know why so many Christians are obsessed with these kinds of testimonies, buy you can never answer when I ask.🤔
My husband has a friend who just came to us telling us he was gay. We’ve both tried giving him biblical truth (the guy says he’s Christian), but he thinks that Jesus won’t forgive him. My heart breaks hearing this story. Just pray that our friend comes back to Jesus. We all have struggles but with Jesus we don’t have to drown
Hi, I am so saddened by the news that your friend thinks that he cannot be forgiven. As someone who has been saved from homosexuality by Jesus, I know that He will forgive your friend if he seek Him in earnest. There are so many people out there like me who choose Jesus over homosexuality. I join my prayer with your for your friend.
He is not your husband's friend.
@@darkmoonsignal theres not such thing as being saved by homosexuality
I'm sure he's already come on Jesus' back, don't worry :)
Truth is truth whether you like it or not. Affirming sin is not loving.
And affirming sin, is sin!
Absolutely lgbqabcd+ is a sin; it’s anti-Christ to suggest that it is not. Many passages in the Bible are crystal clear about it. Try Leviticus 18:22.
When you reject how someone loves, you reject the person themselves. With the suicide rates being so high, we don't need anyone else condemning god's gay children because of their ability to love. God embraces all of us as we are. Any other message is terribly harmful. Plain and simple.
@@KeilyShhh we are given free will. Satan and his demons pervert love. They do everything to reverse the work of god. Gays are a result of Satan’s work.
Don’t affirm the sin but Jesus still loves them.
Allie, Thank you so much for this video. I heard Dr. Yuan speak at a youth conference a couple years ago. The large auditorium will filled with hundreds of teenagers, but the room was utterly silent while he spoke. He shares an amazing and compelling testimony! I sent the project link to my sons who have or will soon have teenagers, and to our youth pastor. (His wife had Dr. Yuan as a professor in college). I cannot recommend Dr Yuan and your TH-cam channel enough!! It's Christians like you two that give me hope for the next generations. Thank you so much for doing what you do!
This was such an uplifting and joy filled episode. Even though this is a HARD topic, you can see the joy of Christ in this man! So lovely to see a conversation about this topic where the main focus is Christ and his redeeming love! I wish this world could more easily separate desires from their identity. The freedom is so available in Christ. Thanks Allie!
I agree
Is the joy in the room with us?
So good. So appreciate Christopher’s commitment to always bringing the conversation back to Jesus.
Great interview, Allie! Dr. Christopher Yuan spoke at my college in 2013 and I've been following him since. I love how precise he is and that he's equipping parents to train up their children. It gives me so much hope for the next generation!
As a Catholic of Traditional Faith, seems people forget that God hates sin and God will not be mocked. These unrepentant people with their evil abominable saying that the "lifestyle" is acceptable, are living a lie.
Catholic here too - but remember God desires all to be saved (1 Timothy 2:4) and come to the knowledge of the truth. We must pray for our gay brothers and sisters; are their sins worse than ours?
Just a note, Jesus always said, "go and sin no more". All about repentance.
@@johnflorio3576If their perverted they aren't our brothers and sisters. You've got to be in Christ to be a brother or a sister. No one who engages in sexual perversion is a Christian.
@jamestrotter3162: Have you not read James 5:19-20?
@@johnflorio3576
Amen brother 🤲🏽
This was such a wonderful conversation! Thank you Allie and Dr. Yuan!!!
God bless Dr Yuan. I am certain that he is helping many people to embrace the TRUTH OF THE AUTHENTIC GOSPEL. Praise be to Jesus Christ.
Follow Jesus !
I’m so grateful for this video! It gave me more insight and confidence in having conversations with nonbelievers. The section about not identifying as the desire you struggle with, resonated with me. We are given an identity by Christ that is true and if we don’t repent and believe that, we can fall into deception easily. Thank you for being a vessel for God’s kingdom . 😊
WOW. Best episode so far! So many nuggets of wisdom that even go beyond sexuality.
People with gay tendencies and desires can absolutely be Christians and be saved. It’s those who act upon those feelings and desires that can’t honestly be walking with The Lord. No different than adulterers and any other sinners. Once you truly allow the spirit there’s just no way you can keep on with your old ways. If there’s not a major change going on within then you probably need to get your nose back in the Bible and figure out what you missed. We can tell a lot about a Christian by the fruits or lack there of. God bless.
We all battle of fleshly desires. This walk with CHRIST is worth it and tough at times. but we do it because we love jesus. we deny our flesh daily.
Years ago my thoughts were about having an affair. The Holy Spirit made me aware that this was adultery as well. Through counseling and constant contact with my Savior, our marriage is almost 54 years old!
Trust me. Reading the Bible can’t change anyone’s sexual identity. No way.
Its a sad life for true gay faithful believers. Being gay is so much mire than sex. The oainnif livning life a lime as you see friends get married, have kids and for those who do choose to be single can still date. For those of the same sex nine of it is possible and for those who never walked the path should have more compassion to those who struggle
There are also medications that can be taken to reduce sexual desires. Chemical castration, SSRIS, Antipsychotics, etc
All of it is great but 48:00 and beyond is solid gold. So helpful! Thank you.
I so appreciate his honesty and how much grace he communicates the truth of christ with.
What a wonderful testimony of a new life! ‘I will make you clean, I WILL take your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh’.
I heard him speak at church years ago. Very powerful.
same here
@@azneph611 Same
Tell Dr Chris that many many men who were previously only attracted to men, have married and live happy lives!
Like Barack Obama for example! 😆
I’m yet to know one personally, so until then, I’m not buying this delusion.
Obviously you can change your behavior towards your sexual proclivity. But how in the world would you change your sexual attraction itself, any more than you can change something like your IQ?
That is true, but, being single by choice is also a happy life!
Liar
love this man of God...his testimony it is beautiful, so glad u had him on.
I'm a tiger mom! I like and want to fix things and I'm ferocious when it comes to my children! Thank you also for your testimony of the saving power of Christ ❤
You should find the middle ground! Yes be strict, but also loving. Are they turning to the sin of the alphabet community for a reason? Maybe they are trying to fit in? Maybe they haven't found a date and are trying something new? Work with eachother around the problem.
I am a teen, but also Christian and fairly Conservative. If I turn into sin (whether it is the alphabet community, or something like smoking or vaping, which is common today with teens), 100% I want my parents to be strict af with me and get me out of it! But upon second thought, however, if I am the same person as I am now, I doubt that I would willingly turn to those sins... unless some reason, conscious or subconscious, has pushed me into it. Identifying the reason and helping me conquer it would be the most successful way out.
Ferociously loving your children is awesome! Just know though that god embraces and loves his gay children exactly how they are and when you reject how someone loves, you reject the person themselves. But god doesn't do that to us! God doesn't put us through the pain of telling us that we need to apologize for our ability to love. He doesn't do that to straight people or gay ones.
@@KeilyShhh Not quite. The Christian message is "love the sinner, hate the sin". God loves all His children. We should be thankful and follow God's laws. Being part of the alphabet community is an obvious sin which we as children of God we should not engage in. We ought not to fornicate, no m*sturbation, no watching p0rn0gr@pн¥, and no engaging in immoral relationships such as that which is not of the opposite sex.
@@cerebrummaximus3762 Again here's my one and only point (are you listening?). Love isn't sin... Our ability to love is a part of us... And when you call it sin, you are saying that the most special part of who we are is disgusting. And that's crushing.
God doesn't treat his children that way. You're hurting people... please see that and stop.
@@KeilyShhh I do appreciate the response, but you can't mould scripture from what it says (at least as I and seemingly many others) understand it.
We comprise of a soul and a flesh. Our souls have been granted with flesh and free will. However, after the Fall of Lucifer and then the Fall of Man, sin was brought into this world. As you'd tell off a child when doing something that risks their life, God punished Adam and Eve for breaking His only rule, and by committing their first sin, Adam and Eve brought sin into the world, and they could no longer live in perfect and sinless Eden, Paradise. Those who committed sin in their flesh from that moment onwards would separate themselves from God and their souls would live in a life that they created: hell.
Problem is, this was the fate for all man that moment onwards. To feel sin, pain, die, and perish or fall to Hades. Despite having to punish Adam and Eve for their sin, as you'd punish a child who does wrong, God still loved Adam and Eve, and the Creation of man; He could not let them fall to Hades and live a life of eternal torment. God loved His creation so much in fact, that He incarnated His Nature of Creation in human flesh, the Son in the Trinity of the Father, to experience the agonies a human does, and in the end, He gave His only Son so that man has an opportunity to be saved, reunite with God and live eternal life. There is a problem however: the Path is Narrow!! (Thunderstrikes.)
The only being in our entire universe and beyond that can provide eternal life is the only being in this world that is indeed all-powerful, omnipotent and powerful, is our eternal and omnipotent God. For those who want to live eternal life, they can only get this chance through God, and by being as close as one possibly can to God and His word, could they achieve the chance to be in the presence of God and live life eternal as Him. God preached how one stays controlled and pure via his Old Testament Prophets, and eventually Jesus who'd give His life for us to be saved. In order to be in the presence of God, we can still have free will, but we ought to stay pure and follow the path of God. This means that God has given us the ability to do anything we like, however to gain eternal life we need to resist temptations to do sins brought in during the Fall, and follow the word of God.
That means all sins. Including lust. We have been given the ability to love freely, however we need to love via God, who is love Himself, and place Him first. That means to basics, such as keep your self chastous till marriage, and do not engage in immoral sin, such as sexually arousing yourself. Even looking at a woman lustfully is committing adultery at heart. It is unmoral. We do not love for the pleasure of fornication and sex. We love because love ought to be pure and we love for God. We don't love for sex, sex is just a feature that lets you unleash the ability to multiply and grow a loving family that will follow in your footsteps to a life dedicated to Christ and God the Creator. Good feeling was given to sex so that our immoral minds wouldn't strive away from God's rule and we should feel pleasure when following the rules of God. That pleasure however should be reserved for those following the rules of God and shouldn't be used willy-nilly. After the fall, we have been granted the ability to use these pleasures immorally, and to follow the word of God, we ought to not give into temptations of the flesh.
That means striving away from immoral inflections of lust and temptations of the body to commit the gift of sex immorally. That includes do not fornicate, for sex should only be done between two truly loving partners willing to proceed to multiply and make a stable family. That means do not look at a woman lustfully, do not watch p0rн0graph¥, do not m@$тerbate, for they are paths to harness the pleasure of the flesh meant for proper Christian, reproductive sex, to sinful immoral pleasures. That also means do not let temptations deceive you: do not engage in h0m0$€xu4lity, for God has clearly not intended for us to use the gift of love and sex in a perverted way, and harness sex and love just to make the flesh feel good immorally. H0m0s€xuality too is a sin. Love was meant to lead us a life for God, to create a stable family, and procreate. H0m0s€xualit¥ clearly does not do that. It is an immoral way to please our flesh via God's gifts, and we ought to not give into that form of lust.
Besides, if isn't obvious already, h0m0$€x*alit¥ is... unnatural. Not just clearly from a Biblical or Christian perspective, nor quite evidently from a Scientific perspective. But in general, historically. This lust, this perverted false form of love, has never or at least very rarely needed to occur widespread naturally. In Europe, we've been living in a heteronormative society for over a few centuries without any hustle or problem, and it has almost never occurred or been viewed as natural since less then a century ago. The only time a society has had this lust been widespread so naturally is when it has been influenced or taught to society. Rarely naturally. Yes, I admit, certainly has h0m0$*xu@lit¥ may have come naturally to some individuals. Some people are born with six fingers, but doesn't make it normal, just happens. Defects have been brought to us since the Fall. But cases such as these of this lust occurring naturally are extremely extremely rare. The only time it has occurred is in settings meant to exploit the gift of sex, for example sex slaves, when sex workers would flourish, and men, women, and children kidnapped, sold and r@p€d for "fun", that's clearly not a good thing and shows a way that sex can be exploited that even you may understand. The only major time this lust has flourished so "naturally" is... now. As I said, certainly their have been cases brought from the fall of sin occurring naturally, just as a 6th finger happens occasionally, besides in forced settings (eg sex slaves) but it is extremely extremely rare. Yet, do you not find it weird how their is a sudden spike increase in supposed h0m0$€x*al$, not since the 60s, not since the last 10 years, but just the last five or even three years?! Because it is taught! It does not occur naturally, and this spike of people has increased because it has spread through society, it is paraded, it is now advantageous to label yourself as a committer of this sin, it is taught in schools to our young children. It is immoral and you know it. As I have mentioned, this sin grew since only the 20th century, with an unusual increase when younger generations tried to snowflake from tradition, occurring around the 1960s during the sexual revolution, and has been increasing since the last 10 years. But even then, this lust has remained fairly rare even in the last 10-20 years, being the occasional but slightly more common oddball meme. But suddenly, only in the last 5 years did they spike.
It is an immoral sin we ought to stay away from. Love the sinner, not the sin. Maintain the man behind the sin, but steer him or her away from it.
Great interview! Loved hearing his testimony!♡
I really enjoyed listening to and learning from Dr Yuan. He warns people struggling with this sin with such humility, love and kindness. Thank you and blessings in Jesus 🙏 💕
Great episode! My grandson is living with his partner. He’s unsaved. I appreciate you both.
I love seeing Christopher Yuan on this podcast!
He preached at my church 10-15 years ago. Great guy!
Stumbled upon this interview by His plan :), such a great interview. Great job Allie and Dr. Yuan - thank you for sharing your story!
Great interview, Allie. Great guest, wonderful testimony of God and His power to transform.
Thank you Pastor, the one thing we need to do is pray for people that are struggling with this to have a relationship with God.
"Out of a far country" is a beautiful book. Just the title sends chills down me.
I agree! His mom being a prayer warrior was astounding!
As always you have the best guests and things that are so important to this time!!
What a great episode. The first 7 minutes of his testimony is fantastic
Thankyou! Dr. Christopher Yuan!! for your Life living for Christ.
Hi, the temptations have not left me. I must resist the temptation to be closer with my brothers. The Lord said so.
Yes. The good news of the gospel is not to repent and be straight. It repent and be holy as Jesus is holy, and for some that is a life long fight with the flesh. Keep fighting. Your reward will be great.
Thank you bro, I’m having a very difficult time fighting the flesh. Please pray for me 🙏
God gave you the gift of discernment so you could distinguish between evil temptation and natural longings. Not all of the Bible is divinely inspired. Don't imprison yourself on account of some people's theology. This desire that God put in your heart is good, and you CAN fulfil it and live a godly life. Anyone who says otherwise is sadly deceived. Don't be deceived as well.
@@LiaAwesomeness 1 Corinthians 6:9-20 is not very confusing to anyone that has basic discernment. Sounds like you are emotion driven which leads to the pit of fire.
@@OblongMilo I sincerely hope that you manage to shed your religious indoctrination and give yourself permission to embrace your true self. It's 100% ok to be gay.
Loved this episode! Dr. Yuan is just great! What a great thing he's doing too give all glory to God and help others!
"We all have unchosen sinful temptations that God calls us to resist." That's a fact. Mine isn't homosexuality. But it's just as huge a fight, and just because my society no longer vilifies my particular sin temptation doesn't make it any less sinful nor does it make it any easier to overcome. We ALL desperately need Jesus. We all desperately need the Holy Spirit to help us in this battle. If we, the church, would love people unconditionally WHILE openly admitting to the issues we ourselves are wrestling with and fighting on our path to holiness, it might be a little more encouraging to someone whose particular sin temptation is homosexuality.
I read his testimony in the book “Devoted, Great Men and Their Godly Moms” by Tim Challies. Incredible to put a face to the name. Praise God for His faithfulness!
What a great testimony to God's power through a mom's love and prayers. Very encouraging to us Moms who are always praying for our children and grandchildren. Who were stay at home moms knowing that was best. God is good all the time.
Praying for you and the baby Allie 🙏🏻
Every time I listen to his testimony and his beautiful and clear teaching from God’s Word, I end up needing tissues! Powerful!!
What a wonderful interview. As a man who struggles with this temptation myself the real line of demarcation between temptation and identity has been such a solid frame of mind to walk in.
The part where he talks about idolatry really has me wrestling. You see part of my battle strategy for keeping the flesh in submission has been long distance running, but I fear trying to live without it if the Lord ever asked me to.
this was SO good & really helped me to understand what is going on in these situations
Absolutely astonishing interview. Thank you!
I just kept saying, "Yes! Yes!" Those of us who had homosexual sin in our lives are not some group over here by ourselves. I get asked if I believe orientation can change. Orientation is not a biblical concept. Instead sexual sin is the biblical term. Homosexual sexual sin is one category. What does the Bible say about sexual sin (or any sin for that matter)? It says to confess, repent, and walk in newness of life. Then resist temptation with the power of the Holy Spirit. Do I believe someone can REPENT of homosexual sin? Yes. Can they be forgiven? Yes. Can they resist temptation through the power of the Holy Spirit? Yes.
It's not about ME being my "authentic self". It's about DENYING myself, taking up my cross, and following Him Who died so that I can live.
Amen 🤍
Did he say his mother fasted every Monday for 7 years!? And then once for 39 days!!! More on that please! That is a spiritual discipline that it seems many want to overlook
I remember hearing that his mother prayed that she didn’t care whatever happened to herself OR him, whatever it took to get his attention. I found that brave and powerful.
Maybe Allie should try it. 🦛 🐘 🤰🏼
What a great interview !
Loved this!! I enjoy hearing from Dr. Yuan.
This was so amazing guys!. Thank you so much.
What a testimony of Christopher Yuan! He said he would like to get married with a nice Christian lady will pray for that special person.
Loaded question. Can you be a practicing Christian while practicing homosexuality? No. Can you be a Christian and have gay desires? Absolutely. The mission of the gospel is not to repent and be straight. It is repent and be holy as Jesus is holy. There are many Christians who profess Jesus as Lord and refuse to give into homosexual temptation when that is their inclination. I know this is just a talk show, but this question really does not require so much thought that it is hard to answer.
Outstanding ! ENLIGHTING!
I definitely enjoyed your conversation with Dr. Yuan, but you and Bree at the end had me cracking up lol. When you said Bree’s name is almost bee and she didn’t like honey I started chuckling. But then when you said something about the land of milk and honey I was laughing out loud at work, and had people asking me what is so funny 😂.
Allie, thank you so much for introducing so many to awesome resources that share the Biblical truth, like Christopher Yuan, Rosaria Butterfield, Beckett Cook, etc. In today’s culture almost everyone is touched by lifestyle situations that we need to know how to handle Biblically. As a believer it’s wonderful to find these resources that we can help generations with the Gospel truths. So timely!! Thank you so much.
HERE SOME SCIENTIFIC FACTS ABOUT HOMOSEXUALITY:
= The WHO, World Health Organization, stated clearly, that homosexuality not a disease or disorder, but a healthy natural sexual orientation.
= It is most likely innate (determined by SNP in several genes and by antibodies (NLGN4Y) during pregnancy), as the opposite sex is never sexual attractive to people born homosexual.
= Evolution scientists stated in several publications, that homosexuality exists since sexuality exists, since 385 million years.
= They also stated, that having homosexual members in the own tribe, gives several evolutionary advantages, which explains the permanent share of 4-10% homosexuals of the population.
=>> So, the question would be rather: why putting an ethical limit on homosexuality if its natural, healthy and even with a natural sense?
=>> Especially now as more and more homosexuals marry and adopt and raise kids that else wise would have no parents.===
It's not an oxymoron- just because someone commits one (or a few sins), doesn't mean they should throw away the whole religion.
It's basically throwing the baby with the bathwater.
Doesn't mean the religion can accept it, but it's possible to be a sinner and still try. I will admits it's hard to live in this constant dissonance, but throwing everything away is not the way.
Only thing I will say is I think some churches are not prepared to minister to such people.
Some churches have a culture so heavily motivated by getting married & having children that people that aren’t blessed in that regard; that may be single for the rest of their lives may feel like total outsiders.
It was such a paradigm shift for me that I had a couple nervous breakdowns early on. Wesley Hill’s Washed & Waiting, Andrew Murray’s Humility & St Aquinas’ works were a profound help for me.
I truly hope more churches anchor themselves in His Word & don’t affirm what God clearly categorizes as sin while also recognizing that new believers used to particular lifestyles will need the church to come along side them not just welcome them.
Praise God I’m on the other side & I am loved & appreciated.
As Apostle Paul states in Gal 2:20 My shortened paraphrase: "I have been crucified with Christ. I no longer live but Christ lives through me".
One of my favorite guests! Have him back please!
I love how this covers everything 'flesh nature' and how to overcome. It's Jesus and obedience to a surrendered life! Excellent!
What a powerful testimony. Prayers work. Jesus saves.🙏🙏🙏🙏
Very great conversation .i am really blessed
" In Him ( Christ Jesus ) we (who Trust and Believe) have Redemption, through His Blood ( of the Cross), the Forgiveness of sins" Eph.1:7 #Mindchange #Lifechange #VeryDifferent
I was very moved by Dr Christopher Yuan's blessing upon mother's!
Thank you!
I have five children - I stayed home and we lived on one income. I homeschooled my children to have great influence on their character development (26 years!) now I care for my elderly mother in my home and my elderly dad from long distance. (they are divorced)
The devil tells wives /mom's like me that we are unimportant and a drain on society (my social security account tells me that! 😂) (I have contributed to "my" account very little - but my husband and I have contributed our share through his work!)
Anyway - thank you for that encouragement!
What a wonderful reminder that God knows exactly what the best model of a family is!
God bless you, Dr Yuan and Allie Beth! ❤️
Just something to consider, the context of Ephesians 5:31-32 (speaking of Christ and the Church) is found in Eph. 2:15 "He did away with the law of the commandments in regulations, so that He might create in Himself one new man from the two (Jew and Gentile), resulting in peace. He did this so that He might reconcile both to God in one body through the cross and put hostility to death by it." He is talking about Jew and Gentile becoming one body, in Christ. (not the church as the bride of Christ) Revelation 21:9-27 tells us exactly who the bride of the Lamb is and describes her in great detail! In Matthew 9:14-15 Jesus describes His own disciples as wedding guests of the groom not the bride. Happy digging.....
Please pray for my Grandson who just married a man who wants to become a woman. Both of these young men grew up in the church, but they both think the vast majority of Christians are judgemental. Though they know I disagree with their lifestyle, because it’s a sin. I am showing them love. My heart is heavy.
If one has to turn in their “Christian Card” for being gay should any who have cheated on a spouse, stolen from others, etc, etc have to turn in their cards too? Shouldn’t any sinner have to turn in their cards. Who was it who said “let he who has not sinned throw the first stone?” His name escapes me at the moment.
We are all sinners but we are not all sinning against nature, normal people don’t lust after the same sex, that only happens when one becomes a reprobate (reject from God)
@@wendymtzcOh- cause I don’t remember that quote ending with - “unless it’s a sin against nature. In that case stone him” maybe MY bible is defective. What about “Vengeance is mine sayest the Lord?” Is that in your bible? Or does it say “vengeance is mine sayest the Lord unless it’s a sin against nature in which case help me out and take away his Christian Card.” I thought Christian’s are supposed to bring people into Christianity not throw them out.
It is the ongoing sin without repentance that is the problem. If someone is a thief or an adulterer and they continue their sin without repentance then they are not a Christian, the same as someone that continues in homosexual sin with no repentance. The Bible says that we are to become new in Christ. Our old self is to be put away. We don’t get to claim Christ as our savior and continue in sin. We may fall away at times in weakness but we acknowledge our sin, repent and always continue in the renewing of our minds.
@@jamba622 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
28And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 29Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, 30Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: 32Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.
So why aren’t you throwing serial cheaters out? And btw I thought God judges us. Those who judge in his name will answer for it. And if they keep on doing it even though the Bible says only God can judge then-you guessed it- we have to take away your Christian card.
I prayed for Dr. Chris...He is such an awesome man of God! & Handsome to boot! God surly can bring a beautiful Godly woman for him as a wife....bless you & thank you for such great and wise teaching...
People in the comment section-
If you are Christian and reading this, please stop repaying venom with venom. I'm seeing a lot of truth. But not truth and grace. Be humble, not nasty.
Amen
True amen 🤍
Millions of people use drugs but there actually is a very prevalent drug culture in the "gay community", particularly methamphetamines and ecstacy. They literally do those "sex drugs" (those two are known for enhancing sexual pleasure) and they have huge orgies.
Also, most gay men that are killed are killed by other gay men and typically those drugs were involved also.
Well you have to be really high to engage in such depravity
I cant even begin to imagine dealing with the burden of experiencing same sex attraction daily N knowing the truth of Gods word. Many are weary warriors who let their guard down. I'm thankful for Gods grace N his cleansing blood.
I really enjoyed hearing this guy talk. He is the real deal!
so powerful!!! 🔥🔥 what an incredible testimony! emotional manipulation and empathy extortion are the realest ! people always want to justify their sin and blame it on Christians. “The church” is the reason why the gay community rejects faith I hear often, when it’s simply not true.
Great interview
It’s difficult to detach these desires because when you’re physically intimate with someone you create a spiritual tie to that persons soul and Vice verse…, we are spiritual beings
If being gay means practicing and engaging in same sex behaviors, then the answer is no or at least, that a Christian who is deeply engaged in sin and lifestyle contrary to Christian teaching and sanctification, is at fundamental opposition to Christ. If being gay means having same sex desires but not acting upon them, then yes is the answer. As with all evil or sinful thoughts and wants, resisting them, is the basis of a leading a life in line with God's commandments.
I just love Dr. Yuan's testimony! Ive heard him with Becket Cook and Rosario Butterfield. Amazing life-transformative examples of how a complete and unquestioning commitment to Jesus Christ can lead to s near spontaneous turning from sinful lifestyles. Praise God!
This is so cool! I love that there's a parent and grandparent guide, but we need an aunt/uncle guide lol! I'm going to purchase it anyway as an aunt and a future mother.
Thank you for your talk. This is a book I will recomend to people.
Loved this conversation
I would love to know what a Bible follower or Christian would do if their child was gay? Because you cld preach this while their young but what happened when their old enough to decide. I’d love to know how they go about it. A lot of Christian parents accept it. How do you not accept your child right.
Actually, it sounds like he didn’t have a good childhood foundation. His parents were always working or doing school. His mom never asked for childcare help. His parents communicated through a notebook and contemplated divorce.
Such a good episode ❤
HEY Allie, Ive been a subscriber for just about a month and your interview with Christopher popped up....and small world
i grew up in the same town as Christopher. I rode the bus with his brother. small world. i also have a slight photographic memory and i was like, " i wonder if hes from chicago area...." anyway i enjoy your podcast. Christopher, congratulations! and wish you continued success! peace to Allie and Christopher.
Great! insight discussing desire's. Hit that nail on the head.
So now you can determine , who is saved. And who is not. WOW. run from these people fast. Because I thought John 3:16 for GOD so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him. Should not perish but have eternal life......... Was the way to salvation. But I guess ya'll are preaching another gospel.
Can you be a Christian and also practice adultery, gossip, slander, gluttony, addiction??? As a Christian I get confused why the latter sins I’ve mentioned get overlooked yet homosexuality is being highlighted, and the most criticized of the sins. Help me understand this better, please.
Concerning the question: "Can you be a Christian and practice homosexuality?", Dr. Christopher Yuan gave the audience a powerful and perfect response... Like a remedy to a decease.
Thanks Jesus for His words and wisdom that He gave on the Bible that we can use on every situation, and also for open the eyes of "those who are sick".
I have always attracted to men since puberty and never women, but God didn’t make me this way. Sin results in humans be attracted to the things that are not of God. Only by knowing Jesus and being in-love with Him does our will begin to be replaced by His will. I’m not straight or anticipate being straight, but I know that I love Jesus more than I desire being in a relationship with a man. Jesus found me a year ago at 35 years old and I never would have imagined that I would have arrived at this point in my life. Ironically, I am in in-love with a man- Jesus Christ, the Eternal Son.
Allie, what is your position on how the church handles this? Example: my church has a lesbian married couple with three young children (I'm presuming they used a sperm donor & had these children "together" to make a family)...they recently started attending and dropping their kids off together in Sunday school. They also are in our church kids sports leagues, and their daughter was on our daughters team. How does the church handle this? My husband and I are uncomfortable with our own young children seeing this family at church, it's one thing to see it out in the world but at church? Are we wrong? Is the church wrong for allowing this? I don't know the answer. (The two ladies are very respectful & do not engage in displays of affection) 🤷
Thank God they are there. God will deliver them in time.
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I believe that you need to have a private talk with the pastor about this. Find out what his viewpoint is, and whether or not he agrees that this cannot be allowed. Also ask him if he will address their sin and encourage them to repent of their sin. If he refuses to deal with it, maybe you need to change churches.
Do you know about the First Baptist Church of Orlando FL and what they have been doing? It is no longer a godly church. It's more like a cesspool.
If you need a way to defend your position, you can remind the pastor to examine the early church in the Book of Acts. Would the apostles and Paul have allowed this "family" into the church? The two women are not really married according to God's definition of marriage. It's a mockery.
I mentioned the First Baptist Church of Orlando because this is an example of what happens when the pastor and elders compromise God's standards. I pray your pastor will be willing to listen and address the situation biblically. He needs to share the Gospel with them himself. I pray he will not give in to compromise. Otherwise, the whole local church will grow in corruption. He will be held accountable before King Jesus, one way or another.
I'm sure this is very difficult for you. I hope God uses what I have shared with you.
Lord Jesus, please help Shelly and her husband to be wise. Give them the courage to face the pastor with their concern. Keep them humble and gracious. This spiritual battle is Yours. May they continue to trust You and follow You. Remind them that You will guide them with Your eye. Thank You that Shelly is looking for answers. Amen.
Shelly, I would like to suggest that you watch Justin Peters' TH-cam channel. He has some videos on the First Baptist Church of Orlando and talks about all the compromises the leadership has allowed. You might want to consider sharing information Justin talks about with your pastor. Be blessed, Shelly! I will pray for you. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙂
What an interesting interview.
Would Moses be off his rocker if he ran around calling himself an Egyptian while wandering in the wilderness with Israel? I wonder if this is the same as someone being saved by the blood of the Lamb and still calling themselves by their sin (aka: gay Christian). Seems like an oxymoron to me.
I'm thankful to hear this very wise man speak on this...but what happens when your child(ren) were raised to know Jesus, had given their heart to Him and served Him, and then as adults turned their backs, and made the choice to be gay?
He's such a sweet soul
Thanks for this episode! I remember Christopher coming to the Christian University I was in & sharing his testimony after reconnecting & getting news from an old friend in elementary school that came out to me after a long time. Wasn’t sure how to respond but wanted help on from a believer it knowing in 2014 this issue wasn’t as big as it was now. I read his book & loved it & gives me encouragement to continue to pray for people I know struggling with any sexual immorality or believing false doctrine. God continue to bless you both Allie & Christopher & your ministries
but what if its not just desires, what if they just feel no attraction toward the other sex. completely without lust, just no desire to be with the other sex, no desire to hold them in the arm or just be near them.
Being Gay does not prevent a person from becoming a Christian, it changes however when a person actively engages in the Gay lifestyle.
This video could be 2 seconds long. The answer is no
It's a loaded stupid question. Can you be a Christian and a practicing homosexual? No. Can you be a Christian and still have same sex attraction? Absolutely. The goal of the gospel isn't repent and be straight..it's repent and be holy as Jesus is holy. For some, that is a life long struggle of fighting temptation for the sake of loving Jesus more than loving your sinful inclinations.