Where Do Gay Christians Go? | The Holy and Hood Podcast 02x05
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Episode Summary:
We’ve got special guest, Dareyelle Avante, founder of Unmute Yourself, joining in a discussion on mental health and the intersection of faith and sexuality. The conversation gets real as Dareyelle shares her journey of overcoming depression, grappling with identity, and the ways God transformed her life. Along the way, Malik, Taariq, and Leighton keep it light with some Country Music Confessions and awkward throwbacks that shaped their childhood. Plus, what really happens when Jerry Springer meets Maury? Tune in to find out!
Key Discussion Points:
- Overcoming Depression
- Struggles with Sexuality and Faith
- Addressing Needs Before Sin
- Healing as a Responsibility
- Sacrifice and Self-Denial
- Wholeness in Christ
HIGHLIGHT SENTENCES (and where to find them)
[00:40] "If you're watching this and I bullied you, let me know so I could do it again."
[49:43] "Jesus isn’t just our Savior, He’s our example. You have to sacrifice what you want and desire."
[07:21] "I thought the camera guy chasing people on Maury should have been in the Olympics!"
[22:10] "God isn’t calling gay people to be straight, He’s calling them to be holy."
[53:10] "He rewards you with an army behind you—friends, family, and a community you never knew existed."
Timestamps (for Captivate and YouTube)
[00:00] – Intro Shenanigans
[01:10] – Vibin' in Season 2
[02:56] – Surprising Songs We Love
[13:36] – Darey’s Story
[20:02] – Mental Health and Jesus
[30:34] – God's View on Identity
[34:07] – Returning to Church
[38:31] – Choosing to Heal: Carry Your Mat
[46:17] – Walking in Holiness, Not Sexuality
[49:43] – Denying Yourself and Sacrifice
[53:10] – Wholeness in Christ
[57:40] – Final Thoughts: Do You Want to Get Well?
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