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Someone bravely and honestly submitted a question to us:  I am is much happier now that I have left Christian Fundamentalism and am pursuing the gay lifestyle. When I am living the gay lifestyle I feel fulfilled and at peace. I’ve tried praying away the gay and lived in repression for so long. Why should I pursue a lifestyle with Christian values that doesn’t allow me to be gay? Drew is tackling this question in three parts. For this episode we will address the first sentence: I am is much happier now that I have left Christian Fundamentalism and am pursuing the gay lifestyle. Let's discuss this complex question together.  If you would like to submit a question or a topic please email cynthia@alivingletter.org

What is biblical hospitality?  Does it conflict with 1 Corinthians 5:1? How can God use hospitality to heal those who are marginalized because of their sexuality and identity? Hospitality has been a key instrument in bringing healing for Drew & Cynthia in their journey toward relational and sexual wholeness. Join the dialogue to hear the details of what that looked like for them. Together, we can continue to engage hearts by opening our homes and welcoming all into our faith communities. 

Is “Who I Am” determined by what I feel or what I've done? “If any man is in Christ he is a new creation.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 We are excited to share Drew's fresh take on walking in our Christian identity. After a long process of allowing Jesus to make 2 Cor 5:17 a reality in his life, Drew imparts biblical wisdom through a pastoral perspective on this topic. This episode is for you, whether or not you're impacted by LGBTQ concerns. We believe you will be encouraged and gain valuable insight for your soul to be anchored in Christ's identity for your life.

In this episode, we discuss how the church may be creating obstacles for those who are struggling with their identity & gender. Do we as the church make accommodations for certain sinful practices over others? We pray for humility for all of us as we move towards removing those obstacles that hinder discipleship.

What do you do as a pastoral team when an LGTBQ+ identified person wants to serve in a leadership position? Whether you are in church leadership, lay counseling, or a loved one, YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! IT IS SO GOOD! Grab your coffee as we discuss.  You can communicate God’s truth with compassion, empathy & love. Pursue people through authentic relationships. Follow up relationally. We believe in you. And if you need help, we are always available to train, encourage and support your church body in this very hard situation. www.alivingletter.org Submit questions or topic requests to: cynthia@alivingletter.org

Don't miss this one! If you're wanting some concrete deets on our mission and vision tune in, but we aren't just rehashing a blurp on our website—we are diving deep into what makes A Living Letter an authoritative voice to speak to the issue of broken sexuality. Our personal experiences and many years of discipleship ministry have helped shaped the passion and purpose behind A Living Letter. We are so excited to partner with you to make the Gospel a Living reality in your story of sexual redemption. Grab your coffee and sit with us as we discuss. Submit questions to cynthia@alivingletter.org P.S. This such an encouraging episode, you'll want to share with your sphere of influence! Whether that's your Pastor or someone you love who is struggling with broken sexual identity, we believe it will be blessing for anyone who listens.

Drew & Cynthia answer the submitted question: My transgender daughter requested that we use only masculine pronouns when referring to her in conversation. We want to honor her but we feel this is empowering a false identity. What is the appropriate response? Grab your coffee and sit with us as we discuss. Submit questions to cynthia@alivingletter.org

Drew Berryessa discusses the life and impact of Sy Rogers, a pioneer in sexual wholeness ministry.   email us at contact@alivingletter.org or visit www.alivingletter.org & sign up for our newsletter!

Living Letter update for the COVID19 season! Sexual & relational wholeness doesn't stop because of a pandemic. How can we effectively live out the gospel in our sexuality during this time? Grab your coffee and come dialogue with us. We pray that you are encouraged. Ways to connect/support us: Pray. We've had to become creative as we transition to support families during COVID19. Also, Drew is writing his SECOND book. Interested in a consultation? Would you like Drew to zoom with your church leadership? We are still very much desiring to partner with you. Continue to give. We know giving is an act of faith now more than ever. We appreciate your support. Please email us with topics and questions! We are vamping up our podcast and need your input. contact@alivingletter.org www.alivingletter.org & sign up for our newsletter!

In this episode, we DIALOGUE with Drew about two major events that A Living Letter was a part of in protecting the rights of those who struggle with sexual brokenness within the church. Let's discuss what laws that are in motion and how we together can link arms to stand for the Church. Listen to hear the update and happenings of what happened recently in Boston with state legislators and listen to actual footage from the hearing.  We can have hard conversations together as a family. Listen if you would like to join us in the discussion! //FOLLOW US// http://www.alivingletter.org https://www.facebook.com/drewberryessalivingletter/ https://www.instagram.com/alivingletterministries/ https://twitter.com/A_Living_Letter  https://rebrand.ly/living-letter-youtube //SUBMIT QUESTIONS// cynthia@alivingletter.org

Do you have a gay-identified family member? Are you friends with someone who is transgendered? Do you struggle with how to approach the topic of their sexuality and identity?  We often get asked questions that involve how to navigate in a relationship with those who have opposing world-views on sexuality. In this episode, we DIALOGUE with Drew about the different ways we can be better and love better in these relationships. Listen if you would like to join us in the discussion! //FOLLOW US// http://www.alivingletter.org  https://www.facebook.com/drewberryessalivingletter/  https://www.instagram.com/alivingletterministries/  https://twitter.com/A_Living_Letter  https://rebrand.ly/living-letter-youtube //SUBMIT QUESTIONS// cynthia@alivingletter.org

In this podcast episode, we officially launch the A Living Letter podcast and introduce our ministry, the heart behind what we do and some of the resources we offer!  Submit questions or request podcast topics to cynthia@alivingletter.org http://www.alivingletter.org https://www.facebook.com/drewberryessalivingletter/ https://www.instagram.com/alivingletterministries/ https://twitter.com/A_Living_Letter https://rebrand.ly/living-letter-youtube

This episode is all about our new resource, "Are We There Yet?" A book written by Drew Berryessa. We are so excited to begin publishing THIS MONTH! Please listen to hear Drew's heart and some key points taken from the book. We are a small ministry and are relying on our friends and supporters to help us in the promotion of this book. If this podcast blessed you, please share it with those you think will be blessed to hear it as well! Thank you so much! God Bless you! //connect with us// FB: www.facebook.com/pg/drewberryessalivingletter/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/alivingletterministries/ Wed: www.alivingletter.org/