{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Light Talks with 922 Ministries","title":"God, LGBTQ & Me | A Conversation with Ben Dose","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4755,"description":"What happens when faith, identity, loneliness, and grace collide in one honest conversation?Pastor Mike sits down with Ben Dose for a raw, compassionate discussion about growing up Christian while wrestling with same-sex attraction — the fear of being known, the weight of shame, and the discovery that God's grace reaches further than either of those things.This isn't a debate. It's not a lecture. It's a real conversation about what it looks like to follow Jesus while navigating identity, sexuality, singleness, community, and belonging in today's world.In this episode:Ben's story—what it felt like to realize he was same-sex attracted at 12 years oldWhy so many Christians carry this alone instead of bringing it into the lightThe pressure of labels, identity, and feeling like you have to \"figure yourself out\"What the church often gets wrong, and what it can get beautifully rightHow grace changed everything for BenLoneliness, friendship, and finding real communityHow to love your LGBTQ neighbors well, without fear or formulasWhat it means to build your life around Jesus firstWhether you're personally wrestling with these questions, love someone who is, or simply want to understand the conversation better, there's something here for you.God. LGBTQ. You. Sermon SeriesCheck out these messages we shared with our church family on this topic, as mentioned in this episode.Please note, any ads displayed during this video are not placed by 922 Ministries and are not necessarily authorized or endorsed by 922 Ministries.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/cZAN4HM1o5kn81VPJoD7gyU-kAKWKbGKlxd1PQVj5gM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jYTc4/OTNjNTRjMGJkNGQz/OWNkNGI0NDY5MWEy/YWI2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}