Can you be LGBTQ+ and Christian?

[@LecraeOfficial]

Have you ever experienced a situation where someone has lived an alternative sexual lifestyle in the church?

[@reginaldlee8314]

✔️

[@lifeonthewestcoast]

you must be gay it’s clearly against the Word and nature

[@Amethyst_Spice]

I don't want to... sounds like the devil coming to your door, as god is clear with his word on it!

[@enailglam]

I have, the person is leaving that lifestyle and in need of a community for support and accountability, sexual sin is sin, everyone is fighting their flesh EVERYDAY, I don’t understand shunning the gay community when they find truth and are fighting their flesh just like we are.

[@thegreatacolyt1277]

​@@enailglamfr

[@joniberry3257]

I love how he said,” I don’t need to struggle with my sin, I need to get healed and delivered from it!!” Boom!💣🙌🏼🕊️ We don’t need to manage anything better, we need to get free from it. . .

[@demarcushoward4294]

Amen

[@makiebahatton2628]

@@joniberry3257 that part! 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@kingjay1524]

That also requires us to work at it and not just giving up waiting on God to deliver

[@pastorjreeves]

Can I get more clarity on I don’t need to struggle with sin I need to get healed from it? Thanks.

[@makiebahatton2628]

@@pastorjreeves when The Lord called me to live Holy and delivered me from sin on 04/14/2024 He gave me these exact scriptures regarding my cry out, plea, and specific prayers and petitions: Exodus 6:1-8, Psalm 130, and Matthew 10:42-45. I don't know if they will help you but I know if you call on His Name and cry out to Him with all that's within you He will answer! When He answers you open your heart and let Him in for there is no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal 🙏🏾

[@jrkenst]

I didn’t come to Jesus to be straight. I came to Jesus for Jesus. Guys just come to Jesus. He makes all things NEW!!!! Powerful testimony!!!

[@Seanhuey]

That’s a contradiction if he come to make all things New he gives you a new life where we walk in the spirit and we shall not pursue the lust of the flesh like the same sex is a fleshy desire that’s not the fruits of the spirit.

[@anthonyholley2796]

Once you come to Jesus for Jesus then it's no way that you can stay gay !

[@OneWithZionz]

​@Seanhuey It's not a contradiction. If you came for Jesus, why would you focus on your sexuality. Matthew 6:33

[@wakeup4410]

@@OneWithZionzit’s definitely a contradiction… no way your name is daughter of Zion talking like that

[@kykyloves2240]

@@SeanhueyI think you are misunderstanding. If you are spreading the gospel to people who have same sex attraction, you are not going to lead them to Christ by telling them to be straight. You preach the gospel, Jesus opens their heart, and through conviction through the Holy Spirit they will bring forth fruit and won’t practice it. “Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭6‬:‭9‬-‭11‬ ‭KJV‬‬

[@JazmineHarris]

"I'm not here to convince you; if I can convince you, then someone else can convince you otherwise." Love that moment.

[@jackie.2780]

Yea definitely, that was good

[@gavinrhughes4712]

Same

[@KingdomGals]

This!

[@charlesellison5999]

Yes

[@thegreatacolyt1277]

@@JazmineHarris huh?

[@kendrashipe23]

Lecrae great job navigating this interview and providing a safe space for him to share his story. I’m proud of this. I’m praying that hearts that need to hear this story get led here, like I did.

[@LecraeOfficial]

Thank you!

[@jpbrooks2]

And thanks Lecrae for mentioning the B Side app in a video on KZbin. There are a lot of interesting videos on the platform. JPB

[@RickCosta]

I love him because he is constantly quoting Scripture as naturally as breathing. We need more of that!

[@BracheyJohnson]

Yes!

[@ElijahCasey-m6z]

So did the Devil

[@MsAFS1]

The devil quoted scripture too!

[@Honeedew1LUV]

​@@ElijahCasey-m6z yup. U took the words from my mouth!

[@lookingatdaisies9901]

@@MsAFS1 so did Jesus

[@tripplejaz]

To quote Jackie Hill Perry: "heterosexuality is not a fruit of the spirit, but self control is."

[@jassandranolen7140]

Amen 🙏🏾 🙌🏾

[@thegreatacolyt1277]

@tripplejaz yeah being gay is fine and plenty of straight people break the rules too

[@chimeziemartins6796]

​@thegreatacolyt1277 No, it's not. So is fornication, lying, cheating, and all sins not okay. The message is to embrace Jesus and continue to walk in the spirit, "He that started a good work in you, is faithful to perform it" Your sexuality or past does not matter, it's Jesus that does the healing and transformation. That's the message!

[@nenajay3174]

@tripplejaz Heterosexuality is what God created and the order in which we were to operate in. Lk!E with anything else there are rules within that order. Marriage before sex.

[@thomasclarrett1918]

PLEASE DONT QUOTE HER, SHE NOT THE WORD

[@shanthemfnban]

I was so blessed by Richard's prayer at the end because I have been struggling with depression, anxiety, unaliving thoughts and when he continued to say God loves you, sees you and you're meant to speak up and write that book and he has plans for you. I felt like he was talking directly to me.

[@sovereigngodlisaloves9525]

Amen. God keep you 🙏.

[@lenmariepascall9750]

❤❤❤❤

[@moyoadekile8997]

❤❤❤

[@zinhlemkhize2332]

Amen sis you go for it ❤ You've obviously been entrusted by God with something that we need and are hungry for, what an honour!! We can't wait to be blessed by God thru you ❤ Bless you

[@jamespadilla7070]

There's medication. I don't want you to keep struggling as much as you do. I understand how utterly hopeless and difficult that is, but please consider medication. It's there for that specific reason

[@makiebahatton2628]

The Lord delivered me from being an active practicing lesbian of more than 32 years. I'd been saved since I was 7, I was baptized at 7 and 19. The Lord delivered me within Salvation but I wasn't walking in deliverance. On 04/14/2024 The Lord called me, delivered me, counseled me, guided me, instructed me, esteemed me, and affirmed me as the Godly Woman He called me to be. The Lord's primary call and concern is Salvation via The Lord Jesus Christ= Living Holy via The Holy Spirit= the Righteousness of GOD!

[@JRRTokeKing]

How sad. We should not base what is right and wrong on the opinions of Bronze Age men with antiquated beliefs about sexuality. The undeniable fact is sexuality is a spectrum, and some people are broken LGTBQ+ plus as part of that spectrum. They deserve love, dignity, happiness, and support, not that their sexuality is evil.

[@tomcoop9750]

@@JRRTokeKingJesus did not have antiquated beliefs.

[@4GSLmusic]

@@JRRTokeKingyou missed it and missed what Jesus died for ….

[@sethklowery]

​@@tomcoop9750 Interestingly, Jesus never said anything about this topic. 🙂

[@joyevermore]

🙌🏼 GLORY TO GOD!

[@lisapeterson5772]

Wow! “If you can heal me then you can have me “… just wow.

[@TeeKeeps]

Woman reading this... Anyone out there... He needs you.

[@AndreasLyreHarps]

We love Richard at V1 Church! His dance is anointed 🙏🕊️. I’m blessed to part of the Dance Connect Group he leads! Keep doing what you are doing because The Lord is with you. Amen ✝️.

[@amychavez7415]

Amen!!! Wow, Richard is Fire! He has such an evangelistic gift and probably very gifted in the prophetic. Come on 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼! He gives God all the honor glory and praise! So happy he got rooted with a church that’s on fire and interested in going out of the church walls and reaching the lost. And believes that we can do greater works and more 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼…. heal the sick, cast out demons, prophesy and more! Come on V1 church and Pastor Mike Signorelli!

[@CrossAndWindMinistries]

No, you can’t… In 2008, I was a gay-identified man, in a committed, monogamous same-sex relationship, active in an affirming church, where we called ourselves gay Christians. Then I found myself in an ICU where the medical team classified me clinically dead after a 22-minute flatline. I experienced death, judgement and hell. When I couldn’t take any more demonic torment, I cried out in repentance, “Jesus!” and I heard the Savior say, “I am here.” At that moment, I saw with my eyes the Wind of the Holy Spirit fill my ICU and with great power, He pick up Satan and the demonic and blew them out of the room. On that day, my life changed, the redemptive Blood of Jesus cleared my mind of perversion and completely healed and restored every failing organ. Glory to God!

[@freshlyyours]

Very true! Jesus told us to repent. Our ways should change if we come to Christ with a sincere heart :)

[@SterlingTate]

do you still struggle with same sex attraction?

[@CrossAndWindMinistries]

@@SterlingTate no I don’t. Glory to God!

[@TriciaPerry-mz7tc]

I was never gay. I was born again and sifted stripped I have no idea what I was thinking. Selfish and Lies Why would God.let me back or be like tthis

[@celrissahorton6436]

Praise God

[@natbergstrom2196]

I'm glad that I'm not alone in this transition and being transformed out of homosexuality. Choosing peace over my own ego was the best decision I've ever made. 🎉 I needed to hear this!

[@rosaalegre6399]

Love this so much!! Just seeing Gods joy and WORKS😂, in the hearts of my brothers and sisters in Christ. To be on fire for God's word, I LOVE IT❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@jamesg3808]

Do you now have heterosexual desires?

[@navviil3ra]

Me too

[@stephanysmith5524]

I'm not gay, but depressed and needed to hear this today. Thank you for delivering God's message.

[@kb7522]

The Lord delivered me from depression. He will do it for you! Praying for you!

[@tamil0re]

I pray that you continue to walk in Hid deliverance. Have a lovely day ❤

[@kimberlybyers7679]

I am currently engaged to a woman that I really really love. I’ve been with her for six years and I feel like I could spend a lifetime with her. I recently regained an interest in the Lord and in Christianity. I feel like I’m stuck in choosing between the God I’m trying to know and love and the human who is physically here everyday loving me. It’s such a painful (extremely to be honest) place to be. Please send prayers for me. I also have two kids who adore her. I don’t know how to break up a family with someone I love but I also love Jesus.

[@ashleyhoffbeck2372]

Jesus loves you as you are, you don't need to pick or change. I'm so sorry that the bible has been misused & misinterpreted to confuse & hurt you. Just continue to seek God, & he will comfort you. Also there are churches out there that will support you, regardless of sexuality. I go to a Methodist Church and love it! I've learned so much more about God & the Bible with more historical context as well than I ever did at a more traditional Lutheran church. A lot of people might disagree, but they don't determine my or your salvation. I love the Jesus I've come to know & I hope you can find rest in him. ❤

[@ashleyhoffbeck2372]

@kimbetlybyers7679

[@RCGWho]

It's very difficult, bur your situation reminds me of people like Muslims who are literally disowned by their families for choosing Christ. You might go read Rosaria Butterfield's book or listen to her on yt. She was a feminist lesbian professor of queer theory who got saved. It cost her all of her friends and her job. Count rhe cost. Luke 14 Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. 27 Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. 28 For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? 29 Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, 30 saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish.’ 31 Or what king, going out to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and deliberate whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand? 32 And if not, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace. 33 So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple.

[@victoriawheeler6257]

@@kimberlybyers7679 I know that this is hard and it might take a lot of trials but give all your problems up to God. Ik this quote is corny but let Jesus take the wheel. Read his word to get to know him for yourself, keep praying, and seek community!

[@anthonybamgbose]

Please please please hear me: you are deeply loved. Your kids are loved by God!!! When you think about your love for them, multiply it by a really big number - that’s how much God loves them …and you, and the lady you mentioned. Whatever God is asking you to do, it is for the good of all four of you. Trust him. Lean on him. Even when you decide to be obedient don’t rely on your own strength (let Him give you the strength and the tact and the wisdom and the peace). I pray in Jesus name that you would be full of the “I love you” that you sensed. I pray that my father in heaven would win your trust because He will never betray it. I pray that you will come back to this app with a testimony of God’s goodness and faithfulness! We love you.

[@idkk2024]

Oohh I found this guy literally YESTERDAY on Tiktok and was blessed by his message! I'm sorry you were fired but the Lord will provide 🙏🏾 ❤

[@christined1111]

I can’t find him on TikTok. I listened to this whole message and it was riveting. I am new to TikTok, so I have no idea how to find him. I looked up Richard Mitchell, is that his name?

[@MyMichellle]

It’s @richwithpassion

[@christined1111]

@@MyMichellleThank you so much!!

[@tamarishantelle]

Love you Richard!!!! I heard your testimony on tiktok and followed you. You are such a ray of sunshine and I will continue to pray for you on your journey. Best of faith to you!

[@RCGWho]

40:00 "To this day I don't sleep with any devices in my room. No phone. No TV. Just me and a Bible. Good Night."

[@makiebahatton2628]

@@RCGWho powerful! God is Good! Jesus is our portion! Hallelujah!

[@FlourishingHere]

I pray people watch this from beginning TO END!.... Be patient and don't listen to judge, there are gems in this convo and it will make sense at the end. May God give every person watching this, ears to hear and a quickend spirit and a postured heart ❤️‍🔥Sending so much love to Richard, Lecrae and everyone reading this. Thankful for this convo.

[@sherranballoons7455]

I did watch this from the beginning to the end and I am a straight person. The message was awesome , I will watch it again. God bless you.

[@sherranballoons7455]

I did watch this message from the beginning to the end. This message was awesome. The message touched my heart and sprit. God bless you.

[@yearofthevoice484]

"I didn't come to JESUS to be straight, I came to JESUS because I wanted JESUS." I needed this twenty-five years ago.

[@RCGWho]

So are you straight?

[@yearofthevoice484]

I have experimented. The Bible is offensively clear that my actions were wrong. I believe what the LORD inspired in HIS Word. So I stopped experimenting. That's where I am right now.

[@nataliehart8327]

Thank God you are still here and you hear it NOW🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@yearofthevoice484]

@nataliehart8327 Truthfully, I couldn't agree more. Thank you.

[@raleighrobinson8860]

My man you cant stand before god being “gay”

[@Naturallyliz41]

This message was literally one of the best messages I’ve heard I was TRULY blessed by hearing it. This message IS NOT just about homosexuality but ALL SIN. I love how God is using this young man to spread the LOVE of God and not hate.

[@healthiswealth6831]

God's judgement on all that actively sin is not hate. its judgement. love is being obedient to God's commands.

[@jamesg3808]

Ok, but homosexuality is arguably worse than heterosexual immorality.

[@patrickgoodman4576]

@@jamesg3808it’s arguably not about that because guess what? Adam and Eve Sin wasn’t sexual…🤷‍♀️

[@yearofthevoice484]

The fact that Lecrae could do this interview speaks volumes of him.

[@Surrendered_heart]

He is a Christian this is what we should be doing and I love that he did it. However, let’s stop setting the bar low for each other this is what we’re called to do for our brothers in Christ. ❤️

[@lewislibre]

Speaks volumes on how much of a heretic he is

[@jaebee678]

Exactly 💯 kudos to him 👏🏾

[@rickymoody3239]

@@lewislibre what?

[@openyoureyes9904]

Hell is full of people

[@8weezitude]

“You know what my pastor said about my voice?? He told me to PROPHESY!” Yeah I’ll be watching this a few more times! Another great conversation! Jesus wants us to spread the GOOD NEWS, not to condemn!

[@akeemt149]

I like this guy. He just want Jesus. Not people and their theologies. Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. I love this brother in Christ! Keep up the great fight!!!

[@SDz98]

Couldn’t have said it better!

[@patrickgoodman4576]

Yeah man I love how Jesus wants our hearts but he still wants us to use our minds too. He’s so gracious and full of Balance.

[@robolaughing9343]

I’m so encouraged by Richard’s testimony! Thank you for sharing this! “If you heal me, you can have me.” “Just come to me and we’ll worry about that later. Just come to me.”

[@danielragin2880]

I'm happy that more are leaving the LGBT to meet Jesus not religion. Many in all walks of different lifestyles are coming to Him

[@thelifeuchoose]

Amen

[@akeemt149]

Exactly! Amen!

[@belizeanqd]

Jesus advocates religion, pure religion that is. The world has tried to demonize that word, but if we let the Word interpret itself, we will realize how beautiful it's meant to be. Unfortunately many have misrepresented it, including myself. Being a Christian includes growth and that is a personal journey for all of us.

[@radianthaze5332]

Relationship not religion. Religion is a heartless devotion while relationship is a spiritual intimacy. Jesus was opposed to the religious Pharisees for this very reason. They never knew God but they walked the walk, so to speak.

[@robertmosley8568]

Amen!!!!! That is awesome!!!! Meet Jesus not religion!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@torriforthewin]

Love Richard and his testimony ❤🎉

[@kristichalk4813]

Hog

[@sovereigngodlisaloves9525]

"The fruit that's being produced identifies where the root is," Richard just kept dropping holy gems...

[@mariahjones6339]

Whew. He was speaking!!

[@inexisle]

HOLY gems for real!

[@raybrowski]

“Unalive thoughts are NOT your portion”🙏🏾💪🏾 My Lord🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@amberblevins8056]

😢

[@tiarafreeman375]

Awe you are loved ❤❤

[@shaynalemay8516]

This whole convo was sooo dope & blessed me!

[@Risse526]

This conversation was one of the best things that I have seen in such a long time! Amen amen! Richard is so right! And so uplifting and encouraging in the Lord! This truly blessed me! God bless you, Richard and Lecrae!

[@shelbydrake6064]

Lecrae… I have to share my heart for a minute. This is my favorite interview you have done so far. I know I’m a month late…. ⏰ I have no idea HOW I missed this in my feed but somehow I did…. I want to say thank you for having this incredible human being on your podcast. I needed to hear so many of the words spoken. Especially when he was stating that shame is from the enemy and it’s not from God. These deep interviews that you do are self care for me. God bless you ❤️

[@shaniceonbiz]

So ready for this video!! I follow his TikTok 🎉

[@LornaNjosh-cc8ns]

I am here to learn. Never been in close proximity to one so I don't have much experience with this. I was here when Jackie was in that seat, I learned. And tonight I get another front-seat opportunity..thanks Crae❤

[@knockouthealthandwellness]

This world is so big but so small at the same time... I'm sure you have been in "close proximity to one," there is no look, particular sound, or sign to let you know who is or who is not... that statement was judgement in itself. If you go to church you have been, "in close proximity to one!"

[@anthonybarnes1903]

Are you sure that your friends or family just haven’t told you that they’re LGBT? I don’t know you of course, so I’m not making assumptions at all…just offering another perspective.

[@sovereigngodlisaloves9525]

​@@knockouthealthandwellnessThere are church congregations without gay parishioners.

[@ihekaji]

Thank you for sharing Lorna! May we continue to learn so we can continue to share Gods heart towards all! With wisdom comes understanding ❤

[@LornaNjosh-cc8ns]

@@knockouthealthandwellness I know what I know. And it is what it is. If it sounds "judgemental" to you, too bad.

[@adejokeogunyinka8542]

Thank you, Lecrae. Bringing all these amazing people and their stories to us.. I've been blessed. God bless you.

[@jocelyn316istruth]

THIS. WAS. SO. GOOD! Thank you Lecrae and Richard for removing the stigma from this type of conversation. It was needed. It is needed. Thank you!

[@ctbryant09]

This blessed my soul, beyond what I could have imagined. I'm glad I chose not to skip because of the TITLE. How many commenters came to self righteously answer the question, but not watch the content?

[@sovereigngodlisaloves9525]

I do hope that people are watching the video before commenting too. But how is it self-righteous to know and quote the Bible? It's what God says. We're to be obedient to Him and to spread the message of salvation and repentance.

[@radianthaze5332]

Matthew’s testimony is powerful. So many church goers who still have that guilty pleasure need to hear this. I had a similar experience overcoming my personal vice and I resonate so well with the principle of knowing what is right but doing what isn’t (Paul in Romans 7).

[@wendygalligan8984]

@@sovereigngodlisaloves9525 I think he just means Using the Bible as a tool to condemn and shame someone else. This man obviously does not need that, neither do most people. They need the Good News of the Gospel First Before any life transformation can happen.

[@stephaniejsmes8991]

Yes I hear you about the title. At the 22 minute mark they talk about evil and that evil comes from the devil. So this is my question - if God is good and all knowing, why did he create the devil. If he knew the devil would be evil why create the devil? Does that make God part evil and good? How can God be good?

[@yaniktamara2918]

@@stephaniejsmes8991girl you gotta get in your Bible! 😊 But here’s the short version. The devil was a wonderful and beautiful creation of God who started to “smell himself” (in the words of my grandmother) wanted to be worshipped like God and rebelled against God. It was his choice to rebel and wanted to create his own kingdom. Book of Revelationbut I wouldn’t start there.

[@victoriawheeler6257]

I’m starting to think a lot of these comments didn’t watch this video all the way through and are just responding to the clickbait title 😅

[@sahxx2165]

Fr lol Lecrae could have used a better title but also people could just watch the whole video before getting defensive

[@becomingher8941]

For sure lol and it's annoying. Watch the video people

[@daygolife4511]

Not watching at alllllll

[@akeemt149]

We found 1 ☝🏿☝🏿☝🏿

[@taylored8819]

Right!!! They look at the title listen prob a good 55 sec and run straight to the comments 😩😮‍💨🤦🏽‍♂️

[@ms.gsimone444]

I am crying in my living room-God bless you both!!! I thank the Lord for how He is using you, Lecrae, and Richard. May the Lord continue to bless the work of both of your hands!!

[@savedbygrace.slowedreverb]

Thank you for providing this man with a platform to share his testimony. Rich is such an inspiration and not enough people discuss this subject in a healthy way. Thank you bro 🙏🏾

[@jeliyahsjourney]

Oooo big Rich on the one and twos. 😤Excited for this one 🔥

[@SavedEritrean]

I loveeee Richard!! So happy to see him on this platform

[@KytiaLamour]

This was 🔥 🔥 🔥. Thank you for having Richard on!!

[@haneulnara95222]

This interview was FREEING. Hallelujah Praise the Most High!! God is moving!!

[@bnamink]

Love this to all struggling you are loved for where you are and who you are. Thank you for existing and your contribution to this beautiful mosaic we call life ❤✝️

[@tamarajohnson8328]

I think what we don’t discuss regarding homosexuality, heterosexuality, and essentially all sexuality and just sin in general is that many of these things transpire via generational curses, abuse, neglect, trauma, demonic influence, and lack of knowledge. All of these things come chock full of spirits, which then means that there is a component of spiritual warfare. We never fully unpack it. We only go surface level. There’s so many layers to unpack. It’s never a quick fix, microwaveable situation. What we eat, watch, think, speak, listen to, our associations, our upbringing, the things that we do and don’t all matter. Especially our relationship and closeness to Christ and our service to Him. Lord we need you because you are love and we need more of it because it leads to true understanding, courage, education, empathy, compassion, trust, kindness, and truly getting to the root of all problems. We can’t do this without you God. I plead the blood of Jesus Christ over humanity, for us to all know and serve you. Hear from Heaven God and heal this land. Amen 🙏🏽

[@patrickgoodman4576]

OMG….your comment is a BREATH OF FRESH AIR!!!!! God Bless You for Saying this! Soooooo much balance nuance in what you’re saying!

[@Brandirell]

What a gift to the body of Christ! God is just getting started with you brother Richard. Stay encouraged! 🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@lexxycoppola4501]

My heart is breaking right now as I listen to the story. I’ve been struggling with porn use for 11 years. I’m still praying for deliverance. I was one of those kids that grew up around the church but not necessarily in the church. And definitely not in God‘s word. I believe what Jesus did and what he showed us he did for our sins, but I am still a long way away from where I’m supposed to be. Thank you for the story. It’s definitely giving me the opportunity to take another look at things. I ask for your prayers.

[@RCGWho]

Read the Word like your life depends on it.

[@NewAgetoNewLife]

The best place to start is by fully believing who Jesus is and his love for you. It’s when you get to that place where you feel intimacy with him and trust in him where you can surrender things to him and he will begin to move in mighty ways. Do not lean on your own understanding but in all things through prayer submit your mind to the Lord❤

[@darshelleramos8139]

Praying for you ❤️

[@Lichnost-zz7mo]

​@@RCGWhoIt does

[@Lichnost-zz7mo]

I will pray for you. If God can heal me, He can heal you too. It's hard, but it's worth it.

[@salinahill8640]

Omgosh I want to be friends with Richard. His energy and passion for Christ is all the good things! 😆

[@Rshine89]

I love Rich with Passion!!!!!!! God Bless you.

[@erlina13]

Breath of fresh air. So relatable regardless of the sin you struggle with. Thank you!

[@makiebahatton2628]

This Brother is PREACHIN REAL GOOD! You betta testify Sir! ❤

[@by_deleon]

GOD BLESS YOU RICHARD! I was so excited when I saw your face on the pod, the Lord is going to bless you infinitely, financial struggle will no longer burden you in Jesus name. Sending you love!!!

[@MyMichellle]

Amen 💟 excited to see how God provides for Richard

[@TrustGodProcess]

38:10 is facts!! I am very appreciative for him sharing his testimony. Thank you for this video Lecrae. I honestly am fighting this issue with leaving and asking for prayers as I am doing the same.

[@sherilynsweeney8648]

I love this so much. So honest and respectful and kind. Thank you so much

[@lisacox5405]

32:08-32:20 is SO IMPORTANT!!! That's what people should really be getting out of this whole conversation. Thank you Lacrae and Richard!

[@Upinthestu]

It’s simple ; “when a MAN/WOMAN is in Christ, old things are past away… “

[@raidarox]

That last part where Richard started singing the devil can't have me he's getting an eviction notice...gave me life🤣🤣 love the zeal he has for God

[@MikeSignorelli_]

Matthew 17:5 … behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. Richard, PROPHESY! love you ❤️

[@erniedavis6452]

Wow. This is a blessing. Thanks for creating this content. It is definitely needed.

[@Bianca.Ordonez_]

This just made me sooo happy!! Richard has been such a blessing to my life! Praise God!

[@taylore22]

Thankful for his testimony. I went through the exact same thing. I love that follows God and recognizes that the church needs to be better about talking about tough testimonies but nonetheless deliverance from sin.

[@kkso3318]

My same sex sexual desires got more and more powerful until finally a pastor helped me understand that the temptation itself is not the sin; but acting upon the temptation. This set me free from being weighed down in self-hatred and pain, thinking I must be the worst Christian. I told my husband that I would never be silent about it again because the light shone in the darkness of the trap of my own soul. I am not without same sex attraction and have always prayed that God would take it completely away. He hasn't done that, but I have learned to honor God by not giving in to sexual temptation. Also, I love what he said about Eve falling into sin because she didn't know what God said. Profound. Amen. I also love how he talked about coming to God for God, not because of his orientation. When we give ourselves to Holy Spirit, He empowers us to love and good works and obedience. I love these interviews. Keep up the good work, LeCrae.

[@arose4u2]

Jesus said nothing about Homosexuality. I attend a Presbyterian Church in the Presbyterian USA organization, which is the less conservative branch. I also know that many Methodist church’s will accept you as well. It’s important to learn who wrote the books that condemn homosexuality (men, not Christ) and their historical context. I would reach out to a very theologically educated pastor from either of these churches to talk to about this.

[@xxPayneProductionxx]

This is just a reminder to make sure your statements are aligning with scripture. Making statements that don't align with scripture could cause someone to be led astray.

[@IsaacMoreno-WWJD]

And they'll be held accountable for leading them astray. We'll all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

[@essmmjay]

Absolutely wonderful discussion and message! Great job Lecrae and Richard! I am encouraged!

[@dvdaltizer]

One of the best interviews I've ever seen. Seriously. Praise God!

[@xJessiGirlProx]

I agree that people tend to overlook the fact that lust is lust. Sexual immorality is sexual immorality. You can’t be outspoken about homosexuality while overlooking those living in other forms of sexual immorality.

[@aaabbc379]

being lgbt isn’t immoral.

[@xJessiGirlProx]

@@aaabbc379 just watch the video.

[@randomandthingzz7023]

@@aaabbc379lecrae, the man being interviewed and the majority of people in the comments believe it is

[@pink2xtraspicy]

Yoo that bop at the end needs to be released ASAP! This interview blessed my soul. 💃🏾🔥🎤

[@marcelavallejo1559]

“ The devil can’t have me or my family This is an eviction notice to the enemy”😂😂😂😂😂😂 Love it !

[@babygirl8327612]

Didn’t know what to expect when I clicked on the video but I was intrigued when I read the title. I must say I thoroughly enjoyed this episode and glad it was my first introduction to this podcast.

[@Dazireofyourheart512]

I feel like I am you. God has been holding me through unemployment. He called me out of my sin just like you. I didn’t understand his love growing up bc of the condemnation that I was raised around. My family may not understand but I know my journey is different bc I don’t want to condemn and I’m asking him to show me how to move. Thank you Rich and I love how you’re trusting him financially. I have been in the same boat about the same time. May he continue to carry you and teach you love you and crae ❤

[@orangeslices990]

I just started following him on IG. He is so good!

[@jenns6361]

The bottom line is that having same-sex attractions is a sin like any other one, it's what we do with the sin that is the real heart issue. Lecrae nailed it when he said, "It's a human thing". People can struggle with this sin and not act upon it. Our walk is a marathon, not a sprint, as is, the sanctification process. It's a process! Praise God he chooses to not abide in the struggle of his sin. It is a choice! All glory to God for his sanctification and the redeeming power of grace in this man's life.....🙌

[@Timmyjl25]

Even if you didn't ask to have those attractions at a little kid?? Because kids can't make that decision

[@kwameishas4218]

John 8:36 KJV speaks for itself.

[@stephaniejsmes8991]

God created sin. God created evil.

[@lisacox5405]

Same-sex attraction is NOT a sin. I wish people would stop spreading that lie. The issues go beyond the attraction...that's the part that is the sin...not the attraction itself. The Bible continuously gets misinterpreted and it's harming people.

[@lisacox3750]

Same sex attraction is NOT a sin. I wish people would stop lying about that.

[@NurseDocTutoring]

I’ve been out of lesbianism for 1 year ! Thank you Jesus . My goal wasn’t to be straight it was to get closer to Jesus and in the midst of that he changed my desires

[@RCGWho]

Do you identify still as gay?

[@NurseDocTutoring]

@@RCGWho definitely not ! I don’t have desires to be with a woman anymore .

[@NurseDocTutoring]

@@RCGWho definitely not !

[@kaylashayy96]

I loved everything about this!!!! So good for the soul . I’m encouraged.

[@alexisbilbrew8592]

I really enjoyed this episode! God bless you Richard! Greatness is within you.

[@IsaacMoreno-WWJD]

Claiming to be christian & gay at the same time is like putting on a Georgia jersey shirt, but rooting for the Florida Gators. Its very confusing.

[@fakename-r7q]

its confusing to you because youre very small minded and judgmental

[@crendawn04]

This was tooooo good! Thank you for sharing 🙏🏾❤️❤️

[@SD_Chosen]

Its a difference in Struggling with these sins and seeking to be free, And Taking pride in it, which so many gays do...Not just lgbtq though...Any Sin!!! It's a Difference if you crying out to God to Be free because you hate your sins, And Taking pride and practicing how to be a better Sinner...i was there and used to practice, so I Know the difference, now that i Hate it ,and Seeking freedom from it🙏🏽💯💞❤️‍🔥

[@patrickgoodman4576]

But see even those are taking pride in their sins there is still hope for those in that cycle too. It’s only when we take our final breath is when it is Final. The thing is we really don’t know When.

[@SD_Chosen]

@@patrickgoodman4576 I agree...It's Never too Late...I'm not Condemning no one...I Believe Christ can turn any situation around 🙏🏽☝🏽🙌🏽💞❤️‍🔥

[@bradynmelser8983]

This is one of the best podcasts I’ve heard in a long time. Blessings, Richard. More people need to hear your story!

[@boitumelondeke3066]

Oh wow!!! This is my favourite episode... thanks for blessing me. Keep going Richard!!! Im watching from Zambia...

[@truthbearer7891]

Without even joking this interview should be an instruction manual for how to approach this topic. It hits on all the right approaches of letting God doing the conviction and and not approaching with condemnation. Leading with Jesus for the restoration of the whole person. And we as believers who dont struggle with that sin as a society, create stumbling blocks when ppl see through our hypocritical judgment. Studies show that a whopping 3/4 Christian men struggle with kornography at least on a monthly basis. And that's not even including lusting after thirst traps on social media so who knows that number could be higher. When ppl of the LGBT community see we have the same energy for ALL forms of lust, the one that statistically is the prevailing one for us, that level of sincerity makes it more difficult for the enemy to keep ppl away from embracing the Truth.

[@amaleinad]

Lots of these comments look like they’re from people who have NOT seen the full podcast. Y’all … how are we supposed to tell people Jesus loves them if we can’t even LISTEN to them. Let’s put the judgmental fingers down and check this out with an open heart and mind. Thank you for this , so rich and full of goodness ♥️

[@IsaacMoreno-WWJD]

Judging is often misunderstood as being judgmental, but these aren't the same. Judging requires discernment and even wisdom, while judgmental is harsh & ungracious. Whether we realize it or not we make judgments everyday, from the food we eat to the people we're around. When Jesus says judge not lest ye be judged. He's not saying, suspend your critical thinking & accept everything as equally valid. Because 14 verses later in Matthew 7:15 Jesus says beware of false prophets.

[@WomanOnFire-by4bl]

Look thank you for this video 😢 yess I watched the entire thing ❤ yes we all needed to hear what was spoken 😊we are in a time where God is shaking, revealing, removing, and redirecting His Will for His people. He is separating the wheat from the tare so make sure that you are the wheat! When you serve... serve in love ❤️ I use to hate my heart yall it was too delicate too much like Jesus in a world that hates Him but then He taught me how to love and be loved and that I was made perfect in His image and that the heart that He and I share would be the one thing that would catapult my life into my destiny with Him! This was soooo good! Be blessed both of you!

[@jamieperog]

This is amazing 💯 I met Lecrae listening to his music 20 years ago, which brought me closer to God!!!

[@777LAZARUS]

It’s a unique struggle for those in it to receive deliverance because it’s one of those sins that entangle your identity. Can you be a Christian and be unapologetically gay and still lead that lifestyle unrepentantly pursuing homosexual intimacy/sex? No. Same way you can’t be a functioning alcoholic unapologetically and be a true Christian. You can put any sin in that blank and if you’re unrepentant about it and try to justify it and fit it into your identity. It’s gotta come to a point of deliverance. That does NOT mean it’s expected to be an overnight transition after accepting Christ. What matters is that you recognize that it is a sin, that you were not in the correct way, and that you CAN be healed and delivered if that sin. And it’s possible with the Lord. But I think it’s harmful that we add more weight to being gay as a sin and how that affects salvation as opposed to other sins and their effect. I can imagine that it’s a stumbling block to people that are gay/trans that we sprinkle extra hell on their sin as opposed to others. All sin leads to separation from God. Lying, gluttony, addiction, hatred, lust, homosexuality, witchcraft, etc. its the same Satan. But to round it back up, you can be saved and be recovering but not in full practical deliverance, but be pursuing the change and relying fully on Jesus. Once you accept Him, and repent of ALL your sin, you are no longer identified with that sin, you’re in the process of dying to it and leaving it behind. Traces may try lingering but the Holy Spirit works the sanctification in us as we grow in Him. No sin can stand in the way of the BLOOD! Amen

[@lisacox5405]

I've never met someone who stopped having same sex attraction because it's a real thing and NOT a sin. You are attracted to what you are attracted to - that's not a sin in and of itself. This lie is harmful in so many ways. IT has nothing to do with the attraction - (and this part is for homosexual and hetersexual people) it's what you DO sexually that be perverse and not of God! That applies to anyone - has nothing to do with who you are attracted to! Yet, I notice heterosexuals like to leave themselves out of the conversation as if they don't have perverse practices. Even if a person was homosexual and didn't act on it - their feelings remained the same. They were still same sex attracted because that IS who they are. Those feelings don't go away....not acting on it does't change anything.

[@DaveChoppy]

Great break down! You right, the world pushes this agenda of homosexuality hard but doesn’t mean we as Christians need to push more hard with the gospel. Like any sin, preach that we all sin but there is forgiveness and new life in Christ!

Can't wait to watch this, I just found Richard's IG and I love his content!

[@JerrikaChristine]

Came here for Richard 🔥 staying because of Lecrae

[@flblackbutterfly1]

This was a beautiful testimony. This is a blessed young man. I thoroughly enjoyed this. He’s perfect just the way he is!

[@NicoSantanaMusic]

This was so refreshing to watch. Thanks for sharing!

[@alexaivanka]

This is amazing , the way God gets the glory through all this is even more amazing because he didn’t do this on his own, everyone will come to the feet of Jesus realizing he is the healer. And knowing Richard a bit behind the scenes and in front of the camera, I can testify he is the same on camera as off camera! Love you Richard! 🎉❤

[@m.jackson2609]

Christian and gay, you can’t serve two masters . Seek God, he loves us, but we have to love Jesus more than our sinful desires.

[@YngDfly]

I’m dropping a diss track to Lecra tomorrow stay tune

[@IsaacMoreno-WWJD]

This is what happens when they don't have a true love for The Truth. Those who are deceived don't believe themselves to be deceived, cause that's parts of the deception.

[@JackieBfly]

This couldn’t have come at a better time. I feel encouraged because my direct female supervisor has gotten divorced from a woman recently and is healing from that trauma but also now dating women. I have always felt a pull to guide her somehow but don’t wanna get fired and dont wanna come across disrespectful. She believes in God so maybe I need to speak more about God so she draws nearer to His love and His desires for her. My job also promotes LGTBQ pride, etc so theres that too. Thank you for this content!! 🙌🏼🙏🏼❤

[@jenney17]

Second to his personal testimony, that last minute of preaching hit right in my heart. Thank you for sharing this today! This young man has a gift for sharing the word! ❤

[@Thehearthealer2024]

Just finished watching! This blessed me so much. Thank you Richard 💜🥹 and God bless you

[@saulgoo2334]

I wrote a twelve page letter to my church and published it online too. It took 5 1/2 months to write, edit, study, pray, etc. It’s a sincere well informed case for full inclusion/affirmation of LGBTQ siblings in the church. It’s called Repenting the Sin of Exclusion. It’s on Medium if you google it. It asks a lot of theological and philosophical questions that exclusionary theology cannot (I believe) answer in a way that produces good fruit. If you read it and disagree, that’s fine too, but at least you’ll know how the other side thinks. God bless.

[@RCGWho]

This is the "gay christian" false gospel being spread by Revoice and Preston Sprinkle.

[@CMGrant07]

Thank you for sharing. I am looking it up.

[@danielcliftoncolvin5313]

I looked it up and read the first half. I greatly appreciate your stance, and plan to finish reading it soon. It was clearly presented with the love of God, and blessed me as a Christian man in my 6th year of a happy marriage with my husband. God bless us all.

[@saulgoo2334]

@@danielcliftoncolvin5313 really glad to hear it. Share it with anyone you might think it’ll help. God bless you and your husband. Don’t let anyone discourage you. Give it a decade, and I’m betting most churches act like they’ve always been affirming. Nobody wants to be the last holdout church of bigots. There were plenty of churches that at one time defended slavery, segregation, etc. Where are they today? History.

[@gkcministry]

@@danielcliftoncolvin5313 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 New International Version 9 Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men[a] 10 nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

[@thehoratiojay]

Yoooo “Eve was deceived because she didn’t know the Word God spoke to her, she was confused.” That is so good!!! 37:34

[@Prissy25n]

God spoke to Adam, who was supposed to teach Eve.

[@TheRealBrotherLance]

Actually Eve knew what God said and repeated it back to Satan. So this is incorrect.

[@Jcantbstopped]

The answer is simply no

[@Jesusthenangelea7]

This is the best comment here 📌

[@daniellejon11]

God bless you for your powerful testimony and the courage to share may it lead so many people to Christ.

[@NaturalWifeyandMamaBear]

Love you brother Richard, SO proud of you and love the work Jesus has done in you!! Hallelujah 🎶 ❤ keep spreading truth and being a light! 💡