Can you be LGBTQ+ and Christian?

In this episode we hear from Richard Matthews, a former gay man who shares his story of coming out as a Christian, and the challenges he's encountered publically including losing his job. Richard opens up about his life before, navigating the LGBTQ+ community and how his faith has transformed his life.
Richard doesn't shy away from the controversy and shares how he has handled all the criticism. He also delves into how he uses his social media platforms to share his ongoing journey, sparking conversations about faith, identity, and acceptance.
You won't wanna miss this one.
Let's go to the Deep End! 🤿
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Chapter Markers
0:00 - Introduction
0:58 - Today's Guest, Richard Matthews
4:42 - The Response to Richard Going Viral
6:20 - Matthew's Upbringing ,Discovering His Sexuality and Feeling Condemned
15:26 - Healthy Conversation: Bringing Things into the Light
17:25 - Processing His Sexuality and Struggling With Pornography
22:45 - Almost Letting Go of Faith, Losing Control
25:58 - Subscribe to the BSIDE
26:25 - Losing Control, Finding Healing
34:45 - Justification, Shame and Recovery
38:43 - Navigating Resistance, Matthew's Dangerous Prayer
44:21 - Getting Lost in Scripture and Receiving Deliverance
47:41 - Matthew's View on Same-Sex Attraction and Coming to Jesus
50:06 - The Impact of Having a Wider Influence, Getting Fired
59:52 - How to be Helpful
1:03:25 - Mind Your Mannerisms?
1:04:56 - Final Thoughts and Conclusion
Music Sync ID: MB01ZCIUYIQUJHH

[@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 🙏🏾

[@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

[@JazmineHarris]

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

[@jan.2780]

Yea definitely, that was good

[@gavinrhughes4712]

Same

[@KingdomGals]

This!

[@charlesellison5999]

Yes

[@thegreatacolyt1277]

@@JazmineHarris huh?

[@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!!!

[@yearofthevoice484]

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

[@Accountable_living_pod]

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

[@RCGWho]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2400">40:00</a> "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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@tarisweezy2]

“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!

[@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

[@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 😩😮‍💨🤦🏽‍♂️

[@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.

[@RickCosta]

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

[@sovereigngodlisaloves9525]

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

[@mariahjones6339]

Whew. He was speaking!!

[@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!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@raybrowski]

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

[@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!

[@stephanysmith5524]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!!!

[@Upinthestu]

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

[@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!

[@tukayz254]

You can't say you've given your life to Jesus, but are so determined to hold on to this ONE sin. You are not only deceiving yourself, but you've put that SIN above God

[@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.

[@kaitlynnzetscher4730]

When God told him, “Just come to Me” and “We’ll figure it out later”. Whew I felt that. I needed that

[@shaniceonbiz]

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

[@torriforthewin]

Love Richard and his testimony ❤🎉

[@kristichalk4813]

Hog

[@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 🙏🏾

[@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.

[@ihekajiihekaji9363]

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.

[@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.

[@shaynalemay8516]

This whole convo was sooo dope & blessed me!

[@jeliyahsjourney]

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

[@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.”

[@SavedEritrean]

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

[@pink2xtraspicy]

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

[@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 ❤✝️

[@KytiaLamour]

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

[@adejokeogunyinka8542]

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

[@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.

[@Jcantbstopped]

The answer is simply no

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 🙏🏽

[@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! ❤

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

[@constancereynolds3110]

For the sake of argument. The issue of a " Gay " christian is the knowledge of the Word of God knowing its an abomination to God and YET still practice and choose to live the lifestyle.

[@basicallyno1722]

What lifestyle?

[@enailglam]

There’s no argument, this is a testimony.

[@tomcoop9750]

@@basicallyno1722 being attracted to someone and choosing to marry them are two different things. We are not called to act on our feelings if they will result in sin.

[@basicallyno1722]

@@tomcoop9750 yes because marriage is so sacred, how dare gays defile that. Definitely hasn't ever been misused like treating it as an alliance between families, or a way to make money/goods through dowry by treating the new spouse as an economic liasion, or to cover up the act of premarital sex, or to avoid testifying against someone .... The gay should definitely marry the type of person they're not attracted to instead and maintain the sanctity of such a spotless institution.

[@tomcoop9750]

@@basicallyno1722 straw man argument. Gay Christians are called to a life of celibacy. They should not marry someone that they find unattractive. I support gay marriage rights, but Christians should follow the biblical teachings of Christ.

[@orangeslices990]

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

[@crendawn04]

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

[@christalp.5503]

I just randomly discovered Richard via a Facebook video the other day. I’m so excited for this interview !

[@thehoratiojay]

Yoooo “Eve was deceived because she didn’t know the Word God spoke to her, she was confused.” That is so good!!! <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2254">37:34</a>

[@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🙏🏽💯💞❤️‍🔥

[@lovingblackmamassafespace2388]

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

[@Llyod876]

Whew! “I’ve always been a person who spoke life into others and poured into people, but no one was pouring into me”. FELT!

[@Rshine89]

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

[@jasminedeleon6319]

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

[@nicolem621]

Loved this interview! This is the convo I have been wanting the church to have! You are doing something different with your podcast, Lecrae. Keep it coming!

[@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! 🎉❤

[@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.

[@ReviveCityLive]

This episode is so dope!! I don’t know what it’s like to live that life style but being in ministry you always wonder what your posture should really be toward anybody with an addiction.

[@il0v3boba]

this video was posted at the perfect time, God bless you both.

[@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.

[@pashou7]

Thank you for this heartfelt conversation @Lecrae! Appreciate Richard’s openness and his story… his inward transformation speaks volume on how he has discovered the meaning of Sonship w/Father and as a result his divine territory to occupy! To GOD be the Glory on how He Loves, Transforms, and Launches us out to minister to those He seeks to reconcile w/… 👏👏👏

[@PressingForwardSheenaA]

This truly was a blessed podcast and needed to be heard❤️❤️❤️

[@katrinawarren7669]

This is the best interview !! When Lecrae said he wanted to jump out his seat a few times I felt that. Powerful testimony !!!!

[@Passion84GodAlways]

This conversation is destined to be intriguing!

[@wellgeeslugger6825]

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

[@L_ukii]

I just found you Richard. I am a School assistant principal. I will share you with my students. You are bringing Jeaus!!! I stand with you.

[@parispurifoy3045]

I enjoyed every moment of this interview! It blessed me and it helped me to see how I see others! This was beautiful! Thanks for sharing your testimony!

[@lionofjudah615]

No. 1 Corinthians <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="369">6:9</a> 📖 "Or don't you know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Don't be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals,"

[@musicfanatic4641]

So female prostitutes can make it into heaven, just not male prostitutes? Got it

[@briv2219]

Preach

[@TheWildIVY]

Amen

[@Dazireofyourheart512]

Ok but did you watch the video

[@knockouthealthandwellness]

It's wild how the believers are here to condemn and remind us of a word we have heard since our youth. Few of you all have come to listen, gather, and learn how to approach a new believer or old believer in a kind and gentle way. It's condemnation or nothing with you all!

[@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!! 🙌🏼🙏🏼❤

[@alexisbilbrew8592]

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

[@limmyseeletso7652]

This interview is such a blessing. The one hour long video felt like 20 minutes.

[@lovesonmyside2184]

This is sooooo Good.

[@holyspiritguidesall]

you really been going hard Cre

[@perkinschannel4430]

This was everything 🙌🏾 I was a little spectacle at first but Oh my God!! This is truly a must watch!

[@wendygalligan8984]

This conversation is so needed, thank you! I am trying to learn all I can, keep it up : )

[@constancereynolds3110]

If a "Gay" person is truly a Born Again Believer of Jesus Christ their will is to do and please the Heavenly Father according to His will. If Jesus Christ is that person's Savior Jesus ALONE can deliver them from that desire and lifestyle BUT it's up to that person to receive it.

[@nenelavv26]

Amen🎉

[@brookecarnes2731]

i pray you don’t get judged as harshly as you judge others. you nor anybody else on this earth has the power to decide how and when Jesus should change somebody.

[@Steve-pk2fs]

@@brookecarnes2731who did they judge 🤔

[@truthbearer7891]

@@Steve-pk2fs I notice a couple comments like that that are almost anticipating it's going to be a bunch of judgmental ppl in the comments but it's really not. It shows you the type of good fruit that Lecrae is putting out there that he hasn't attracted a lot of judgmental ppl

[@saulgoo2334]

Now how about the possibility that someone doesn’t change their orientation, because *gasps* that’s the way God created them?!

[@amandasmith5344]

3 “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back from captivity." Jeremiah <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1753">29:13</a>-14 My prayer for my outreach kids that are struggling with being gay.

[@karadaiMM]

Loved this, was so helpful on how to approach people and a different way to evangelise, really good

[@tavia_b]

Been really enjoying the latest guest on the podcast, has been very encouraging. Keep it Up Lecrae!

[@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.

[@godskingdomcomeministry7325]

@@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.

[@roslyntrotter-harmon4111]

Everyone deserves love

[@SD_Chosen]

It's a difference between love and Lust

[@FarrahParis]

Richard preached on this episode. I agree with Crae, he does need a book deal. And I would totally watch his podcast if he ever did one…please do one. You are a breath of fresh air!

[@Playerdrew10]

Props to you, Lecrae for having this open and honest conversation. Like he said, sin grows in the dark but shrivels in the light.

[@Shea2432]

So many people in the comments judging, living behind stuff as they judge!! 😳 Thank GOD that GOD in HEAVEN has the FINAL SAY, & NO ONE IN THE COMMENTS!!

[@MimiHawk]

Right!

[@akeemt149]

Come on!! Thank you, Jesus, that you have the finale say!

[@Shea2432]

@@MimiHawk, THANK YOU!! 💯💜

[@Shea2432]

@@akeemt149, Yes, absolutely!! 💯 & THANK YOU!! 💜

[@TheWildIVY]

Well if people don't change then what is God going to say to them?

[@gennyjobst2046]

If we’re made in God’s image and likeness, we aren’t mistakes. It’s silly to think that any sin is worse that the next.

[@RCGWho]

Made in the image of God as heterosexual.

[@danielcliftoncolvin5313]

@@RCGWho That is not the truth for all of us. Don't presume that even if you have read every page of the Bible that you know what His ultimate plans and decisions are. Remember that His ways are not our ways and His thoughts are not our thoughts.

[@RCGWho]

@danielcliftoncolvin5313 He gave men outies and women innies. With one purpose for their use. Some may want heterosexual marriage and never have it. Others may not want it and can choose celibacy.

[@sw9868]

Yes - the anatomy says it all.

[@makiebahatton2628]

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

[@AlbertinaBernice]

This was so good! Literally cried most of the interview lol 😂 life changing for sure 🙌🏾❤️

[@briannariddick]

We are finally starting to be the change we wish to see in the world and I praise God everyday that more and more people are coming back to the gospel 🙏🏾❤️

[@angied7206]

You are preaching young man!!!! When we understand God does not hate what He has created, but the sin. Satan is a deceiver.....

[@JusNesby]

This is thee best conversation ever and it really hit home with me

[@CarolineKaylv]

I LOVED this episode! His testimony was truly a blessing and encouragement.

[@CMGrant07]

I wanted to be open minded so I listened to this. Man, I am praying for Richard to find healing and get to know the Lord that loves his true authentic self.

[@MatthewFayson]

He’s clearly already doing that

[@DontrellHammond-oj1bb]

Heyyyyyy I am ready for this video I am going to watch the whole video

[@jackiebarrios5759]

The posture of his heart makes the message of the gospel come alive through him. Only God can do that.

[@vikkilofters482]

I was so excited for this he is definitely a light and I really enjoyed his testimony