From Tolerating to Affirming: L*BTQ & The Church

In "From Tolerating to Affirming: L*BTQ & The Church," Pastor Landon Schott, Chris Cody, and Heather Schott delve into the challenging dynamics between modern church doctrine and L*BTQ ideologies. This episode of Holy Disruption reveals startling truths about how some churches are shifting from merely tolerating to actively affirming L*BTQ lifestyles. Are these changes compromising biblical truth, or are they necessary for inclusivity? Join us as we confront these controversial topics head-on and explore the future of faith and morality.
01:03 Welcome to Holy Disruption Podcast
01:08 Introducing the Landon Schott & Chris Cody
02:31 Landon's Book: Gay Awareness
04:46 Mistakes the Church Has Made
13:15 Affirmation and the Church's Stance
18:15 Chris Cody's Personal Journey
25:22 Reflecting on a Season of Sin
25:54 The Descent into Anxiety and Depression
27:18 Recognizing the Need for Change
27:47 Church Hurt and Misrepresentation
28:56 Deconstruction and Its Consequences
29:41 A Hunger for the Lord
30:47 A Life-Changing Encounter
31:07 The Journey Back to Faith
31:34 Empowerment and Accountability
33:35 The Power of Community and Support
47:09 The Role of Radical Love and Truth
49:22 Citizens for Life Movement
50:49 Conclusion and Call to Action
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[@philipmoncrief5290]

This was sooooo POWERFUL! I was in that lifestyle for many years and the Lord saved and delivered me back 1998 Now I have a lovely wife and children and I live for JESUS!! Now at 57 years old God has placed a burden on me to help see the broken made whole in their sexuality, the way God intended🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾⚔️🙏🏾🔥

[@pridan94]

Lol. Ok

[@TruthAboveAll08]

God bless you! Becker Cook, Rosario Butterfield...just a couple names of the reformed homosexuals completed in Jesus Christ! Choose Jesus, choose your eternal life!

[@TruthAboveAll08]

@@pridan94 Why so negative?

[@Grokford]

I'm so sorry that you felt like you needed to change to meet people's expectations of you.

[@amberstone5400]

I can guarantee you are one unhappy person! You are who you are!! I will not change who I am. I love God and I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. However, I am who I am. I love who I am.

[@lorin_soulyfit2743]

A simple way the Lord help me to explain to my own children about homosexuality is that when two men come together two women come together there’s no life being produced. God is a god of life. That’s why when a woman and men come together there is life . A child being produced.. satan hates life. He steals life, and God is the giver of life. Thank you for preaching on this and talking about this and making pastors, especially not be afraid to share and talk about this because there are people in the congregation that are desperately need freedom.

[@Lerian_V]

Brilliant. Permission to steal

[@jackstevenak8270]

I received the same revelation recently. It was really from God. Thanks you for sharing 😊

[@Grokford]

"is that when two men come together two women come together there’s no life being produced." You know nothing of life if your experience of the world is so limited. "That’s why when a woman and men come together there is life . A child being produced" Your breeding kink is not the responsibility of others, including Queer people.

[@amberstone5400]

How is no life being produced? Women can still have children whether they are homosexual or not. Same for men, they have surrogates. Life can still be produced, whether homosexual or not.

[@billiemurphy9395]

The power of forgiveness is huge!!! Holy Spirit helps us.

[@cadesertsky]

Excellent conversatiion‼️ Using pronouns, ignoring sin, avoiding conversations … makes us weak. We have God, truth, & love - we all need🧡

[@DrBonesMcCoy]

I have gay people in my family, and I am very dedicated to the Lord. I’ve thought a lot about the issues, and I think the most important thing by far is for the church to heal the issues between men and women that wind up causing things such as abuse and domestic violence, no one should preach on homosexual issues until the church is really grappling with making heterosexuality and marriage what it’s supposed to be. I see many people who are gay, who have actually been sexually abused or assaulted by the opposite sex. I see many people who are gay who look at the state of heterosexual marriage and find it deplorable. I know it’s important to understand more about homosexual issues than just this factor but I think generation after generation who have watched women have to go to shelters with their kids because of the husband being out of control well this creates a lot of uncertainty

[@patriciaseyfferle1427]

Rosaria Butterfield (former gay Gender Studies Professor) talks about the gay community and how they provide a family that is oftentimes more nurturing than the church. It’s sad that we have so much difficulty loving those who need it most, while speaking truth. We have to do it in Christ, like Bolsa apparently did, and get our own selves out of the way.

[@TruthAboveAll08]

@patriciaseyfferle1427 Rosario is amazing! Her observations are always right, and her conjecture are nearly, as well.

[@Grokford]

@@TruthAboveAll08 Rosario is so out of touch that she doesn't even understand her own former profession, or at least she pretends not to know.

[@Grokford]

The problems of straight culture are much discussed among Queer people and you're not wrong to say that there are gender issues among many other things wrong about sexualty, gender and the church istelf which are hostile to not only Queer people but most straight people. However, these problems are not why people are Queer, at most you may find a "political lesbian" or two but it's really not the case. Queer people are also not Queer because of sexual abuse, from either sex; this is a Queerphobic myth popularized during and before the beginning of the Queer Liberation movement.

[@kathynelson1966]

It’s a big topic that need to be discussed. I was in that lifestyle over 20 years ago. It’s not all fun and games. The Lord had me write a book about my life growing up and walking in and out of that lifestyle. This “agenda” these days is demonic.

[@jc2636]

Please, is your book published? I’d buy it! My niece wants to come and live with me and her girlfriend will need help too. They are coming from another country. They are 20 &21 yrs old and say they are in love and got married on line. I’m not sure how to have them come stay here when I only have one extra bedroom And suggestions?

[@philipmoncrief5290]

Amen!! I commend your powerful freedom👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Grokford]

I'm so sorry that you felt like you needed to change to meet people's expectations of you. But if you're going to talk about this, tell the truth.

[@valeriastone-ke7ky]

@@Grokford who are you to accuse him of lying

[@Grokford]

@@valeriastone-ke7ky A person who's met actual Queer people and knows the basic and obvious fact that they're not demonic.

[@restoredbyfaith]

I just couldn’t help but smile listening to his story of redemption. The love and mercy of God is so beautiful.

[@Grokford]

This is not a story of spiritual redemption, it is a story of social control and shame.

[@BCPrice]

MAN, this is good right here! Thank you guys for talking this through in an appropriate and loving manner.

[@juliegoos7049]

This interview is so encouraging and powerful! Thank you so much!

[@brittany9873]

This was awesome! Thank you for the rawness. I have definitely matured in my view towards homosexual people. I used to be repulsed by them and the lifestyle. Now, I'm much more compassionate and just want them to taste and see that the Lord is good! True time spent with God cannot yield a gay lifestyle. You will run away from it and towards the Father! ❤

[@Grokford]

Wow, so brave of you to not be disgusted by your fellow image-bearers of God. There are millions of Queer Christians. Work on your prejudices, they have no place in the following of a God of Love.

[@brittany9873]

@@Grokford Go back and watch the video above. You missed the whole point!

[@Grokford]

@@brittany9873 I got the point, prejudice is prejudice no mater how many excuses that you make for your sin.

[@brittany9873]

@@Grokford My comment clearly says "used to" but you're so given up to a reprobate mind that you choose to see prejudice. You're so ready to guard your wrong thinking that you don't even read clearly. You're actually showing pride by thinking that everyone is against you and only your way is the right way. Please examine yourself and be transformed by the Holy Spirit. I have better things to do than respond all day to you. I will end my comment there. God bless!

[@Pinpinn77]

Me gozo de este Conversatorio de Ustedes Amados Hermanos!!! Estuve casada con un exhomosexual liberado por el Poder de Dios✨🙌🏽 Tuve mucha oposición de Hermanos en la Fe, Compañeros de Trabajo y Miembros de la Familia!! Pero el Espíritu Santo me hizo entender que el era el Compañero para mí. Fuimos Amigos primero, y Ambos fuimos sinceros el uno con el otro con respecto a nuestros pasados!! Me dijo todo acerca de su vida homosexual, TODO!!!Ya el se había reconciliado con Dios cuando nos conocimos! Para mí fue bien fuerte porque era nadar contra la corriente, lo que me movía era la Convicción que venía del corazón de Dios que el era el Compañero que tenía para mí, y eso era suficiente para seguir adelante! Tuvimos un maravilloso Noviazgo y más aún, un amoroso Matrimonio hasta que pasó a descansar con nuestro Amado Señor!!! Después de la Salvación conocer a Cristo, el fue lo más maravilloso que me pasó en mi vida🙌🏽✨ Completamente 💯 % de Acuerdo con Ustedes!!

[@fanievanvuuren5245]

Awesome, thank you for sharing the truth. It is time for the true Body of Christ to stand up and be vocal. If you are silent then you approve these evil agendas. Be blessed.

[@TruthAboveAll08]

This is SO powerful! By not speaking the truth, we further the condemnation of sinners. Homosexuality is so difficult, i think because the delusion is SO intense, and imbedded into the individuals lives. May God abundantly bless and protect Chris Cody! Im so joy-filled to see those who have escaped this powerful sin. I'll shake your hand someday!

[@mommaof6]

My Pastor preachs the truth💯 He doesnt tickle our ears! He is not your average Pastor. His name is Brian Bolt City Reach Whittier Ca

[@markn1376]

I like the way he speaks in interviews. When pastor is preaching and ministering. He's not being mean, he's just teaching the word of God in love. Throughout my life I've learned that God isn't playing with me. God loves me, however sometimes God doesn't like my behaviour. Then God has a way of letting me know that we are about too go out behind the woodshed. 😢 That's was good, it's not a church hurt, it was a jerk hurt.

[@Daviemimi2023]

This was so good!! Thank you for your hearts for the truth!!!! And to stand on the word and spread the truth to the world! Thank you for that

[@sonyapena7323]

I love this! I love Chris Cody! Phenomenal singer & servant of the Lord! Praise God for this testimony!

[@sesedzayiperesuh6525]

They overcome him by the Blood of the lamb and the word of their testimony. The is nothing on this world that blood of Jesus doesn’t have power over. Thank you for sharing this powerful testimony!!!

[@nathanaelgue7421]

I definitely agree with a lot of this! But it’s crazy that he talks about them washing his feet but the outreach pastor at the church and pastor Landon both spoke out against the He Gets Us washing feet commercial

[@BenjaminRushton-hp5jl]

Amen! keep sharing truth of Gods word

[@bb_us]

How do I find a church where I can be open with this. The thing is, I am so depressed I can’t appear as positive as Chris. I don’t have Christian friends. I don’t have friends at all. When I disappear it’s because community doesn’t surround me even when I place myself in community. I have tried my hardest and pursued God. He must show up because I certainly am.

[@Grokford]

The feeling of isolation you feel is the same thing that Queer people have felt their entire lives, largely because of the actions of Christians like these.

[@CROrsak]

So powerful 😮‍💨‼️‼️

[@alexoram4132]

46:30 - There IS place in the church for cowards!!!!!! It’s called, come as you are, but don’t stay that way….. we have people who love the Lord and struggle…. And a need for them to be DISCIPLED into COURAGEOUS LIONS!!!!! I think you’d agree….

[@Luxbz23]

What are your thoughts on what the Bible says on female pastors?

[@Grokford]

They're going to play action movie music over comments about how female pastors are witches or something.

[@alligarza]

Love the podcast pastor Heather. Please bring MC closer to the N metroplex, MC Frisco/Denton/Mckinney/Plano 🙏

[@Pestocrat]

Game Changer: “This is what the enemy is saying in my head” to your spouse or best friends. EXPOSE IT! REVERSE IT! Claim the authority given to us by Christ and RENOUNCE IT and BIND it and REBUKE it with Jesus’ name and blood! Then RELEASE HEALING, Truth and claim the opposite in FAITH to RESTORE + RECLAIM that area of your thought life!

[@aileenmcconville6653]

So well articulated, the deception around this issue. I was just a bit confused....he must have struggled with homosexual thoughts during his marriage, which wasn't mentioned. Also confused how left that lifestyle to then end up living with a woman. His thinking at the time might be helpful for people to hear? Other than that, a great interview on such a difficult topic! So true, "there is no place for cowards in the church anymore." Thank you for displaying such courage! ❤

[@monabo1]

Pastors won't touch the issue

[@opearson1]

We have homosexuals on both sides of our family and they both know we do not approve but we still love on them. If invited to a wedfing they know we would not go! Love and ptay for them!

[@pridan94]

They don't even want u there

[@amberstone5400]

@@pridan94that one!! They wouldn’t even think for a second to invite them!

[@michellekostowic5887]

Glad you’re talking about this. Also, I ordered the book 4 years ago it never arrived…

[@rickshull591]

Loved this conversation! I truly appreciate Chris’s courage to tell his story. If I miss it, I’m sorry, but does he have a book he’s written or a podcast podcast that we can listen to more from him?

[@lorin_soulyfit2743]

I’m thankful for that book Gay Awareness

[@kikim6516]

Me too

[@mattrolon4368]

🔥🔥

[@opearson1]

AMEN!

[@Kramotac71]

Romans 2:4 Praises God for His Kindness The riches of His kindness toward us are intended to lead us to run from sin. The answer Romans Two, Four gives is because God is kind, because his kindness is rich, because he's patience. His kindness leads you toward repentance.

[@lefthanded2058]

To show how confusing and discombobulated it all is, they keep adding letters, not knowing who they are😢

[@Grokford]

They keep adding letters because people like you keep gettign confused.

[@notyourtypicalcomment2399]

Oh plz, these are the same ppl that would say to these lgb that Jesus loves u, and they never preach Leviticus 20:13, and now they have a problem with it? Now they want to take a stand?

[@Grokford]

Well when you staty following Levitical law then you can talk.

[@judystephenson360]

❤

[@romanstwelveonentwo]

Mercy Culture🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Grokford]

"mercy"

[@ramonarodriguez9843]

Where can we purchase the book

[@groomingtable]

Do you honestly think God destroyed the world and the cities of the ancient plains of Mesopotamia because of homosexuality? I believe the sin was way beyond homosexuality. It was about usurpation of Gods plan and authority. It was about Gods seed vs the fallen seed. The fallen seed was attempting to replace Gods seed with their own seed. Many men and women agreed with these unions to gain power. Just like what satan did in the Garden of Eden. Man gave over his authority to fallen angels.

[@tkc8810]

Same sex attraction is a generational thing like people who are born with alcohol and drug addiction or other flawed characteristics that don't promote health or the species in my opinion. People have to go through deliverance because it is attached to rage in my opinion.

[@iamalphalim]

How is it a generational thing if homosexuals don’t reproduce by definition?

[@Grokford]

There is nothing flawed about Loving differently.

[@elicohen2865]

Be Strong Mercy Culture be Speak the Truth. LGBTQ IS SIN. LET US NOT MIX WITH WOLRDLY SINS .... WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF THE GREAT FALLING AWAYS,SEPARATION OF SHEEP NATIONS FROM GOAT NATIONS.... BE STRONG AMERICA PASTORS AND ALL SPIRITUAL LEADERS. OTHER NATIONS ARE ALSO GOING THROUGH THIS AS WELL...

[@Grokford]

Wow, that's super crazy man.

[@opearson1]

AMEN!

[@10winsor]

My sister, this is a hard saying. Jesus said, "If they won't obey me, they won't obey you". Where in the bible, OT/New is it accepted. Naming a few: Leviticus, Romans and Corinthians says no. Find these scriptures to stand on for you. Acts 2:40 Save yourselves from this crooked generation!" ...

[@yl5020]

❤️

[@ccsyoutube]

I celebrate you Chris for your authenticity, me and Leo love you very much, you a gift in MC Waco and we are so blessed to be under your leadership as well. 🎉🎉🤗😘🕊❤️🙌

[@LuisJavierRuiz]

Love this ❤