<p>“Empathy is acknowledging someone’s reality. It’s the same as acceptance. There is a difference between acceptance and agreement. We are commanded by God to accept&nbsp;everyone,&nbsp;but we are not commanded to approve of their opinions or political views we are called to love them.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“A Distorted View of God leads to a Distorted way of life”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tune in to today’s episode&nbsp;“Messy Truth”&nbsp;with Caleb Kaltenbach.&nbsp;Caleb&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;founder of <a href="http://www.messygracegroup.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Messy Grace Group</a> where he helps churches love and foster community with LGBTQ individuals without sacrificing theological convictions. He's the author of <a href="https://www.calebkaltenbach.com/messy-truth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Messy Truth</em></a>, <a href="https://www.calebkaltenbach.com/god-of-tomorrow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>God of Tomorrow</em></a>, and <a href="https://www.calebkaltenbach.com/messy-grace" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Messy Grace</em></a> (where he discusses being raised in the LGBTQ community, following Jesus, and how loving others doesn’t require shifting beliefs).&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode we discuss:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>How truth can be messy!&nbsp;</li><li>The spiritual impact on children raised by LGTBQ parents&nbsp;</li><li>Creating an environment in The Church that welcomes all people without incompatible with church doctrine.&nbsp;</li><li>Why the LGTBQ community believes Christians hate them.&nbsp;</li><li>Having authentic relationships with people who are not like us.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>LINKS:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.calebkaltenbach.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.calebkaltenbach.com</a></p><br><p>Messy Truth:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Messy-Truth-Community-Sacrificing-Conviction/dp/0525654275/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1635440062&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Messy-Truth-Community-Sacrificing-Conviction/dp/0525654275/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1635440062&amp;sr=8-1</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Streams of Wholeness:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.streamsofwholeness.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.streamsofwholeness.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Josh Hawk:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.joshhawk.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.joshhawk.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Road to Wholeness TV Show:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.awkngtv.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.awkngtv.com</a>&nbsp;</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>