Show Notes
After everything the church did to us, why in the world would we stay?
That is a question we get asked often. Why stay in ministry? Why stay Christian? Why remain connected to a church or denomination that caused real harm?
In this episode of The Inclusive Faith Podcast, Kade and Greg talk honestly about calling, church hurt, fear, loss, hope, and the complicated reasons they did not walk away. Greg reflects on more than three decades of ministry, the cost of hiding his sexuality, the fear of losing his credentials, and the deep sense of calling that never went away. Kade shares what it was like to believe in the possibility of an inclusive church, only to experience rejection, threats, and the loss of a former career path.
Together, they also talk about the good that still keeps them rooted: people being fed, families receiving care, LGBTQ people hearing that they are loved by God, and the deep belief that the way of Jesus is still worth following.
This is not an episode about pretending the harm did not happen. It is about why harm did not get the final word. In this episode: Why ministry is more than just a job The cost of staying closeted Why denominational change came far too late What it meant to receive threats after coming out Why local churches can still be places of healing Why we still believe in the way of Jesus What inclusive faith means to us
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