Navigating Faith & Sexuality: A Journey of Transformation w/ Brady Cone | Faith in Real Life Ep. 26

In Episode 26 of Faith in Real Life, Nat Crawford and Daniel Coke sit down with Brady Cone, founder of Calibrate Ministries, for a powerful conversation about navigating faith, sexuality, and identity through the lens of biblical truth and grace.

Brady shares his deeply personal story—marked by confusion, shame, and secrecy—and how Jesus Christ brought hope and transformation. The episode addresses the challenges of celibate gay Christianity, the role of discipleship, the need for authenticity in church communities, and the power of gospel-centered relationships in helping people experience identity in Christ.

📌 Key Takeaways:

• Identity in Christ must outweigh sexual identity.
• Shame gives way to transformation through grace.
• Repentance and relational discipleship go hand-in-hand.
• Parents and healthy church relationships matter.
• The church must approach these issues with both truth and compassion.

💬 “Jesus isn’t just our escape from judgment—He’s the Lord who leads us into life.”

📍 Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction
03:36 - Brady's Journey: From Confusion to Clarity
12:20 - The Role of Community and Discipleship
17:13 - Understanding Identity in Christ
21:34 - The Freedom Found in Christ
25:01 - Shame vs. Repentance: A Path to Transformation
29:52 - Navigating the Complexities of Gay Christianity
30:53 - The Dilemma of Celibate Gay Christianity
35:40 - The Need for Transformation in Desires
39:54 - Identity Confusion in the Church
42:42 - Understanding the Roots of Same-Sex Attraction
49:03 - The Role of Fathers in Identity Formation
55:27 - Building Relationships to Minister Effectively

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/62PvTQhqvkQYArRacZBEvq
📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aEdnI0s4rUE
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