"A Pastor's journey to LBGTQ+ inclusion" w/Pastor Stan Mitchell

Can faith and full LGBTQ+ inclusion coexist? Pastor Stan Mitchell believes they can—and his own journey may challenge the way you think about Scripture, church, and belonging.

This week, Stan shares the story of how he led his church to become fully inclusive. Together, we explore what happens when we examine this issue through fresh eyes, why religion has often created insiders and outsiders, and what it means to reflect the radically inclusive love of Jesus.

If you've ever struggled to reconcile your faith with your heart, this episode is for you.

ABOUT OUR GUEST: 
Stan Mitchell currently serves as a Teaching Pastor at The Village in (Atlanta, GA), Austin New Church (TX), The Well (Phoenix, AZ), Harvest Sarasota (FL), The Grove (Bryson City, NC), and Pine Street Church (Boulder, CO).  He is the Pastor Emeritus
of GracePointe Church in Nashville, TN, having served as its Lead Pastor from its inception in 2003 through 2019. In 2015, GP made the move to the full affirmation and celebration of LGBTQ+ people. He now spends his vocational time as a pastor, speaker, LGBTQ+ advocate, and consultant within the Progressive Christian movement.  He is a graduate of Vanderbilt Divinity School.

*To join our GAMG Summer book club: email staci@stacifrenes.com or gamgministries@gmailcom 

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