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• Episode 59 - What We Got Wrong About Homosexuality: Culture, Politics & The Church (Part 2)

  Send us a textThis week Rachael and Jaisa explore how the AIDS crisis, conservative politics, and American Christianity combined to make homosexuality the moral issue of an era. They examine how “traditional marriage” in the Bible included polygamy and other forms never condemned by Jesus, and how the oft-quoted verses about marriage were actually responses to questions about divorce, not universal rules.We also challenge the harmful “gay but celibate” expectation, showing how it robs LGBTQ+ people of the fullness of committed relationships while straight Christians are encouraged to pursue love, partnership, and family. Using the Fruits of the Spirit as a lens, we share data on the mental, emotional, and spiritual harm caused by non-affirming theology. Finally, we unpack arguments that homosexuality is “unnatural” or “gross,” revealing how these beliefs are cultural bias, not biblical truth.If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out:Reframing The Cross & Hell w/ Jonathan HendersonOne Pastor's Bold Truth: A Fresh Look at Christianity's Misunderstood Teachings w/ ShawnDeconstructing Hell - Breaking Free from a Fear Based Faith w/ Brian Recker (Part 2)Spirit Outspoken Website for Events, Resources, and More Info Follow Spirit Outspoken on Instagram Follow Spirit Outspoken on TikTok Watch Episodes on YouTube Subscribe to Spirit Outspoken Apple Podcast Subscribe to Spirit Outspoken Spotify Podcast

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• Episode 58 - The 1946 Mistake that Changed Christianity: How "Homosexual" Entered the Bible

  Send us a textDid the original Bible actually condemn homosexuality-or was that added later? In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we uncover the shocking history behind how the word “homosexual” entered the Bible for the very first time in 1946 through the Revised Standard Version and how scholars later admitted it was based on an outdated and inaccurate psychological definition tied to illegal sexual acts, not loving same-sex relationships.We break down the original biblical passages that are still used today to condemn the LGBTQ+ community and reveal their true historical context-exposing how they were actually addressing:Rape and sexual violencePederasty and child exploitationPagan temple ritualsPower-based sexual domination-not consensual, committed same-sex love.We also unpack how, even after the translation error was acknowledged and corrected, the damage had already spread-shaping future Bible versions, church doctrine, and decades of religious trauma.If you’ve ever been told that being gay is a sin “because the Bible says so,” this episode will change how you see Scripture, translation, and truth forever.If you enjoy this episode make certain to check out:One Pastor's Bold Truth: A Fresh Look at Christianity's Misunderstood Teachings w/ Shawn BroadnaxFearless Faith: Suffering, Perfect Love & Jesus’ Finished Work w/ Jonathan HendersonDecolonizing The Church: The Justice of Jesus with Joash ThomasSpirit Outspoken Website for Events, Resources, and More Info Follow Spirit Outspoken on Instagram Follow Spirit Outspoken on TikTok Watch Episodes on YouTube Subscribe to Spirit Outspoken Apple Podcast Subscribe to Spirit Outspoken Spotify Podcast

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• Episode 57 - Fearless Faith: Suffering, Perfect Love & Jesus’ Finished Work w/ Jonathan Henderson

  Send us a textIn Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Pastor Jonathan Henderson of Grace Hill Church in Glendale, CA, we dive deeper into some of the biggest questions people of faith wrestle with: Why does God allow bad things to happen? Were we ever meant to fear God? And what does Scripture really say about Jesus’ finished work?Jonathan shares a freeing and deeply compassionate perspective rooted in Scripture-one that reveals a God who never intended us to be afraid of Him. We unpack why “perfect love casts out fear,” why fear and love cannot coexist, and how misunderstanding the character of God has shaped fear-based theology for centuries.We also explore Jonathan’s belief that Jesus’ work was spiritually completed before He went to the cross, and how the cross ultimately exposed the lies and violence of Satan-not the character of God.If you’ve ever struggled with fear-based religion, questioned God’s role in suffering, or longed for a clearer picture of God’s love, this episode brings healing, clarity, and liberation.If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out:Reframing the Cross & Hell w/ Jonathan HendersonOne Pastor's Bold Truth: A Fresh Look at Christianity's Most Misunderstood Teachings w/ Shawn BroadnaxQuestioning God & Rebuilding Faith w/ Kristin Mockler-YoungSpirit Outspoken Website for Events, Resources, and More Info Follow Spirit Outspoken on Instagram Follow Spirit Outspoken on TikTok Watch Episodes on YouTube Subscribe to Spirit Outspoken Apple Podcast Subscribe to Spirit Outspoken Spotify Podcast

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• Episode 56 - Reframing Hell & The Cross w/ Jonathan Henderson

  Send us a textIn this powerful episode of Spirit Outspoken, we sit down with Pastor Jonathan Henderson of Grace Hill Church in Glendale, CA and author of the transformative book Worth Every Drop: God’s Relentless Pursuit to Prove You Matter.In Part One of this two-part series, Jonathan opens up about his personal journey of doubt, faith, and discovery. Together, we explore his fresh and compassionate interpretations of the cross and as well as his concept of hell.If you’ve ever wrestled with traditional teachings, felt afraid to ask hard questions, or longed to see God as consistent, friendly, and trustworthy, this conversation will resonate deeply. Jonathan’s perspective offers healing, clarity, and a more expansive view of divine love.If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out:Decolonizing The Church: The Justice of Jesus with Joash ThomasThe Other Side of Scripture: Revelations from Our Gnostic & Biblical Deep DiveOne Pastor's Bold Truth: A Fresh Look at Christianity's Misunderstood TeachingsSpirit Outspoken Website for Events, Resources, and More Info Follow Spirit Outspoken on Instagram Follow Spirit Outspoken on TikTok Watch Episodes on YouTube Subscribe to Spirit Outspoken Apple Podcast Subscribe to Spirit Outspoken Spotify Podcast

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• Episode 55 - Decolonizing the Church: The Justice of Jesus w/ Joash Thomas

  Send us a textIn this powerful conversation, we sit down with Joash Thomas, author of The Justice of Jesus, to explore how colonization has distorted the heart of Christianity - and how reclaiming the original message of Jesus can bring healing, justice, and spiritual freedom.Joash shares how empire, power, and privilege have shaped the Church, what it means to decolonize our faith, and how followers of Jesus can return to His true teachings of love, equality, and care for humanity.We also dive into the differences between Eastern and Western Christianity, the role of mysticism in the early church, and why repairing our “lens of empire” is essential for spiritual growth today.You’ll learn:-How colonization impacted the Church’s theology and global mission-What Jesus actually said about justice-and how it contrasts with modern interpretations-How to recognize empire thinking in your own faithWays to return to the radical compassion and equality of early ChristianityThis episode is for anyone ready to reclaim the authentic message of Jesus and explore what it truly means to live a faith that heals, not harms.Be sure to check out these episodes by Spirit Outspoken:Banned From the Bible: What the Gnostic Gospels RevealRediscovering Nature's Wisdom w/ Malia GracePower, Politics & The BibleSpirit Outspoken Website for Events, Resources, and More Info Follow Spirit Outspoken on Instagram Follow Spirit Outspoken on TikTok Watch Episodes on YouTube Subscribe to Spirit Outspoken Apple Podcast Subscribe to Spirit Outspoken Spotify Podcast

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