In this powerful episode, we dive deep with Dr. David Bennett, an Oxford theologian with an extraordinary journey from a being a gay atheist activist to discovering profound faith in Christ. Raised in Sydney, Australia, David's transformative experience began in the least expected place—a pub in the gay quarter. His story highlights God's relentless pursuit and the radical love found in Jesus.

David shares his journey of earning a PhD from Oxford, authoring the book "A War of Loves," and now serving as a post-doctoral research fellow. He delves into the challenges and triumphs of embracing his faith while navigating his identity, offering a raw and heartfelt perspective on suffering, sacrifice, and the true meaning of Christian love.

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Join Rachel and Zac as they dive deep into discovering and embracing the identity that God has uniquely designed for each of us. In this episode, we explore how our identity in Christ is immovable, unchangeable, and foundational to living a life of purpose and fulfillment.

Join us for an inspiring and transformative conversation that will help you root your identity in Christ, empowering you to navigate life's challenges with confidence and grace.

Key Bible Verses in this Podcast:

Romans 15:7 | You are accepted John 15:16 | You are chosen Galatians 4:7 | You are free 1 John 1:9 | You are forgiven 2 Corinthians 5:17 | You are a new person John 1:12 | You are a child of God Genesis 1:27 | You are made in God’s image 1 Corinthians 3:23 | You belong to Jesus Romans 6:4 | Jesus offers you a new life Philippians 3:20 | You are a citizen of Heaven 1 Peter 1:5 | You are protected by God 1 Corinthians 12:27 | You are part of something important Romans 8:38-39 | God loves you no matter what Zephaniah 3:17 | God is with you 3 Psalm 139:13-16 | You are God’s special creation Isaiah 43:4 | You are precious to God Galatians 3:13 | You are rescued Jeremiah 29:11 | God has a plan for your life 1 John 5:14-15 | God listens to you Philippians 4:13 | God gives you strength Romans 8:17 | You are an heir of God Ephesians 2:19 | You are part of God's family Romans 10:13 | You are saved 1 Corinthians 6:19 | The Holy Spirit lives in you Psalm 23:1-3 | God is taking care of you John 15:11 | Jesus gives you true joy Ephesians 1:3 | You are blessed Galatians 2:20 | Jesus gave himself for you Psalm 139:1 | God understands you Exodus 19:5 | You are treasured by God Colossians 2:10 | You are complete in Christ

In this powerful episode, Rachel sits down with Christina to discuss her incredible journey from a life of confusion and darkness to finding true freedom in Christ. Her path to faith was anything but straightforward; in this episode we dive into a raw conversation about the challenges of living as a Christian in a culture focused on sexuality and identity. Christina shares her experiences of feeling alienated in church due to her curiosities and lifestyle, leading her into New Age and witchcraft practices.

Through the support of a compassionate church community and the persistent love of God, Christina found the strength to leave behind a lifestyle not aligned with her faith. Her story highlights the importance of a welcoming environment and the real power of God's love to transform lives.