The Lila Rose Show E268: Beyond the Stigma: Rethinking Same-Sex Attraction in the Church | Lila Rose Show
Nov 21, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Andrew Comiskey, a ministry leader and founder of Desert Stream, shares insights on healing from sexual brokenness. Kim Zember, a Catholic speaker, reveals her transformative journey out of same-sex relationships, highlighting the importance of faith. Therapist Michael Gasparro emphasizes that attraction isn't sin and the need to understand our desires. Together, they tackle the misconceptions around sexuality in the Church, the risks of fixed identity labels, and the significance of community support in healing and growth.
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Tend To Desires That Harm Relationships
- If desires interfere with vows or relationships, seek wise counsel, repentance, and therapeutic help as needed.
- Prioritize integrity for spouses and friends by addressing persistent attractions, not denying them.
Sexuality's Teleology In Christian View
- Sexuality has an orienting purpose in Christian anthropology: male and female are ordered to be gifts to one another.
- Feelings and psychology matter but don't determine the ultimate trajectory of human flourishing, Andrew argues.
Stay Open To Transformation
- Don't accept 'born this way' as a stop sign; remain open to growth, healing, and God's transforming work.
- Invite God to re-order disordered desires and pursue gradual change through community and prayer.
