Strength In Weakness Podcast

In this episode of the Strength In Weakness Podcast, Ellen Radcliff, LMFT explores What Pride Month Really Reveals About Human Longing. Drawing from her own experience attending Pride events as a former lesbian, Ellen goes beyond the parades and rainbow flags to uncover the deeper story: a profound human need for belonging, acceptance, and home. She shares a moving story from a support group that...

In this episode of The Strength in Weakness Podcast, Ellen Radcliff responds to a thoughtful youtube comment from a viewer who argued that we worship God in spirit — not with our bodies — and therefore bodily alignment with God's design isn't required. Ellen takes the comment seriously, honoring the pain that often underlies it, while offering a gentle but grounded theological response: Sc...

In this episode of the Strength & Weakness Podcast, hosts Ellen Radcliff, LMFT, and Morgan Roberts discuss one of the most important—and often misunderstood—questions for Christian parents: What is my role in my child’s faith journey? Drawing from real therapy experiences and personal parenting stories, we unpack: The harmful myth that “if you do everything right, your child will follow God” H...

In this episode of the Strength and Weakness Podcast, hosts Ellen Radcliff, LMFT, and Morgan Roberts sit down with Kyla Gillespie, author of the new book "Transformed." Kyla shares a concise recap of her personal story—growing up in a Christian home, struggling with gender dysphoria and same-sex attraction, her full transition to living as a man named Bryson, and her eventual detransitio...

What do you do when your elementary-age child comes home with questions about gender identity, same-sex parents, or classmates who identify differently? In this episode of the Strength and Weakness Podcast, Morgan Roberts and Ellen Radcliff, LMFT, focus on how Christian parents can navigate LGBTQ-related conversations with young children—without reacting in fear, shame, or panic. Rather than givin...

In this episode of the Strength and Weakness Podcast, Morgan Roberts and Ellen Radcliff, LMFT, respond to a powerful question from a Christian parent of an LGBTQ child: “Is this the hill I should die on?” Together, they unpack what that question really means — fear, grief, love, and the longing to stay connected to your child while remaining faithful to God. They discuss: What it means to “pick yo...

In this episode of the Strength In Weakness Podcast Morgan and Ellen step carefully and compassionately into a topic many Christian parents are quietly wrestling with: the overlap between autism and LGBTQ identification. With honesty, humility, and personal experience, they explore why autistic individuals may feel “other,” how that longing for belonging intersects with cultural messages around ge...

In this episode of The Strength In Weakness Podcast, Morgan and Ellen explore adoption through a deeply biblical lens—our own adoption into God’s family—and how that spiritual reality can shape the way parents walk with their adopted children through questions of identity and LGBTQ experiences. Drawing from Ellen’s counseling work and Morgan’s family stories, they talk about the unique ache and be...

In this episode of the Strength & Weakness Podcast, hosts Guy Hammond and Davion Hambrick dive deep into the often-misunderstood topic of temptation. Is being tempted the same as sinning? Why does the Bible say even Jesus was tempted in every way? And could it be that temptation isn’t a punishment but actually an opportunity to grow, declare your loyalty to God, and become more like Christ? Gu...

In this episode of the Strength In Weakness podcast, hosts Guy Hammond and Davion Hambrick kick off a brand-new series inspired by Guy’s book Tempt Away: How to Defeat Every Temptation in Under 60 Seconds. Together, they dive into one of the biggest struggles Christians face—the unrealistic expectation of living a “perfect” life. Why do so many believers feel pressured to hide their flaws? Why is...

In this episode of the Strength and Weakness Podcast, Ellen and Morgan continue their series on navigating life’s hardest conversations. Last week, they talked about how parents can respond when a child comes out. Today, they shift the perspective: what if it’s your friend who’s going through this with their child? How do you walk alongside them? What does it look like to love, support, and serve...

What happens when your child comes out as LGBTQ+—and you’re serving in pastoral ministry? Whether you lead worship, oversee a small group, or serve full-time as a minister or missionary, this situation can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Ellen Radcliff and Morgan Roberts dive into the unique challenges parents in ministry face when their child comes out. They discuss: How to navigate fear, sha...

In this special edition of the Strength and Weakness podcast, Morgan Roberts sits down with founder Guy Hammond and LMFT Ellen Radcliff for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about the ministry’s journey—past, present, and future. Together, they revisit the early days of Strength and Weakness, the growing needs that shaped its expansion, and the challenges of serving in one of today’s most c...

In this episode of Strength in Weakness, Morgan and Ellen dive deep into the often-overlooked emotional terrain of family transitions. They unpack how families can walk through change—not around it—by embracing grief, cultivating reflection, and fostering connection. Whether you're grieving unmet expectations or navigating the daily disruptions of raising children, this conversation offers clinica...

How did God intend female sexuality to work—and why does it matter? In this episode of the Strength & Weakness Podcast, Morgan and Ellen explore female sexuality through a biblical lens, revealing how science, personal experience, and Scripture all point to a Creator who made women’s bodies and desires with intention and dignity. What you’ll hear: God’s Blueprint – Why female sexuality is broa...

This episode is part 2 of this series. In this timely and honest episode of the Strength & Weakness podcast, Morgan and Ellen open up about the complexities many Christians face during Pride Month. With personal stories, theological insight, and practical wisdom, they explore questions like: Why is Pride Month so divisive for Christians? Do I have to celebrate? Do I have to reject it? What doe...

In this timely and honest episode of the Strength & Weakness podcast, Morgan and Ellen open up about the complexities many Christians face during Pride Month. With personal stories, theological insight, and practical wisdom, they explore questions like: Why is Pride Month so divisive for Christians? Do I have to celebrate? Do I have to reject it? What does love look like here? Whether you’ve b...

In this wrap-up episode of our ongoing series on pro-gay theology, Guy and Davion take a deep dive into one of the most hotly debated passages in the New Testament — - Romans 1:26-27 -1 Corinthians 6 -Timothy 1 Together, they explore: The true context behind Paul's words in Romans Common revisionist arguments and why they fall short Why these discussions matter for Christians navigating faith and...

In this episode of the Strength and Weakness podcast, Davion and Guy begin an honest and empathetic discussion around the controversial "clobber passages"—six key scriptures often cited in debates over homosexuality and Christian faith. They open by addressing Genesis 19 and the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, asking: Was the city's destruction really about homosexuality, or was there more to it? Tog...

In this episode of The Strength In Weakness Podcast, Ellen Radcliff invites her longtime friend, Laura Hammond to help her process one of the most tender years of her life — the journey of navigating her son Joel’s autism diagnosis. Together, they explore what it means to grieve as a parent, how faith can coexist with fear, and the unexpected ways grief parallels the experience of Christian parent...

In this deeply personal and faith-filled episode, Ellen Radcliffe is joined by a very special guest—her mom—to talk through the quiet grief many Christian parents carry: unmet expectations. What do you do when the dreams you had for your child don’t come true? When the path you prayed they'd walk takes a turn you never expected? From small hopes like frilly Easter dresses to big heartbreaks over s...

This episode is Part 4 of this series. In this episode of The Strength in Weakness Podcast, Guy & Davion dive into a challenging and often controversial topic: pro-gay theology. They explore common arguments presented by LGBTQ-affirming churches, discuss the biblical foundation for sexual ethics, and reflect on their personal journeys as same-sex attracted Christians striving to live in alignm...

In this episode of The Strength in Weakness Podcast, Guy & Davion dive into a challenging and often controversial topic: pro-gay theology. They explore common arguments presented by LGBTQ-affirming churches, discuss the biblical foundation for sexual ethics, and reflect on their personal journeys as same-sex attracted Christians striving to live in alignment with their faith. With honesty, com...

In this episode of The Strength In Weakness Podcast, Ellen & Morgan answer a question from a listener. "How do I rebuild trust with my teen after discovering a hidden same sex relationship?" This episode is a follow up conversation from our last episode, #98. https://youtu.be/HjpyVplsMOs?si=Xvy0tIZfhFFvWI_6 💬 Have a question for the podcast? Drop it in the comments or email us! -- C...

In this episode of The Strength In Weakness Podcast, Ellen & Morgan dive into the importance of Sabbath rest and its impact on navigating life's toughest moments—including parenting challenges, sexuality, and faith. They discuss: ✅How practicing Sabbath rest helps parents respond with wisdom & love ✅ Balancing faith, unexpected challenges, & practicing grace ✅Why taking time to ceas...