Strength In Weakness Podcast

In this episode, we discuss a question submitted by a parent of a 15 year-old same-sex attracted teen! Sometimes there feels like there are so many questions and things to try get right. We talk about the best things to prioritize and where to place our focus. ...Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/FRG4nV525xSViRet7 ...Email us at: topherandthomas@gmail.com

In this special episode, we welcome back Ellen Radcliff to help Thomas answer your questions about therapy and same-sex attraction. They discuss the ethical code behind therapy, operating in another person's worldview and how to have compassionate and proactive conversation. ...Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/FRG4nV525xSViRet7 ...Email us at: topherandthomas@gmail.com

In this episode, we hear from Topher about his experience navigating coming out! We hear his stories about sharing with the first person all the way to coming out to his entire church! ...Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/FRG4nV525xSViRet7 ...Email us at: topherandthomas@gmail.com

In this back to school episode, we talk about handling life as a same-sex attracted student and how have the best kind of interactions at school with your classmates or even your pupils! ...Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/FRG4nV525xSViRet7 ...Email us at: topherandthomas@gmail.com

In this episode we discuss Thomas’s past struggles with chronic illness and the body image issues and insecurities which are so prevalent among men especially within the LGBTQ+ community! You really don't want to miss this one. ...Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/FRG4nV525xSViRet7 ...Email us at: topherandthomas@gmail.com

Welcome back to your home from home! In this episode, we reconvene to discuss a couple more of your burning questions on the hardships of being same sex attracted. We discuss our personal relationships with shame and same-sex attraction and how we relate to the five stages of grief personally. ...Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/FRG4nV525xSViRet7 ...Email us at: topherandthomas@gmail....

Welcome to the final episode in our series on what's so hard about being same sex attracted. This week we tackle your questions addressing various hardships of being same sex attracted. We discuss opening up to someone you’ve known for a really long time, our varying points of view on physical touch, addressing the possibility of long term celibacy and dealing with overwhelming curiosities! ...Sub...

Welcome to our 3rd episode in our series on what's so hard about being same-sex attracted. Today we address the feelings of loss and longing. What has the same-sex attracted Christian lost in their lives? What do they long for? How can we process loss to find healing and come to acceptance with pain? Stick around to find out! ...Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/FRG4nV525xSViRet7 ...Em...

Welcome to Episode 2 of what’s so hard about being SSA. This week we talk about the strain that same-sex attraction can place on the relationships in our lives especially within the Christian community. We discuss some potential road bumps with family, friends, crushes and partners! ...Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/FRG4nV525xSViRet7...Email us at:topherandthomas@gmail.com

We're back! Welcome to our new series on What’s So hard about being SSA! This month we’ll diver deeper into the pain and longing experienced by the same-sex attracted Christian with the aim of sharing our own stories and finding healing through vulnerability. Today we talk about contradictory feelings of identity and belonging both in our sexuality and in our relationship with God....Submit your q...

Welcome to our special Q & A episode with Guy Hammond. We ask his advice on some of the trickier questions submitted by you, the listeners! We discuss keeping your attractions secret from your spouse, sex changes, same-sex divorce and address Guys approach within Strength in Weakness toward pro-gay theology....Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/FRG4nV525xSViRet7...Email us at:topher...

Welcome to episode 3 of Finding Guy. In this episode, Thomas sits down with Guy to hear about how he started the conversation on the church and homosexuality and began Strength in Weakness. What was it like giving up his job to share this story around the world? We hear Guy’s direct advice to the same-sex attracted Christian and the church and talk about how he stayed faithful through the loss of...

Welcome to episode 2 of Finding Guy. In this episode, we follow Part II of the film 'Finding Guy' and sit down to talk about Guy's conversion to faith. What was this major transition like? How did he stay faithful? How did he fall in love and what is the reason he decided that God was enough? Let's find out! Watch Finding Guy - YoutubePart 1: https://youtu.be/Ey8BEWOg6VwPart 2: https://youtu.be/zv...

Welcome to our first episode in our four-part mini-series on Finding Guy. We are delighted to welcome Guy Hammond, Executive Director and Founder of Strength in Weakness. We discuss Part I of his film, Finding Guy. We dive deeper into his experiences of childhood trauma, teenage relationships and early adulthood living as a gay man. How did his early experiences affect who he is today? Why did he...

Welcome to the second half of our Spring Q & A. In this episode, we discuss the belief in demonic spirits causing same-sex attraction, responding to the harm of conversion therapy, addressing loneliness and resentment toward love-crazed friends and we share our take on consuming gay-media and the need for representation.­­ ...Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/FRG4nV525xSViRet7...Em...

Spring has sprung, the flowers are opening as we are opening some of your questions for the first half of our Spring Q & A. We offer dubious parenting advice for ages 5-10, discuss studying the bible with someone you have a crush on and address church culture as to why same-sex attracted disciples can find it hard to stick around. ...Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/FRG4nV525xSViR...

Welcome to our final episode in our four-part series on Growing Up SSA!In the episode, we’ve caught up to date as we talk about the process of entering adulthood. It has proven to be a difficult yet exciting time for us both. Join us as we discuss the scariness of independence, finding careers and love, dealing with old hurts and loss all the while trying to remain walking with God throughout our...

Welcome to our third episode in our four-part series on Growing Up SSAIn this episode, we talk all about life on campus! We discuss the freedom and fear in moving out as students, broken hearts, messy encounters, opening up and discovering a deeper sense of identity and purpose in our trials!...Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/FRG4nV525xSViRet7...Email us at:topherandthomas@gmail.com

Welcome to the second episode in our four-part series on Growing Up SSA. In this episode, we talk all about our teenage years. We reminisce on old music, fashion and memories from school. We talk about the highs and lows of life as a same-sex attracted teenager and question the common experience of teenage shame....Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/FRG4nV525xSViRet7...Email us at:tophe...

Welcome to the first episode of our new, four-part series on Growing Up SSA. In this episode, we talk all about childhood. We reminisce on old friends, toys, music and mini-crushes and discuss the importance of childhood in same-sex attraction. Where does same-sex attraction come from and what contributes to it? What was feeling different like? How old were we when we knew we were same-sex attract...

Welcome to our final episode in our four-part series on Singleness, Relationships and Love. Today we welcome Rolando and Kathy Gonzalez, who have had three kids and been married for over 30 years! We hear about both the joys and the trials of marriage whilst experiencing same-sex attraction. We are so grateful to soak up all the wisdom and maturity that they bring. ...Submit your questions here: h...

Welcome to Episode 3 in our four-part series on Singleness, Relationships and Love. Today we welcome Paul and Ellen Radcliff for our Marriage episode. Ellen, who is same-sex attracted has been happily married to Paul for a number of years now so we hear all about their relationship. We talk about dating, cultural expectations of feminity, the wedding night and receive lots of great advice!...Submi...

Welcome to Episode 2 in our four-part series on Singleness, Relationships and Love. Today we welcome someone very special, Thomas’s girlfriend, Sophia! We talk all about navigating a loving dating relationship when one partner is same-sex attracted. Warning, things are gonna get gushy!...Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/FRG4nV525xSViRet7...Email us at:topherandthomas@gmail.comwww.stre...

In this episode, we kick off Season 2 of Home from Home with our first mini-series on Singleness, Relationships and Love! Today we requestion singleness, diving into both cultural and spiritual perspectives of the topic. Is being single really a choice? A gift or a curse? A transitionary season or an exciting adventure? Let’s discuss!...Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/FRG4nV525xSViRe...

In this very special family episode, we welcome Deb Bowen to our home from home. We listen to her experiences as a mother of three wonderful children, two of whom came out as gay. We talk about the cultural expectations of a Christian family, kids coming home for Christmas, mourning, overcoming hurt and most importantly lighting up our homes with unconditional love. You really don't want to miss t...