Episode 102: Ministry Update and Q & A with Matt & Laurie

Guys? We got some big changes coming to Hole in My Heart Ministries, and we are excited to share them with you today. In addition to the changes, we are exploring a couple of your questions with some answers: Why does marriage have to be between one man and one woman? (We share our top three--well, four--favorite reasons.) How do we walk with and speak truth to a believer who believes a same-sex, romantic relationship is right for them? (We offer some specific help.) Let's dig in!   //: Highlights: "You guys didn't assume the 'Why marriage?' question. That's what's been really unique about learning this stuff together with you: You dared to ask that question." --Steve "Matt is so different from me to represent how God is so different from us--and yet he wants to marry us! That's bananas! It's not cosmic joke. That's beautiful cosmic design. That's worth dying to yourself for." --Laurie "With these questions there is always a sense we need to call them away from what they are doing. 'I need to somehow convince them that that is the wrong the to do.' Honestly? That's a theology of 'no.' ... Your job as the friend is *not* to have them say 'no' to this thing over here, but say, 'How can we more and more and more say 'yes' to God?' --Matt ​ //: Question of the Week for Next Week: What is the most annoying sound? //: Do the Next Thing: ​ Read Preston Sprinkle's People to Be Loved to learn more about why God's design for marriage is between a man and a woman. We refer to this pastoral paper a few times on the episode. To hear more about the changes, read it on the podcast episode page. To follow all of our shenanigans, find us here on IG. For More? Here.