Faith Matters http://www.azariahspeaks.com LGBT, faith, Christianity, Homosexuality, Azariah Southworth, gay rights, gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, evangelical, gay marriage, gay christian, gay christians, rupaul, lou engle, damon thompson, 700 Club, american family association, Human Rights Campaign, HRC, GLAAD, Ted Haggard Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:03:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 en hourly 1 Copyright © Azariah Speaks 2011 azariah@azariahspeaks.com (Azariah Southworth) azariah@azariahspeaks.com (Azariah Southworth) 1440 http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v4462/152/104/106724801080/n106724801080_3021376_7173674.jpg?dl=1 Faith Matters http://www.azariahspeaks.com 144 144 Faith Matters Once the host of a widely watched Christian TV show, Azariah Southworth, now speaks on the issues of faith and sexuality. Featuring weekly interviews with faith leaders of different perspectives surrounding the highly controversial issues of faith and sexuality. gay, evangelical, christianity, homosexuality, rupaul, marriage, equal, lou, engle, rights, LGBT, lesbian Azariah Southworth Azariah Southworth azariah@azariahspeaks.com no no Loving the Homosexual http://www.azariahspeaks.com/loving-the-homosexual?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=loving-the-homosexual http://www.azariahspeaks.com/loving-the-homosexual#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:52:20 +0000 Azariah http://www.azariahspeaks.com/?p=424 Some call him a false prophet while others credit him for their transformation into a more open and loving person. This week we are joined by, Andrew Marin, author of Love Is An Orientation and founder of The Marin Foundation. Known for their “I’m Sorry” campaign The Marin Foundation exist as an organization which works to, “build a bridge  between the religious and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities in a non-threathening, research and biblically oriented fashion.”

]]> http://www.azariahspeaks.com/loving-the-homosexual/feed 0 0:30:58 Some call him a false prophet while others credit him for their transformation into a more open and loving person. This week we are joined by, Andrew Marin, author of Love Is An Orientation and founder of The Marin Foundation. Known for their "I'm S[...] Some call him a false prophet while others credit him for their transformation into a more open and loving person. This week we are joined by, Andrew Marin, author of Love Is An Orientation and founder of The Marin Foundation. Known for their "I'm Sorry" campaign The Marin Foundation exist as an organization which works to, "build a bridge  between the religious and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities in a non-threathening, research and biblically oriented fashion." LGBT, evangelical, ex-gay, gay, homophobe, homophobia, homosexuality, interview Azariah Southworth no no Gay In Uganda http://azariahspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/10/gay-in-uganda_30.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gay-in-uganda-3 http://azariahspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/10/gay-in-uganda_30.html#comments Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:17:00 +0000 Azariah tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117696257330769907.post-8849205147782523363
Gay In Uganda from Azariah Southworth on Vimeo.
An Evangelical for the gay community.
]]> http://azariahspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/10/gay-in-uganda_30.html/feed 0 Gay In Uganda http://www.azariahspeaks.com/gay-in-uganda-2?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gay-in-uganda-2 http://www.azariahspeaks.com/gay-in-uganda-2#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:34:41 +0000 Azariah http://www.azariahspeaks.com/?p=420 Imagine this, you wake up one morning with a picture of yourself on the front page of a national newspaper. Beside your picture, are the highlighted words, “Hang them!” Why? Simply because you’re gay. This is a reality for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people in Uganda.

One month after this happened to David Kato, he was found brutally murdered in his home. Who is leading this vehemently anti-gay crusade in Uganda? None other than superstar “pastor” Martin Ssempa.

Don’t miss this exclusive and insightful interview with Uganda’s leading gay activist, Frank Mugisha.

Click HERE to follow Frank Mugisha on Twitter.

Click HERE to follow Frank Mugisha on Facebook.

Click HERE for Sexual Minorities of Uganda’s website.

]]> http://www.azariahspeaks.com/gay-in-uganda-2/feed 0 0:27:48 Imagine this, you wake up one morning with a picture of yourself on the front page of a national newspaper. Beside your picture, are the highlighted words, "Hang them!" Why? Simply because you're gay. This is a reality for gay, lesbian, bisexual, an[...] Imagine this, you wake up one morning with a picture of yourself on the front page of a national newspaper. Beside your picture, are the highlighted words, "Hang them!" Why? Simply because you're gay. This is a reality for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people in Uganda. One month after this happened to David Kato, he was found brutally murdered in his home. Who is leading this vehemently anti-gay crusade in Uganda? None other than superstar "pastor" Martin Ssempa. Don't miss this exclusive and insightful interview with Uganda's leading gay activist, Frank Mugisha. Click HERE to follow Frank Mugisha on Twitter. Click HERE to follow Frank Mugisha on Facebook. Click HERE for Sexual Minorities of Uganda's website. Uncategorized Azariah Southworth no no Gay In Uganda http://azariahspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/10/gay-in-uganda.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gay-in-uganda http://azariahspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/10/gay-in-uganda.html#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:57:00 +0000 Azariah tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117696257330769907.post-4448913173539745359
 This week on Faith Matters....

Imagine this, you wake up one morning with a picture of yourself on the front page of a national newspaper. Beside your picture, are the highlighted words, "Hang them!" Why? Simply because you're gay. This is a reality for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people in Uganda.

One month after this happened to David Kato, he was found brutally murdered in his home. Who is leading this vehemently anti-gay crusade in Uganda? None other than superstar "pastor" Martin Ssempa.

Don't miss the exclusive interview with Uganda's leading gay activist, Frank Mugisha.


CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE
An Evangelical for the gay community.
]]> http://azariahspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/10/gay-in-uganda.html/feed 0 Hurt By Church? http://azariahspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/10/hurt-by-church.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hurt-by-church-2 http://azariahspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/10/hurt-by-church.html#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:17:00 +0000 Azariah tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117696257330769907.post-137973625621694543
Kathy Baldock has been a straight Evangelical Christian for over 25 years. Much of that time was spent believing the common misconception that you can not be gay and a person of faith.

In this inspiring interview with Kathy, we learn of how she transformed from someone who once condemned LGBT people to hell and into an advocate for LGBT people.

Click HERE to listen. 
An Evangelical for the gay community.
]]> http://azariahspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/10/hurt-by-church.html/feed 0 Give A Shit http://www.azariahspeaks.com/give-a-shit?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=give-a-shit http://www.azariahspeaks.com/give-a-shit#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:02:24 +0000 Azariah http://www.azariahspeaks.com/?p=411

Derek Webb made headlines in 2009 when he released his album, “Stockholm Syndrome.” In this week’s podcast we talk with Derek about his controversial album, “Stockholm Syndrome” and why he “gives a shit” about gay and lesbian people.

Featured Music:

(In order played)

“What Matters More” – Derek Webb

“How He Loves Us” – Jesus Cultrue

“I Was Here” – Beyonce

“From You to Me” – Derek Webb and Sandra McCracken

]]> http://www.azariahspeaks.com/give-a-shit/feed 0 0:31:35 Derek Webb made headlines in 2009 when he released his album, "Stockholm Syndrome." In this week's podcast we talk with Derek about his controversial album, "Stockholm Syndrome" and why he "gives a shit" about gay and lesbian people. Derek Webb made headlines in 2009 when he released his album, "Stockholm Syndrome." In this week's podcast we talk with Derek about his controversial album, "Stockholm Syndrome" and why he "gives a shit" about gay and lesbian people. Uncategorized Azariah Southworth no no Faith Matters http://azariahspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/09/faith-matters.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=faith-matters http://azariahspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/09/faith-matters.html#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:17:00 +0000 Azariah tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117696257330769907.post-48738244647134294 Friends,

I have started a new project called, "Faith Matters."

This is a weekly 30-minute podcast you can subscribe to by clicking HERE. The first episode is with my friend Kathy Baldock who once condemned LGBT people to hell. However, after coming into genuine fellowship with a lesbian she frequently hiked with, God changed Kathy's heart. Today, Kathy runs a non-profit ministry which seeks to build a bridge between the Evangelical church and the LGBT community. Want to hear her inspiring story? Click HERE.

Next week's podcast will feature an interview with Derek Webb of Caedmon's Call.

Be love,
Azariah Southworth
An Evangelical for the gay community.
]]> http://azariahspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/09/faith-matters.html/feed 0 Hurt By Church? http://www.azariahspeaks.com/hurt-by-church?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hurt-by-church http://www.azariahspeaks.com/hurt-by-church#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:08:33 +0000 Azariah http://www.azariahspeaks.com/?p=402

Kathy Baldock is a straight Evangelical Christian who went from condemning gays to hell to transforming into an advocate for gay rights. Kathy runs a website (http://canyonwalkerconnections.com) where she shares her journey and how she reaches out to LGBT people to let them know God loves them. Listen to this podcast and learn about Kathy’s inspiring story.

Featured music (in order played):

Jon Foreman – “Instead of A Show”

Brit Nicole – “The Lost Get Found”

Tracy Chapman – “Change”

Downhere – “Let Me Rediscover You”

Daniel Kirkley – “In Between”

]]> http://www.azariahspeaks.com/hurt-by-church/feed 0 0:30:59 Kathy Baldock is a straight Evangelical Christian who went from condemning gays to hell to transforming into an advocate for gay rights. Kathy runs a website (http://canyonwalkerconnections.com) where she shares her journey and how she reaches o[...] Kathy Baldock is a straight Evangelical Christian who went from condemning gays to hell to transforming into an advocate for gay rights. Kathy runs a website (http://canyonwalkerconnections.com) where she shares her journey and how she reaches out to LGBT people to let them know God loves them. Listen to this podcast and learn about Kathy's inspiring story. Featured music (in order played): Jon Foreman - "Instead of A Show" Brit Nicole - "The Lost Get Found" Tracy Chapman - "Change" Downhere - "Let Me Rediscover You" Daniel Kirkley - "In Between" LGBT, gay, homophobia, homosexuality, inspiring Azariah Southworth no no Blood On Your Hands http://azariahspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/09/blood-on-your-hands.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blood-on-your-hands http://azariahspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/09/blood-on-your-hands.html#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:58:00 +0000 Azariah tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117696257330769907.post-5062984436247072567 Jon Foreman is the lead singer of the popular Christian band Switchfoot. In 2007 Jon began releasing solo projects. This song titled, "Instead of a Show" is on his 2008 album titled, "Summer."

If there was a song that could sum up much of what I want to say and live out, this would be it...

An Evangelical for the gay community.
]]> http://azariahspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/09/blood-on-your-hands.html/feed 0 Daily Mantra: “I Am Worthy” http://azariahspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/09/daily-mantra-i-am-worthy.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-mantra-i-am-worthy http://azariahspeaks.blogspot.com/2011/09/daily-mantra-i-am-worthy.html#comments Sun, 04 Sep 2011 02:05:00 +0000 Azariah tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7117696257330769907.post-2628403961041092994 You are worthy of love.

You are worthy of success.

You are worthy of forgiveness.

You are worthy.

Believe in yourself and take action. 
An Evangelical for the gay community.
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