2 JUN 2017 · Why do we seek to be inclusive and tolerant? Is it human nature or a recent development? Frankly, we are a bit skeptical that anybody truly adheres to a fully coherent sense of what inclusivity means. Given that Christianity is pretty much the most inclusive thing out there because "God so loved the world he gave his only begotten son so that WHOEVER believes in Him shall never die but have everlasting life", why does our sense of inclusivity break down? Where does it break down? And why does it seem to be that the ones who proclaim the most inclusiveness actually  seem to live in an exclusive club? Where is God in all of this? Listen in and we'll go there together. Central Oregon, the Bend area, more specifically Redmond OR, is home to Free Indeed Ministries. Throughout the years they have aided the Church, the body of believers, in issues regarding their friends, neighbors, congregations, churches, pastors, youth leaders, small group leaders, colleagues and co-workers, and family members on issues of same sex attraction, gay identity, pornography and porn issues, transgender, transexual, sexual identity issues and all things to do with sexuality. John, 56, who used to live hard and fast in the Gay lifestyle had spent many years in dejection because of the rejection he felt by the Church and the people of God and is now an active purveyor of the Gospel of Grace and the love of Jesus Christ. While still experiences same sex attractions, he no longer engages in the lifestyle because of the Grace and love of Jesus Christ. However, the message that brought him back was not one that the Church was preaching. So now he and Brandon Visser, 24, spend their days engaging the Church and the people of the world in a conversation breaking down the preconceived notions that Christian culture and LGBTQ+ culture put up against each other, lay the cross in the middle of the gap and help people engage in conversations that otherwise wouldn't happen. John and Brandon give their unique perspective on situations from their experience and the bible. Essentially, Free Indeed is an organization that seeks to equip the Church, to deal with social issues and love the LGBTQ+ community with the love and grace of Jesus without compromising the word, without fear, anger, hatred, or condemnation, and we teach the world to receive that love based on their identity in Jesus Christ. Cultural divides have separated us and we as the people of God need to rise above culture wars and administer the love of God. Want to download this podcast? Go here http://freeindeedco.podbean.com Want to watch us on Youtube? Go to Like what you heard? Visit our site here http://www.freeindeedco.com Want to hear more podcasts like us? http://www.fringeradionetwork.com Want to know more about us? http://www.freeindeedco.com/about-us.html Want to contact us through the website? http://www.freeindeedco.com/contact.html Tweet us at @freeindeedco Or email us at freeindeedco@gmail.com Got a suggestion for topics you’d like to hear us discuss? Email us at freeindeedco@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/freeindeedco/ Learn about our youth program The Refuge http://www.refugebelong.com Want to book us for a seminar, speaking engagement or leadership training? http://www.freeindeedco.com/seminars-presentations-and-training-sessions.html Let us know your need and we will form a special event with you to fit your topical needs.

2 JUN 2017 · Why do we seek to be inclusive and tolerant? Is it human nature or a recent development? Frankly, we are a bit skeptical that anybody truly adheres to a fully coherent sense of what inclusivity means. Given that Christianity is pretty much the most inclusive thing out there because "God so loved the world he gave his only begotten son so that WHOEVER believes in Him shall never die but have everlasting life", why does our sense of inclusivity break down? Where does it break down? And why does it seem to be that the ones who proclaim the most inclusiveness actually  seem to live in an exclusive club? Where is God in all of this? Listen in and we'll go there together. Central Oregon, the Bend area, more specifically Redmond OR, is home to Free Indeed Ministries. Throughout the years they have aided the Church, the body of believers, in issues regarding their friends, neighbors, congregations, churches, pastors, youth leaders, small group leaders, colleagues and co-workers, and family members on issues of same sex attraction, gay identity, pornography and porn issues, transgender, transexual, sexual identity issues and all things to do with sexuality. John, 56, who used to live hard and fast in the Gay lifestyle had spent many years in dejection because of the rejection he felt by the Church and the people of God and is now an active purveyor of the Gospel of Grace and the love of Jesus Christ. While still experiences same sex attractions, he no longer engages in the lifestyle because of the Grace and love of Jesus Christ. However, the message that brought him back was not one that the Church was preaching. So now he and Brandon Visser, 24, spend their days engaging the Church and the people of the world in a conversation breaking down the preconceived notions that Christian culture and LGBTQ+ culture put up against each other, lay the cross in the middle of the gap and help people engage in conversations that otherwise wouldn't happen. John and Brandon give their unique perspective on situations from their experience and the bible. Essentially, Free Indeed is an organization that seeks to equip the Church, to deal with social issues and love the LGBTQ+ community with the love and grace of Jesus without compromising the word, without fear, anger, hatred, or condemnation, and we teach the world to receive that love based on their identity in Jesus Christ. Cultural divides have separated us and we as the people of God need to rise above culture wars and administer the love of God. Want to download this podcast? Go here http://freeindeedco.podbean.com Want to watch us on Youtube? Go to Like what you heard? Visit our site here http://www.freeindeedco.com Want to hear more podcasts like us? http://fringeradionetwork.com Want to know more about us? http://www.freeindeedco.com/about-us.html Want to contact us through the website? http://www.freeindeedco.com/contact.html Tweet us at @freeindeedco Or email us at freeindeedco@gmail.com Got a suggestion for topics you’d like to hear us discuss? Email us at freeindeedco@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/freeindeedco/ Learn about our youth program The Refuge http://www.refugebelong.com Want to book us for a seminar, speaking engagement or leadership training? http://www.freeindeedco.com/seminars-presentations-and-training-sessions.html Let us know your need and we will form a special event with you to fit your topical needs.

2 JUN 2017 · Everyone (for the most part) wants to get along. Today on Free Indeed Radio John and Brandon begin the conversation on what it means to be a Christian in this time of volatile culture war. What have we lost and what are we gaining as we choose to live with Christ as the head of our lives in this time when we're being split in half? What does it mean to live with grace at the forefront here and now?   Central Oregon, the Bend area, more specifically Redmond OR, is home to Free Indeed Ministries. Throughout the years they have aided the Church, the body of believers, in issues regarding their friends, neighbors, congregations, churches, pastors, youth leaders, small group leaders, colleagues and co-workers, and family members on issues of same sex attraction, gay identity, pornography and porn issues, transgender, transexual, sexual identity issues and all things to do with sexuality. John, 56, who used to live hard and fast in the Gay lifestyle had spent many years in dejection because of the rejection he felt by the Church and the people of God and is now an active purveyor of the Gospel of Grace and the love of Jesus Christ. While still experiences same sex attractions, he no longer engages in the lifestyle because of the Grace and love of Jesus Christ. However, the message that brought him back was not one that the Church was preaching. So now he and Brandon Visser, 24, spend their days engaging the Church and the people of the world in a conversation breaking down the preconceived notions that Christian culture and LGBTQ+ culture put up against each other, lay the cross in the middle of the gap and help people engage in conversations that otherwise wouldn't happen. John and Brandon give their unique perspective on situations from their experience and the bible. Essentially, Free Indeed is an organization that seeks to equip the Church, to deal with social issues and love the LGBTQ+ community with the love and grace of Jesus without compromising the word, without fear, anger, hatred, or condemnation, and we teach the world to receive that love based on their identity in Jesus Christ. Cultural divides have separated us and we as the people of God need to rise above culture wars and administer the love of God. Want to download this podcast? Go here http://freeindeedco.podbean.com Want to watch us on Youtube? Go to Like what you heard? Visit our site here http://www.freeindeedco.com Want to hear more podcasts like us? http://www.fringeradionetwork.com Want to know more about us? http://www.freeindeedco.com/about-us.html Want to contact us through the website? http://www.freeindeedco.com/contact.html Tweet us at @freeindeedco Or email us at freeindeedco@gmail.com Got a suggestion for topics you’d like to hear us discuss? Email us at freeindeedco@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/freeindeedco/ Learn about our youth program The Refuge http://www.refugebelong.com Want to book us for a seminar, speaking engagement or leadership training? http://www.freeindeedco.com/seminars-presentations-and-training-sessions.html Let us know your need and we will form a special event with you to fit your topical needs. Our phone numbers are public and we always answer emails.

2 JUN 2017 · Everyone (for the most part) wants to get along. Today on Free Indeed Radio John and Brandon begin the conversation on what it means to be a Christian in this time of volatile culture war. What have we lost and what are we gaining as we choose to live with Christ as the head of our lives in this time when we're being split in half? What does it mean to live with grace at the forefront here and now?   Central Oregon, the Bend area, more specifically Redmond OR, is home to Free Indeed Ministries. Throughout the years they have aided the Church, the body of believers, in issues regarding their friends, neighbors, congregations, churches, pastors, youth leaders, small group leaders, colleagues and co-workers, and family members on issues of same sex attraction, gay identity, pornography and porn issues, transgender, transexual, sexual identity issues and all things to do with sexuality. John, 56, who used to live hard and fast in the Gay lifestyle had spent many years in dejection because of the rejection he felt by the Church and the people of God and is now an active purveyor of the Gospel of Grace and the love of Jesus Christ. While still experiences same sex attractions, he no longer engages in the lifestyle because of the Grace and love of Jesus Christ. However, the message that brought him back was not one that the Church was preaching. So now he and Brandon Visser, 24, spend their days engaging the Church and the people of the world in a conversation breaking down the preconceived notions that Christian culture and LGBTQ+ culture put up against each other, lay the cross in the middle of the gap and help people engage in conversations that otherwise wouldn't happen. John and Brandon give their unique perspective on situations from their experience and the bible. Essentially, Free Indeed is an organization that seeks to equip the Church, to deal with social issues and love the LGBTQ+ community with the love and grace of Jesus without compromising the word, without fear, anger, hatred, or condemnation, and we teach the world to receive that love based on their identity in Jesus Christ. Cultural divides have separated us and we as the people of God need to rise above culture wars and administer the love of God. Want to download this podcast? Go here http://freeindeedco.podbean.com Want to watch us on Youtube? Go to Like what you heard? Visit our site here http://www.freeindeedco.com Want to hear more podcasts like us? http://fringeradionetwork.com Want to know more about us? http://www.freeindeedco.com/about-us.html Want to contact us through the website? http://www.freeindeedco.com/contact.html Tweet us at @freeindeedco Or email us at freeindeedco@gmail.com Got a suggestion for topics you’d like to hear us discuss? Email us at freeindeedco@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/freeindeedco/ Learn about our youth program The Refuge http://www.refugebelong.com Want to book us for a seminar, speaking engagement or leadership training? http://www.freeindeedco.com/seminars-presentations-and-training-sessions.html Let us know your need and we will form a special event with you to fit your topical needs. Our phone numbers are public and we always answer emails.

3 FEB 2017 · In Christian Culture so often when we are faced with something that makes us uncomfortable or we feel ill equipped to handle it gracefully and scripturally so what happens is you end up "speaking the truth in love" however this doesn't end up being very loving. In this episode we will explore what phrases are most commonly used to minister to those who are same sex attracted, the attitudes behind them, and the effects felt by each. We can all learn a lot from what God tells us to say, We can learn even more when we learn "What not to say".

3 FEB 2017 · In Christian Culture so often when we are faced with something that makes us uncomfortable or we feel ill equipped to handle it gracefully and scripturally so what happens is you end up "speaking the truth in love" however this doesn't end up being very loving. In this episode we will explore what phrases are most commonly used to minister to those who are same sex attracted, the attitudes behind them, and the effects felt by each. We can all learn a lot from what God tells us to say, We can learn even more when we learn "What not to say".

2 FEB 2017 · Are we as Christians called to change someones behavior? What is it about that that is so appealing to us? Does the way you live determine the way God looks at you? Christian culture has a nack for "calling them like i see them" as if we can determine someone's standing with God based on the way a person lives. In this episode we explore the difference between a person's life: who they are as a beloved creation, and lifestyle: what they do with that revelation. What are the implications of judging someone's standing with God based on their behaviors or life choices? What are we attempting to change when we minister to someone? All these questions asked and more on today's episode!

2 FEB 2017 · Are we as Christians called to change someones behavior? What is it about that that is so appealing to us? Does the way you live determine the way God looks at you? Christian culture has a nack for "calling them like i see them" as if we can determine someone's standing with God based on the way a person lives. In this episode we explore the difference between a person's life: who they are as a beloved creation, and lifestyle: what they do with that revelation. What are the implications of judging someone's standing with God based on their behaviors or life choices? What are we attempting to change when we minister to someone? All these questions asked and more on today's episode!

1 FEB 2017 · Does living according to the ten commandments mean you are in God's good graces? Does God require you to live righteously so that you can be pleasing to Him? Or are our efforts to please Him futile because theres nothing we could ever do to be perfect? This western culture is all about what you bring to the table. In this episode we will discuss exactly what we bring to the table and what God thinks of it, the efficacy of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and the real extent of His love, or should I say the limitless reaches.

1 FEB 2017 · Does living according to the ten commandments mean you are in God's good graces? Does God require you to live righteously so that you can be pleasing to Him? Or are our efforts to please Him futile because theres nothing we could ever do to be perfect? This western culture is all about what you bring to the table. In this episode we will discuss exactly what we bring to the table and what God thinks of it, the efficacy of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and the real extent of His love, or should I say the limitless reaches.