8 | Happiness, Success, and Homosexuality

By all measures of success, John became successful at only 27 years old. As a young entrepreneur, he ran a booming dinner theater in his hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. Five nights a week of live entertainment from the best and most talented. In his words, "a cultural runaway success." He was active in the gay community, had a stint as a stripper, and also had a partner - contrary to the Baptist Christian beliefs he was raised with.

But the reality was, none of this made him happy.

John shares the story of the shifts that occurred over many years that led him to leave his restaurant, his partner, and a life that he could not sustain. He tells us about the importance of putting "Jesus in His rightful place" and the peace that brought him.

At the end of this episode, John's wife, Leah, joins us in a discussion about whether heterosexuality is necessary for a Christian, the difference between attraction and love, and what makes up our true identity.

 

References:

• "The Chosen" (highly rated TV Series on the life of Jesus) - Dallas Jenkins