Love & Truth Network

If everything you built your identity around disappeared tomorrow, would you still know who you are? Adolescence is a season of discovering who we are, where we belong, and what gives our lives meaning. But when our identity is built on achievements, relationships, appearances, or the approval of others, what happens when those things change or disappear? As Christians, we believe our identity begins with something far more enduring: being created in the image of God and finding our worth and purpose in Jesus Christ. In this week's Love & Truth Network Podcast, January Littlejohn joins Garry Ingraham to discuss the challenges young people face in understanding their identity and why parents and the Church must be intentional about helping the next generation discover who they are in Christ. Our identity should never rest solely on what we do, what others think of us, or how we feel. It must be rooted in the One who created us. To watch the full episode, visit: pray.com/series/love-truth-n… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podc… or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

What does it mean to find lasting fellowship and accountability as a single Christian? This article examines Pieter Valk's approach to intentional Christian community and vocational singleness, particularly for those experiencing same-sex attraction. While recognizing the importance of friendship, prayer, and mutual encouragement, the author raises concerns about communal living arrangements and the need for pastoral guidance. Drawing from personal experience and 1 Corinthians 10:13, the article reminds readers that loneliness and temptation are real struggles, but neither must define our identity or determine our choices. Healthy friendships, spiritual accountability, and meaningful church relationships can provide valuable support. Ultimately, our hope rests not in a particular living arrangement or ministry model, but in God's faithfulness and His promise to provide a way through temptation. To read full article visit: narrow-way.loveandtruthnetwo… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podc… or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

Some of the most important conversations with our children happen in everyday moments. Deuteronomy 6:6–7 reminds us that passing on our faith goes beyond Sunday mornings. It happens through daily conversations, patient guidance, and the example we set. As children navigate questions about identity, relationships, and sexuality, they need more than answers. They need parents who listen, build trust, and guide them with biblical truth and Christlike compassion. In this week's Love & Truth Network Podcast, January Littlejohn joins Garry Ingraham to discuss the challenges families face and the importance of helping children understand their God-given identity. To watch the full episode, visit: pray.com/series/love-truth-n… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podc… or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

When it comes to our children, compassion must be accompanied by truth, informed decisions, and a clear understanding of the potential consequences. What do parents really know about the medical interventions being offered to children experiencing gender dysphoria? Puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgical procedures raise important questions about long-term health outcomes, medical safeguards, and whether young people and their families can fully understand the risks involved. In this week's Love & Truth Network Podcast, January Smith Littlejohn joins Garry Ingraham to share her family's experience and express her concerns about pediatric gender-affirming care, informed consent, and the uncertainties surrounding these interventions. To watch the full episode, visit: pray.com/series/love-truth-n… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podc… or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

187: Love That Refused to Affirm the Lie | January Littlejohn & Garry Ingraham What happens when a school begins making decisions about a child’s identity without involving the parents? January Littlejohn joins Garry to share her family’s experience after her 13 year old daughter began questioning her identity. They explore parental authority, counseling, social transition, and the Church’s responsibility to respond with both truth and compassion. Join us for this episode as January reflects on how the crisis deepened her family’s faith and shares what it meant to navigate painful questions as a parent while learning to trust God with the child she loves. January Littlejohn joins Garry to share her family’s experience when a school made decisions about her daughter’s identity without involving them. They explore parental authority, counseling, social transition, and the Church’s response. Listen as January shares how the crisis deepened her family’s faith and taught them to surrender to Christ. To watch the full episode, visit: pray.com/series/love-truth-n… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podc… or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

After years of growing corporate support for LGBTQ+ initiatives, a noticeable cultural shift is emerging. Several Pride organizations have canceled events or reduced operations, while major corporations are withdrawing sponsorships and stepping away from the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. This article examines what these changes may reveal about shifting cultural priorities and the influence of LGBTQ+ advocacy in American society. For Christians, these developments present an opportunity to engage thoughtfully, holding firmly to biblical convictions while extending compassion to those affected by these changes. Our calling remains the same: to share the hope of the gospel, affirm every person's God-given dignity, and point others toward their identity and purpose in Christ. To read full article visit: narrow-way.loveandtruthnetwo… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podc… or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

Children are not possessions to fulfill our desires. They are precious lives entrusted to our love, care, and protection! “Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him.” — Psalm 127:3 Every child is created in the image of God, possessing inherent dignity, worth, and purpose. Their value isn't determined by the circumstances of their birth, the desires of adults, or what they can offer us. As Christians, we are called to recognize children as gifts from God, placing their needs above our own desires and honoring the responsibility we have to nurture, protect, and love them. In this week's Love & Truth Network Podcast, Katy Faust joins Garry Ingraham to explore the importance of God's design for marriage and family, the rights and needs of children, and why understanding what it means to be human matters so deeply. To watch the full episode, visit: pray.com/series/love-truth-n… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podc… or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

What does it mean to be human? The way we answer that question shapes how we understand nearly everything else. From marriage and family to sexuality, identity, and the value of human life, some of today's most challenging cultural conversations are rooted in this fundamental question. As Christians, we believe every human life is created in the image of God, possessing inherent dignity, worth, and purpose. But how do we communicate these convictions in a culture where even the most basic definitions are increasingly debated? In this week's Love & Truth Network Podcast, Katy Faust joins Garry Ingraham to explore these difficult questions, the importance of understanding God's design for humanity, and how Christians can engage with both biblical truth and Christlike compassion. To watch the full episode, visit: pray.com/series/love-truth-n… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podc… or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

186: What Does it Mean to be Human? | Katy Faust & Garry Ingraham What does it mean to be human, and why does that question matter for marriage, parenting, sexuality, and the lives of children? Katy Faust, founder and president of Them Before Us, returns to the podcast to challenge Christians to think biblically about IVF, surrogacy, divorce, and family. She also shares practical wisdom for raising children who can recognize cultural distortions without losing their innocence, helping parents move from protecting young children to preparing teens to understand and defend their beliefs. Join Garry and Katy for a clear, courageous conversation about putting children first and building a biblical vision for family. To watch the full episode, visit: pray.com/series/love-truth-n… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podc… or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

Scripture reminds us that every person is made in the image of God, with inherent dignity, worth, and purpose. Following Christ doesn't mean our struggles with sin suddenly disappear. But through His grace, we can experience transformation, break free from destructive patterns, and grow in our understanding of God's design for our lives. In this week's Love & Truth Network Podcast, Garry Ingraham and Geremy F. Keeton of "Focus on the Family" explore what it means to embrace our God-given identity and honor Christ in our relationships, sexuality, and everyday lives. To watch the full episode, visit pray.com/series/love-truth-n… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podc… or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

In a significant victory for free speech and religious liberty, the Supreme Court ruled 8–1 in favor of Christian counselor Kaley Chiles, challenging Colorado's restrictions on counseling conversations involving sexuality and gender identity. The decision emphasizes that licensed professionals do not surrender their First Amendment rights simply because their speech occurs within a therapeutic setting. For Christians seeking counseling consistent with their deeply held convictions, the ruling represents an important development in protecting freedom of speech and conscience. As this decision shapes the future of counseling, may it encourage greater professional integrity, compassionate care, and the freedom to pursue truth without coercion or predetermined outcomes. To read full article visit: narrow-way.loveandtruthnetwo… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podc… or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive” - Colossians 3:12-13 Biblical counseling isn't simply about offering advice or adding Scripture to a conversation. It's about allowing God's Word to shape how we listen, how we respond, and how we walk alongside others with both grace and truth. To watch the full episode, visit pray.com/series/love-truth-n… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podc… or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

Whatever pain, struggles, or brokenness you've experienced, you are never beyond the reach of Jesus Christ. He meets us where we are, offering hope, grace, and the opportunity for transformation. In this week's Love & Truth Network Podcast, Geremy F. Keeton of Focus on the Family joins Garry Ingraham to discuss the importance of listening to people's stories, walking alongside them with compassion, and pointing them toward the life-changing hope of the Gospel. To watch the full episode, visit pray.com/series/love-truth-n… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podc… or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

185: Your Struggle is Not Your Identity | Geremy Keeton & Garry Ingraham How do Christians navigate family estrangement, counseling, identity, and sexuality without losing either truth or compassion? This week, Geremy Keeton, a licensed therapist and Senior Director of Counseling Services at Focus on the Family, joins Garry for a conversation about biblical counseling, the growing pain of adult-child cutoff, and why attraction should not be treated as the same thing. They also share practical guidance for evaluating counselors and ministries, pursuing reconciliation where possible, and anchoring every part of our story in the redemptive hope of Jesus. To watch the full episode, visit pray.com/series/love-truth-n… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podc… or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

Why is it important to tell another Christian about our struggle? Garry Ingraham tells us why it’s important to find courage to tell a fellow Christian about our struggle. We are set free in relationship, we are not set free in isolation! For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podc… or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

Human sexuality is far more complex than a single gene, experience, or relationship. Using the illustrations of a soundboard, a sphere, and a key, this article explores how biological, relational, developmental, and personal factors may interact and change throughout life. Rather than reducing people to labels or assuming their present attractions determine their future, it points toward a Christian understanding of temptation, sanctification, and hope. Ultimately, our confidence is not found in discovering a one-size-fits-all explanation, but in Jesus and His transforming work in our lives. To read the article visit: narrow-way.loveandtruthnetwo… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podc… or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” — John 8:36 Freedom in Christ doesn't always mean our struggles disappear overnight. Sometimes healing comes through small, courageous steps—learning to trust God, confront our fears, and invite others into our journey. There may still be difficult days, painful memories, and moments when fear feels overwhelming. But God's grace meets us in those moments, reminding us that we don't have to walk alone. In this week's episode, Chrystie joins Garry for an encouraging conversation about confronting fear, finding courage in Christian community, and trusting Jesus throughout the journey of healing. To watch the full episode, visit pray.com/series/love-truth-n… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podc… or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

Fear often tells us to withdraw, protect ourselves, and face our struggles alone. But sometimes courage begins with one small step. Send the text. Ask someone to pray. Invite a trusted friend to coffee. You don't have to share everything at once—you can simply begin by letting someone in. In this week’s episode, Chrystie and Garry remind us that confronting fear doesn't always require a giant leap. Sometimes it begins with a small act of faith and the willingness to reach toward someone who has shown us compassion. Little by little, fear can lose its grip. As Chrystie beautifully reminds us, “Jesus can do a whole lot with a little.” To watch the full episode, visit pray.com/leaders/loveandtrut… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podc… or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

184: Messy - From Brokenness to Healing | Chrystie Cole & Garry Ingraham What if the behavior everyone sees is only part of the story? This week, Chrystie Cole joins Garry to share her journey through addiction, destructive relationships, same-sex relationships, sobriety, and ultimately surrender to Christ. Together, they explore the wounds beneath behavior, the weight of shame, and why lasting healing requires not only confession, but authentic community. Chrystie offers a hope filled picture of Jesus meeting us in the places we hide and patiently leading us toward wholeness, one faithful step at a time. Join Garry and Chrystie for an honest conversation about surrender, restoration, and the freedom found when we bring our whole story into the light. To watch the full episode, visit pray.com/leaders/loveandtrut… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podc… or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

What does informed consent really require when considering life-altering surgery? Drawing from a presentation by veteran plastic surgeon Dr. Patrick Lappert, this article examines the risks, limitations, and long-term consequences of gender-related surgical procedures. It raises important questions about whether patients—especially young and vulnerable people—are receiving a complete picture of what these surgeries can and cannot accomplish. Ultimately, it calls for compassionate care that looks beyond physical appearance to the deeper needs of the whole person. To read the full article visit: narrow-way.loveandtruthnetwo… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podc… or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry