Loving Your LGBTQ-Identified Child without Compromise | Melinda Patrick Interview

I'm delighted to present this interview with Melinda Hardy Patrick, host of the The Bridge Between Us podcast and author of the new book, The Daring Rescue: Joining Jesus Christ in His Pursuit of Your LGBTQ-Identified Child's Heart. I've been a guest on Melinda's podcast a couple times and I was honored to read her book's manuscript and give my endorsement. In this interview, we dive into Melinda's story and the lessons she's learned from experiencing her daughter come out as lesbian, reacting out of fear and shame, and then rebuilding her relationship with her daughter all while not compromising on biblical truth and hope. Parents and loved ones of those with same-sex attraction or gender confusion, this interview is for you!

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For more on Melinda:
Her website and podcast: https://melindapatrick.org/the-bridge-between-us/
The Daring Rescue on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Rescue-Joining-Pursuit-LGBTQ-Identified/dp/B0D36B3D4F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1D1AM9ESB4ZTM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mBAqUWeI32UaIKOYit1Liw.Q3iPLoKVIBYch1s6xO-_DhY875GG6sU4npHCyj6lLJ8&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+daring+rescue+melinda+patrick&qid=1715217211&sprefix=%2Caps%2C492&sr=8-1
His Wonderful Works Ministry in Atlanta, GA: https://hiswonderfulworks.com/

Meet Melinda and me at some upcoming conferences!
Transformation Ministries Alliance conference 5/29/24-6/1/24 at the Ark Encounter in Kentucky: https://tmacorp.org/
Restored Hope Network conference 6/21/24-6/22/24 in Rocklin, CA: https://www.restoredhopenetwork.org/hopeconf
ReStory Ministries conference 10/4/24-10/5/24 in Indianapolis, IN: https://restoryministries.org/conferences/

For more on this topic:
My first interview on Melinda's podcast - on true compassion for LGBT: https://melindapatrick.org/2023/07/22/andrew-rodriguez-we-are-talking-boundaries-defining-compassion-and-unpacking-why-it-is-impossible-to-show-compassion-if-we-arent-also-sharing-truth-eps-33/
My second interview - on the role of parents in the healing process: https://melindapatrick.org/2023/12/06/andrew-rodriguez-feelings-community-and-how-parents-can-join-jesus-in-the-healing-process-eps-45/
My commentary on the Andy Stanley Unconditional conference (including Melinda's thoughts): https://youtu.be/PCgo8vKuA4Y
My interview with Theology Mom on responding to your child coming out as gay: https://youtu.be/YvF0gt0qPhc?si=UkMPThqUZQTi0ypS

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:41 His Wonderful Works Ministry
5:40 Contrasting Andy Stanley's Unconditional conference
8:59 Melinda's journey with her daughter
17:06 God's calling
18:39 What was under her initial reaction
24:11 The importance of community support
33:24 Coercing your kid doesn't work
40:16 Impact of her podcast
47:09 Acceptance of reality vs control
50:38 Engaged with God, self, loved one
53:13 Entrusted with your child and your story
55:38 Equipped
58:24 Called to battle
1:00:55 The pace and anecdotes in the book
1:02:30 Eternal perspective vs compromise
1:06:14 Book release and upcoming conferences
1:09:59 Ministry plugs

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