Discovering Grace Despite Religious Roots

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Amelia Walden, author of the inspiring new book "From Jew to Gentile." In our conversation, Amelia shares her incredible story of coming from a Jewish/Catholic background to discovering a personal relationship with Jesus. Even after attending Catholic school, she felt she knew little about the Bible or what it really means to know God. It wasn't until attending a local church service as an adult that the gospel truly clicked for Amelia. She vividly recalls hearing the pastor mention the book of "Johnny" (John), which opened her eyes to how much she still needed to learn. From that point on, she was hungry to dive deeper into scripture and build an authentic faith of her own. Amelia is so transparent about the ups and downs of her journey - from having a negative view of Christians to finally embracing the grace Jesus offers. No matter your background, I think you'll find a lot of wisdom and encouragement in her story. We also talk about the divide in our culture and how we can stand for truth while still loving others well. This is so key right now! If you want to connect with Amelia or get a copy of her book, I've included links below. I'd highly recommend giving it a read - it blessed me tremendously. As always, let me know your thoughts!

Parenting Gender Confused Children Support Group:
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Amelia's Links:
Website: https://fromjtog.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milliewalden
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086023641985
Book: https://a.co/d/4ccxm6z
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gig_break_pancake?lang=en

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TIMEPSTAMPS:

00:00:00 - Biblically Parenting Gender Confused Children Support Group

00:01:19 - Amelia's Book and Faith Journey

00:06:38 - Writing "From Jew to Gentile"

00:12:38 - Encountering the Gospel

00:15:36 - Sharing the Gospel with Others

00:16:00 - Importance of Understanding Scripture and the Gospel

00:17:12 - Trusting God's Sovereignty in Sharing the Gospel

00:18:26 - Letting Go of Control and Being Obedient

00:21:53 - Living a Transformed Life After Salvation

00:26:58 - Reaching Family Members with the Gospel

00:32:01 - Faith in God and the Conservative Movement

00:33:32 - God's Sovereignty and Election

00:34:39 - Balancing Activism and Media Consumption

00:35:12 - Impact of Culture on Children

00:38:53 - Preparing Children for Cultural Influences