<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[And Such Were Some of You]]></title><description><![CDATA[A blog where people can come and be open and honest about their gay feelings and how they conflict with the traditional christian viewpoint.  ]]></description><link>https://www.andsuchweresomeofyou.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 07:38:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.andsuchweresomeofyou.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Discover LGBTQ+ Christian Podcasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding a place where faith and identity peacefully coexist can feel like a long journey. For many, podcasts have become a comforting companion on this path. They offer stories, reflections, and honest conversations that resonate deeply. I want to share some insights about LGBTQ+ Christian podcasts that have helped me and many others feel seen and understood. Why LGBTQ+ Christian Podcasts Matter When I first started exploring my faith alongside my identity, I often felt isolated. It was hard...]]></description><link>https://www.andsuchweresomeofyou.org/post/discover-lgbtq-christian-podcasts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0fa10d8fa816dacc7cf887</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:20:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6cfb50_bf6328f0c2a64f28adf26b9f0a346adf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DEG1001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bible Insights on Homosexuality: Inclusive Insights]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have often wrestled with the tension between my faith and my identity. The Bible, a sacred text for millions, can sometimes feel like a source of confusion when it comes to understanding homosexuality. But I have learned that there is room for hope, acceptance, and love within its pages. This post is a gentle exploration of the Bible and homosexuality, aiming to offer inclusive insights that resonate with those seeking spiritual affirmation. Bible Insights on Homosexuality When I first...]]></description><link>https://www.andsuchweresomeofyou.org/post/bible-insights-on-homosexuality-inclusive-insights</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0c5a54e8a70f906340e2da</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 13:45:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6cfb50_408ecf7a8850467dbc277c8287161c38~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DEG1001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Being Gay and Christian: A Harmonious Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Living as a gay Christian can feel like walking a tightrope. For many, faith and identity seem to pull in opposite directions. But I have learned that these two parts of me can coexist. They can even enrich each other. This journey is not always easy. It requires patience, courage, and a lot of self-love. Yet, it is a path worth taking. Embracing Being Gay and Christian When I first started exploring my faith alongside my sexuality, I felt lost. I wondered if I had to choose one over the...]]></description><link>https://www.andsuchweresomeofyou.org/post/being-gay-and-christian-a-harmonious-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0c5a58df43effc8ce74262</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:55:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6cfb50_1374b9a8663f404587b20a7f9161d015~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DEG1001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Harmony Between Faith and Identity: A Journey Towards Wholeness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people face a quiet struggle when their faith and identity seem to pull them in different directions. It can feel like walking a narrow path where every step requires careful balance. Sometimes, the tension grows so strong that it feels like you must choose one over the other. This experience can bring loneliness and doubt, making it hard to feel truly at peace. Yet, this journey does not have to be walked alone, and it is not about choosing between faith and identity. Instead, it is...]]></description><link>https://www.andsuchweresomeofyou.org/post/finding-harmony-between-faith-and-identity-a-journey-towards-wholeness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a10dde20ac12a65423bbdc7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:51:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6cfb50_31edaaf003dc4495b31fa534ee770d6e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DEG1001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurturing Faith and Identity in a Journey of Acceptance and Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Living as a gay Christian often feels like walking a narrow path. The tension between faith and identity can create moments of doubt and loneliness. Many have faced the quiet worry that these two essential parts of themselves might not fit together. Yet, this journey is not one to walk alone. It is possible to find peace, acceptance, and love by embracing both faith and identity as parts of a whole. A peaceful forest path representing the journey of faith and identity Finding Comfort Through...]]></description><link>https://www.andsuchweresomeofyou.org/post/nurturing-faith-and-identity-in-a-journey-of-acceptance-and-love</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a10dba50ac12a65423bb9ac</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:41:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6cfb50_5e9e1fffb8d0473aa2b350d8daf4f424~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DEG1001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comforting Prayers for LGBTQ+ Christians: Finding Peace in Faith and Identity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Living as a gay Christian can sometimes feel like walking a narrow path between two worlds. Faith and identity may seem at odds, but they don’t have to be. I have found that prayer can be a powerful way to bring comfort, healing, and affirmation. Prayer helps me connect with God’s love, even when I feel uncertain or alone. It reminds me that I am seen, accepted, and cherished just as I am. In this post, I want to share some thoughts and prayers that have helped me and others like me. These...]]></description><link>https://www.andsuchweresomeofyou.org/post/comforting-prayers-for-lgbtq-christians-finding-peace-in-faith-and-identity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a031ec62fe6e98eed44a203</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:54:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6cfb50_6e9d1030b3134876b5d8dd9665ac1c4d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DEG1001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silent Battles]]></title><description><![CDATA[https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CKVCyWDUC/?mibextid=wwXIfr]]></description><link>https://www.andsuchweresomeofyou.org/post/silent-battles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dda81c72d8fe4710428ba8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:53:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DEG1001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top LGBTQ+ Christian Podcasts to Inspire Your Faith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding a place where your faith and identity can peacefully coexist is not always easy. For many of us, the journey to reconcile being gay and Christian feels like walking a tightrope. It’s a path filled with questions, doubts, and moments of deep reflection. Along the way, I discovered something that truly helped me - podcasts. Listening to voices that share similar experiences, struggles, and hopes has been a source of comfort and inspiration. Today, I want to share some of the best LGBTQ+...]]></description><link>https://www.andsuchweresomeofyou.org/post/top-lgbtq-christian-podcasts-to-inspire-your-faith</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa051ce6cd293e4376cdcd</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:50:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6cfb50_4c91bcbe9b1e455893f0f081a1c7b513~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DEG1001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Books Exploring LGBTQ+ Christian Faith: Finding Hope and Understanding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Living with both a deep Christian faith and a gay identity can feel like walking a narrow path. It is a journey filled with questions, doubts, and sometimes pain. But it is also a journey of hope, discovery, and acceptance. For many, books have been a source of comfort and guidance. They offer stories, reflections, and insights that help make sense of this complex experience. Today, I want to share some thoughts on books that explore LGBTQ+ Christian faith. These books have helped me and many...]]></description><link>https://www.andsuchweresomeofyou.org/post/books-exploring-lgbtq-christian-faith-finding-hope-and-understanding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f0aa81ddc36f176231b06a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:01:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/image-url/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DEG1001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bible Interpretations on LGBTQ+ Issues: Understanding What the Bible Says About LGBTQ+]]></title><description><![CDATA[Navigating faith and identity can be a deeply personal and sometimes challenging journey. For many, reconciling their Christian beliefs with their LGBTQ+ identity raises important questions. I have walked this path myself, seeking clarity and peace. The Bible is often cited in discussions about LGBTQ+ issues, but understanding its messages requires careful thought and compassion. Today, I want to share what I have learned about this topic, hoping it brings comfort and insight. Bible...]]></description><link>https://www.andsuchweresomeofyou.org/post/bible-interpretations-on-lgbtq-issues-understanding-what-the-bible-says-about-lgbtq</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e76e9ae30ec41b7d0822a9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:15:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6cfb50_e14637aa64ce43cead5463f5db27e70d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DEG1001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would Jesus Be Friends With a Racist?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Would Jesus be friends with a racist? Most Christians would hesitate before answering that. The hesitation reveals something important about how little most Christians actually know about who Jesus was and who He spent His time with. If you read the Gospels with the context that makes them clear, if you actually understand who the people were that Jesus chose to eat with, travel with, and call by name, the answer is not complicated at all. Jesus did not come for the people who had it...]]></description><link>https://www.andsuchweresomeofyou.org/post/would-jesus-be-friends-with-a-racist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69eebbaed0525a515d64fcb6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:29:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DEG1001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing My Journey: Finding Faith and Identity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Personal Reflection on Faith and Acceptance I want to share my journey with you. It's a journey of faith, identity, and acceptance. For many years, I struggled to reconcile my Christian beliefs with my identity as a gay man. It felt like I was living in two worlds, neither of which fully accepted me. This internal conflict created a deep sense of loneliness and confusion. I remember the days when I felt like I had to choose between my faith and my identity. It was painful. I often wondered...]]></description><link>https://www.andsuchweresomeofyou.org/post/do-you-feel-wanted-and-accepted</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e8c0fbfa79b9c206c01e3a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:37:30 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DEG1001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What if God made us gay?]]></title><description><![CDATA[https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTkHCWLPr/]]></description><link>https://www.andsuchweresomeofyou.org/post/what-if-god-made-us-gay</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e67aaacee1d9a6a676ded2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:13:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DEG1001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LGBTQ+ and Christian Faith: Can You Be Gay and Still Be Christian?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have wrestled with this question for a long time. It is a question that many carry quietly in their hearts. The tension between being gay and being Christian can feel overwhelming. But I want to share my thoughts with you, gently and honestly. This is a journey of faith and self-discovery, and I hope it offers some comfort and clarity. Understanding LGBTQ+ and Christian Faith Faith is deeply personal. It shapes how we see the world and ourselves. For many, Christianity is a source of hope,...]]></description><link>https://www.andsuchweresomeofyou.org/post/lgbtq-and-christian-faith-can-you-be-gay-and-still-be-christian</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69de366f698fcbe5d29e88dd</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:36:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6cfb50_097547303787429db3967ace90b5fbb3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DEG1001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reaction Formation]]></title><description><![CDATA[https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1885AetGJm/?mibextid=wwXIfr]]></description><link>https://www.andsuchweresomeofyou.org/post/reaction-formation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e3b031cee1d9a6a6759ab3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:29:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DEG1001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Completely Saved From Wrath]]></title><description><![CDATA[If we have truly accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we can rest in the assurance that we have been fully saved from God’s wrath. Through His sacrifice, our sins—past, present, and future—have already been paid for, not because of anything we have done, but because of His grace. There is no expiration date on that grace, no limit to His mercy, and no sin so great that it falls outside of what He has already forgiven. This doesn’t mean sin no longer matters, but it means our salvation is...]]></description><link>https://www.andsuchweresomeofyou.org/post/completely-saved-from-wrath</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dc22af75afb0779a75b63d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:30:16 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DEG1001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Creation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Born Again: Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you,...]]></description><link>https://www.andsuchweresomeofyou.org/post/a-new-creation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d996ac46e8409f60b22da3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:32:57 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DEG1001</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobody Would Choose to Be Gay]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the beginning God made Adam and Eve.  I will always believe that this was his perfect plan for mankind. Yet, somewhere during the fall of man, nobody knows when, a man (or woman) experienced same-sex desires for the first time. I’m sure he wondered “where did this come from?” Why do I want to do that? “Why don’t I desire women like other guys do.” “What’s wrong with me?” Did God create me this way?” It’s all he’s ever known and all he’s ever experienced or felt.” Who has the answer for...]]></description><link>https://www.andsuchweresomeofyou.org/post/nobody-would-choose-to-be-gay</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d6d694c55f668b53053024</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:28:37 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DEG1001</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>