What happens when a pastor realizes the faith they inherited may not be the whole story?

In this episode of Pastor In Training, I sit down with Rev. Fred Harrell—pastor, spiritual director, and founder of Cultivate Pastors and Churches—to talk about faith, Scripture, LGBTQ inclusion, and the courage it takes to change your mind publicly.

We talk about what prompted Fred to reexamine his beliefs, how he approached the passages often used to condemn LGBTQ people, the personal and professional cost of becoming affirming, and why so many churches are afraid of difficult questions.

This conversation is for anyone who is questioning, deconstructing, rebuilding, or trying to hold onto faith while becoming more honest about God, Scripture, and themselves.

In this episode:

• Fred’s journey into ministry

• Reexamining inherited theology

• LGBTQ inclusion and biblical interpretation

• The cost of changing your mind publicly

• Why churches fear difficult questions

• What to hold onto when faith feels uncertain

Connect with Rev. Fred Harrell:
Website: https://www.cultivatepastors.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredharrell/
Substack: Available through his website

Instagram: @fredharrell

Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/fredharrell

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