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 realized she knew little about the Bible or what it 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!
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Amelia’s Links:
Website: https://fromjtog.com/ I
nstagram: 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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TIMESTAMPS:
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