The Ruth Institute Podcast

Amy Hamilton continues her discussion with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse. They discuss what it was that led Amy Hamilton out of her lesbian lifestyle, including being adopted as an infant. The consequences of adoption aren't always what we think. They also talk about the challenge of the "born that way" myth, complexities of relationships, and the importance of maintaining a Christian identity rooted in truth.

Amy Hamilton has been a social worker, a Fulbright scholar to Indonesia, a Sexuality Research Fellow, and an Assistant Professor. She received her Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Texas at Austin in 2004. Her dissertation focused on the life narratives of Christians who had experienced conflicts between their spiritual and sexual identity. She is currently in her fifth year working as a research associate at the University of Texas at Austin. Amy writes on topics related to marriage, faith, gender, and sexuality.

Amy has also given hope to many through sharing her story of personal transformation in Christ. Formerly lesbian-identified, Amy’s own journey with same-sex attraction and identity confusion, combined with her academic knowledge, gives her a voice of unique authority amidst the contentious cultural conversations of the day.
Visit Amy’s Website: https://amyhamilton.org/

Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Lived-Experience-Search-Truth-Revisiting-ebook

Read her academic work: https://amyhamilton.org/academic-work/

Desert Streams Podcast with Amy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icmdwCyDikI

Chapters

00:00 Journey of Adoption and Identity
02:55 Understanding Same-Sex Attraction
06:07 Temptation and Spiritual Warfare
08:57 The Role of Counseling in Healing
16:08 The Miracle of Repentance
18:51 Challenging the 'Born That Way' Narrative
21:47 Guidance for Loved Ones
28:48 Encouragement for Strugglers
32:01 The Importance of Identity in Christ
36:53 Transitioning to Catholicism

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