Living Single with Yana Jenay

Does God Really Care Who I Sleep With?

In this episode, Yana sits down with Sam Allberry to have a conversation about same sex attraction, sex, singleness, and the idea that you can’t be christian and same sex attracted. More specifically, Sam & Yana talk through what it looks like to put same sex attraction back in the gospel framework, the difference between sin and temptation, and untangling our sexuality & our identity. Guest Bio : Sam Allberry is a pastor, apologist, author and speaker. He is the author of a number of books, including Is God Anti-Gay?; What God Has to Say About Our Bodies; Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?; and 7 Myths about Singleness. To get more connected with Sam, join him :  https://samallberry.com/ [https://samallberry.com/] * Instagram : @samallberry * Twitter : @SamAllberry Resources :  Scriptures referenced in this episode : Psalm 34:18. Hebrews 10:24-25.  Books referenced in this episode : * Us vs. Us by Andrew Martin  * Why does God care who I sleep with?  by Sam Allberry Follow Me :  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/yanajenay/] | Website [https://www.yanajenay.com/] | Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/LivingSinglewithYanaJenay] Patreon : Through patreon we offer additional resources (discussion questions, access to the episodes early, etc.). To learn more about supporting this ministry and podcast go to : https://www.patreon.com/LivingSinglewithYanaJenay [https://www.patreon.com/LivingSinglewithYanaJenay].

A Conversation: Saved, Single, and Same-Sex Attraction

In this episode, Yana continues her conversation with Johnathan and Kat on the realities of being a Christian who experiences same-sex attraction. Johnathan and Kat share honestly about finding ultimate fulfillment and satisfaction in Christ and the blessings and hardships of navigating same-sex attraction in the context of Christian community due to gender norms within the church. Whether you experience same-sex attraction or not, you need to listen to this conversation to learn what the church needs to do differently in order to love, disciple, and care well for the same-sex attracted.  Resources :  * Scriptures referenced in this episode : * 1 Corinthians 6:9; Psalm 51; 1 John; John 8; Psalm 37; Ecclesiastes 1:1. Follow Me :  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/yanajenay/] | Website [https://www.yanajenay.com/] | Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/LivingSinglewithYanaJenay] Patreon : Through patreon we offer additional resources (discussion questions, access to the episodes early, community facebook group, etc.). To learn more about supporting this ministry and podcast go to : https://www.patreon.com/LivingSinglewithYanaJenay [https://www.patreon.com/LivingSinglewithYanaJenay].

A Listening: Saved, Single, and Same-Sex Attracted

In this episode, Yana sits down with her friends Jonathan & Kat to hear about who they are and their stories. Jonathan points to the value of friendship and accountability through his season of exploring what following Jesus meant for him, even down to his sexuality. He shares the hope and joy found in forfeiting what his flesh felt like it genuinely needed, and in the forfeiting his soul and heart found what it actually needed and was longing for. Kat shares about her experience and story of coming to know Jesus. She shares about learning to trust the Lord and that He is not scared of her flaws and sin, but more so pursues her because of those things. In Jonathan and Kat’s stories, we hear about their moment of realizing that Christ is the answer to having a fulfilled life, and that it is not through our sexual desires being fulfilled.  Resources :  * Scriptures referenced in this episode : * John 10:10; Psalm 139.  Follow Me :  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/yanajenay/] | Website [https://www.yanajenay.com/] | Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/LivingSinglewithYanaJenay] Patreon : Through patreon we offer additional resources (discussion questions, access to the episodes early, community facebook group, etc.). To learn more about supporting this ministry and podcast go to : https://www.patreon.com/LivingSinglewithYanaJenay [https://www.patreon.com/LivingSinglewithYanaJenay].

Selah

In this episode, Yana takes a moment to pause and shares some of her reflections from the previous episodes about sex, sexuality, and singleness. It’s clear that sis has been challenged as in these months away from the podcast, she’s allowed God to go to work on her heart. Yana invites us in to hear how the Lord has been shaping and molding her desires to align more with His will and helping her to recognize His sufficient grace in the midst of fighting temptation, being pruned, and recognizing patterns.  Resources :  * Scriptures referenced in this episode : * Genesis 4:7; Romans 6:6-7;  Ephesians 2:1-10; 2 Corinthians 3:10; Psalm 139:23-24; & John 15:1-8. * Books : Live No Lies : John Mark Comer [https://www.amazon.com/Live-No-Lies-Recognize-Sabotage/dp/0525653120/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=live+no+lies&qid=1682475966&s=books&sr=1-1] Follow Me :  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/yanajenay/] | Website [https://www.yanajenay.com/] | Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/LivingSinglewithYanaJenay] Patreon : Through Patreon we offer additional resources (discussion questions, access to the episodes early, community facebook group, etc.). To learn more about supporting this ministry and podcast go to : https://www.patreon.com/LivingSinglewithYanaJenay [https://www.patreon.com/LivingSinglewithYanaJenay].

Singleness and the New Year

There is no other holiday that causes just about everyone on the planet to be reflective more than the start of a new year, considering where they are in relation to where they want to be. This process can bring about all kinds of emotions--shame, disappointment, despair, pride, anger, etc. It can also cause many of us to go into the new year with a "carpe-diem-seize-the-day" kind of energy that can be more harmful than good. In this episode, Yana Jenay is joined by music artist and worship leader, Jordan Welch [https://www.youtube.com/@JordiGTV], to talk about the pros and cons of goal setting, the gift of journaling, and the necessity of self-reflection for spiritual growth while also sharing times when they tried to take their relationship status into their own hands and will for it to change.  Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Deeply Formed Life [https://www.amazon.com/Deeply-Formed-Life-Transformative-Values/dp/0525654402/ref=asc_df_0525654402/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=525354630215&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=973437779197830362&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009749&hvtargid=pla-1327192920688&psc=1]by Rich Villados Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? [https://www.amazon.com/Yinka-Where-Your-Huzband-Novel/dp/0593299027/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VNW8ENFUYY7X&keywords=yinka+where+is+your+huzband&qid=1673305251&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjIxIiwicXNhIjoiMS43NiIsInFzcCI6IjEuOTQifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=yinka+%2Cstripbooks%2C76&sr=1-1] by Lizzie Blackburn Knowing God [https://www.amazon.com/Knowing-God-IVP-Signature-Collection/dp/0830848614/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13K2NFYGY4T5B&keywords=knowing+god+by+j.i.+packer&qid=1673305315&s=books&sprefix=knowing+%2Cstripbooks%2C87&sr=1-1] by J. I. Packer **Disclaimer: This episode was recorded prior to the recent exposure of the Enneagram personality tool being of demonic origins.