The Arch Kennedy Podcast

Does Scripture Define Marriage?

I experience complete same-sex attraction. If anyone had a reason to want a different answer from Scripture, it would be me. In this episode, I explain God's design for marriage and sexuality as defined in Genesis, reaffirmed by Jesus in Matthew 19, and how it applies equally to all Christians. This is a personal conversation about Scripture, obedience, truth, compassion, and the cost of following Christ.

Why We Still Choose Sin

Most Christians already know what God says about sin. The real struggle is often not a lack of knowledge but a battle of competing desires. In this episode, Arch Kennedy explores why we continue returning to sins we know are wrong, the difference between information and surrender, and how freedom begins when we stop making excuses and start telling God the truth.

Why Didn't Acceptance Fix This?

If acceptance is the answer, why do alcohol and drug abuse rates remain elevated in the gay community? In this episode, I explore that question through my own experience. When I first came out in the late 1980s and early 1990s, society was far more hostile toward gay people than it is today. Rejection, stigma, and isolation were real, and many people point to those factors as major contributors to addiction. But society has changed dramatically, and yet the struggles remain. Drawing from my own journey through addiction, recovery, and faith, I explain why I eventually came to believe the deeper issue wasn't merely social—it was spiritual. I also share what people mean when they say "Jesus is the answer" and how that played out in my own life through sobriety, boundaries, self-control, and lasting change.

Why I Stopped Celebrating Pride Month

People often tell me I don't understand Pride Month. The truth is, I spent years immersed in the gay community. I attended Pride events, marches, and festivals, and experienced that culture from the inside. In this episode, I share my journey from identifying with the gay community to finding my identity in Christ. I discuss what I witnessed firsthand, how years of Bible study challenged my assumptions, and why I no longer support or celebrate Pride Month.

Can a Christian Love God and Still Struggle With Addiction?

What does it mean when someone genuinely loves God but still struggles with addiction? In this episode, I talk honestly about something I think many Christians misunderstand. Too often, addiction gets reduced to “just stop” or “you just need more faith,” but the reality is often far more complicated. Drawing from my own experience with addiction, I talk about faith, brain chemistry, shame, obedience, withdrawal, repentance, and what it looks like to keep fighting for freedom through Christ even when the battle feels overwhelming. We wrestle with difficult questions like: Does ongoing struggle mean weak faith? Is addiction only a choice? What is the difference between struggle and rebellion? And what does biblical obedience look like when freedom does not happen overnight? If you have ever wondered why the battle still feels hard even when you genuinely love God, this conversation is for you.