Jul 1
2006
Calling Out the Man
Chris M. grew up with a distant father, leading to deep "father-hunger" that was sexualized through adolescence, molestation, and years of living a secret double life as a church musician. After cycles of emotional idolatry with male friends and growing desperation, his pastor connected him with First Stone Ministries, where transparency and love brought lasting freedom. Today Chris is married with children, testifying that what he always needed was not sexual connection with men, but a heavenly Father to make him whole.
“Looking for Love” explores the universal desire to be loved and the many ways people search for acceptance, sometimes through harmful or unfulfilling relationships. The article encourages readers to look beyond fleeting emotional experiences and instead find true love and identity in Jesus Christ. First Stone Ministries highlights the importance of biblical truth, repentance, and spiritual healing, assuring that lasting satisfaction is possible through faith. The message calls individuals to embrace God’s unconditional love as the foundation for all healthy relationships.
“Teens, Porn and Solo Sex: Sex Talk in a Sex-Crazed Society” warns of the dangers of early exposure to pornography and masturbation, highlighting their deep, long-term impact. The article tackles the misconceptions and shame surrounding these topics in Christian communities, urging honest conversation, biblical understanding, and accountability. Teens are encouraged to seek genuine intimacy with God and others, recognizing that fulfillment is found in Christ—not in false intimacy or secret habits. The piece offers hope for healing and purity.
In this Pure Passion episode shared by First Stone Ministries, Stephen Black recounts how an absent father and repeated childhood sexual abuse shaped his homosexual identity — and how surrender to Jesus Christ brought transformation and peace. Host David Kyle Foster explains the two most common causal factors in male homosexual confusion, while Andy Reese of the Freedom Resource offers encouragement that Satan's attacks target the very gifts God placed in each person — and that nothing can stop God's redemptive purposes in a surrendered life.
“Why I Won’t See Brokeback Mountain,” authored by Tim Wilkins for First Stone Ministries, addresses the widespread buzz around the acclaimed film while explaining the author’s personal and theological reasons for abstaining. Wilkins argues that consuming media normalizing homosexuality conflicts with his Christian faith and convictions. The article reflects on the cultural influence of entertainment, urging believers to prioritize biblical standards over popular trends. It encourages readers to be discerning about media choices, holding fast to scriptural truth and spiritual integrity.
“Jesus Speaks on Homosexuality” presents First Stone Ministries’ perspective on how Jesus addresses issues of sexuality. The article explains that while Jesus upholds biblical marriage and sexual morality, his teachings focus on love, mercy, and repentance. Readers are encouraged to avoid harsh condemnation and instead extend grace while upholding scriptural truth. The narrative discusses relational brokenness, the roots of homosexual behavior, and the hope for healing through Jesus. Compassionate pastoral care and biblical fidelity are emphasized throughout the message.
“Responding to Pro-Gay Theology, Part I: Social Justice Arguments” addresses how social justice themes are used to advocate for LGBTQ inclusion within Christianity. The article critiques arguments that equate homosexuality with identity and victimization, and disputes the notion that sexual orientation cannot be changed. First Stone Ministries responds with biblical references, emphasizing compassion without affirming pro-gay theology. The piece urges readers to challenge social narratives while approaching all individuals with humility and love, reflecting a traditional Christian worldview.
“Responding to Pro-Gay Theology, Part 3: Scriptural Arguments” explores how advocates of pro-gay theology challenge traditional interpretations of Scripture regarding homosexuality. The article examines common revisionist arguments for Genesis, Sodom and Gomorrah, Levitical law, and Romans 1—contrasting them with historical Christian teaching. It critiques alternate readings as strained or inconsistent with textual and cultural evidence, defending the view that biblical references to marriage and sexual ethics consistently affirm heterosexual unions. The piece urges a return to traditional, contextual biblical interpretation.
“Responding to Pro-Gay Theology, Part 2: Social Justice Arguments” examines religious justifications for homosexuality, such as the claim that Jesus never addressed it or that God’s presence in affirming churches signals His approval. The article argues these points rely on subjective experience rather than scriptural truth, stressing that God’s gifts are signs of grace, not automatic endorsement. First Stone Ministries urges returning to biblical authority, warning against prioritizing “niceness” or human understanding over clear scriptural boundaries and Christian conviction.
“A Call to ‘Ex-Gays’ to Press Toward the Higher Mark” urges those leaving homosexuality not to quit in discouragement but to keep pressing toward spiritual maturity in Christ. The article acknowledges how lonely and difficult this journey can be, while warning against using present struggle as an excuse to give up. Instead, it calls readers to perseverance, holiness, and a higher goal rooted in Jesus, framing the Christian life as an ongoing pursuit rather than a finished achievement.