Today, we discuss the United Methodist Church's recent decision to allow the ordination of self-proclaimed homosexuals as well as same-sex "marriage." The United Methodist Church has struggled with this issue for the past few years and even strengthened its position on traditional marriage in 2019. So, what changed? Plus, the Met Gala was last night, and it featured some stunning and ... interesting fashion choices for us to review.

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Timecodes:

(02:16) 1000th episode news!

(08:16) United Methodist Church

(26:26) History of the UMC

(31:29) Compromising on LGBTQ issue

(41:39) Pushback

(52:20) Met Gala

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Relevant Episodes:

Ep 83 | United Methodist Church

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000431279652

Ep 488 | Vaccine Mandates & Met Galas: Welcome to Our Brave New World | Guest: Justin Haskins

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000535329529

Ep 429 | Speaking - & Living - the Truth in Love | Guest: Dr. Albert Mohler

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000523639859

Ep 259 | Why Cultural Christians Are Going Extinct | Guest: Dr. Albert Mohler

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