The Harvest USA Podcast

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The Harvest USA podcast offers the transformative hope of the gospel to those impacted by sexual sin. Each week, we share articles written and read by our staff team. Harvest USA brings the truth and mercy of Jesus Christ by helping individuals and families affected by sexual sin and by providing resources that address biblical sexuality to individuals and churches.

  1. 2H AGO

    Women and Same-Sex Attachments: Longing for a True Home by Ellen Mary Dykas

    “It began as an innocent friendship—at least I thought so. I admired her: a strong kind, beautiful woman. I didn’t think of it as sexual; I just wanted closeness, to be wanted. My desires deepened, and the emotional boundaries blurred. I thought about her constantly, craved her attention, and was jealous when others were close to her. One day, a casual touch from her felt electrifying— and terrifying. What was this feeling? Was I physically attracted to her? It went no further physically, and I put some space between us, but I felt hooked . . . entangled emotionally in something unhealthy and dangerous. -A. C. (former women’s discipleship group member)” Today’s episode from Ellen Mary Dykas walks us through her experience of ministering to countless women who have wrestled with unhealthy and sinful same-sex attachments. She helpfully lays out a wide range of heart postures and behaviors that indicate when attachment has veered into sinful territory. She also clarifies what godly attachments involve, ending with a hope-filled way forward for repentance in God-honoring relationships. Read along with today’s article here → https://harvestusa.org/women-and-same-sex-attachments-longing-for-a-true-home/ -- 📣 Giveaway! 📣 During the month of February, we’re giving away five copies of Sex in a Broken World: How Christ Redeems What Sin Distorts by Paul David Tripp. Click here to enter for a chance to win this excellent title: https://gleam.io/MaynL/sex-in-a-broken-world-giveaway Entries close on February 28. Winners will be randomly drawn on March 2 and notified by email. You must be able to provide an address within the United States to be eligible to claim a prize if your name is drawn.

    16 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Help! I Have a Dating App Addiction! by Caitlin McCaffrey

    “She’s hot; she’s not.” “I hate his shoes.” “She has a pretty face, but she’s too tall.” “I don’t like his hobbies.” Have you had these thoughts as the glow of your phone illuminates your face late at night? Dating apps can be a means for bringing about Christ-centered marriages. But what are you sowing in your heart with your use of these apps? On today’s episode, Caitlin McCaffrey asks six diagnostic questions to help you discern if your use of dating apps is wise and intentional or veering your heart off track towards selfish and sinful desires. Read along with today’s episode: https://harvestusa.org/help-im-addicted-to-dating-apps/ — 📣 Giveaway! 📣 During the month of February, we’re giving away five copies of Sex in a Broken World: How Christ Redeems What Sin Distorts by Paul David Tripp. Click here to enter for a chance to win this excellent title: https://gleam.io/MaynL/sex-in-a-broken-world-giveaway Entries close on February 28. Winners will be randomly drawn on March 2 and notified by email. You must be able to provide an address within the United States to be eligible to claim a prize if your name is drawn.

    9 min

  3. FEB 13

    Attraction and Orientation: Defining Our Terms by Caitlin McCaffrey

    In the dialogue on gay desire in the broader church, two terms rise to the surface: attraction and orientation. Lack of definition has caused much confusion and debate among God’s people. The stakes are high, because gospel clarity is lost or found for sexual strugglers based on how we define these terms as pastors, counselors, and friends. This is a gospel discipleship issue for the church today; therefore, precision and compassion are paramount. On today’s episode, Caitlin McCaffrey dives deep into the importance of language. If the words we use to discuss these issues are not rooted in God’s Word, then we are building on a faulty foundation that will inevitably fail. She carefully walks us through how to think about two common, yet deeply misunderstood words. Read along with today’s episode: https://harvestusa.org/attraction-and-orientation-defining-our-terms/ 📣 Giveaway! 📣 During the month of February, we’re giving away five copies of Sex in a Broken World: How Christ Redeems What Sin Distorts by Paul David Tripp. Click here to enter for a chance to win this excellent title: https://gleam.io/MaynL/sex-in-a-broken-world-giveaway Entries close on February 28. Winners will be randomly drawn on March 2 and notified by email. You must be able to provide an address within the United States to be eligible to claim a prize if your name is drawn.

    20 min

  4. FEB 10

    Walking in Repentance After Same-Sex Marriage by Ellen Mary Dykas

    Brothers and sisters in Christ who legally wed a same-sex partner, yet have come to realize that same-sex marriage is outside of God’s will, are faced with a costly path of repentance. Not to mention numerous practical questions as they sort our their newly invigorated faith and present circumstances, especially if children were brought into the same-sex partnership. On today’s episode, Ellen Mary Dykas shares three clear steps of faith for you to take while offering wisdom and counsel for tough decisions and grey areas you may face on the path of obedience. She ends the episode with a short exhortation to Christians to be ready to proactively love and care for those who have come out of same-sex partnerships and resolved to follow Christ. Read along with today’s episode: https://harvestusa.org/walking-in-repentance-after-same-sex-marriage/ — 📣 Giveaway! 📣 During the month of February, we’re giving away five copies of Sex in a Broken World: How Christ Redeems What Sin Distorts by Paul David Tripp. Click to enter for a chance to win a copy: https://gleam.io/MaynL/sex-in-a-broken-world-giveaway Entries close on February 28. Winners will be randomly drawn on March 2 and notified by email. You must be able to provide an address within the United States to be eligible to claim a prize if your name is drawn.

    11 min

  5. FEB 6

    Same-Sex Attraction and a Beautiful Marriage by Mark Sanders

    Is it possible for someone who isn’t attracted to the opposite sex to have a truly fulfilling, beautiful, biblical marriage? If we’re honest, when we think of our brothers and sisters who battle against exclusive same-sex attraction, we often assume that marriage simply isn’t an option for them. We think they should probably just accept that God wants them to remain celibate. After all, “How can you marry someone you’re not attracted to?” But this reveals a very shallow understanding of attraction, marriage, and God’s work in the lives of his children. Today’s episode by Mark Sanders teaches us that attraction is much deeper than instinctual sexual desire and what makes for a truly beautiful marriage is not butterflies in your stomach, but a lifelong commitment to sacrificial love. Love that is only made possible through the liberty of first being loved by Christ. Click here to read along with today’s episode: https://harvestusa.org/same-sex-attraction-and-a-beautiful-marriage/

    12 min

  6. FEB 3

    Quit Porn Because Jesus Is Coming Back by Mark Sanders

    Why should you quit porn? Because Jesus is coming back! God designed our hearts to be motivated by future realities. As human beings, we’re wired to make sacrifices in the present in the hope of attaining some good in the future. We embrace the pain of diets and exercise now, hoping to achieve long term health down the road. Similarly, if you’re struggling with porn, the promise that Christ is coming again should be a powerful motivation to quit porn. On today’s episode, Mark Sanders shares five ways the promise of Christ’s return should motivate our present obedience. Click here to read along with today’s episode: https://harvestusa.org/dont-look-at-porn-because-jesus-is-coming-back/

    9 min

  7. JAN 30

    Disentangling My Self from Same-Sex Desires by Stephen Moss

    “In the months following that first confession of my same-sex desires, with help from Jesus, I began the slow and messy process of disentangling those desires from the man he created me to be. When I made my desires and my self a package deal, I couldn’t fight one without feeling like I was fighting the other. Repenting of my same-sex desires felt like I was repenting of being emotional, or creative, or tall. But as I’m learning how to distinguish my sin from my self, the freedom that I’m finding has been truly transformational.” - Stephen Moss Today’s episode from Stephen Moss shares his story of disentangling his self-conception from his battles with same-sex desires. He chronicles his journey from an identity based on stereotypes and tribalism to one of freedom in Christ as he learned who he truly is—a unique image bearer of God and a new-creation man, united to Christ. Click here to read along with today’s episode: https://harvestusa.org/disentangling-my-self-from-same-sex-desires/

    13 min

  8. JAN 27

    Foxholes and Field Goals: Sexual Sin and False Worship by Mark Sanders

    Do you treat God like a mere tool to serve your own agenda? When life is comfortable, relationships are fulfilling, and ventures are successful, it might be easy to seek him. But when life gets tough and God isn’t delivering us from hardship, it becomes tempting to stop praying and find something else to fill our unmet desires. This heart posture is fertile ground for sexual sin to grow in. On today’s episode, Mark Sanders challenges us to avoid sexual sin by worshipping God, not for what he can do for us, but for who he is. Click here to read along with today’s episode: https://harvestusa.org/foxholes-field-goals-and-false-worship/

    11 min
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The Harvest USA podcast offers the transformative hope of the gospel to those impacted by sexual sin. Each week, we share articles written and read by our staff team. Harvest USA brings the truth and mercy of Jesus Christ by helping individuals and families affected by sexual sin and by providing resources that address biblical sexuality to individuals and churches.

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