LKE 2.5 || Divine Synchronicity: the Connection Behind Andy Stanley & 1946 the Movie

Some stories unfold in ways we could never plan—this is one of them.

This episode begins at the end, where filmmaker Sharon “Rocky” Roggio and I, Kindness Calloway, found ourselves sitting inside Andy Stanley’s church in Alpharetta, Georgia, just after the 2023 Unconditional Conference. How did we get there? And what deeper meaning was woven into this moment?

Recorded February 2024, this conversation unpacks the divine synchronicity that connected 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture, Andy Stanley, and the broader discussion of LGBTQ+ inclusion in Christianity. You’ll also hear from Christian Amaro, who shares their perspective on how Stanley’s words impact our community.

We dive into the “gray area”—the space where some Christians believe homosexuality is a sin to be condemned, while others believe LGBTQ+ individuals are created and loved by God. Andy Stanley has positioned himself somewhere in between, and we begin the work of unpacking that tension.

This is just the start. In future episodes, we’ll continue this conversation with others who attended the conference and have strong perspectives on faith, sexuality, and biblical interpretation.

This is a conversation about faith, love, and the stories that bring us together. Listen in, and let’s keep unraveling the threads of divine synchronicity.

Want to go deeper? Check out:

KindnessCalloway.com – Click the shop tab for products that support this work. 1946themovie.com – Learn more about the film. Truth Not Trickery, Bible + Homosexuality Unpacked – Read my blog on homosexuality and the Bible. Christian Amaro - Connect and Learn more about Christian 

Also meantioned in the episode: Greg and Lynn McDonald, the hearts behind the Unconditional Conference and longtime advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusion within Christianity. As authors of Embracing the Journey and founders of the ministry by the same name, they’ve spent over 20 years guiding parents through the complex emotions of having an LGBTQ+ child while staying rooted in faith. 

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