<![CDATA[Disentangle]]>Discussing ex-lgbt matters from a Christian perspective.

]]>www.xoutloud.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:14:03 GMTFri, 30 Jan 2026 11:27:56 GMT60X-Out-Loud<p>Discussing ex-lgbt matters from a Christian perspective.</p>episodicX-Out-Loudmatthew.grech@core-issues.orgno<![CDATA[WINNING IN THE WILDERNESS.| Ep.17]]>Yeah, we get it! The wilderness sucks!

Every great and powerful biblical figure from Adam right through to your future self thought so. So why do we go through them? What happens to us in them? How do we win the trials and tribulations that come against us in the wilderness?


If you’re feeling dry, lonely, or like you’re gonna explode with the pressure of the battles you’re facing, this episode of Disentangle may just be what you need to shift your stinking-thinking, dust yourself off, pick up your sword and charge into your promised land!


You won’t get any unreal talk with us.


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]]>15941158-8861-44bd-85dd-6f5441c8d1faThu, 01 Oct 2026 11:35:13 GMT<p>Yeah, we get it! The wilderness sucks!</p><p>Every great and powerful biblical figure from Adam right through to your future self thought so. So why do we go through them? What happens to us in them? How do we win the trials and tribulations that come against us in the wilderness?</p><p><br /></p><p>If you’re feeling dry, lonely, or like you’re gonna explode with the pressure of the battles you’re facing, this episode of Disentangle may just be what you need to shift your stinking-thinking, dust yourself off, pick up your sword and charge into your promised land!</p><p><br /></p><p>You won’t get any unreal talk with us.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you need any support, remember, we are also here to help support and stand with you.</p><p><br /></p><p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel</p><p>Follow @xoutloudofficial</p><p>Drop us a dm any time!</p>yes01:07:00117WINNING IN THE WILDERNESS.| Ep.17full<![CDATA[DESTINY REVISITED - The Testimony of Wayne Blakely | Ep.16 ]]>In this episode of Disentangle, we hear the powerful story of Wayne Blakely and his journey of leaving LGBT identity behind and discovering a new direction for his life.

After 40 years living in the LGBT lifestyle, Wayne shares honestly about his past, the turning points along the way, and what it means to revisit the destiny God has for you.

A story of transformation, hope, and finding freedom.

🎙️ Disentangle Podcast | X-Out-Loud

]]>24bf37f4-de0b-40d4-9ce5-9960fbeac098Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT<p>In this episode of Disentangle, we hear the powerful story of Wayne Blakely and his journey of leaving LGBT identity behind and discovering a new direction for his life.</p><p></p><p>After 40 years living in the LGBT lifestyle, Wayne shares honestly about his past, the turning points along the way, and what it means to revisit the destiny God has for you.</p><p></p><p>A story of transformation, hope, and finding freedom.</p><p></p><p>🎙️ Disentangle Podcast | X-Out-Loud</p>no01:01:49116DESTINY REVISITED - The Testimony of Wayne Blakely | Ep.16 full<![CDATA[The Person Behind Same-Sex Desire.| Ep.15]]>What if same-sex desire is only part of a much deeper story? This episode looks beyond attraction and behaviour to explore the person behind the desire: their experiences, wounds, longings, relationships, and search for belonging

]]>d53622b8-9e43-4356-ba4d-256c804787f5Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:48:50 GMT<p>What if same-sex desire is only part of a much deeper story? This episode looks beyond attraction and behaviour to explore the person behind the desire: their experiences, wounds, longings, relationships, and search for belonging</p>yes00:51:27115The Person Behind Same-Sex Desire.| Ep.15full<![CDATA["I NEED YOU TO NEED ME." | Ep.14]]>Sometimes emotional dependency isn't just “I need you.” It's “I need to know that you need me.” This episode explores the craving for reassurance, validation and significance, and how our need to feel needed can create unhealthy relational patterns.

]]>ff46c80e-2cc0-478f-83e9-9961d0066497Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:47 GMT<p>Sometimes emotional dependency isn't just “I need you.” It's “I need to know that you need me.” This episode explores the craving for reassurance, validation and significance, and how our need to feel needed can create unhealthy relational patterns.</p>yes01:00:47114"I NEED YOU TO NEED ME." | Ep.14full<![CDATA[When One Person Becomes Your Whole World. | Ep.13]]>Emotional dependency can make one relationship feel essential for survival, identity, and security. This episode explores how unhealthy attachment develops and how to build relationships rooted in freedom rather than fear.

]]>dae6cd8b-0587-4649-adbf-1bb12433b239Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT<p>Emotional dependency can make one relationship feel essential for survival, identity, and security. This episode explores how unhealthy attachment develops and how to build relationships rooted in freedom rather than fear.</p>yes01:00:58113When One Person Becomes Your Whole World. | Ep.13full<![CDATA[ Stop Pouring Salt On Your Wound. | Ep.12]]>The past can teach you, but it was never meant to imprison you. In this episode of Disentangle we explore how repeatedly revisiting old wounds can keep pain alive, and how Jesus brings healing, freedom and the power to move forward.

]]>cc1e52ef-1e8c-4033-8ff9-6236b30eacebThu, 30 Jul 2026 12:32:53 GMT<p>The past can teach you, but it was never meant to imprison you. In this episode of Disentangle we explore how repeatedly revisiting old wounds can keep pain alive, and how Jesus brings healing, freedom and the power to move forward.</p>no01:04:36112 Stop Pouring Salt On Your Wound. | Ep.12full<![CDATA[ My Son Said He's Gay, Now What? | Ep.11]]>In this episode, we discuss one of the most difficult conversations a parent may ever face: when a son says, "I'm gay." How should parents respond in that moment? What does it look like to balance truth with love, conviction with compassion, and grace with wisdom? Join us as we explore this topic from a Christian perspective, offering biblical insight, practical guidance, and hope for families seeking to navigate this journey with faith and love.

]]>9d30f840-8480-49a7-9cf1-453b89dafdd5Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:59:40 GMT<p>In this episode, we discuss one of the most difficult conversations a parent may ever face: when a son says, "I'm gay." How should parents respond in that moment? What does it look like to balance truth with love, conviction with compassion, and grace with wisdom? Join us as we explore this topic from a Christian perspective, offering biblical insight, practical guidance, and hope for families seeking to navigate this journey with faith and love.</p>no01:03:44111 My Son Said He's Gay, Now What? | Ep.11full<![CDATA[ Homosexuality and the New Testament: Let's Open the Scriptures. | Ep.10]]>In this episode, we walk through the New Testament texts related to homosexuality and discuss their meaning in context, with a commitment to truth, grace, and biblical integrity.

]]>774f5fd3-8a91-4a10-8636-2e0b20d9e4e0Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:28:33 GMT<p>In this episode, we walk through the New Testament texts related to homosexuality and discuss their meaning in context, with a commitment to truth, grace, and biblical integrity.</p>no01:03:04110 Homosexuality and the New Testament: Let's Open the Scriptures. | Ep.10full<![CDATA[When Leaders Fail - How To Respond to Moral Failures in Ministry?. | Ep.9]]>This episode looks at how we should respond to moral failures (and the accusations of moral failures) to come to a place of understanding how and why these take place. We discuss what it means to live faithfully with unresolved desires, how secrecy can develop in Christian leadership, and what healthier, more honest discipleship could look like for the church today.

]]>7f8f2c0f-5643-4e88-8285-2cd3166510d9Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:22:08 GMT<p>This episode looks at how we should respond to moral failures (and the accusations of moral failures) to come to a place of understanding how and why these take place. We discuss what it means to live faithfully with unresolved desires, how secrecy can develop in Christian leadership, and what healthier, more honest discipleship could look like for the church today.</p>no01:05:0519When Leaders Fail - How To Respond to Moral Failures in Ministry?. | Ep.9full<![CDATA[Europe Gets Ready To Target Biblical Views On Sexuality & Gender | Ep.8]]>In this episode of Disentangle, we discuss the recent European Commission call for EU member states to ban so-called “conversion practices” and what this could mean for biblical views on sexuality, gender, freedom of belief, prayer, pastoral care, and Christian expression across Europe.

]]>2bc9d125-41ec-4da1-bbe5-acfa7659a304Fri, 22 May 2026 14:30:56 GMT<p>In this episode of Disentangle, we discuss the recent European Commission call for EU member states to ban so-called “conversion practices” and what this could mean for biblical views on sexuality, gender, freedom of belief, prayer, pastoral care, and Christian expression across Europe.</p>no01:00:5118Europe Gets Ready To Target Biblical Views On Sexuality & Gender | Ep.8full<![CDATA[THE HIDDEN PAIN BEHIND THE PRIDE SMILE. | Ep.7]]>Behind LGBT activism and celebration, many people are dealing with rejection, anxiety, addiction, relationship instability, father wounds, trauma, suicidal thoughts and emptiness. This topic often gets ignored because public discourse focuses only on politics.

]]>0e135f7a-a9e4-4ac7-8e7d-92843ea670f0Fri, 08 May 2026 16:56:28 GMT<p>Behind LGBT activism and celebration, many people are dealing with rejection, anxiety, addiction, relationship instability, father wounds, trauma, suicidal thoughts and emptiness. This topic often gets ignored because public discourse focuses only on politics.</p>no01:06:0417THE HIDDEN PAIN BEHIND THE PRIDE SMILE. | Ep.7full<![CDATA[Antoine Bou Ezz - Former Transgender Story (Lebanon) | Ep.6]]>In this powerful interview, Tino Bou Ezz shares his journey from a painful childhood in Lebanon, through transgender life, to finding salvation in Jesus Christ. His story highlights the transformative power of faith, repentance, and God's love for the broken.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Tino's Journey

03:42 Childhood Trauma and Early Struggles

11:18 Transitioning and Identity Crisis

18:53 The Revelation of Truth

29:08 Finding Hope and Redemption

34:08 Physical Transformation and Family Dynamics

38:01 Navigating Family Dynamics and Personal Struggles

41:12 The Importance of Communication and Support

43:20 A Transformative Encounter with Faith

49:51 The Journey to Redemption and Self-Discovery

54:52 Embracing a New Identity in Christ

01:00:27 The Power of Forgiveness and Moving Forward

01:05:42 A Call to Action for Parents and the Community

]]>6f398c0b-8e4e-4b33-9a3c-9b3ba8a9139bMon, 04 May 2026 12:51:52 GMT<p>In this powerful interview, Tino Bou Ezz shares his journey from a painful childhood in Lebanon, through transgender life, to finding salvation in Jesus Christ. His story highlights the transformative power of faith, repentance, and God's love for the broken.<br /><br /><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Tino's Journey</p><p>03:42 Childhood Trauma and Early Struggles</p><p>11:18 Transitioning and Identity Crisis</p><p>18:53 The Revelation of Truth</p><p>29:08 Finding Hope and Redemption</p><p>34:08 Physical Transformation and Family Dynamics</p><p>38:01 Navigating Family Dynamics and Personal Struggles</p><p>41:12 The Importance of Communication and Support</p><p>43:20 A Transformative Encounter with Faith</p><p>49:51 The Journey to Redemption and Self-Discovery</p><p>54:52 Embracing a New Identity in Christ</p><p>01:00:27 The Power of Forgiveness and Moving Forward</p><p>01:05:42 A Call to Action for Parents and the Community</p><p></p><p></p>no01:09:4916Antoine Bou Ezz - Former Transgender Story (Lebanon) | Ep.6full<![CDATA[Words Matter: The Stonewall Playbook | Ep.5]]>This episode explores the origins, terminology, and implications of the LGBT movement, focusing on the Stonewall playbook and its impact on society and faith. Hosts Matthew Grech and Liam Hayden analyze the language used by organizations like Stonewall and discuss biblical perspectives on gender and sexuality.

]]>8b9804a5-a1e5-447b-8fea-1d5ccc8ade05Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:24:33 GMT<p>This episode explores the origins, terminology, and implications of the LGBT movement, focusing on the Stonewall playbook and its impact on society and faith. Hosts Matthew Grech and Liam Hayden analyze the language used by organizations like Stonewall and discuss biblical perspectives on gender and sexuality.</p><p></p>no01:05:0915Words Matter: The Stonewall Playbook | Ep.5full<![CDATA[Matthew Grech: Not Guilty! | Ep.4]]>He was falsely accused by Malta’s LGBT lobby of promoting so-called “conversion practices” – punishable by 6 months in jail or a €5,000 fine – simply for sharing his own personal testimony! Nevertheless, God had the win!

]]>d2d19314-4bf7-4597-8c9a-4c6877c0a5a3Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p>He was falsely accused by Malta’s LGBT lobby of promoting so-called “conversion practices” – punishable by 6 months in jail or a €5,000 fine – simply for sharing his own personal testimony! Nevertheless, God had the win!</p>no01:05:3514Matthew Grech: Not Guilty! | Ep.4full<![CDATA[Labels - Prison or Process | Ep.3]]>Growing up, many of us believed the lies spoken over us—whether by words, culture, or expectation. Labels like "tomboy," "failure," or "SSA" don’t have to imprison us forever. Watch this episode to find out more!

]]>a2c42b61-74b5-43a3-90d9-e3c72d03b4f8Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:12:09 GMT<p>Growing up, many of us believed the lies spoken over us—whether by words, culture, or expectation. Labels like "tomboy," "failure," or "SSA" don’t have to imprison us forever. Watch this episode to find out more!</p><p></p>no01:00:0113Labels - Prison or Process | Ep.3full<![CDATA[The Language of Shame | Ep.2]]>Four Ex-LGBTQ+ speakers analyze the language of shame, discussing how shame has the ability to shape the way you think about yourself and how burdensome it is in your walk with the Lord.

]]>e1eb529d-256f-4547-b7b4-9774f7c2f752Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:45:00 GMT<p>Four Ex-LGBTQ+ speakers analyze the language of shame, discussing how shame has the ability to shape the way you think about yourself and how burdensome it is in your walk with the Lord.</p>no00:52:2012The Language of Shame | Ep.2full<![CDATA[Faith, Feelings & The In-Between | Ep.1]]>A raw conversation between four ex-lgbt individuals about navigating LGBT issues in the church.

]]>cd927248-c313-41ae-a825-fa13cace1cc2Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>A raw conversation between four ex-lgbt individuals about navigating LGBT issues in the church.</p>no01:02:2012Faith, Feelings & The In-Between | Ep.1full