đź“„ Show Notes:
In this episode of Spoiled Fruit: Faith & Power, John sits down with Tom and Adey Wassink—former Vineyard pastors who led a thriving congregation in Iowa until their decision to fully affirm LGBTQ+ people placed them at odds with national leadership.
Their story is one of love, loss, resilience, and rebirth. In this powerful conversation, they speak candidly about the painful process of being pushed out of the Vineyard Movement, the courage it took to stand by their convictions, and the unexpected beauty they found on the other side.
Tom and Adey are also the authors of the newly released book, Sanctuary: Queering a Church in the Heartland—a deeply personal and theologically rich memoir that explores what it means to create truly inclusive sacred spaces.
đź’¬ Topics covered:
– Their call to create an inclusive church
– The reaction from Vineyard leadership
– How their congregation responded
– Building a sanctuary outside the system
– What it costs to live out affirming faith in the evangelical world
– Insights from Sanctuary and hopes for the future
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Sanctuary: Queering a Church in the Heartland is available now wherever books are sold.
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The song you heard is "You Must Go" by Forrest Clay from the Recover EP. It's available anywhere you find your music!
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