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  • Today, we’re joined by Ross Johnston (‪@RossJohnstonn‬) founder of California Will Be Saved, to share his story, from being donor-conceived and born to a lesbian mother to committing his life to Christ and full-time ministry. Ross shared what it was like growing up with his mother and her partner and why it was so strange to branch out and experience the presence of God during his first visit to church. We discuss the role of fathers and how God became the father that Ross never had. We also talk about grappling with God's design for marriage despite his upbringing and having open conversations with his mother in the hopes that she will hear biblical truth.
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    Timecodes:
    00:00 Intro
    01:39 Ross' upbringing
    12:28 Becoming a Christian
    17:48 Working out God's design for marriage & purity
    21:28 Not having a father growing up
    22:58 Responding to gay marriage / lifestyles
    32:04 Conversations with Ross' mother
    35:17 Biological father / mentors
    37:44 Future of fatherhood
    40:47 California Will Be Saved
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    Donor-Conceived, Lesbian-Raised & Born Again | Guest: Ross Johnston | Ep 886

Komentáře • 666

  • @RossJohnstonn
    @RossJohnstonn Před 9 měsíci +1877

    Such an honor to be on the show and share my testimony! Thank you for all the support y’all ❤️

    • @dearestdarling9467
      @dearestdarling9467 Před 9 měsíci +63

      Thank you for sharing your story Ross! You are so brave, and I find it admirable that you speak the truth with such power and conviction in a respectful way.

    • @lizlavoie2630
      @lizlavoie2630 Před 9 měsíci +36

      Ross! So proud of you! I'm so encouraged to see what you're up to since going to SDCC together. Praise the Lord! I remember the power of your testimony during that time so it's incredible to see how you're ministering to so many individuals in Southern CA. Praying for you and your ministry!

    • @Elisha_she_bear
      @Elisha_she_bear Před 9 měsíci +19

      ❤. Thank you for sharing and opening up. ❤ 🙏🙌

    • @Elisha_she_bear
      @Elisha_she_bear Před 9 měsíci +35

      You were very respectful of your mom, and I truly appreciate your message, and your testimony. ❤

    • @tiffanylopez8835
      @tiffanylopez8835 Před 9 měsíci +59

      Loved this conversation so much!! I also grew up in a two mom household and came to the Lord later in life. This is the first time I have heard someone who lived in a household with a parent in a same sex relationship and then came to the Lord later. This was so relatable and I am so thankful for this conversation.

  • @heart_towards_home
    @heart_towards_home Před 8 měsíci +331

    His biography should be called, "No Longer Fatherless." ❤ His heavenly Father found Him at 16 years old. 💕

    • @chamuuemura5314
      @chamuuemura5314 Před 6 měsíci +3

      So true, 4:25 really hurts to hear.

    • @marianne1959
      @marianne1959 Před 6 měsíci +8

      Your message is strong ...my husband died when my son was 7 and it's been so hard on him growing up. He truly felt this loss and suffered depression, anxiety. He is now 24. Please can I ask for prayers for him ? I was an older mom at 40 and my most heartfelt prayer is for him to find a Godly woman so he won't be all alone when God calls me home.

    • @johannabaggerman9916
      @johannabaggerman9916 Před 6 měsíci +4

      @@marianne1959 I pray this song over you and your son.
      "I speak the name of Jesus over you" by Katy Nicole
      God bless you guys 🕊️✝️🙏

    • @amoyjoyce1117
      @amoyjoyce1117 Před 5 měsíci

      No longer a slave to fear !

    • @andreamaclachlan980
      @andreamaclachlan980 Před 5 měsíci

      God always knew where he was.

  • @kellie9870
    @kellie9870 Před 8 měsíci +491

    I was baptized in the ocean a year ago thanks to your ministry. Thank you

    • @karyndewit193
      @karyndewit193 Před 8 měsíci +3

      That’s awesome!

    • @sjm9876
      @sjm9876 Před 8 měsíci +4

      I can only imagine what a beautiful experience that must’ve been. God bless you Kellie and God bless Ross and his ministry! 🙏🏻 ❤

    • @jasonpowers3094
      @jasonpowers3094 Před 7 měsíci

      Beautiful!

    • @connielopez5142
      @connielopez5142 Před 7 měsíci +1

      How Beautiful, praises to our Lord!!

    • @AprilMay.2023
      @AprilMay.2023 Před 6 měsíci

      Beautiful! Praise God!!!

  • @GrandmaJudy51
    @GrandmaJudy51 Před 4 měsíci +27

    Allie, I watch you everyday. I am 72 years old. I have had a switch in my life the last few weeks. I have stopped watching regular TV. I only watch you tubes podcasts, and news. Don't let these people slam what you are doing. You are doing what God has called you to do! Your show is a blessing to me. God bless .

  • @LD-ep7go
    @LD-ep7go Před 8 měsíci +288

    Ali, Wonderful guest, I have a nephew and niece, growing up like Ross did. I’m so grateful to hear his testimony because this gives me hope.

    • @justinesneddongutierrez5243
      @justinesneddongutierrez5243 Před 4 měsíci

      Show them the grace of Christ with Truth. Ask, do you know who Jesus is? (John 3:16 KJB)
      Ask, if you died today, so you know where you will go?
      Would you like to go to heaven?
      Pray that God will give you an opportunity to be with your niece and nephew to lead them without interruption or interference from the enemy.
      Plead the sinless blood of Christ over yourself if you’re saved and wait for the door God opens for you to talk to your unsaved family members.
      In your sinful state “ye must be born again” - The Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy One of God.
      Have you submitted yourself to the righteousness of Christ first? Obey the gospel and you will have peace with God. If you disobey by not acknowledging that you need a Savior then you will not have peace with God nor eternal life.

  • @monicaswavel6074
    @monicaswavel6074 Před 8 měsíci +247

    We know several children in our area in same situation who visit our Church and we love on them and pray with them and for them. Wonderful and encouraging testimony!

    • @marymorris6897
      @marymorris6897 Před 6 měsíci +3

      That's so great. There is so much power in loving children with the love of Christ.

  • @CatholicCampfire
    @CatholicCampfire Před 8 měsíci +241

    Ross Johnston is the one who called down the holy spirit to enter into my heart a few months ago and I am joining the Church and am forever grateful to him

    • @Quoyam
      @Quoyam Před 7 měsíci +11

      That was Jesus he just shared the good news

    • @AprilMay.2023
      @AprilMay.2023 Před 6 měsíci

      Praise God!

    • @justinesneddongutierrez5243
      @justinesneddongutierrez5243 Před 4 měsíci

      “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Your soul is eternal!)
      Isaiah 45:21
      ... WHO HATH TOLD IT from that time? HAVE NOT I THE LORD? and THERE IS NO GOD else BESIDE ME; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me.
      In your sinful state “ye must be born again” - The Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy One of God.
      Have you personally submitted yourself to the righteousness of Christ?
      Obey the gospel and ask Jesus to forgive you for your sins. In a moment of time, you can have peace with God.
      For clarity, if you are trusting in what Ross or anyone else did for you, that is not salvation. If you disobey by not acknowledging that you need a Savior, then you will not have peace with God nor eternal life.

    • @QueenZenaxHLK
      @QueenZenaxHLK Před 3 měsíci

      Ross cannot call God down, the Holy Spirit. You are uneducated!

  • @lmartinez7534
    @lmartinez7534 Před 8 měsíci +140

    “ The gospel was the language of what my heart had been longing for my entire life” Wow! So beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I love seeing the love and thankfulness that you have for your mom still.

  • @TheBossetteDoyin
    @TheBossetteDoyin Před 8 měsíci +161

    I love his passion. It’s so nice to see a guy my age, with so much passion for the Lord.

  • @lewismiller6952
    @lewismiller6952 Před 8 měsíci +144

    Wow this kid is such a joy. Really loved this interview, thank you! I just came back to the Lord after 30 years of living a gay lifestyle. God is good!

    • @sandrak1526
      @sandrak1526 Před 7 měsíci +7

      Praise God. Welcome home 🎉🎉

    • @monicanavarro2906
      @monicanavarro2906 Před 6 měsíci +1

      ❤ Welcome, brother in Christ.

    • @aprilhumen1229
      @aprilhumen1229 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Welcome to the family! ❤

    • @shamrocksandrockets1736
      @shamrocksandrockets1736 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Have you spoken publicly on that?

    • @susandoyle2132
      @susandoyle2132 Před 5 měsíci +1

      So happy for your salvation! I know God takes the sinful and causes them to be filled with enough love to live victorious in Christ. It happened to me 48 years ago…

  • @lmartinez7534
    @lmartinez7534 Před 8 měsíci +95

    Thank you for fighting for our beautiful state! God is moving in California!

  • @AllisonNicoleOrganics-ip4db
    @AllisonNicoleOrganics-ip4db Před 8 měsíci +31

    Testimonies like this reminds me again, God can reach anyone, anywhere at anytime. ❤️💓💕🙏🏽

  • @mckeekn89
    @mckeekn89 Před 7 měsíci +15

    Love this testimony!! My husband and I are from FL and TX. We chose to stay in SoCal to preach the gospel and save the lost for Jesus. God came into our lives and delivered us from drugs and alcohol over 13 years ago in Oceanside CA. We were convicted to stay to reach the broken and hurting for His Kingdom. Doing His will has brought total fulfillment. We have been blessed with miracle provisions to raise our 6 children in such a state as California (homeschooled, of course). We take our kids with us on the streets to preach His word and we see sinners redeemed, praise the Lord!

  • @Elisha_she_bear
    @Elisha_she_bear Před 9 měsíci +140

    I was born in 1967, teen mom, family raised but no dad. I always wanted my dad. I got a step dad about 9 years old. But it still always hurt not having a dad.
    Kids need 2 parents, and i had an uncle, aunt, grandmama that raised me.
    I still missed my dad.

    • @Alisabelle58
      @Alisabelle58 Před 8 měsíci +13

      Thank you for sharing your story and the truth! Im sorry that you were in pain because you didn’t have a dad. It’s a good thing we have a heavenly Father in Jesus, whom perfectly loves us.

    • @marthastrayton
      @marthastrayton Před 8 měsíci +10

      Look to our Heavenly Father! He gets you, love you and will never push you away! Pray with all your heart and mind! He hears and fulfil you!!❤❤🙏

    • @timmarinelli2962
      @timmarinelli2962 Před 6 měsíci +6

      No, its debauchery

    • @user-yb8bz3op9e
      @user-yb8bz3op9e Před 5 měsíci +1

      Isaiah 54:5 God is the Father to the fatherless❤️

    • @RosemaryDrone-zy2eh
      @RosemaryDrone-zy2eh Před 4 měsíci +1

      Cupidcopia
      He's literally just telling you it's not ok!

  • @harpazoseason
    @harpazoseason Před 2 měsíci +4

    This man is INCREDIBLY well spoken. Bless it!

  • @juliekaus-3344
    @juliekaus-3344 Před 8 měsíci +37

    Thank you Allie and Ross for an interview so filled with HOPE.

  • @erikahope8928
    @erikahope8928 Před 9 měsíci +74

    What an amazing young man of God! So articulate and full of God's love. I so enjoyed hearing his story and heart❤✝️

  • @jcstuart6978
    @jcstuart6978 Před 8 měsíci +28

    Love how God is working in California!! Ross has my full support!

  • @paxetgratia
    @paxetgratia Před 9 měsíci +39

    I loved listening to Ross’ testimony! He’s so full of the Holy Spirit! Praise God for the work he’s done in his life 🙌

  • @mariahw653
    @mariahw653 Před 9 měsíci +37

    He is so wholesome and wonderful to listen to. God bless him, this was so nice to listen to and hear his love and excitement about the Lord! ❤

  • @melanieburns6009
    @melanieburns6009 Před 9 měsíci +137

    Thank you so much for this interview! What a sweet relationship he has with his mom. I'll pray for her. And this has really given me insight in how to approach my Lgb loved ones. I know one is atheist and has an anger towards the world, but i am the one sibling (out of 6) that she invites to things. So pray for me please to be able to speak about God in some way. It's a challenge when you're starting with someone who doesn't even believe in the existence. I'm going to Grand canyon with her in a couple weeks so maybe something can come up then. I am so bad with words, but I'm praying for something

    • @thorpeaaron1110
      @thorpeaaron1110 Před 9 měsíci +3

      I don't blame her God seems illogical

    • @sandibradbury6347
      @sandibradbury6347 Před 9 měsíci +23

      Grand Canyon is a perfect example of God's glorious creation. Use the beauty of nature to broach the subject! ❤

    • @saltandsriracha
      @saltandsriracha Před 9 měsíci +16

      I prayed to have the opportunity and words to talk about God to a few friends of mine, the opportunity came up and I was able to plant a seed. They were so receptive, not at all what I expected! It was a wonderful conversation. I pray you have an opportunity to spread God's love. 🙏 Put your trust in the Lord that He will provide, don't try to force it. ❤

    • @everrgreen122
      @everrgreen122 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@thorpeaaron1110Exactly, I hate how they try to disguise this pure discrimination as “love”. I fail to see a loving god in all of this. And then they’ll shamelessly compare being lgbtq+ with being a p3d0 and that they wouldn’t accept that either. I have had Christians say this to my face and for some miraculous reason I never slapped them in the face. This is some twisted, toxic “logic”.

    • @melanieburns6009
      @melanieburns6009 Před 9 měsíci +6

      ​@@saltandsrirachagreat advice! Thank you

  • @shkurrump
    @shkurrump Před 9 měsíci +106

    I love how during his testimony Allie kept bringing it back to the gospel. The gospel is essential to our salvation, and although this young man has such a heart for the Lord, it should always be made clear that we're saved by faith in Christ which leads to repentance, acknowledging that we're sinners in need of a savior - a savior whom made the payment for our sin on the cross, and then rose on the third day, so that instead of getting what we deserve (hell) we are graciously given what we haven't earned (heaven). We have to be careful that it's not simply a feeling of God's presence that makes us "feel" saved. Again, this young man is on fire for the Lord and I've really enjoyed the interview so far!

    • @truthmomEmma
      @truthmomEmma Před 9 měsíci +9

      Thank you for this comment. I was trying to write something similar, but this is perfectly said.

    • @vallee7041
      @vallee7041 Před 8 měsíci +6

      Very well put. I too appreciate what Allie did here.

    • @fishtail1129
      @fishtail1129 Před 8 měsíci +12

      Exactly. There was a lot of focus on what he “felt”. What about his need for repentance? Praise God for how he met him where he was but I hope that when he shares the gospel it’s not just about “feeling” hope and peace.

    • @truthmomEmma
      @truthmomEmma Před 8 měsíci +6

      And her clarification at the very end was perfect. 👌

    • @carolvanrooyen2488
      @carolvanrooyen2488 Před 8 měsíci +11

      Let God be God!! Do we always need to get preachy preachy ... He is Faithful to complete the good thing HE has started!”... Ps. HE created us with emotions 🙌🏻... This testimony is amazing! And as always Ally glorifies God! Real relationship which INCLUDES emotions with God is just what the world needs... Relationship NOT religion!!!...

  • @faithbasedliving9391
    @faithbasedliving9391 Před 8 měsíci +33

    Love Ross he’s awesome! I relate to his coming to Christ so much. There was no one big moment where I dedicated my life to Jesus. I was empty and suicidal. I was desperate for peace and Jesus came slowly while testing me. That was 5 years ago. I’ve never looked back, even in hardship I know I need him even though it’s difficult.

  • @marthastrayton
    @marthastrayton Před 8 měsíci +14

    Again you see, inside in this young man there was a longing for a dad! ❤ How precious is life of Gods Children. He looks upon them and will pursue them!!🙏🙏❤️ such a wonderful testimony from this young man! Praise God!! God, you are so gracious, so loving, so faithful, I am so grateful! Amen!! Use this man for Your Kingdom!! Amen!

  • @roxymarjofficial
    @roxymarjofficial Před 9 měsíci +22

    What a loving momma you have!! ❤ And you will be an amazing father! Kids just want to know first and foremost from their parents that they are loved. You are already practicing that with others and you seem very genuine with the love you give. Your kids will be so lucky to have you as a dad! 🥰

  • @hope46sf
    @hope46sf Před 8 měsíci +32

    I am so encouraged by Ross' testimony! Spurring us on wherever we live!

  • @aliciakaye3089
    @aliciakaye3089 Před 9 měsíci +62

    Last year, we moved our family home to CA from TX and it has been the best answer to years of prayer. People thought we were nuts, but my mindset in life has always been that the smallest amount of light shines brightest in the darkest places. We homeschool and have found a more genuine community here than we ever found in Texas. Our kids feel closer to God being in a smaller, grounded church. Our kids also get to be close to all their family and experience the blessing of multi-generational living. I'm honestly proud of this state because the people here are so genuine and fight so hard. It's a blessing to be home ❤.

    • @alyciaosante5492
      @alyciaosante5492 Před 8 měsíci

      We went to TN

    • @carolnearson7932
      @carolnearson7932 Před 8 měsíci

      @@alyciaosante5492Yeah, I’m in CA (not a native of CA tho been here 45 years) but I’d rather be anywhere else but. 😞

    • @yesterdayseyes
      @yesterdayseyes Před 6 měsíci +1

      In commiefornia?

  • @jaydas8976
    @jaydas8976 Před 9 měsíci +39

    I’ve seen this guy on Instagram before, I really love his stuff. I’m happy you had him on your podcast. He’s truly such a kind person and he’s wonderful to listen to. I love his approach to preaching the gospel

  • @l.a.w.79
    @l.a.w.79 Před 8 měsíci +11

    I want to share this discussion with others. Not just being in a home like this, but the way God drew you to himself. It’s so clear that God is always working!!!! (Edit) And yes, we have a fatherless crisis!!! I met my earthly father when I was 28 and we never developed a relationship. But I met my Heavenly Father at 19 and cultivating that relationship is what makes all of the difference.

  • @matat5549
    @matat5549 Před 7 měsíci +10

    So powerful how big God's love for us is! I was so moved while he was talking about his life, and when he first went to church that it moved me to tears. Praise God! God bless this young man on his journey 🙏

  • @drumrgal4christ987
    @drumrgal4christ987 Před 8 měsíci +11

    I almost wanted to cry but This beautiful young man’s life. Praise Jesus

  • @Alwaysclassicgirl
    @Alwaysclassicgirl Před 9 měsíci +48

    “The gospel was the language my heart had longed for”. This is sooo good!

  • @pilarskifamily899
    @pilarskifamily899 Před 9 měsíci +13

    Thanking Jesus for this young man.

  • @domeretaylor4437
    @domeretaylor4437 Před 9 měsíci +9

    My friend has such a beautiful heart for evangelism. Praise God!

  • @niakum7813
    @niakum7813 Před 8 měsíci +11

    This young man is just amazing.

  • @MsRikkiTikki1
    @MsRikkiTikki1 Před 7 měsíci +17

    29:45 SHEESH!!!! I needed to hear that so badly. I was saved a little over 2 months ago. Healed trauma, broke away from demons, sin, and addictions, etc. But I have been struggling so much on how to approach my life back home whenever I return to visit my family and friends. I'm from Georgia but currently live in California until school is done. All my friends back home are LGBTQ+ and in relationships. I know how they feel about Him and it breaks my heart. I have been feeling 2 things constantly since I've been saved: 1. I need to share this love with my people back home and 2. I'm terrified to even bring it up. How can those two things exist together? And Ross put it right out there! I want to see them in Heaven with me because I LOVE THEM!! Not because I want to change them or make them think something they don't want to think. If He can save me, anything is possible. It's only out of pure love that I want to tell them how Jesus saved me, delivered, and changed me. They have such stereotypical indoctrinated ideas of who our Lord is but they have no idea how much God doesn't care about that. He just wants to talk to them and know them and bring them peace! The rest is up to them, but Ross said it perfectly, "God wrote the manual into all of our hearts". It's gotten to the point where I hardly know how to talk to them anymore. I don't agree with things they say so I stay quiet and when I say things they don't know how to receive, they stay quiet. I'm like maybe it's just better if I love them quietly and keep the truth to myself, but my hearts is BURNING to bring them the truth. This isn't an easy road to walk down but I'm taking it one step at a time. Thank you so much for sharing this episode with us!

    • @saolairde396
      @saolairde396 Před 6 měsíci +3

      @msRikkiTikki1 Don’t you think the first step is to be an example to your friends? Be the change you want to see. Surely they will ask you what and how you have changed and why your life lacks the chaos of their lifestyle. That would be a good start 🙏

    • @jessicarobinson9248
      @jessicarobinson9248 Před 6 měsíci +5

      I know what that feels like. I’m a Christian Catholic in Portland, Oregon and it’s a pretty faithless place out here. My mom is really bound up by some pretty big father wounds/church hurt so it’s hard to talk with her. I tend a Christian home and I do music for worship at my church so it can be really hard to find things to talk about that are genuine. I’ve been avoiding talking about church/God until recently. I’ve started saying “God bless” with a smile to everyone I see and when my mom and I talk and she says something provocative about Jesus or Christians I ask her “what do you mean? Tell me about that.” That does two things: she feels heard and I better understand where she’s coming from (and what the lie is). Then I ask “can I speak to what you just shared?” Sometimes her answer is no. Sometimes she’s taken off guard and is happy to be listened to so she says yes.
      I will say, it’s hard to contradict a lie that someone has bought into because they can interpret your words as gaslighting especially if they have a history of abuse. But it’s worth talking, being present, and just planting a mustard seed.
      Also it’s 100% okay if you’re asked a difficult question to say, “you know, I don’t know, but I can find out. Would you like that?” That models a very attractive humility and it makes it crystal clear if the convo with your friend is a “gotcha” moment for them or if it’s sincere.
      Peace be will you! God can use you as his beautiful instrument of peace.
      🙏❤️

    • @MsRikkiTikki1
      @MsRikkiTikki1 Před 6 měsíci

      @@jessicarobinson9248 wow thank you so much for your comment! Many blessings to you and your family 💙💜💙 I really needed to hear those beautiful words today 🥳🫶🏻 you shared some wonderful advice I can’t wait to implement in my life!

  • @The2412FarmShop
    @The2412FarmShop Před 14 dny +1

    I have just finished watching and this man should be treasured and protected in his goal of changing lives.

  • @joycook3093
    @joycook3093 Před 9 měsíci +60

    Thank you for introducing Ross to us, Allie!! What a precious young man. Praying for his mom.

  • @sasharemez7459
    @sasharemez7459 Před 8 měsíci +62

    I honestly thought these children raised by homosexual couples were doomed! God didn’t think so!
    Our God is amazing!!! Thank you Lord! I bless your great and awesome name!

  • @lyndigiorgio261
    @lyndigiorgio261 Před 9 měsíci +23

    With all the sadness this man made me smile the entire show. Will definitely be following Ross. May God be glorified.

  • @michellelee6260
    @michellelee6260 Před 8 měsíci +32

    Oh thank you for sharing this, Ross!! Praise the LORD!! He is mighty to save!!!
    This is our grandson’s situation exactly. Our daughter and her lesbian partner had a donor and artificial insemination and the result is a wonderful boy who is three now. They won’t be much a part of our lives because we won’t agree that they way they live is okay- they won’t “agree to disagree” like some families do, in other words, but instead our daughter acts heartbroken and hateful toward us for our beliefs (which she was raised with and has always known very well about us) and accuses us of hate and ignorance- and so we have limited to almost no contact with them most of the time.
    I pray every day for them and for this beautiful boy they are raising. Oh I pray this for them!!! I know this dear boy will feel this same emptiness- that he will absolutely know something is wrong and missing. He is so very immersed in a strong homosexual community. Please pray with me he comes to understanding of the Lord’s love - the TRUTH- early and is gloriously saved from “the domain of darkness to the Kingdom of God’s dear Son “ too!!
    We cannot have a “real conversation “ as you said Ross, with our daughter. She knows the Truth of the Bible but rejected it and rebelled as a teen - and is 33 now and so hardcore lesbian - that is her religion really, and she is ferociously protective of it.
    She knows the Bible but denies God says what He says at all. I recently told her she can say she doesn’t believe it, but she can’t say it doesn’t say what it says…
    In the meantime other Christian families around us with homosexual children embrace them and look down at us for not “loving “ our child like they do. But I know that just as you seem to say here- our love for her (them) makes it so we must hold
    to the truth - we can’t pretend the very thing hurting and ensnaring them is okay with God! That’s not loving or right! Yet I wish we could be in their life and not reviled by them,so it is a deep pain.
    I trust the Lord to work in answer to our prayers and will continue to pray for them as long as I am able. Thank you for sharing this story of hope. May the LORD be magnified. ❤

    • @jsshay01
      @jsshay01 Před 8 měsíci +5

      Believe me, you are not alone in this. Praying for you!😔🙏🏼

    • @michellelee6260
      @michellelee6260 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@jsshay01thank you!!❤

    • @thorpeaaron1110
      @thorpeaaron1110 Před 8 měsíci

      Prayers don't work

    • @rayestep7165
      @rayestep7165 Před 8 měsíci +3

      It is so very hard and painful but you have to tell the truth in love. Saying a prayer for you and your family this morning.

    • @michellelee6260
      @michellelee6260 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@rayestep7165yes - we must. Thank you so very much for praying! I know God answers our prayers and that means so much to me!

  • @kathyfann
    @kathyfann Před 8 měsíci +9

    I’ve been praying day and night for California. I was born just a stones throw from Azuza St., Los Angeles County and I’m 67 years old and I lived here. I was educated here I was saved here. I’ve been very active in Solon here and I tell you I just can’t stand to see it in the shape of 10 and I am praying second Chronicles 714 as well as other things I’m doing that I cannot say right here.

  • @jaycole2109
    @jaycole2109 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Thanks for this video; God is so good! My friend was given 4-6 wks to live in the spring, & she is still here, looking well, singing in the choir, & tending her 2 young teens. Her ex is a non-practicing Jew, so it’s a huge miracle that Patricia was saved within the last 2 years & that she is still here, doing great…all because of God’s glory. Thank you for this amazing story about our great savior!

  • @rociocartes
    @rociocartes Před 8 měsíci +13

    Such a beautiful and enriching interview. He has such a big heart and passion. It shines through. ❤

  • @rebeccakeane8833
    @rebeccakeane8833 Před 8 měsíci +11

    Thanks for this testimony. I’ve never heard one from this point of view, it was beautiful. God is so good and He will make Himself known no matter what! It’s amazing.

  • @bernardsplayground9237
    @bernardsplayground9237 Před 8 měsíci +8

    Amazing testimony! God can never be limited by anything. He used even disobedience to His word to His advantage and glory. He was never in church and God still reached out in love.

  • @pianogal853
    @pianogal853 Před 9 měsíci +20

    I love that he wants to be a Godly father! You have a chance to change the world!
    I'm also the only Christian in my family - still praying after 40 years 🙏

  • @amykbot
    @amykbot Před 8 měsíci +10

    BEAUTIFUL testimony!!! 😭😭

  • @judithsavidge8801
    @judithsavidge8801 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Look at GOD! What a wonderful testimony! Feeling so encouraged by Ross’s testimony. He spoke with so much honesty, truth and love about his mom and his own experience growing up. If all Christians knew how to love how this young man loves his lesbian mom, I think the church would be so much more effective in ministering to the lost.

  • @nicolawaugh4305
    @nicolawaugh4305 Před 8 měsíci +8

    God bless you, Ross. Praying for your mom and your brother. I pray they will join you on the missions field for Jesus. You're a blessing.

  • @missthunderstormable
    @missthunderstormable Před 8 měsíci +5

    He is so articulate and wise! God bless you!

  • @alivingstone4Him
    @alivingstone4Him Před 9 měsíci +12

    Praise the LORD! This is wonderful.

  • @karricompton
    @karricompton Před 9 měsíci +10

    God bless this young man.

  • @maryanndarr8057
    @maryanndarr8057 Před 6 měsíci +5

    I am a 78-year old Texas woman. I am new to your channel. Today is my first of many times that my heart will be listening to you, Allie.
    I so enjoyed Ross. He touched my heart so much.
    I have been married for almost 45 years. The other day, my husband and I were at a local phone store. The young lady that helped us was a self-identified lesbian. I was able to talk to her about God. I told her that homosexuality was an abomination to God. She DID NOT want to believe me. I told her entirely in love.
    Please pray for her. She has been on my mind and in my prayers constantly.
    Ross, I will be praying for your mother and her ex-partner. If I pray for your mother to be saved, I must pray that her ex- partner be saved as well. Ross and Allie, both of these women are precious 💖 in God's Precious Eyes.

  • @sharonhowell1240
    @sharonhowell1240 Před 8 měsíci +8

    What a blessing to hear God love His child and give him everything he needs! Praise God!

  • @letyvargas4467
    @letyvargas4467 Před 7 měsíci +4

    This is such a beautiful conversion and an amazing heart that is on fire for the Lord! Praise God 🙏

  • @almabatchelor8619
    @almabatchelor8619 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Loved this testimony! Thank you, Jesus for hope and life!

  • @Corybx1
    @Corybx1 Před 8 měsíci +4

    What an inspiring young man! Keep spreading truth. Your mom will come to Chist through your intercession and God's grace💕🙏

  • @Sundayschoolnetwork
    @Sundayschoolnetwork Před 9 měsíci +9

    What a wonderful young man!

  • @gretchenlancero3008
    @gretchenlancero3008 Před 9 měsíci +13

    I live in Sacramento, the capital of California. We need prayers!

  • @marielfedri1422
    @marielfedri1422 Před 8 měsíci +4

    What a great man of God you are Ross!!! God bless you...Thank you!!!

  • @basedghostcoasttocoast
    @basedghostcoasttocoast Před 9 měsíci +34

    I love how Allie noticed he only says "mom" after she made the mistake of saying "moms"

  • @kaiyuren4136
    @kaiyuren4136 Před 6 měsíci +2

    This shows again how God’s Grace is greater than any human sin. In the distorted world and non-traditional families all over the society, this testimony gives me so much hope. So glad to see God’s amazing restoration work in Ross, the joy and Godly value manifested thru Ross’ words. God bless you and your ministry Ross!

  • @wendyluvsgod4473
    @wendyluvsgod4473 Před 8 měsíci +4

    It’s such an honor and a blessing to see how the Holy Spirit guided you! You’re such fruitful young man- may the Lord continue to give you the desires of your heart & save your family and many others through the seeds you plant. Thank you for your brave and beautiful testimony. Praise God! 🙏🏼💞

  • @vickiemarie5314
    @vickiemarie5314 Před 8 měsíci +4

    This is one of the best interviews I’ve ever seen. Thank you and God bless you both.

  • @Cristina_Pavel
    @Cristina_Pavel Před 9 měsíci +7

    Beautiful testimony! When I heard where he evangelized I immediately thought of Ray Comfort, it would be nice if he met Ray, he would learn a lot from him.

  • @instantzander
    @instantzander Před 9 měsíci +9

    Love from Scotland great episode as always x

  • @andrearush6209
    @andrearush6209 Před 9 měsíci +18

    This is beautiful. What a heart for Jesus and people. Praying for California and Ross's sweet ma to come to know the good grace of Jesus.

  • @camillewilliams3185
    @camillewilliams3185 Před 9 měsíci +23

    I really appreciate Ross sharing his testimony. May the Lord bless his ministry.

  • @bethanyhall1524
    @bethanyhall1524 Před 8 měsíci +6

    The first time I was invited to church by my friends as a teen I was all in too. It really affected me and I knew I wanted what they had.♥️

  • @laurenc6706
    @laurenc6706 Před 9 měsíci +9

    This was so encouraging ❤ will be praying for your ministry Ross! 🙏🏼

  • @jolenegibs
    @jolenegibs Před 8 měsíci +6

    Allie, this episode is literally SOOO good. Thank you!

  • @maryanngames9353
    @maryanngames9353 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Thank you for testifying in California!!

  • @nrenta5760
    @nrenta5760 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Wow I can see, hear the holy sprit in him , love how he talks God bless you ❤

  • @lilychang3785
    @lilychang3785 Před 9 měsíci +3

    So glad you have Ross on, love his ministry with the young adults!

  • @newinsights5496
    @newinsights5496 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Beautiful testimony. I just want to say something important about engaging on ‘heart’ and ‘mind’ level. I know it is usually meant really well. But this whole thing where we make out that we cannot engage properly if the mind is involved is not Biblical.
    God said we should ‘set our minds on things above’ ( Col 3: 2-4). Our hearts and minds are intertwined. “ As a man thinks in his heart so is he”. ( Prov 23:7) We think with our beautiful minds, created by God for that purpose and as we set our minds on things above and think about all things that are pure and lovely and beautiful ( Phil 4:8-9), our hearts are ignited and changed. We do not live by feeling, we live by faith. After 55 years of walking with God, I have to tell you, if I depended on my feelings or heart only, I would not have made it thus far. But when I set my mind on God and things above, my heart follows. Are our feelings valid? Absolutely! But we cannot always trust them. We have to filter them through our Father’s word. For that we need our minds. God says: “ Come, let us reason together”. ( Isa 1:18) He reasons with us, He overwhelms us with love - heart and mind. Our battle is not to let either get out of hand. It is dangerous to think our minds are somehow ‘in the way’ of true feeling or truth. I can only make sense of my feelings as I draw close to God in prayer and put His word in my mind and hide it in my heart. Heart and mind are linked. We have to be careful how we speak and how we define things, because many out there will not know the exact truth and it might end up really damaging their walk and belief in God. So many people fall into serious error and drift away from the true faith because they pay little attention to the mind or think it is a hindrance to knowing God. God created our minds and our ability to think and it is good! Like all He has created.

  • @britneywilson8807
    @britneywilson8807 Před 8 měsíci +2

    What am incredibly powerful testimony! Thank you for sharing!

  • @heart_towards_home
    @heart_towards_home Před 8 měsíci +2

    Wow! What an awesome story! ❤ Praise God for this man and his testimony!

  • @day502222
    @day502222 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Thank you for sharing this! God bless you

  • @tbong9293
    @tbong9293 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Wonderful testimony!
    God Bless your ministry…

  • @bettymofokeng3404
    @bettymofokeng3404 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Thank God for saving this young man life

  • @user-ng3he9ey5u
    @user-ng3he9ey5u Před 8 měsíci +1

    The light of God is shining! May your ministry be blessed and fulfilled, Ross! I feel the presence of God just listening to you!

  • @DempseydeLange
    @DempseydeLange Před 8 měsíci +2

    What a wonderful testimony..... may God bless your ministry.

  • @landynikole5347
    @landynikole5347 Před 9 měsíci +8

    I love this young man. He exudes happiness and joy. What a beautiful man of God.

  • @pearlivory3483
    @pearlivory3483 Před 8 měsíci +3

    This was great Allie. I appreciate your openness to talk with other believers who may not be from your denomination. His story is amazing. May God bless his ministry and save many many more in Cali.

    • @jsshay01
      @jsshay01 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Yes! There are so many Christians living out their faith in California, even in SoCal. Pray for all of the state and for Oregon and Washington too. Jesus works through our prayers and actions.

  • @kimlammott607
    @kimlammott607 Před 6 měsíci

    What a dynamic young man, what a testimony Ross has. So grateful God saved Him to testify his story, saved for "such a time as this". Praying for Ross and his outreach. Trusting one day that his mom will come to the Lord. Shine-On Ross, Shine-On. Praise the Lord!!!

  • @beverlycullender3938
    @beverlycullender3938 Před 8 měsíci +2

    What a wonderful testimonial. Thank you for sharing Ross, X

  • @maryrosevaro9336
    @maryrosevaro9336 Před 8 měsíci +3

    You’re a great interviewer!
    And I feel enriched and fed and listening to your guest!

  • @SpeakerBuilder
    @SpeakerBuilder Před 9 měsíci +3

    Thanks so much Allie for doing this and sharing it with us, very encouraging in a crazy world that is causing many of us believers a lot of discouragement.

  • @isushristjeistinaamin3479
    @isushristjeistinaamin3479 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I asked myself so many times before, what about kids who get born into this world, in the way Ross did, and what does the Lord say about this, and this is my answer from the Lord. Thank you❤God bless you!

  • @sis1of5
    @sis1of5 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Very encouraging to hear the gospel fire spreading! Thanks Allie and Ross for sharing.

  • @eyrerosecottage1970
    @eyrerosecottage1970 Před 9 měsíci +7

    What an inspiring, hopeful story! Thank you for interviewing this amazing Christian man!

  • @jenniferc8458
    @jenniferc8458 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Very encouraging! God is so good.

  • @crystalmayfield9260
    @crystalmayfield9260 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you for sharing your testimony and all you are doing for the kingdom 🙏 ❤ God bless you!

  • @marthareedy
    @marthareedy Před 8 měsíci +4

    Oh, what a wonderful young person loving the Lord Jesus !! God is guiding him that's for sure !!

  • @tinaquinones6969
    @tinaquinones6969 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I agree 100%, your words are so important to share your testimony is so valuable in our culture! God Bless you Ross 👆🏽👏🏼👆🏽🙏🏼well done

  • @wisdom6437
    @wisdom6437 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you Father, praise you Jesus!!! This is sooooo beautiful!!! I just love these two!! We need lots more testimonies on video!!!🙏🙏❤️❤️

  • @squiminysquoo
    @squiminysquoo Před 7 měsíci +2

    Wow what a great testimony!!! I'm taking so many things from this. Don't fret, be genuine, remember the other person HAS to have a deep down yearning in the soul that you haven't had to live with for so long, be truthful but so genuine that they cannot dent the presence of God/Christ in you. We have nothing to fear when we walk in the love and living presence of God. Thank you!!!!

  • @lynnfox2359
    @lynnfox2359 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you for your powerful testimony, sir

  • @hollyalmazan8071
    @hollyalmazan8071 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for your testimony. I continue to pray for our children and share truth and love. It isn’t easy. God is sustaining me and I pray He breaks through their confusion and brings them into His truth and love.