Amy Riordan - Longing For Intimacy, Walking in Freedom {Eps 99}

Amy Riordan - Longing For Intimacy, Walking in Freedom {Eps 99}

Author: Melinda Patrick June 4, 2025 Duration: 36:31
The Bridge Between Us: A Guide For Christian Parents Navigating the LGBTQ Conversation
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When someone you love wrestles with sexual or relational brokenness—or when you're facing your own shame and questions—where do you turn? Too often, Christians feel unprepared, isolated, or powerless to help. Parents long to rescue their children, but instead end up feeling overwhelmed. Individuals struggle silently, afraid to bring their pain into the light.


In this episode of The Bridge Between Us Podcast, host Melinda Patrick sits down with author and speaker Amy Reardon, who shares her deeply personal journey of same-sex attraction, shame, and healing. Amy's story is honest, vulnerable, and full of hope. Having walked through brokenness herself, she now ministers to women from all walks of life, pointing them to the freedom and intimacy found in Jesus.

  • Hear Amy's story: growing up in church, unexpected relationships, marriage struggles, and a turning point that brought her back to Christ.

  • Learn how shame loses power when we bring it to God.

  • Discover practical ways to cultivate intimacy with the Lord—even if you've never known what that looks like.

  • Gain encouragement as a parent or loved one walking alongside someone in their own healing journey.


Healing is possible. Freedom is real. And your story doesn't disqualify you—it can become the very tool God uses to help others. Whether you're a parent longing for your child to experience wholeness or an individual carrying hidden shame, this conversation will remind you: God is faithful, He goes before you, and He provides everything you need for the journey.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Amy Riordan:  Walking In Freedom Ministries

Longing For Intimacy: Hope For Women Struggling With Same-Sex Attraction by Amy Riordan

**For more information or to register for the IN-person RHN Hope Conference Watch Party in Conyers, Ga:  Email melinda@melindapatrick.org

You can check out the speakers and workshops here: Restored Hope Network Annual Hope Conference

 


Melinda Patrick hosts The Bridge Between Us: A Guide For Christian Parents Navigating the LGBTQ Conversation, a space created for those navigating one of family life's most complex and emotional journeys. This podcast speaks directly to the moment a parent learns their child identifies as LGBTQ-a moment often met with a whirlwind of love, fear, faith questions, and a deep desire to preserve connection. Rather than offering simplistic answers, these conversations explore the nuanced tension between deeply held religious beliefs and the unconditional love for a child. Melinda brings empathy and understanding to the heartbreak and confusion, assuring parents they are not alone in their struggle. Each episode delves into practical aspects of building and maintaining that essential bridge of relationship, discussing what it means to embody both grace and truth in daily interactions. The dialogue here is for parents seeking to move beyond fear or isolation, looking for a compassionate path forward that honors their faith and their child. By focusing on real stories and thoughtful perspectives, this podcast becomes a vital resource for strengthening family bonds during a time of profound change. It’s about finding a way to walk together, even when the path feels unfamiliar.
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