Carlos, Kevin, and Dave welcome Gerald Martin for a powerful and deeply personal conversation. Gerald grew up in church with a sincere love for God, yet as he entered adulthood, he walked away from his faith and embraced a lifestyle that left him searching for peace. His journey led him to San Francisco at the height of the AIDS epidemic, where heartbreak and loss became part of everyday life. Sixty of his friends died before they reached the age of thirty. Gerald eventually left the city, escaping with his life when so many around him did not.
When he returned home to Reading, Pennsylvania, God began to draw him back to his first love. Gerald describes how the Lord restored him, healed him, and placed a burden on his heart to reach others with the hope he had rediscovered. He began sharing the gospel on the streets of his hometown, speaking from a place of compassion and personal experience.
In this episode, Gerald talks with the hosts about how to reach the gay community with the love of Jesus. He speaks honestly about what he needed to hear in his darkest moments and what opened his heart to grace. He also shares how believers can hold to truth while extending kindness and genuine friendship.
Gerald continues to encourage others through his Facebook page, where he shares his testimony and ongoing ministry.