E257: "I Was Looking for Dad": Understanding Sexual Attractions w/Joe Dallas | Lila Rose Show

At just 14 years old, he was hitchhiking and seeking encounters with men decades older—desperately hungry for male attention and searching for it in all the wrong places.

In time, Joe’s story took a redemptive turn. God brought healing, a loving marriage, and two sons into his life. For over 30 years now, he’s devoted himself to ministering to men wrestling with the same struggles that once defined his past.

A true OG in ministry within the LGBT space, Joe Dallas brings hard-earned wisdom on how to love those experiencing same-sex attraction, understand its deeper roots, and accompany them on the road toward lasting restoration. This episode is rich with insight and compassion; in a culture so wounded and confused, Joe’s words are a balm.

Joe's ministry: https://joedallas.com/

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:10 - The day that changed everything
00:10:29 - Did you tell anyone?
00:18:12 - Affirmation and Insecurity
00:23:30 - How did Mom treat you?
00:39:24 - Hookup with random men
00:51:58 - Is Joe a closeted gay Christian?
00:54:11 - Is this conversion therapy?
01:01:46 - Discovering non-sexual male friendships
01:10:57 - How to avoid genuine homophobia
01:12:54 - Avoiding Pharisaical attitude
01:20:48 - Joe’s Ministry