Renewed & Transformed S2 Ep 10: Leaving Homosexuality, Religious Freedom & Joy in Persecution | Matthew Grech

In Season 1, Episode 10 of the Renewed and Transformed Podcast, host Kyla Gillespie sits down with worship leader, deacon, and Christian advocate Matthew Grech for a courageous and deeply moving conversation about leaving homosexuality, encountering Jesus, and standing firm in faith amid persecution.

Matthew shares his powerful testimony from early identity confusion, pornography addiction, and involvement in New Age spirituality, to a life-altering encounter with Jesus Christ that transformed his desires, identity, and purpose. Now living in Malta, Matthew opens up about the joy he has found in Christ even while facing criminal charges for sharing his story publicly under Malta’s ban on so-called “conversion practices.”

This episode explores the intersection of sexual identity, religious freedom, biblical discipleship, and perseverance, offering hope to believers navigating cultural pressure, personal struggles, or opposition for their faith.

Key Highlights:

Matthew’s Testimony: From same-sex attraction and New Age spirituality to repentance, baptism, and new life in Christ

Faith Under Fire: What it’s like to face legal persecution for sharing a Christian testimony

Religious Freedom at Risk: Understanding Malta’s conversion practices ban and its real-world consequences

Joy in Suffering: How intimacy with Jesus produces peace and joy even in trials

Biblical Identity & Holiness: Walking out purity, obedience, and godly masculinity as a disciple of Christ

The Power of the Church: Why Christian community, prayer, and global unity matter more than ever

Whether you’re wrestling with sexuality and faith, concerned about religious freedom, or seeking encouragement to stand boldly for Christ, this episode is a compelling reminder that Jesus truly makes all things new.

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