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Finding trustworthy, biblically faithful resources can be challenging. The 2025 Gold Star List brings together recommended books, ministries, counseling resources, and discipleship tools to help pastors, ministry leaders, parents, and believers navigate today's conversations on sexuality, gender identity, apologetics, and pastoral care with both truth and grace. Whether you're looking to grow personally or better equip others, this curated collection is a valuable place to start. To read the full article, visit narrow-way.loveandtruthnetwork.com/post/gold-star… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podcast or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise." – Psalm 51:17 God isn't looking for perfect people—He's looking for surrendered hearts. Before Abbey Foard shared her testimony, this verse gave her the courage to step out of hiding and trust that God would meet her with grace, not rejection. No matter how broken your past may seem, God never turns away a humble heart. He delights in restoring what we believe is beyond repair. In this week's episode, Abbey shares how God's love and truth transform shame into hope and restore the original dignity He created us to have. #Discipleship #GreatCommission #MakeDisciples #ChristianLeadership #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #Ministry #Faith #Jesus #KingdomOfGod

Have you ever believed you've gone too far for God to restore you? In this powerful conversation, Abbey Foard reminds us that no matter how much we've damaged our lives through sin or brokenness, we can never erase the original dignity God has given us. The enemy wants us to believe we're beyond redemption, but the gospel tells a different story. In Christ, restoration isn't about becoming someone new—it's about recovering who God created us to be from the beginning. To watch the full episode, visit pray.com/series/love-tr… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podcast or listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. For more information about Love & Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

173: Freedom Begins Where Hiding Ends| Abbey Foard & Garry Ingraham For years, Abbey Foard believed that hiding her struggles was the only way to protect herself. But when she finally brought her story into the light, she discovered something unexpected—not rejection, but grace, healing, and authentic community. In this powerful conversation, Abbey shares how Christ restores our original dignity and why freedom begins when we stop hiding and allow others to truly know us. To watch the full episode, visit pray.com/series/love-tr… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podcast or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

Hope begins where honest conversations are possible. **Correcting Dr. Lisa Diamond** examines the science and legal arguments surrounding counseling for unwanted sexual attractions, making the case that people deserve the freedom to pursue compassionate, ethical care while seeking truth without fear or coercion. To read the full article, visit narrow-way.loveandtruthnetwork.com/post/correctin… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podcast or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

"Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead." – James 2:17 The Gospel was never meant to stop with what we believe—it should transform how we live. Real faith moves toward the hurting, serves the vulnerable, and reflects the compassion of Christ in practical ways. Whether caring for orphans, equipping pastors, rescuing those at risk, or meeting physical needs, love becomes visible when faith is put into action. In this week's episode, Ganesh Bayalkoti shares how one family's encounter with Jesus has grown into a ministry that is planting churches, serving communities, and bringing the hope of Christ to some of the most difficult places in Nepal. #Discipleship #GreatCommission #MakeDisciples #ChristianLeadership #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #Ministry #Faith #Jesus #KingdomOfGod

Born into a family led by a Hindu temple priest, Ganesh Bayalkoti witnessed firsthand how Jesus transformed despair into hope. After the miraculous healing of his mother, his family embraced Christ, launching a ministry that has grown into dozens of churches, Bible training, prison outreach, anti-trafficking efforts, and practical care for vulnerable families across Nepal. Discover how God is using ordinary people to bring extraordinary hope to some of the hardest places in the world. To watch the full episode, visit pray.com/series/love-tr… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podcast or listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. For more information about Love & Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

172: From Hindu Priest to Church Planter | Ganesh Bayalkoti & Garry Ingraham Born into a family led by a Hindu temple priest, Ganesh Bayalkoti shares the remarkable story of how Jesus transformed his family through the miraculous healing of his mother. What began as a personal encounter with Christ has grown into a thriving ministry in Nepal, reaching people through church planting, Bible training, prison outreach, anti-trafficking efforts, and practical care for vulnerable families. Discover how God continues to bring hope, healing, and the gospel to some of the most difficult places through ordinary people willing to say yes. To watch the full episode, visit pray.com/series/love-tr… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podcast or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

God is opening doors in upstate New York! In this ministry update, Garry shares how the Lord is creating opportunities to encourage pastors, equip churches, and strengthen believers with the hope and truth of Christ. Thank you for partnering with us through your prayers and generosity. If you'd like to help make more ministry like this possible, please consider making a gift today: loveandtruthnetwork.com/donate

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What happens when ideology replaces science? In this week's Restoring Truth in Science, we examine evolutionary biologist Colin Wright's compelling defense of the biological reality that humans are created as male and female. As gender ideology continues to reshape science, medicine, and education, this article equips readers with clear, evidence-based answers while encouraging believers to stand for truth with both conviction and grace. Read the full article and be encouraged to think on "whatever is true" (Philippians 4:8). To read the full article, visit narrow-way.loveandtruthnetwork.com/post/restoring… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podcast or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations..." – Matthew 28:19 Jesus never changed His strategy for changing the world. Our hope isn't found in bigger buildings, better programs, or more polished presentations. It has always been found in ordinary people faithfully investing in others, one relationship at a time. In this week's episode, Joshua Finley reminds us that discipleship requires love, vulnerability, and the courage to risk authentic relationships. When God's love restores our hearts, we're free to help others experience the life-changing hope of Christ. #Discipleship #GreatCommission #MakeDisciples #ChristianLeadership #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #Ministry #Faith #Jesus #KingdomOfGod

Jesus never changed His strategy for transforming the world—make disciples. Real discipleship isn't built on bigger buildings, better programs, or polished presentations. It's built through relationships marked by love, vulnerability, and a willingness to risk being known. When God's love restores our hearts after they've been wounded, we're free to step back into authentic community where lasting transformation can take place—both in us and through us. To watch the full episode, visit pray.com/series/love-tr… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podcast or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

171: Living Under the Smile of Heaven | Joshua Finley & Garry Ingraham This week on the Love & Truth Network Podcast, Garry sits down with Joshua Finley, Pastor of Campus and Leadership Development at Freedom Church. Joshua shares his journey of growing up with one foot in the church and one in the world, wrestling with insecurity, fear, and the need for affirmation. Through the influence of spiritual mentors, a fresh revelation of God's fatherly love, and the healing found in authentic community, Joshua discovered what it means to live under the smile of heaven and help others walk in freedom and identity in Christ. To watch the full episode, visit pray.com/series/love-tr… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podcast or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

Church or Cult? The Difference Matters. True biblical community doesn't categorize people by their temptations or identities—it points everyone to their identity in Christ. This article explores the difference between a healthy church that lovingly disciples all believers and movements that reshape ministry around secular identity categories. It also contrasts genuine Christian care with the manipulative and abusive practices found in cults, reminding us that Christ calls His Church to holiness, reconciliation, and seeing one another through the lens of the gospel—not worldly labels. Read more and join the conversation. To read the full article, visit loveandtruthnetwork.com/narrow-way-chu… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podcast or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

Shame has a way of convincing us that our past defines our future—but the gospel tells a different story. In this episode of Mental Health Matters for Christians with Christine Sneeringer, Garry Ingraham shares how childhood wounds, rejection, pornography, and same-sex attraction shaped his identity until Jesus exposed the lies shame had taught him. If you've ever wondered whether God could redeem your story, this conversation offers hope that healing, freedom, and restoration are possible through Christ. To watch the full episode, visit youtube.com/watch?v=hWQR5c… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podcast or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed.” – James 5:16 Healing was never meant to happen alone. Shame tells us to hide our struggles and fight our battles in silence. But God's design is different. He calls us to trusted relationships where confession, prayer, and truth become the pathway to healing and lasting freedom. In this week's episode, Brendan and Tabitha Ingraham share how vulnerability, authentic community, and surrender to Christ broke the cycle of secrecy and opened the door to genuine transformation. Their story reminds us that freedom begins not when we pretend to have it all together, but when we have the courage to step into the light. To watch the full episode, visit pray.com/series/love-tr… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podcast or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

Many of us become good at confessing our sin—but only after we've already given in. While confession after failure is an important step toward healing, it was never meant to be our only response. Freedom grows when we learn to reach out before temptation becomes action. Instead of waiting until we've fallen, we need trusted brothers and sisters who can pray with us, encourage us, and help us stand firm while the battle is still being fought. Don't wait until you've crossed the line to ask for help. Sometimes the most powerful act of confession is saying, "I'm struggling right now. Will you pray for me?" To watch the full episode, visit pray.com/series/love-tr… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podcast or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love & Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

🔥 God is moving at Love & Truth Network! Through a variety of events this year, we've seen men and women recommitted to Christ and lives transformed. Nearly 50,000 followers join have joined our podcast community, and more impactful new resources are being developed to equip churches and families. Our team has doubled in size, expanding our reach and impact. Thank you for partnering with us as we equip pastors and help more people experience the true freedom found in Christ. Read our full June Ministry Update: loveandtruthnetwork.com/blog/ministry-…

170: No God, No Peace. Know God, Know Peace Part 2 | Brendon & Tabitha Ingraham & Garry Ingraham In part two of our conversation with Brendon and Tabitha Ingraham, they open up about the ways sexual brokenness has shaped their marriage and the work God is doing to restore what has been wounded. They speak honestly about the failures of purity culture, the deeper need for heart-level transformation, and the grace found in confession, accountability, and forgiveness as trust is rebuilt. Their story is raw, hopeful, and deeply encouraging for couples and all people seeking healing from sexual brokenness. Don’t miss this honest and hope-filled conclusion as Brendon and Tabitha share how God is rebuilding what was broken. To watch the full episode, visit pray.com/series/love-tr… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podcast or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry

169: No God, No Peace. Know God, Know Peace | Brendon & Tabitha Ingraham & Garry Ingraham In part one of this two part series, we sit down with Brendon and Tabitha Ingraham from Covenant Church in Georgia to hear their story. Marked by contrast, pain, and grace, Brendon spent the first 12 years of his life on mission overseas with his family, while Tabitha grew up with a single mom in a broken home. Though their childhoods looked very different, both carried deep wounds that shaped their struggles with sexual brokenness. In this episode, they share honestly about their issues, the victories God has brought into their lives, and the unexpected way their paths first crossed. Join us for this powerful conversation and hear how God can begin healing even the deepest places of brokenness. To watch the full episode, visit pray.com/series/love-tr… For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podcast or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify Podcasts. For more information about Love and Truth Network, please visit loveandtruthnetwork.com #ChurchLeaders #Pastors #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #EquipTheChurch #PastoralCare #BiblicalCounseling #ChurchHealth #Discipleship #RestorationMinistry