Crossing the Line on Purpose Pt. 2 | An Ally Who is also a Christian Minister: Meet Rev. Sarah Robinson

Listen to the second part of our conversation with Pastor Sarah Robinson of Audubon Covenant Church. If you’re listening for the first time, we encourage you to listen to the first part of the conversation - and the other episodes too! :D

We start out by briefly talking about Pastor Sarah’s take on the unconditional love the church should have for all people.  She underscores that Love does not force. Love gives freedom. This is a message she embraces from a place of acceptance and a desire to see social justice in our community and world. Pastor Sarah is committed to so many causes locally, as Vice President of the Hope CommUnity Center in Apopka, and abroad with missions trips to Kenya where she contributes her voice to the conversation around hunger, sustainability and climate change. 

We hear more about her approach to evangelicals who disagree with her stance as an ally and how she personally addresses the subject with her peers, friends and church members. 

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If extending love toward others regardless of their walk of life is crossing the line, then Rev. Sarah Robinson does so proudly - speaking publicly and calling out political agendas that target the LGBTQ+ community. She is an artist, advocate, servant leader, ally & friend. She is passionate about her ministry, centered on giving to, welcoming and affirming everyone.

When Lex + Tony heard Pastor Sarah speak at a rally, her powerful message for inclusion and against unjust laws targeting LGBTQ+, immigrants and minorities wowed them.

They knew they had to meet her, get to know her, and ask her how she can hold those views as a pastor. Members of the LGBTQ+ often face rejection, exclusion, conditional acceptance or calls to convert. Hearing such a loud and clear message of acceptance and allyship definitely stood out.

For Lex and Tony, church life in their youth was overshadowed by homophobia, intolerance and intimidation. No wonder, they both ended up as members of the “Nones”, a growing group of people who grow up in the church but who decide to leave; when surveyed about their religious affiliation, their answer is “None”.

Bringing up Church for Lex+Tony, is a huge topic because it’s personal. The guys share a little of their history growing up and some of the reasons why they left. It’s important to share their experiences to explain any trepidation about going back. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Meeting Pastor Sarah shows them that it is possible to be welcomed in Church and, more importantly, that there are still people willing to say and do the right thing - to stand up as allies especially in days like these. 

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