
Room At The Table with Kimberly Milo
#50 - Leaving LGBTQ with Carolyn Wiley
If you could define yourself by one thing, what would it be? This week Kimberly sits down with Dr. Carolyn Wiley, CEO and founder of Rose and Pearl Publishing, for a raw and honest conversation about the fourteen years she spent living as a lesbian, married and divorced twice within that community, and the moment Jesus became more to her than any relationship, identity, or blessing she was chasing. Carolyn opens up about the childhood trauma that shaped her path, the counselors who finally named the real issue, and the two months of daily scripture reading with her wife that led her to walk away from the relationship and back to Christ. She and Kimberly talk honestly about what it means to separate a person's identity from their behavior, why so many in the LGBTQ community equate disagreement with rejection, and how loving someone well never requires approving of every choice they make. This episode isn't about condemnation. It's an honest, tender look at faith, identity, and what happens when you finally want the Giver more than the gifts. In this conversation they cover: The difference between who God made you to be and the behavior you choose Why the root of Carolyn's same sex relationships was pride, not sexuality How to love a family member well when you disagree with their lifestyle What actually changed when Carolyn and her wife started reading the Bible together Practical resources for parents walking through this with their own children Dr. Carolyn Wiley's links Website: https://roseandpearl.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roseandpearlpublishing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolynwileywrites LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rose-and-pearl-publishing YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepublishedpearl/featured Resource for parents, How to Love Your Prodigal Child God's Way: https://therubytent.com/lovegodsway Connect with Kimberly Email: Roomatthetableforyou@gmail.com The Heart Posture Collective → https://theheartposturecollective.com/?via=kimberly The Heart Posture Collective is an online community built by James and Trisha Fenimore (Christian Speakers, Authors, Ministry partners, and Mentors) that focuses on helping believers live their faith, not just show up at church on Sunday. Believers gather for coursework, daily devotionals, and live events, all of which are recorded if you miss them. You also get real access to Trisha & James as your coaches. It's been genuinely transformative for a lot of people. Go check it out! If this episode encouraged you, subscribe to Room at the Table, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave a rating or review. It helps this show reach more people who need to hear these stories. ...there is always room at His table! #SameSexAttraction #FaithandIdentity #LGBTQandFaith #HealingFromTrauma #LeavingLGBTQ #FreedomInJesus

