Christian In Progress with Samuel Perez is a raw and engaging podcast that tackles the real-life challenges and triumphs of walking the Christian path. Hosted by Samuel Perez, a former NYC gay stripper and personal trainer turned Biblical Literature graduate, this show is both captivating and insightful. Samuel is not afraid to dive into the tough topics—whether it’s sexuality, drugs, relationships, or the modern church. With his unique blend of relatable storytelling, sharp wit, and unflinc ...
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I Got Banned On Tiktok: Censorship of the Gospel
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Episode Fifty-five!! In this candid episode I share the latest updates on my journey living in Pittsburgh, where I’ve been navigating the challenges of loneliness and temptations while staying rooted in my faith. I open up about how I’ve been reaching people for Christ through the gospel, despite the hurdles I’ve faced. A significant part of this j…
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Uncovering the Underground Church & The Secret To Disciple Making
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Welcome back to Christian in Progress with Samuel Perez. In this episode, Samuel introduces Mike Patino, CEO of Global Catalytic Ministries (GCM). Mike shares his incredible journey from being the youngest firefighter in Miami to leading a global disciple-making ministry. Mike discusses the mission of GCM, which focuses on making disciples in some …
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Receiving A Reward From God | Moving To Pittsburgh
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In this deeply moving episode (53) of Christian in Progress, host Samuel Perez takes listeners on a fascinating journey from the sunny beaches of Miami to the scenic parks of Pittsburgh. Samuel, once a gay stripper, paints a vivid picture of his transformation to a staunch follower of Jesus, his viral testimony, and his dedicated quest to educate o…
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Former LGBTQ Christians Speak Out After Middle Ground Debate
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Episode Fifty-Two!! of Christian in Progress is here, Join host Samuel and special guests Rashad, Roderick, and Xiala in a candid and revealing episode. In this installment, we pull back the curtain on our recent appearance on Jubilee's YouTube channel Series Middle Ground, where we debated the provocative topic, "Can you stop being gay?" Hear our …
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Laughing at Church Stereotypes | Josh Benson
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Episode Fifty-One!! of Christian in Progress is here, Join us for a hilarious yet enlightening episode as we sit down with TikTok sensation, Josh Benson. He's the comedy genius behind those side-splitting skits that lovingly poke fun at church stereotypes. Josh shares his incredible journey of how a sports injury led him to faith and how he channel…
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Episode Fifty!! of Christian in Progress is here, Discover the transformative power of healthy boundaries in our latest episode. As a pastor and leader, I've learned valuable insights from God about maintaining balance and safeguarding our hearts within ministry. But it's not just for leaders; these principles can break the cycle of abusive relatio…
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Raised By Lesbians, Loved By God | Ross Johnston
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Episode Forty Nine of Christian in Progress is here, Ross Johnston is our guest! Raised by a lesbian mother through artificial insemination, Ross grew up in a pro-LGBTQ environment. Despite the challenges he faced, God found a way into his heart, transforming his life completely. Now, he leads revivals across the globe, including impactful events i…
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Unmasking the Enemy: Exposing Spiritual Warfare During Pride Month
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Episode Forty Eight of Christian in Progress is here, In this gripping podcast episode, I open up about the harrowing experiences that held me captive during Pride Month, preventing me from creating content and moving forward. Join me as I share my personal journey through the dark side of spiritual warfare, revealing the tactics employed by the en…
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New Age, Manifestation & The Prosperity Gospel? | Jon Clash
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Episode Forty Seven of Christian in Progress is here, Jon Clash opens up about his past, revealing the challenging circumstances he faced as a former drug dealer and the painful experiences of abuse that marked his youth. Through surrender and the holy spirit, he embarked on a new quest for real success and identity in Christ, ultimately breaking f…
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Shocking Answers: A Christian’s Bold Take on Homosexuality
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Episode Forty Six of Christian in Progress is here, Get ready for a candid conversation as I tackle the most pressing questions about my journey, homosexuality, and including the challenges I faced, the role of faith in my transformation, and the power of God's love. Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on I…
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Drugs, Psychedelics & Abuse | Joshua Zatkoff
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Episode Forty Five of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel brings on Joshua Zatkoff to share his testimony. Joshua found himself facing childhood sexual abuse, and then turning to drugs to find happiness and worth, Finally in jail he encounters the lord through his word. (Follow him on instagram click here) Check Out The Visual Version of this Pod…
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Episode Forty Four of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel shares his experience with gender dysphoria and speaks on the very important topic of transgenders who are believers or none believers. Even how to minister to someone who is transgender, and how to approach them with the gospel. Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube C…
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Episode Forty three of Christian in Progress is here, The author of single gay christian gets a spotlight open today's episode. Is it possible to be gay and still follow Jesus? And if so, what happens next? Single, Gay, Christian is the story of one person’s journey through these questions... Greg has written two books, and he's exceptional christi…
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Episode Forty Two of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel talks about why so many people seem to be leaving the faith to go back to a LGBTQ+ lifestyle.. What are some of the reasons people leave the faith, and what can we do to help see them back? Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel Playlist. Follow me on Instagram @…
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Hyper Charismania With Jason John Camacho
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Episode Forty One of Christian in Progress is here, Why is the charismatic church so obsessed with Gifts? Is the gift of tongues required for salvation? Jason John Camacho shares his testimony and how he found middle ground in between reformed and charismatic communities and teachings. (Subscribe to his channel here YouTube) Check Out The Visual Ve…
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Episode Forty of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel answers the question is experiencing Same Sex Attraction sinful? He shares his blog post and expands upon the research and perspectives he found. Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel Playlist. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to check us out …
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Manifestation and Legalism with Adrian Alexander
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Episode Thirty Nine of Christian in Progress is here, Have you ever questioned your faith because of a bad church experience, or bad doctrine being taught by people of faith you look up too? Adrian shares his testimony and his experience where how he is deconstructing his faith to find some answers.(Subscribe to his channel here YouTube) Check Out …
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Episode Thirty Eight of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel answers a question he receives about people accusing Christians of being homophobic! Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to check us out on youtube www.youtube.com/c/SamuelPereztv for the on camera vi…
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No More Relapsing, Resolving a Porn Addiction (Sathiya Sam)
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Episode Thirty Seven of Christian in Progress is here, and we have the incredible Sathiya Sam sharing about his new book 'The Last Relapse'. He shares about his porn addiction, and how God transformed him out of that addiction into a life of helping others with the same problems! Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. F…
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Driving Across America With The Holy Spirit
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Episode Thirty Six of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel shares about the sabbatical month he took to travel across the united states in his car visiting houses of prayer and conferences. He speaks on the unconditional love of God and Ephesians 3. Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuela…
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Episode Thirty Five of Christian in Progress is here, Joel Bomberger our special guest reveals his testimony about hearing from God and turning away from sexual misconduct to a full-time missionary. Other topics include, Holy Spirit baptism, Tiktok, Lukewarm Christians, and end times! Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Chann…
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Episode Thirty Four of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel goes into a mini word bible study on the word Lust. Uncovering the misconceptions that many have had about this word in the Bible, and exposing its real truth. Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to ch…
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Jalein Shares The Dark Side Of Hollywood
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Episode Thirty Three of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel brings on guest Jalein Abania fresh from christian tiktok! We explore her tiktoks creations, Her humble Beginnings in Philippines, Her Start As a Worship Leader, and her time in Hollywood as an actor plus so much more! Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. F…
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Episode Thirty Two of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel talks about a recent revelation the lord gave him about himself. He speaks on how he feels stuck in life, and how God is going to give him healing for a broken spirit. Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forge…
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Episode Thirty One of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel brings on guest Adam Cochran from the podcast, a man divided! We get into how he was able to find his wife, and how he told her about his Same Sex Attractions! Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to che…
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Episode Thirty of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel shares an encouraging testimony on how the lord showed him that God listens to the most intimate of our prayers! Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to check us out on youtube www.youtube.com/c/SamuelPerezt…
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Gay Or Ex-Gay Christians? Interviewing Pieter Valk
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Episode Twenty Nine of Christian in Progress is here, today's guest is Pieter Valk.. he leads us in a conversation about a variety of different issues concerning Same Sex Attracted Christians and the modern day church! Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to chec…
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Episode Twenty Eight of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel does his first ASMR episode. We wanted to try something we normally don't do, so we did an ASMR type podcast reading about the Holy Spirit and his role found in John Chapters 14 & 16. Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabraha…
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Bible Teaching & Sexuality with Luke Taylor
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Episode Twenty Seven of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel talks to Luke Taylor who runs a successful online bible teaching ministry on YouTube called "2 Be Like Christ". They chat briefly about what led him to do YouTube, and also what its like tackling on homosexuality as a heterosexual christian, and topics like Pride month on his channel. Ch…
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Ex-Gay Reacts To Pray Away (Netflix Documentary)
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Episode Twenty Six of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel reacts to the new Netflix documentary Pray Away! It's important to go over as they slander many ex-gay ministries in the film, and also push the idea that change in christ from homosexuality is not possible. Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on I…
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A Blacked Out Night Changed Crina Forever!
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Episode Twenty five of Christian in Progress is here, We have the amazing Health and Wellness Crina our friendly social media registered nurse. She speaks about how she came to christ after a bad experience with alcohol, and how her goal in life now is to help others through bettering the physical body along with the spiritual one! Check Out The Vi…
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Episode Twenty Four of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel explains what Hardening Of The Heart is according to scripture. He also shares a story on a time when he hardened his heart towards God. Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to check us out on youtube w…
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Episode Twenty Three of Christian in Progress is here, Isaac and Samuel team up to talk about the creation process of online ministry. The ups and downs they have faced with social media, and the push back of the christian community. They also talk about the latest popular trendy church culture and whether or not it is biblical. Check Out The Visua…
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Episode Twenty Two of Christian in Progress is here and Samuel answers all the questions he received about being an Ex-Gay from Instagram. Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to check us out on youtube www.youtube.com/c/SamuelPereztv for the on camera visual vid…
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Mark Of The Beast, Rapture, Evangelicalism & TikTok
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Episode Twenty One of Christian in Progress is here and Samuel brings out special guest Joey Trieb from TikTok, to talk on Fundamentalism, and the deconstruction of evangelical christianity. With well over 1 Million views on TikTok, Joey is well studied and trying to understand what the Bible actually says on eschatology and creationism. Check Out …
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To Lil Nas X from a Christian, I'm Sorry.
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Episode Twenty of Christian in Progress is here and Samuel shares about the new widespread scandal based on a secular music video made by Lil Nas X called Montero (Call Me By Your Name). Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to check us out on youtube www.youtube.…
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What Being A Porn Star Is Really like
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Episode Nineteen of Christian in Progress is here and we have an awesome guest star, Joshua Broome. He shares how he starred in more than 900 adult films, but Jesus never gave up on him. We also discuss the sad and devastating reality of porn, and ways to find freedom to those addicted. Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Cha…
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Episode Eighteen of Christian in Progress is here Samuel talks about the revelation he receives in his recent two week road trip to International House Of Prayer (Kansas City) and UPPERROOM (Dallas). Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLit-UvCd5CPI-oGL52NUlBIyakJjuBprX) Follow me on…
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Episode Seventeen of Christian in Progress is here and we have the awesome guest Carlos Catari talking about his testimony. Both Samuel and Carlos left behind a homosexual lifestyle, and we are answering and talking about some controversial questions. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to check us out on youtube www.youtube.com…
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Episode Sixteen of Christian in Progress is here and we explore the very difficult and controversial issue of whether or not a christians should attend a gay marriage. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to check us out on youtube www.youtube.com/c/SamuelPereztv for the on camera visual video of this episode! Become a partner or…
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Episode Fifteen of Christian in Progress is here and we have a special guest K. Price the author of Sown Rooted In Redemption. We discuss the up's and downs she faced in coming out to her conservative parents, and also experiencing an abusive relationship. How she learned to cope, and find healing with Jesus Christ. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelab…
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Episode Fourteen of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel answers questions about Same Sex Attraction. Recently someone submitted some questions on instagram for me to answer, and asked me for their advice. The questions range from "What should I Identify as?" too "Should I try to become heterosexual?". Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and do…
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Episode Thirteen of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel talks with Rob Kowalski about his former days as a stripper. Rob tells us how he experienced the baptism of the Holy Spirit while high on drugs. Listen for a great insight into why two men from two backgrounds ended up leaving behind a life of promiscuity. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrah…
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Episode Twelve of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel talks about the new Wonder Woman 1984 film and reviews it! There are secret hidden Christian Messages in the movie that make it so fun to watch! Samuel reveals all that he found in this film that can relate to the christian faith. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to chec…
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Episode Eleven of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel brings on a guest (Nicoel Gauss) to talk about her experience growing up with two gay moms. They explore questions like "Should Gay Couples Have Kids?" and "How To Introduce Christ to a Gay Parent" Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to check us out on youtube www.youtube.c…
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Episode Ten of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel answers a recent email he received and gives an explanation on practical Christian steps to take towards family members or friends who identify as homosexual. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to check us out on youtube www.youtube.com/c/SamuelPereztv Become a partner or don…
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God Tells Taylor To Write A Christian Book On Homosexuality
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Episode Nine of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel is joined with Taylor Simon Maxwell who speaks about the release of his new book "The Desire Tree" and talks about what it was like growing up with same-sex attraction. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to check us out on youtube www.youtube.com/c/SamuelPereztv Become a par…
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Episode Eight of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel speaks about a time in his life where he almost quit youtube, but with the help of God ended up going viral and reaching countless views and subscribers! Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to check us out on youtube www.youtube.com/c/SamuelPereztv Become a partner or donor …
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Sexually Abused & Broken Ruth Finds Jesus
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Episode Seven of Christian in Progress is here, We have a guest Ruth Martinez shares her personal testimony on how she overcame, sexual abuse, a cheating fiance, and abusive parents. She shares her story on how far shes come, even to the point of helping other women who have been sexually abused in sex trafficking. . Follow me on Instagram @Samuela…
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I Almost Quit Christian University (Bible College)
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Episode Six of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel Shares his experience about the time he almost quit Christian University (Bible School). Get ready for an awesome storytime, incorporating the story of when Saul gets rebuked by Samuel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to check us out on youtube www.youtube.com/c/SamuelPere…
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