<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/821f7d7c582a4e4fac88b11efd8016cb&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1280&quot; height=&quot;960&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>960</height><width>1280</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>960</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1280</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/821f7d7c582a4e4fac88b11efd8016cb-7fce61a16352fe30.gif</thumbnail_url><duration>1945.88</duration><title>8/17/2025 Sermon: Reclaiming Authenticity: A Journey of Faith and Identity</title><description>In this message, I share my journey of reclaiming my authentic identity and faith, particularly in the context of my experiences with sexuality and spirituality. I discuss how I wrestled with the belief that I could either be myself or be a Christian, and how this struggle led to a profound sense of shame. Through my story, I emphasize the importance of listening to the gentle voice of Jesus, which calls us to embrace our true selves and purpose. I encourage you to reflect on what parts of your own story you may be hiding and to bring those to light, as authenticity is key to fulfilling our unique purpose. Together, let&apos;s explore this journey of authenticity and the transformative power it holds.</description></oembed>