Episode 31 "It's Me"- Shirley's Story

The Timeless Gospel

In episode 31, my dear Aunt Shirley, who plays a key role in making this podcast possible by keeping and bringing me the Romans tapes, tells the story of how Larry and Linda's influence helped her begin the reveal a dark secret she had been keeping for most of her life.

While she doesn't reveal details, Shirley talks about her sexual assault at an early age, and how Larry and Linda were one of the few people in whom she could confide, many years after the assault occurred.

You'll hear how God wins over Satan, and how Shirley was helped by both Larry and Linda, and authors Justin and Lindsay Holcomb, who wrote the gospel centered book for survivors of sexual assault titled Rid of My Disgrace.

After Shirley's tells her story, I play a tape Larry and Linda recorded and sent to Shirley, sometime in the late 80s when Shirley was 26 years old. The tape is a heart warming mix of theology and personal encouragement, from sister and brother in law to sister, explaining the gospel with graciousness and simplicity.

"It took nearly thirty years for that seed to sprout and grow in me. All the while Larry kept teaching and preaching the doctrines of grace. He kept talking about the Redemptive story of the Bible with Christ at the center, all the time! I was thirsty and hungry for spiritual food. He had a hope for their future that was firmly anchored in Christ's promises...Larry had his eyes fixed on Christ. He would tell me, "Linda and I are going to be just fine, just fine." This was Larry to me. My brother-in-law made Christ visible to me. Thank you Larry. I am forever grateful." -Shirley's tribute to Larry at his funeral Do you have questions or comments about the podcast? Get in touch with me at [e-mail].