“I’m In Love With a Stripper” | Dr. E. Dewey Smith on HIV & Church Silence Absolutely Necessary Ep.2

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💚 GIVE HOPE Your generosity fuels our mission to spread the Gospel and bring hope to people around the world. 🌍 Give here: https://goo.gl/p15gcF 💵 Or use CashApp: $HopeATLNow 🙌🏾 Welcome to House of Hope Atlanta | Experience Hope, Healing & Wholeness What happens when the church stays silent? In this powerful message, Dr. E. Dewey Smith revisits his viral 2006 sermon, “I’m In Love With a Stripper”, preached at the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Black community. Nearly 20 years later, the message still echoes: our silence wounds people more than our words. 👉 In this clip you’ll hear: • Why silence about HIV/AIDS in the Black church was deadly • How sexuality, silence, and stigma caused generations of harm • Why Dr. Smith’s sermon title shocked the world but saved lives • The church’s role in human trafficking, objectification, and hypocrisy • Why we must Identify the Wounded — not just who hurt us, but who we’ve hurt 💬 Question for you: Who have YOU wounded by silence or judgment? How can you begin to heal them today? Comment your reflections below ⬇️ #ImInLoveWithAStripper #DrEDeweySmith #AbsolutelyNecessary #ChurchHurt #IdentifyTheWounded #BlackChurch #HIVAIDS #FaithAndCulture At the House of Hope Atlanta, we believe that Life with God is Better — Every Day in Every Way. Whether you’re tuning in for a powerful Bible Study, an inspiring sermon, or an authentic conversation about faith, purpose, and real-life issues, you’re in the right place. We don’t just teach the Word — we live it. Our digital community is committed to helping you grow spiritually, heal emotionally, and thrive holistically. ⸻ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & INVITE OTHERS Don’t just watch — become part of our family! 👉 Subscribe now for powerful weekly content: https://goo.gl/kR98Mm 📣 Be a digital disciple — share this video with your friends & family! ⸻ 📚 RESOURCES FOR GROWTH Access sermons, devotionals, and transformational teachings by Dr. E. Dewey Smith and the House of Hope Atlanta. 📖 Visit our Online Resource Center: http://hohatl.org/12-steps-to-better ⸻ 📍 VISIT US IN ATLANTA If you’re ever in the area, we’d love to worship with you in person! 📌 Address: 4650 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur, GA 30034 🕢 Service Times: 7:30AM & 10:30AM ⸻ 📲 Stay Connected ✔ Follow us on social media for uplifting content throughout the week ✔ Join us for our next live stream or Bible Study ✔ Engage with our community in the comments below ⸻ 💬 Tell us in the comments — what spoke to you the most? 📢 Remember: Life with God is better — Every Day in Every Way. #HouseOfHopeAtlanta #DrEDeweySmith #BibleStudy #HopeHappensHere #FaithAndHealing #ChristianGrowth #WorshipOnline #AtlantaChurch #SpiritualWholeness #LifeWithGod

Topics

• Love & Compassion
• Church & Fellowship
• The Church