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"I Lied to a Lot of People" | Carl Lentz

2 Aug 2024 · 1 min

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In this candid monologue, Carl Lentz openly admits that he has lied to many people and reflects on the lasting personal burden of that dishonesty. He describes the severe fallout from a high‑profile church scandal that received extensive media coverage, emphasizing how the scandal deeply affected his family—particularly his wife and children—who he praises for their bravery. Lentz expresses gratitude for the chance to start a new, honest life, acknowledges that his family’s continued openness toward him feels like a miracle, and underscores his commitment to living with integrity moving forward.

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You know, I lied to a lot of people. I've had to stomach that and will for the rest of my life, and I'm not proud of it. I'm grateful that I get an opportunity to, you know, live a new kind of life that's honest. And, you know, the fallout was severe. We were a high profile church, so it was like one of the most covered church scandals ever, you know? And it was hard for my family, hard for my wife, and we have done our best just to walk through it. My wife has been brave. My kids have been brave, and I don't get any credit. for my role in this. The fact that my family still, you know, is open to me is a miracle in and of itself.