In part 3 of 3, Jake describes the events of his 13 y/o son coming out, his rapid journey, his desire to support his son, and becoming an activist for the cause. This is part of a series that also…
In part 2 of 3 Jake talks about key experiences on and after his mission, about his courtship with Meg, about becoming a father, and about Jon’s childhood. This is part of a series that also includes interviews with his…
In part 2 of 3 Meg talks about her gay son, and how he came out to her, and started her on her journey of becoming an ally. This is part of a series that will also include her husband…
A second 2-hour conference on healing was sponsored by Affirmation: Gay and Lesbian Mormons, and is shared at Gay Mormon Stories with their permisssion. The July, 2013 conference was moderated by Tawnya Smith. Panelists included Carol Lynn Pearson, Karin Hendricks, Justis Tuia,…
In part 3 of 3 Justin talks about his life in New York, his successes as a musician, the joy of sharing his journey by sharing his music at pride festivals around the country and in Europe, his personal growth…
In part 2 of 3 Justin discusses some very difficult experiences including the suicide of his boyfriend, bad guidance from bishops, losing his job due to discrimination, his own suicidality, finally coming to terms with himself, moving forward, and moving…
In part 1 of 3 musician/song writer, Justin Utley, talks about growing up, his difficulties dealing with his orientation, his mission, and his very early success in the Mormon music scene in spite of these ongoing conflicts.
In Part 3 of 3 Tawnya and Karin talk about the important elements of their relationship, especially their spiritual journeys.
In part 2 of 3 Karin and Tawnya describe how they met, developed friendship and fell in love, while Karin was coming to terms with her sexual orientation and her need to leave Mormonism.
In part 1 of 3 Karin and Tawnya talk about their different religious backgrounds, their different ways of dealing with their orientations, their common path through music education.