In part 1 of 2 Tina Richerson on growing up a lesbian Mormon, resolving this with her family, her important same-sex relationships, trying out Pentacostalism and becoming a professional musician.
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029: David Baker Pt. 2 on accepting his orientation and receiving an affirming confirmation
In part 2 of 2, David Baker talks about recovering from his suicidality, and moving forward, receiving a surprising confirmation from God that he should pursue same-sex marriage, and his ongoing participation in the Church.
028: David Baker Pt. 1 on being kicked out of BYU, gaining a testimony, and attempting suicide
In part 1 of 2 David Baker talks about his mormon upbringing, how confessing same sex feelings led to expulsion from BYU, how he had a profound spiritual confirmation that led to his conversion, but how his newfound testimony lead…
021: Brett Bradshaw Pt. 1 on growing up in a devout but progressive Mormon family, his faith crisis, and finding the love of his life
In part 1 of 4 Brett, who is the son of long-time LGBT allies Marge and William Bradshaw, discusses his Mormon upbringing that was both very traditional but also unique considering his parents progressive politics, his faith crisis that began…
011: Cary Crall pt. 3 on affirming and pushing limits at BYU, moving on to Harvard and engaging in activism
In part 3 or 3 Cary Crall talks about his last year of BYU where dating was dangerous, watching his other gay friends succeed or fail, and noting the role that family acceptance plays, starting medical school at Harvard, and…
010: Cary Crall pt. 2 on Prop 8, speaking out and media attention, coming out gay at BYU
In part 2 of this 3 part series Cary Crall talks about meeting other gay men while at BYU, developing his gay identity, coming out to friends and family, dealing with Prop 8, and writing a letter to the editor that…
009: Cary Crall pt. 1 on his successes and demons as a youth, missionary and BYU student
In part 1 of this 3 part series, Cary Crall discusses his trouble-free childhood, his adolescence where he turned his internal turmoil into a drive for achievement and acceptance, his mission, and his BYU experience where he tried to make…
007: John Gustav-Wrathall pt. 3 on living as a gay man, his gay marriage, and acceptance by family
In part 3 of 4, John talks about embarking on his life as an openly gay man, dating, finding love and living in a gay marriage, completeing his dissertation on the YMCA, and finding love and acceptance from his believing…
006: John Gustav-Wrathall pt. 2 on his suicidality, on leaving the church to survive, and on exploring life paths
In part 2 of 4, John talks about his suicidal intention, how that got side-tracked, how God intervened in his life and helped him find new hope outside of the church, and his new quest to find his path.