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…
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047: Justin Utley Pt. 1 on growing up Mormon, his struggles, his early music and his involvement in Evergreen
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.
046: Karin Hendricks and Tawnya Smith Pt. 3 on their life together and their spiritual quest
In Part 3 of 3 Tawnya and Karin talk about the important elements of their relationship, especially their spiritual journeys.
045: Karin Hendricks and Tawnya Smith Pt. 2 on pursuing spirituality together, coming out, and getting married
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.
044: Karin Hendricks and Tawnya Smith Pt. 1 on their religious upbringing and their spiritual roots
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.
043: John Hamer talks more about being gay and his journey and his place as a gay man in the Community of Christ
John Hamer supplements his Mormon Stories interview, this time focusing on his journey as a gay man and how that impacted his journey. He also talks about the evolution of the issue in the Community of Christ and their faster…
042: Mark Wade on growing up LDS, dealing with depression and coming out
Mark Wade discusses his Mormon childhood, shame and bullying around his sexuality, his struggle with depression and anxiety, his journey out of the church and coming out, and his dreams of forming a family.
036: Peter van der Walt Pt. 1 on coming out as a gay teen as apartheid collapses
In part 1 of 2 Peter talks about growing up under apartheid, coming out of the closet in a hostile society, surviving after getting kicked out of his home as a young teen, overcoming the challenges and discovering Mormonism.
031: Tina Richerson on how Buddhism led her back to Mormonism, being a queer Mormon in NYC
In part 2 or 2 Tina Richerson talks about her exploration of Buddhism, how this exploration brought her back to Mormonism, how she embraces her spirituality as a buddhist leaning Queer Mormon, and about her life as a musician in…
030: Tina Richerson on her youth, her relationships, Mormonism, Pentecostalism and music
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.