Podcasts about Exodus International

Chapters00:00Introduction and Community Life03:03John's Early Life and Struggles05:54Coming Out and Embracing Identity08:58The Journey into Ex-Gay Ministry11:48Family Dynamics and Healing15:01The Cracks in the Ex-Gay Ministry19:57Transitioning Away from Ex-Gay Beliefs25:04New Relationships and Personal Growth35:03Redefining God and Spirituality38:32Living Authentically and Embracing Life42:41Exploring Sexual Freedom and Relationships50:17The Impact of Ex-Gay Ministries56:23Supporting the Transgender Community58:01Lessons Learned and Guiding PrinciplesTAKEAWAYS:John was raised in a complicated household that impacted his emotional development.He discovered his identity as a homosexual later in life after years of confusion.John believed he was doing God's work while involved in ex-gay ministries.He struggled with intimacy in his marriage due to his sexual orientation.John's journey led him to question the beliefs he had held for years.He found freedom in accepting his identity and moving away from ex-gay beliefs.John emphasizes the importance of living authentically and being true to oneself.He is actively involved in supporting the LGBTQ community in Hot Springs.John reflects on the impact of ex-gay ministries and the harm they cause.He believes in making amends to those affected by his past actions.SUMMARY:In this conversation, John Smid shares his journey from a complicated upbringing to discovering his identity as a gay man. He discusses his experiences with ex-gay ministries, the struggles he faced with family acceptance, and his eventual transition away from those beliefs. John reflects on his current views on faith, sexuality, and the importance of community support, emphasizing the need for authenticity and personal growth.From John J. Smid:I was born in July of 1954. Throughout my life I have lived through the mantra, “How can things be better?” As I continue to ask that question, my life has gone through several quite impactful life transitions.I have been married three times. I have two children and four grandchildren from my first marriage. Each marriage was a classroom of life for me through which I grew more aware each time that being a gay man wasn't always easy to embrace.I spent over 25 years trying to suppress my natural sexuality in order to please God and my then, religious beliefs. 22 of those years I was deeply entrenched in the Evangelical ExGay movement. I was the Executive Director for Love In Action, a residential ExGay ministry and a board member for eleven of those years with Exodus International, a worldwide coalition of ExGay ministries.I resigned from Love in Action in 2008 and at that time began a search for what was really true for me and my religious beliefs. I've spent these last 17 years working to make amends whenever possible for the messages I taught and the impact they had on hundreds of people very personally. Through personal reconnections with program clients and speaking out I hope I am at least making a dent in the harm done.After 24 years in my second marriage, I finally grew the courage to answer that life question once again. For life to be better I needed to fully embrace my homosexuality and life a more authentic life.Today, I am married to my husband Larry. We spend most of our time managing our acreage in central Arkansas and our little Airbnb cabin.  We have a wonderful LGBTQ+ community here and are very active socially with our friends.Website:http://www.johnjsmid.comJohn's book: https://johnjsmid.com/exd-out-2/Contact via email: js@johnjsmid.comTo contact Wilkinson:  BecomingW

Hear the real story behind Exodus International's dissolution in May of 2013. Conversion and restoration for repentant homosexuals is real. It is happening everywhere around the country. Kevin Swanson interviews David Foster, himself a repentant homosexual, on his new film project entitled “Such Were Some Of You.” These are the stories that the media does not want you to hear. What is it like for a homosexual to repent and recover from a state of sexual brokenness? This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (In 3 days, Americans gave $200 million to Trump's campaign; 75-year-old pro-lifer given 2-year prison sentence; One million African Methodists walk away from denomination) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

Hear the real story behind Exodus International's dissolution in May of 2013. Conversion and restoration for repentant homosexuals is real. It is happening everywhere around the country. Kevin Swanson interviews David Foster, himself a repentant homosexual, on his new film project entitled -Such Were Some of You.- These are the stories that the media does not want you to hear. What is it like for a homosexual to repent and recover from a state of sexual brokenness--

Hear the real story behind Exodus International's dissolution in May of 2013. Conversion and restoration for repentant homosexuals is real. It is happening everywhere around the country. Kevin Swanson interviews David Foster, himself a repentant homosexual, on his new film project entitled "Such Were Some of You." These are the stories that the media does not want you to hear. What is it like for a homosexual to repent and recover from a state of sexual brokenness?

Hear the real story behind Exodus International's dissolution in May of 2013. Conversion and restoration for repentant homosexuals is real. It is happening everywhere around the country. Kevin Swanson interviews David Foster, himself a repentant homosexual, on his new film project entitled -Such Were Some Of You.- These are the stories that the media does not want you to hear. What is it like for a homosexual to repent and recover from a state of sexual brokenness-- --This program includes---1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus -In 3 days, Americans gave -200 million to Trump's campaign- 75-year-old pro-lifer given 2-year prison sentence- One million African Methodists walk away from denomination---2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

Andy Wells returns to the podcast with an update on his popular book, Tried to be Straight. The first two-part interview with Andy has been one of the most popular BWM episodes to date. In that episode, Andy shares his journey growing up in church (All Saints Episcopal Church and Lake Avenue Congregational Church both in Pasadena, CA) where he served in leadership roles - and on to college and graduate school where he earned a Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics at Biola University. After struggling for decades with his identity - including association with the now defunct Exodus International and “reparative therapy” -  he tells his “coming out” story. Andy remains a committed Christian and dedicated student and teacher of the Bible. Today's episode gets us current. Because of his book, Andy has counseled countless others in the LGBTQ+ community who struggle with their own identity, parents whose children have “come out,” and Christians who maintain a moral objection to non-hetero sexuality but want to maintain a positive relationship with everyone. Andy has been invited to speak and share his book with groups who have shared their appreciation and help. Andy endorses high-impact groups like Free Mom Hugs and Real Momma Bears. He shares his new book project designed to give language that builds bridges rather than walls. This is an important interview you will not want to miss - and then share it with your friends. SHOW NOTESAndy's Web Site | Become a Patron | Ken's Substack PageSupport the show

Prepare for an enlightening discussion as we unpack the various theological perspectives within Christian circles that address sexuality. We explore the nuanced viewpoints labeled as Side A, Side B, Side Y, and Side X. Our dialogue provides insight into the affirming stance of Side A churches, celibate gay identity embraced by Side B, and the controversial views of x-gay and side-y approach. Our end goal? To equip you with a broader understanding of these divergent perspectives in the context of Christianity.Our conversation takes a twist as we inspect the complexities of 'x-gay' and 'side-x' labels, recounting firsthand experiences with these terms and their transformation over time. We shed light on the potential pitfalls of certain theological and therapeutic approaches within the x-gay movement, while acknowledging the positive impact made by organizations like Exodus International. The focus then progresses towards 'side-y', an emerging approach that underscores sanctification in overcoming same-sex attractions.The final part of our discussion grapples with the contentious belief of side y, which disowns the idea of a gay identity, endorsing instead, sanctification and transformation through God. We highlight the debates surrounding this conviction, and the stand of prominent figures like Rosario Butterfield against the acceptance of homosexuality. We further discuss the challenges faced within Christian ministry, particularly within the organization of Cru, and underscore the need for a balanced approach that blends empathy with guiding individuals towards sanctification. So, buckle up as we venture into this journey of understanding, navigating, and responding to these issues from a Christian perspective.Timestamps:(0:00:16) - Theological Frameworks of Sexuality(0:18:30) - X-Gay and Side Y Movements Analysis(0:24:57) - LGBTQ+ Christianity and Controversial Side B(0:44:37) - Challenges and Concerns in Christian MinistryJoin us weekly as we strive help people embrace God's standard for sexuality! Other ways to listen:https://linktr.ee/calibrateconversations

Speaker Mike Johnson has concerning connections to Russia that raise national security questions as he pushes for President Biden's impeachment. Johnson has long received donations from American Ethane, a company run by two Russians with direct Kremlin ties. American Ethane bankrolled Johnson for years to grease the wheels on getting approval for a proposed ethane terminal in Louisiana. Interestingly, while the firm is Russian-owned and named American Ethane, the exports were all destined for China. Johnson's anti-LGBTQ advocacy also aligns closely with Russia's global anti-gay agenda. He has compared homosexuality to pedophilia and called it dangerous. His wife runs a Christian counseling service equating homosexuality with bestiality. In the 2000s, Johnson provided legal advice to Exodus International, a harmful conversion therapy group, as well as advocacy for an anti-gay "Day of Truth" in schools. At the time, Johnson worked for the Alliance Defending Freedom, which connects him to Russia's representative at the anti-LGBTQ World Congress of Families. The WCF authored Russia's severe anti-gay propaganda law. Johnson's personal life also raises questions. He adopted a black son when he was 25, two years before meeting his wife. Yet few photos exist of Johnson's adopted son with the rest of the family. Johnson has been evasive in providing details around the adoption. In 2010, Johnson was dean of a failed Baptist law school embroiled in fundraising and child abuse scandals, which he conveniently omits from his resume. With an impeachment of President Biden looming, Moscow may be applying pressure on Johnson through compromising materials obtained over years of Russian connections. The stakes could not be higher to determine whether the Kremlin is influencing the impeachment process through Speaker Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Speaker Mike Johnson has concerning connections to Russia that raise national security questions as he pushes for President Biden's impeachment. Johnson has long received donations from American Ethane, a company run by two Russians with direct Kremlin ties. American Ethane bankrolled Johnson for years to grease the wheels on getting approval for a proposed ethane terminal in Louisiana. Interestingly, while the firm is Russian-owned and named American Ethane, the exports were all destined for China. Johnson's anti-LGBTQ advocacy also aligns closely with Russia's global anti-gay agenda. He has compared homosexuality to pedophilia and called it dangerous. His wife runs a Christian counseling service equating homosexuality with bestiality. In the 2000s, Johnson provided legal advice to Exodus International, a harmful conversion therapy group, as well as advocacy for an anti-gay "Day of Truth" in schools. At the time, Johnson worked for the Alliance Defending Freedom, which connected him to Russia's representative at the anti-LGBTQ World Congress of Families. The WCF authored Russia's severe anti-gay propaganda law. Johnson's personal life also raises questions. He adopted a black son when he was 25, two years before meeting his wife. Yet few photos exist of Johnson's adopted son with the rest of the family. Johnson has been elusive in providing details about the adoption. In 2010, Johnson was dean of a failed Baptist law school embroiled in fundraising and child abuse scandals, which he conveniently omits from his resume. With an impeachment of President Biden looming, Moscow may be applying pressure on Johnson through compromising materials obtained over years of Russian connections. The stakes could not be higher to determine whether the Kremlin is influencing the impeachment process through Speaker Johnson.

Dr. Sharp's expansive book, The Other Evangelicals, dials back the clock to the early days of evangelicalism. Isaac identifies a significant collection of high-profile, self-identified "evangelical" Christians who just do not fit the current stereotype. Some were liberal, others black or progressive or feminist even gay. What these believers have in common is that they were ultimately rejected as "evangelicals" by the self-appointed gatekeepers of the movement. In this PART II of this series, Ken and Dr. Sharp begin with a discussion of the Bible - as the inerrant and infallible authority over the movement as argued by Harold Lindsell in his Battle for the Bible. It's not just the book itself, but the sectarian interpretation of the book that for many becomes non-negotiable for many. Women like Letha Scanzoni, Nancy Hardesty and Virginia Mollenkott engaged feminism as part of their biblical faith. Dr. David Gushee (Sharp's academic advisor turned literary colleague) challenges evangelicalism's condemnation of the LGBTQ+ community. They talk about Dr. Ralph Blair, an ardent biblical Christian psychologist, and his critique of "pray-it-away" reparative therapy.  The Exodus International, promoted by Rev. Jerry Falwell, represented itself as a biblical ministry that existed to "cure" homosexuality. But it was ceremoniously shut down by founder Alan Chambers. Lawsuits, abuse and documented psychological harm overwhelmed the operation and led to its demise.  John R. W. Stott and Tony Campolo challenged evangelical assumptions, but their advice went unheeded. In the era of Trumpism, evangelicals virtually eliminated these non-conformists from their exclusive tribe. In spite of the efforts of these biblical voices, evangelicalism has become the domain of white, conservative Republicanism.  SHOW NOTESBecome a Patron: www.patreon.com/beachedwhitemaleSupport the show

"Lo heterosexual es lo único que rifa y aquí podemos curarte". Bueno, al menos eso es lo que sostienen grupos como Exodus International y Living Hope. Sobre ello habla el documental Pray Away que vimos esta semana en Política Ficción. Roberto y Raúl abordan el tema de las terapias de conversión y la diversidad sexual.

Welcome to a special international episode of The Road To The Movie Podcast. We meet up with international actor Ashraf Barhom, known from movies like The Kingdom, Lebanon and the TV series Tyrant. We talk about his unique path to the movies and Hollywood. Director Abbe Hassan (Exodus) joins the conversation, as they finally reunite after finishing principal photography in Greece, 2 years ago. Leading the conversation is filmmaker Mauricio Molinari.  Thank you for listening and be sure to watch Exodus as it hits cinemas. Produced in collaboration with TellusStory and Moviezine.

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Episode 503 Still Time to Care: What We Can Learn from the Church's Failed Attempt to Cure Homosexuality Guest Greg Johnson   Get the Book: https://amzn.to/3SeFHyp Charting the path forward for our churches and ministries in providing care—not a cure— for our non-straight sisters and brothers who are living lives of costly obedience to Jesus. At the start of the gay rights movement in 1969, evangelicalism's leading voices cast a vision for gay people who turn to Jesus. It was C.S. Lewis, Billy Graham, Francis Schaeffer and John Stott who were among the most respected leaders within theologically orthodox Protestantism. We see with them a positive pastoral approach toward gay people, an approach that viewed homosexuality as a fallen condition experienced by some Christians who needed care more than cure. With the birth and rise of the ex-gay movement, the focus shifted from care to cure. As a result, there are an estimated 700,000 people alive today who underwent conversion therapy in the United States alone. Many of these patients were treated by faith-based, testimony-driven parachurch ministries centered on the ex-gay script. Despite the best of intentions, the movement ended with very troubling results. Yet the ex-gay movement died not because it had the wrong sex ethic. It died because it was founded on a practice that diminished the beauty of the gospel. Yet even after the closure of the ex-gay umbrella organization Exodus International in 2013, the ex-gay script continues to walk about as the undead among us, pressuring people like me to say, "I used to be gay, but I'm not gay anymore. Now I'm just same-sex attracted." For orthodox Christians, the way forward is to take a close look at our history. It is time again to focus with our Neo-Evangelical fathers on caring over attempting to cure. With warmth and humor, as well as original research, Still Time to Care provides: Guidance for the gay person who hears the gospel and finds themselves smitten by the life-giving call of Jesus. Guidance for the church to repent of its homophobia and instead offer gospel-motivated love and compassion.   About the Author Greg Johnson is lead pastor of historic Memorial Presbyterian Church (PCA) in St. Louis, where he has served on the pastoral staff since 2003. He holds a PhD in historical theology with a concentration in American religion from Saint Louis University and an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary. He is the author of The World according to God: A Biblical View of Culture, Work, Science, Sex and Everything Else, and Still Time to Care: What We Can Learn from the Church's Failed Attempt to Cure Homosexuality Get The Book       10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp Instructions Visit https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com At checkout use code: 10off Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing) This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.   Official Music Video: Web Site: https://rickleejames.com   PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892  Endorsements: “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.” -CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/ “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.” –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary) "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release." -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter) "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus." -Mike Harland RICK LEE JAMES INFO Web Sites: https://www.rickleejames.com Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls       More from Rick Lee James Shine A Light In The Darkness Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:   https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Episode 503 Still Time to Care: What We Can Learn from the Church's Failed Attempt to Cure Homosexuality Guest Greg Johnson Get the Book: https://amzn.to/3SeFHypCharting the path forward for our churches and ministries in providing care—not a cure— for our non-straight sisters and brothers who are living lives of costly obedience to Jesus.At the start of the gay rights movement in 1969, evangelicalism's leading voices cast a vision for gay people who turn to Jesus. It was C.S. Lewis, Billy Graham, Francis Schaeffer and John Stott who were among the most respected leaders within theologically orthodox Protestantism. We see with them a positive pastoral approach toward gay people, an approach that viewed homosexuality as a fallen condition experienced by some Christians who needed care more than cure.With the birth and rise of the ex-gay movement, the focus shifted from care to cure. As a result, there are an estimated 700,000 people alive today who underwent conversion therapy in the United States alone. Many of these patients were treated by faith-based, testimony-driven parachurch ministries centered on the ex-gay script. Despite the best of intentions, the movement ended with very troubling results. Yet the ex-gay movement died not because it had the wrong sex ethic. It died because it was founded on a practice that diminished the beauty of the gospel.Yet even after the closure of the ex-gay umbrella organization Exodus International in 2013, the ex-gay script continues to walk about as the undead among us, pressuring people like me to say, "I used to be gay, but I'm not gay anymore. Now I'm just same-sex attracted."For orthodox Christians, the way forward is to take a close look at our history. It is time again to focus with our Neo-Evangelical fathers on caring over attempting to cure.With warmth and humor, as well as original research, Still Time to Care provides:Guidance for the gay person who hears the gospel and finds themselves smitten by the life-giving call of Jesus.Guidance for the church to repent of its homophobia and instead offer gospel-motivated love and compassion.About the AuthorGreg Johnson is lead pastor of historic Memorial Presbyterian Church (PCA) in St. Louis, where he has served on the pastoral staff since 2003. He holds a PhD in historical theology with a concentration in American religion from Saint Louis University and an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary. He is the author of The World according to God: A Biblical View of Culture, Work, Science, Sex and Everything Else, and Still Time to Care: What We Can Learn from the Church's Failed Attempt to Cure Homosexuality10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band campInstructions* Visit https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com* At checkout use code: 10offAdvent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.* Official Music Video:* Web Site:https://rickleejames.com * PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com* SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing* Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts* Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892 Endorsements:“A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”-CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/“I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”–Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)"I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."-Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)"Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."-Mike HarlandRICK LEE JAMES INFOWeb Sites:https://www.rickleejames.comGet The Single:https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls More from Rick Lee JamesShine A Light In The DarknessGet The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darknessMusic Video:Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Author George Azar joins the VCW hall to talk about "My Gay Church Days", his self-published memoir of converting to evangelicalism as a teenager, becoming a pastor and thinking of himself as "struggling with same-sex attraction", his experience at Exodus International (the most notorious gay conversion organization in the world before it disbanded in 2012), and eventual acceptance of himself as a gay man and exit from evangelicalism. Connect with George Azar: Twitter: @mygaychurchdays Instagram: @mygaychurchdays Website: (Where you can order the book) https://www.mygaychurchdays.com/ -Check out Zach's music by going to: https://muzach.bandcamp.com Twitter: Twitter: @vcwpod Zach- @muzach Dave- @Davejlester Podcast music by Zach Malm Logo by Zach Malm

Jessica Ritter is the Texas Ambassador for Born Perfect and a Conversion Therapy survivor.  After three years of Conversion Therapy Jessica came out to her friends and family for a second time.  Since coming out, Jessica has been forced to sever her relationship with her immediate family. However, with the help of a real therapist, she has been able to create a strongly knit chosen family made up of extended family, her girlfriend, and friends.  Today, Jessica is a successful professional and surrounded by more love and acceptance than she ever thought possible.  

Interview with Joe Dallas, former president of Exodus International; Canada just outlawed "conversion therapy." But what is that, exactly? Did Exodus International really teach that you can just pray the gay away? Did they recommend dangerous conversion techniques?

This week we're joined by author, CPA, and podcaster, George Azar! George was heavily involved in the church as a young man, all while struggling to understand and overcome his sexuality. He went so far as to get involved with Exodus International (the organization covered in "Pray Away"), undergo conversion therapy, become a pastor, and even cooperate with church leadership as they attempted to arrange a straight relationship for him. We barely scratched the surface of George's story, but you're in luck! His autobiography "My Gay Church Days" will be available February 14, and you're going to love it! For more information, go to www.mygaychurchdays.com, follow him on social media @mygaychurchdays, and listen to the My Gay Church Days Podcast.     If you're a coffee lover, you owe it to yourself to check out our beloved sponsor, Captain Cecil's Coffee! They have an all new selection of single source artisan roasts for 2022, and they are offering our listeners 20% off when you enter the promo code "growingupchristian" at checkout. Plus, orders over $50 get free shipping! Find your favorite blend at www.captaincecilscoffee.com.

For more than four decades, organizations like Exodus International, Courage, and Homosexuals Anonymous have provided counsel and support to people who realized they were attracted to the same sex, considered homosexuality a sin, and wanted help dealing with their desires. These groups and the people they served made up what's often called the “Ex-Gay Movement,” a phenomenon which has always gotten its share of supporters and critics.Its critics have tended to be pro-gay, some producing books and documentaries hoping to persuade others that their accusations against the ex-gay movement validated their gay-affirming position.But Greg Johnson's book Still Time To Care (Zondervan) is a unique addition to these criticisms, because unlike others, he writes from the position of a traditionalist who views homosexual behavior as sin. His objections to the movement he decries are not, therefore, over its theological stance, but the way it practiced and promoted that stance.This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with Journal author Joe Dallas about his online-exclusive article, “Is it Time To Change Ministry to LGBTQ People? Book Review Still Time to Care by Greg Johnson (Zondervan, 2021)”. https://www.equip.org/article/is-it-time-to-change-ministry-to-lgbtq-people-book-review-still-time-to-care-by-greg-johnson-zondervan-2021/Starting in February 2021, all online-exclusive articles, have had a early access window for Journal subscribers only before being made public. Given the time sensitive nature and global importance of this subject, our editorial board decided to make this available to the public as soon as possible. Also consider this a free preview of the quality and in-depth research that goes into our online-exclusives. To learn more about subscribing and gaining early access to future online-exclusive articles, please see our FAQ section on Early Access to Online-Exclusive Articles by clicking here and subscribing by clicking here.We'd also like to invite you to subscribe to the Journal. To subscribe to the Journal, please click here. https://www.equip.org/product/crj-subscription/When you to subscribe to the Journal, you join the team of print subscribers whose paid subscriptions help provide the resources at equip.org that minister to people worldwide. These resources include our ever growing database of over 1,500 articles, as well as our free Postmodern Realities podcast. Another way you can support our online articles is by leaving us a tip. A tip is just a small amount, like $3, $5, or $10 which is the cost for some of a latte, lunch out, or coffee drink. To leave a tip, click here https://www.equip.org/product/pmr-jnl-tip/Other articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this authorEpisode 101 Homosexuality and Modern Ministry: Part OnePart one of this two-part series: Homosexuality and Modern Ministry: Examining Old Approaches and Assessing New Ones Part One: A History of Missions and MisstepsEpisode 103 Homosexuality and Modern Ministry: Part TwoPart Two: Identity, Terminology, and the Revoice Conference Whoever Said You Can “Pray the Gay Away”? A Film Review of Netflix's Pray AwayDon't miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content.

This summer Netflix released Pray Away, a documentary following the lives of former leaders of ex-gay ministries and survivors of conversion therapy. It's a heavy film, filled with heavy topics like abuse and self-harm. This may not be the podcast for you if it hits a bit close to home with your story. But if you watched the film and/or feel ready for our conversation on it, we hope this episode can be a blessing as we walk through the film's heaviness with you. Join Tom, Ben, and Will for our Pray Away takeaways. While Tom only had positive experiences with Exodus International, Will had significant negative ones. Ben gives us his take as a married guy in a mixed-orientation marriage and how other marrieds might see themselves in this film. We share about our Exodus connections with some of the people in the film, as well as the annual conferences Tom and Will attended, and we ponder the notion of whether a "Side B" theology (traditional sexual ethic, LGBT+ identifying) was lacking amid the "Side X" (or "ex-gay") and "Side A" (affirming) points-of-view in the documentary. It's perhaps our first try at a YOB "film club"? We hope you enjoy this episode, and we'd love to read your thoughts on our podcast episode page. What did you think of Pray Away? What was encouraging about the film, and what was challenging, if not devastating? Share only as you're comfortable. GET IN TOUCH Call the YOBline! 706.389.8009 Shoot us an email! podcast@yourotherbrothers.com Mail us something yummy! Your Other Brothers / P.O. Box 843 / Asheville, NC 28802 SUPPORT YOB Your Other Brothers on Patreon Your Other Brothers Store FOLLOW YOB Your Other Brothers on Facebook Your Other Brothers on Twitter Your Other Brothers on Instagram Your Other Brothers on YouTube Your Other Brothers on TikTok MUSIC CREDIT Intro theme: "The Best is Yet to Come" by Tim Halperin Benediction theme: "Born Again" by Cory Asbury 100% clearance through Musicbed.

On this episode of Real Talk with Tedi & Lisa, Tedi and Lisa chat about the Netflix documentary 'Pray Away',  a film about Exodus International and  their mission to 'de-gay' members of the LGBTQ+ community.  Tedi & Lisa also discuss faith and how it can be damaging and hurtful to others.  WARNING: this episode/conversation may be triggering for those in the LGBTQ+ community.   NY Times Article- August 3,2021.   You can connect with Tedi and Lisa at:Email:   TediLisa@tlrealtalk.comWebsite:  https://www.tlrealtalk.com/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/realtalktedilisaTedi LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/tediparsonsLisa LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-allen-kost-apr-0b380219Twitter:  https://twitter.com/TediTweetsPhone:  (517)  253-0872Disclaimer:  The opinions and statements made by guests on Real Talk with Tedi & Lisa are/or do not necessarily reflect those of  Real Talk with Tedi & Lisa or The Professionals Forum LLC.  Learn more  at:  https://www.tlrealtalk.com/Real Talk with Tedi & Lisa Intro music provided by: ChilledMusic (Spark of Energy) 

Support the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode TranscriptWe need voices like Julie's. They remind us where we are and where we've been and if we hear each other we both become bigger humans because of it.Guest Bio:Julie Rodgers is the author of Outlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story. She played a significant role in shutting down Exodus International, the largest conversion therapy organization in the world, and she was the first openly gay person to be hired by an evangelical Christian college. She is featured in Pray Away (2020), a documentary about the movement to pray the gay away. Her writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Time. If you're into queer reflections on faith, public life, and chosen family, then subscribe to her newsletter Reimagining Belonging.Follow Julie at the places: Web, Twitter, Facebook, InstagramGuest Music by Forrest ClayYou can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist. Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show www.canisaythisatchurch.com/storeWhat are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $3/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported. Follow the show:Facebook, Twitter, StoreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Michael Bussee, one of the founders of Exodus and Gary Cooper, a leader within the ministry of Exodus, left the group to be in a relationship with each other in 1979. They divorced their wives and participated in a commitment ceremony in 1982. Bussee and Cooper lived together until Cooper's death from AIDS-related illness in 1991.In June 2007, Bussee issued an apology for his involvement in promoting orientation change through Exodus. Also apologizing were Jeremy Marks, former president of Exodus International Europe, and Darlene Bogle, the founder of Paraklete Ministries, an Exodus referral agency. The apology stated in part "Some who heard our message were compelled to try to change an integral part of themselves, bringing harm to themselves and their families." Bussee stated, "In the almost 40 years since I started Exodus International, I can honestly say that I have never met a gay person who became heterosexual through conversion therapy or ex-gay programs. Yes, some stayed celibate for a time. Some even married and said they were happy. But most of those marriages ended with very painful divorcesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the spirit of Elul, Enzi talks about the documentary "Pray Away" and reflects on his own time immersed in Exodus International and conversion therapy.

Guest Info/Bio:This week I welcome the amazing Julie Rodgers! Julie is a writer, speaker, and leader in the movement working for full inclusion for LGBTQ people in Christian communities. She played a significant role in shutting down Exodus International, the largest conversion therapy organization in the world, and she was also the first openly gay person to be hired by an evangelical Christian college. She is featured in “Pray Away” (2021), a documentary about the movement to pray the gay away. Her writing has been featured in Sojourners, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Time. (Select) Publications: “Outlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story”Guest Links:www.julierodgers.com Twitter: @julie_rodgers Facebook: @Julie.r.rodgers Instagram: @julie_rodgers Special guest music on this episode provide by: Civilian Enjoy the music?Songs heard on this episode: “Fear & Trembling”, Should This Noose Unloosen”, “Patience”, and “Michael” You can find Civilian's music on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere good music is found!This episode of the Deconstructionists Podcast was edited, mixed, and produced by John Williamson Stay on top of all of the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com Go there to check out our blog, snag a t-shirt, or follow us on social mediaJoin our Patreon family here: www.patreon.com/deconstructionists Website by Ryan BattlesAll photos by Jared HevronLogos designed by Joseph Ernst & Stephen PfluigT-shirt designs by Joseph Ernst, Chad Flannigan, Colin Rigsby, and Jason Turner. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ken Fong has just returned from Alaska and his photo tour. The two Kens discuss the Netflix Film, Pray Away, the story of the rise and fall of Exodus International. Ken Fong has had discussions and interviews with some of the cast members and producers including Alan Chambers and Julies Rogers. They review Ken Kemp's interview with Andy Wells, author of "Tried to be Straight." They discuss the upcoming documentary 1946 that exposes the decisions of the translation committee of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible. Nadia Bolz-Weber has a powerful and insightful interview with Josh Harris who recanted his best-selling book which became must-reading in the purity culture. Ken Fong ends with the challenge to be courageous enough to take risks.BECOME A PATRON of the BWM Podcast | Chat with KenSupport the show (http://thebeachedwhitemale.com)

So today, we're doing something a little different on the Pride podcast. I connect with Anne Heche and Heather Duffy, hosts of the Better Together podcast, who introduce me to Randy Thomas. Randy, one of the subjects of Netflix's "Pray Away", was the former vice-president of Exodus International. Exodus was a nonprofit group under the Christian umbrella that practiced conversion therapy in attempt to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, using psychological or spiritual interventions. Anne also divulges her own Christian-cult family history, with an appearance from her mother, Nancy Heche, herself. Resources: PrayAwayFilm,com WannaTalkAboutIt.com Be sure to watch Pray Away on Netflix! Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com. Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Sebastian Alcala Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So today, we're doing something a little different on the Pride podcast. I connect with Anne Heche and Heather Duffy, hosts of the Better Together podcast, who introduce me to Randy Thomas. Randy, one of the subjects of Netflix's "Pray Away", was the former vice-president of Exodus International. Exodus was a nonprofit group under the Christian umbrella that practiced conversion therapy in attempt to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, using psychological or spiritual interventions. Anne also divulges her own Christian-cult family history, with an appearance from her mother, Nancy Heche, herself. Resources: PrayAwayFilm,com WannaTalkAboutIt.com Be sure to watch Pray Away on Netflix! Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com. Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Sebastian Alcala Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media.

Film Critic Elizabeth “Betsy” Kim (Gen Z Critics) joins JUST TALKING and advocates for the younger generation to start critiquing films. AND with that—Gen Z Critics has decided to have their own Oscar nominations vote! Betsy's top vote during the COVID lockdown goes to Korean Drama's (K-Drama's)—they've got drama, comedy, tons of episodes and are incredibly fun to watch. There's one under the radar sketch comedy show Betsy recommends—Ziwe (Zee Way) on Showtime—“nails Gen-Z humor” but “too cool” for the Emmys and snubbed. Submit your film critique at https://genzcritics.com/ Film Producer Jessica Devaney joins JUST TALKING to talk about her controversial film Pray Away. The film is about Gay conversion therapy—a sensitive subject — AND exposes Exodus International, the most controversial conversion therapy organization in the world. Pray Away is a deeply compassionate approach to portraying people discovering their gender/sexual identity in the context of the modern church without weaponizing the message. It's a powerful documentary, available on NETFLIX, https://www.netflix.com/title/81040370. STRIKE A CHORD artist Phreckle$ once known as Female (Femm maalee) left a life of addiction, toxic relationships, partying and reinvented herself as Phrecke$ the powerhouse artist today. Phreckle$ isn't an artist you can place in a genre—“I don't want to be in a box, get me out of the box”—“something that has its own lane.” Artists grow over the years. “My music is a mesh between hip hop, pop, a little bit of a rock edge in a way.” Phreckle$' track Because Of You is a tribute to her daughter, a powerful and sobering example of changing your life in a positive direction. Listen and follow Phreckle$ at https://www.iamphreckles.com.

Netflix recently released the documentary "Pray Away," the story of the religious belief that it's possible or desirable to "convert" LGBTQ people to heterosexuality. The story is told by the former leaders of that movement, who have since spoken out against ex-gay ministry and churches that still fail to affirm the gender and sexual orientation of their members. One of those former leaders featured in the film is Yvette Cantu Schneider, who rose to lead women's ministry at Exodus International, the large umbrella organization of the ex-gay movement in the United States. Since leaving Exodus over a decade ago, before it was shuttered in 2013, Yvette has worked with GLAAD and other organizations to push for more affirming churches. Conor and Yvette discuss her path from being out and proud and not religious into being a leader of the Christian ex-gay movement, tactics her organization and others used to control people, the physical toll of anxiety and PTSD from leading an inauthentic life,  the media that gave endless airtime to ex-gay groups, why it's actually the churches that need to change, and so much more. Please watch Pray Away, now streaming on Netflix. Thank you for listening!     Additional Resources - Please have a look, especially if you or anybody you know attends a church that tells you it's wrong to be yourself: https://www.prayawayfilm.com/resources 

Content Warning: We discuss gay conversion therapy and Netflix's documentary Pray Away in this episode.The documentary, Pray Away, follows four members of Exodus International, a global conversion therapy advocate. This was going on behind our backs all along. So few were aware of how prevalent it really was. So much of the anti-gay movement was tied up in fears around the AIDS epidemic, and the church drove a big part of that. We discuss some of the history surrounding the documentary, how gay conversion therapy still exists today, and whether – in light of this – the church is salvageable, or if we should just burn the whole thing down.Resources:Send questions to cancelbag@gmail.com to be part of our mailbag episodeRead: The Miseducation of Cameron PostUntil We Get Canceled is a Crate Original from Crate Media

This week Anne and Heather are joined by Randy Thomas, who is featured in the new Netflix documentary, "Pray Away", about evangelicals who've broken free of the "ex-gay" conversion therapy group, Exodus International. Listen to Randy talk about his regretful past affiliation with Exodus and how he helped take it down. Be sure to follow BETTER TOGETHER on IG! From Straw Hut Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Release Date: August 3rd on Netflix Director/Writer: Kristine Stolakis Producers: Jessica Devaney (Always In Season, Roll Red Roll), Anya Rous (Always In Season, Roll Red Roll), Kristine Stolakis Executive Producers: Ryan Murphy, Jason Blum, Jeremy Gold, Marci Wiseman, Mary Lisio, Amanda Spain, Daniel J. Chalfen, Jim Butterworth, Katy Drake Bettner, Johnny Symons, Julie Parker Benello, Patty Quillin, Nion McEvoy, Leslie Berriman, Regina K. Scully, Alexis Martin Woodall Logline: Former leaders of the "pray the gay away" movement contend with the aftermath unleashed by their actions, while a survivor seeks healing and acceptance from more than a decade of trauma. Running Time: 101 minutes Synopsis: In the 1970s, five men struggling with being gay in their Evangelical church started a Bible study to help each other leave the "homosexual lifestyle." They quickly received over 25,000 letters from people asking for help and formalized as Exodus International, the largest and most controversial conversion therapy organization in the world. But leaders struggled with a secret: their own “same-sex attractions” never went away. After years as Christian superstars in the religious right, many of these men and women have come out as LGBTQ, disavowing the very movement they helped start. Focusing on the dramatic journeys of former conversion therapy leaders, current members, and a survivor, PRAY AWAY chronicles the “ex gay" movement's rise to power, persistent influence, and the profound harm it causes.

Blake Chastian of Exvangelical joins us to talk about the usual, but mostly to talk about Pray Away, the new documentary on Netflix chronicling the rise and fall of Exodus International, as well as the modern ex-gay movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Kristine Stolakis' intimate and moving documentary, Pray Away, starts with the words “I lived transgender, but I left it all to follow Jesus.” So explains self-identified ‘ex-trans' Jeffrey, whose belief that change is possible reflects the core message of the conversion therapy movement today. Former leaders of the "pray the gay away" movement contend with the aftermath unleashed by their actions, while a survivor seeks healing and acceptance from more than a decade of trauma From there, PRAY AWAY takes us back to the 1970s, five men struggling with being gay in their Evangelical church started a bible study to help each other leave the "homosexual lifestyle." They quickly received over 25,000 letters from people asking for help and formalized as Exodus International, the largest and most controversial conversion therapy organization in the world. Julie is one of hundreds of thousands of people caught in Exodus' wake. Former leaders of the "pray the gay away" movement contend with the aftermath unleashed by their actions, while a survivor seeks healing and acceptance from more than a decade of trauma. After years as Christian superstars in the religious right, Julie and many have come out as LGBTQ, disavowing the very movement they helped start. PRAY AWAY chronicles that movement's rise to power, persistent influence, and the harm it causes. Director Kristine Stokalis and Producer Jessica Devaney join us to talk about the politicalization of gay rights in the 1980s by the Far Right led by Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson, Newt Gingrich and James Dobson, as well as the psychological, religious, cultural, and economic pressure brought to bear on people who live a non-conforming sexuality. For news, screenings and update go to: prayawayfilm.com Watch Pray Away on Netflix beginning on August 3

Outlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story, written by Julie Rodgers was published in 2021 by Broadleaf Books Publishing Inc. In this honest and vulnerable book, Rodgers takes us through her journey from ex-gay theology to radical inclusion and self-acceptance as a queer Christian. After decades of bouncing between hope and despair, Evangelical, Baptist-raised Julie Rodgers found herself making a powerful public statement that her former self would have never said: "I support same-sex marriage in the church." When Rodgers came out to her family as a junior in high school, she still believed that God would sanctify her and eventually make her straight. Wanting so intensely to be good, she spent her adolescent and early adult years with an ex-gay ministry, praying for liberation from her homosexuality. In Outlove Rodgers details her deeply personal journey from a life of self-denial in the name of faith to her role in leading the take-down of Exodus International, the largest ex-gay organization in the world, to her marriage to a woman at the Washington National Cathedral. Through one woman's intimate story, we see the larger story of why many have left conservative religious structures in order to claim their truest identity. Outlove is about love and losses, political and religious power-plays, and the cost to those who sought to stay in a faith community that wouldn't accept them. Shedding light on the debate between Evangelical Christians and the LGBTQ community--a battle that continues to rage on in the national news and in courtrooms across the country--this book ultimately casts a hopeful vision for how the church can heal. Meg Gambino is an artist and activist currently working as the Director of Outreach for an addiction recovery center. Her life mission is to creatively empower others by modeling reconciliation between communities of people and people on the margins. Find her work at reconfigureart.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/lgbtq-studies

Outlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story, written by Julie Rodgers was published in 2021 by Broadleaf Books Publishing Inc. In this honest and vulnerable book, Rodgers takes us through her journey from ex-gay theology to radical inclusion and self-acceptance as a queer Christian. After decades of bouncing between hope and despair, Evangelical, Baptist-raised Julie Rodgers found herself making a powerful public statement that her former self would have never said: "I support same-sex marriage in the church." When Rodgers came out to her family as a junior in high school, she still believed that God would sanctify her and eventually make her straight. Wanting so intensely to be good, she spent her adolescent and early adult years with an ex-gay ministry, praying for liberation from her homosexuality. In Outlove Rodgers details her deeply personal journey from a life of self-denial in the name of faith to her role in leading the take-down of Exodus International, the largest ex-gay organization in the world, to her marriage to a woman at the Washington National Cathedral. Through one woman's intimate story, we see the larger story of why many have left conservative religious structures in order to claim their truest identity. Outlove is about love and losses, political and religious power-plays, and the cost to those who sought to stay in a faith community that wouldn't accept them. Shedding light on the debate between Evangelical Christians and the LGBTQ community--a battle that continues to rage on in the national news and in courtrooms across the country--this book ultimately casts a hopeful vision for how the church can heal. Meg Gambino is an artist and activist currently working as the Director of Outreach for an addiction recovery center. Her life mission is to creatively empower others by modeling reconciliation between communities of people and people on the margins. Find her work at reconfigureart.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

Outlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story, written by Julie Rodgers was published in 2021 by Broadleaf Books Publishing Inc. In this honest and vulnerable book, Rodgers takes us through her journey from ex-gay theology to radical inclusion and self-acceptance as a queer Christian. After decades of bouncing between hope and despair, Evangelical, Baptist-raised Julie Rodgers found herself making a powerful public statement that her former self would have never said: "I support same-sex marriage in the church." When Rodgers came out to her family as a junior in high school, she still believed that God would sanctify her and eventually make her straight. Wanting so intensely to be good, she spent her adolescent and early adult years with an ex-gay ministry, praying for liberation from her homosexuality. In Outlove Rodgers details her deeply personal journey from a life of self-denial in the name of faith to her role in leading the take-down of Exodus International, the largest ex-gay organization in the world, to her marriage to a woman at the Washington National Cathedral. Through one woman's intimate story, we see the larger story of why many have left conservative religious structures in order to claim their truest identity. Outlove is about love and losses, political and religious power-plays, and the cost to those who sought to stay in a faith community that wouldn't accept them. Shedding light on the debate between Evangelical Christians and the LGBTQ community--a battle that continues to rage on in the national news and in courtrooms across the country--this book ultimately casts a hopeful vision for how the church can heal. Meg Gambino is an artist and activist currently working as the Director of Outreach for an addiction recovery center. Her life mission is to creatively empower others by modeling reconciliation between communities of people and people on the margins. Find her work at reconfigureart.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Outlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story, written by Julie Rodgers was published in 2021 by Broadleaf Books Publishing Inc. In this honest and vulnerable book, Rodgers takes us through her journey from ex-gay theology to radical inclusion and self-acceptance as a queer Christian. After decades of bouncing between hope and despair, Evangelical, Baptist-raised Julie Rodgers found herself making a powerful public statement that her former self would have never said: "I support same-sex marriage in the church." When Rodgers came out to her family as a junior in high school, she still believed that God would sanctify her and eventually make her straight. Wanting so intensely to be good, she spent her adolescent and early adult years with an ex-gay ministry, praying for liberation from her homosexuality. In Outlove Rodgers details her deeply personal journey from a life of self-denial in the name of faith to her role in leading the take-down of Exodus International, the largest ex-gay organization in the world, to her marriage to a woman at the Washington National Cathedral. Through one woman's intimate story, we see the larger story of why many have left conservative religious structures in order to claim their truest identity. Outlove is about love and losses, political and religious power-plays, and the cost to those who sought to stay in a faith community that wouldn't accept them. Shedding light on the debate between Evangelical Christians and the LGBTQ community--a battle that continues to rage on in the national news and in courtrooms across the country--this book ultimately casts a hopeful vision for how the church can heal. Meg Gambino is an artist and activist currently working as the Director of Outreach for an addiction recovery center. Her life mission is to creatively empower others by modeling reconciliation between communities of people and people on the margins. Find her work at reconfigureart.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

Outlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story, written by Julie Rodgers was published in 2021 by Broadleaf Books Publishing Inc. In this honest and vulnerable book, Rodgers takes us through her journey from ex-gay theology to radical inclusion and self-acceptance as a queer Christian. After decades of bouncing between hope and despair, Evangelical, Baptist-raised Julie Rodgers found herself making a powerful public statement that her former self would have never said: "I support same-sex marriage in the church." When Rodgers came out to her family as a junior in high school, she still believed that God would sanctify her and eventually make her straight. Wanting so intensely to be good, she spent her adolescent and early adult years with an ex-gay ministry, praying for liberation from her homosexuality. In Outlove Rodgers details her deeply personal journey from a life of self-denial in the name of faith to her role in leading the take-down of Exodus International, the largest ex-gay organization in the world, to her marriage to a woman at the Washington National Cathedral. Through one woman's intimate story, we see the larger story of why many have left conservative religious structures in order to claim their truest identity. Outlove is about love and losses, political and religious power-plays, and the cost to those who sought to stay in a faith community that wouldn't accept them. Shedding light on the debate between Evangelical Christians and the LGBTQ community--a battle that continues to rage on in the national news and in courtrooms across the country--this book ultimately casts a hopeful vision for how the church can heal. Meg Gambino is an artist and activist currently working as the Director of Outreach for an addiction recovery center. Her life mission is to creatively empower others by modeling reconciliation between communities of people and people on the margins. Find her work at reconfigureart.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Outlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story, written by Julie Rodgers was published in 2021 by Broadleaf Books Publishing Inc. In this honest and vulnerable book, Rodgers takes us through her journey from ex-gay theology to radical inclusion and self-acceptance as a queer Christian. After decades of bouncing between hope and despair, Evangelical, Baptist-raised Julie Rodgers found herself making a powerful public statement that her former self would have never said: "I support same-sex marriage in the church." When Rodgers came out to her family as a junior in high school, she still believed that God would sanctify her and eventually make her straight. Wanting so intensely to be good, she spent her adolescent and early adult years with an ex-gay ministry, praying for liberation from her homosexuality. In Outlove Rodgers details her deeply personal journey from a life of self-denial in the name of faith to her role in leading the take-down of Exodus International, the largest ex-gay organization in the world, to her marriage to a woman at the Washington National Cathedral. Through one woman's intimate story, we see the larger story of why many have left conservative religious structures in order to claim their truest identity. Outlove is about love and losses, political and religious power-plays, and the cost to those who sought to stay in a faith community that wouldn't accept them. Shedding light on the debate between Evangelical Christians and the LGBTQ community--a battle that continues to rage on in the national news and in courtrooms across the country--this book ultimately casts a hopeful vision for how the church can heal. Meg Gambino is an artist and activist currently working as the Director of Outreach for an addiction recovery center. Her life mission is to creatively empower others by modeling reconciliation between communities of people and people on the margins. Find her work at reconfigureart.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

In the 1970s, five men struggling with being gay in their Evangelical church started a Bible study to help each other leave the "homosexual lifestyle." They quickly received over 25,000 letters from people asking for help and formalized as Exodus International, the largest and most controversial conversion therapy organization in the world. But leaders struggled with a secret: their own “same-sex attractions” never went away. After years as Christian superstars in the religious right, many of these men and women have come out as LGBTQ, disavowing the very movement they helped start. Focusing on the dramatic journeys of former conversion therapy leaders, current members, and a survivor, PRAY AWAY chronicles the “ex gay" movement's rise to power, persistent influence, and the profound harm it causes. Today my guest is the producer of PRAY AWAY Jessica Devaney --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Director Kristine Stolakis is in the house!  In the coming weeks, Netflix will be releasing "PRAY AWAY" -- her new documentary. Focusing on the dramatic journeys of former conversion therapy leaders,current members, and a survivor, PRAY AWAY chronicles the“exgay" movement's rise to power,its unscientific influence, and its legacy of profound harm. Kristine is a documentary film director whose work focuses on politics, prejudice and power.  Her debut film, THE TYPIST cracked open the untold story of a closeted Korean War vet who was tasked with writing dishonorable discharges for outed LGBT seamen. With co-host Brody Levesque  

Director Kristine Stolakis is in the house!  In the coming weeks, Netflix will be releasing "PRAY AWAY" -- her new documentary. Focusing on the dramatic journeys of former conversion therapy leaders,current members, and a survivor, PRAY AWAY chronicles the“exgay" movement's rise to power,its unscientific influence, and its legacy of profound harm. Kristine is a documentary film director whose work focuses on politics, prejudice and power.  Her debut film, THE TYPIST cracked open the untold story of a closeted Korean War vet who was tasked with writing dishonorable discharges for outed LGBT seamen. With co-host Brody Levesque  

Julie Rodgers is a writer, speaker, and leader in the movement working for full inclusion for LGBTQ people in Christian communities. She played a significant role in shutting down Exodus International, the largest conversion therapy organization in the world, and she was also the first openly gay person to be hired by an evangelical Christian college. She is featured in Pray Away (2020), a documentary about the movement to pray the gay away. Her writing has been featured in Sojourners, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Time. She lives with her wife in Washington, DC. Her new book, Outlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story, is a memoir of her experience growing up evangelical, while knowing she was gay. It's about love and losses, political and religious power-plays, and the cost to those who sought to stay in a faith community that wouldn't accept them. For more queer reflections on faith, public life, and chosen family, join Julie's substack, Reimagining Belonging. Topics Discussed: Faith & Identity: Lesbian, queer, Christian, cat mom with conflicting, complex faith Coming Out, Conversion, Coping: Julie didn't want to change, but initially gave in Don't be a part of something that makes you hate and harm yourself or others Who to trust? Choose to question or follow religious leaders or your own truth Breaking Point: Reality behind closed doors vs. belief that things are changing Pray the Gay Away: Story that is still present reality in today's world Reasons for Disconnect: Lack of nuance and understanding in liberal spaces Save Yourself, Not Everyone: Don't stay rooted in trauma; live and thrive Links and Resources: Julie Rodgers Outlove Pray Away Reimagining Belonging The Faith and Justice Network The Trevor Project Masterclass: 4 Practices You Can Start Now to Move Beyond Shame Queerology Podcast on Instagram Queerology Podcast on Twitter Beyond Shame by Matthias Roberts Matthias Roberts on Patreon

Our hosts, Laura Truax and Stephany Spaulding sit down with Julie Rodgers to talk about her new book, "Outlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story" as well as her upcoming Netflix film, Pray Away.    Julie Rodgers is the author of Outlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story. She played a significant role in shutting down Exodus International, the largest conversion therapy organization in the world, and she was the first openly gay person to be hired by an evangelical Christian college. She is featured in Pray Away (2020), a documentary about the movement to "pray the gay away." Her writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Time. If you're into queer reflections on faith, public life, and chosen family, then subscribe to her newsletter Reimagining Belonging.   JulieRodgers.com   Rev. Dr. Laura Truax is senior pastor of LaSalle Street Church in Chicago and serves on the Seminary Advisory Board at the University of Dubuque. Dr. Truax holds a master of divinity degree from Loyola University and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the joint program of North Park Seminary and Fuller Theological Seminary. She is the author of Undone: When coming apart puts you back together (2013) and Love Let Go: Radical Generosity for the real world (2017) and is part of the Red Letter Christians.    @revtruax     //     facebook.com/laura.truax1   Rev. Dr. Stephany Rose Spaulding is pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Colorado Springs, associate professor of Women's and Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS) and former U.S. Senate candidate for the state of Colorado. She holds a B.A. in English from Clark Atlanta University, as well as a M.A. in American Literature and a Ph. D. in American Studies both from Purdue University. She is the author of Recovering from Racism: A Guidebook to Beginning Conversations (2015) and Abolishing White Masculinity from Mark Twain to Hiphop: Crisis in Whiteness (2014).   @drstephanyrose     //      facebook.com/stephanyrose    The Common Good Podcast is produced and edited by Daniel Deitrich. @danieldeitrich Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic   votecommongood.com votecommongood.com/podcast facebook.com/votecommongood twitter.com/votecommon

This is Father Jared Cramer from St. John's Episcopal Church in Grand Haven, Michigan, here with today's edition of Christian Mythbusters, a regular segment I offer to counter some common misconceptions about the Christian faith. During Pride month, I've been talking about the relationship between Christianity and the LGBTQIA+ community. This week, I'd like to talk about the problems surrounding the traditional teaching of the church on these questions—and the harm it can do. As I mentioned a couple weeks ago, the Scriptural questions surrounding the place of LGBTQIA+ people in the church can get thorny. Very easily, people fall into their own sorts of proof-texting, each person coming up with Scripture that justifies their own view. Part of the reason for this is that Scripture is not a monolithic witness. Rather, Scripture is the unfolding story of God's grace—and our growing apprehension of God's grace and design for us and the world. Sometimes, there are just different ways of telling the story in the Bible. In Genesis one, for example, humanity is created last, as the pinnacle of creation. In Genesis two, however, humanity is created before animals and given stewardship. If the point of the creation narratives is a newsreel retelling of the events, this is a problem. But if the point is not about specific order, but theological principals revealed in myth and ancient story, then we can find the inconsistencies helpful for understanding the text. At other times the Bible simply disagrees with itself. When the Jewish people returned from captivity in Babylon, Ezra commanded them to divorce their foreign wives. However, this is contrary to the prohibitions on how you treat foreigners in Leviticus 19 and is in direct contrast to the story of Ruth, a Moabite, who marries Boaz and becomes the great-grandmother of King David. The prophet Malachi, writing after Ezra, also argues against putting away a foreign wife simply based upon her ethnicity. In short, the old saying, “The Bible says it. I believe it. That settles it,” simply does not really work in practice.  But there is a deeper reason why using those seven verses people claim are about homosexuality to exclude and discriminate against LGBTQIA+ people is wrong—because that reading of the Bible comes at a cost If you are opposed to people of different sexual and gender identities expressing themselves honestly according to their own understanding of themself, then the question becomes… what is the message of the church to the gay Christian? And does that message sound like Jesus? Most conservative Christians respond that the message is “Go and sin no more,” echoing Jesus in the Gospel of John. But what does that look like? For some people, the message of the church has been that God's grace can change you and make you straight or cisgender. This has been the claim of so-called reparative or conversion therapy. However, there is no reliable evidence that this is actually possible. Indeed, there is actually reliable evidence that it is not only ineffective but can cause significant harm, leading to suicide, this is why it is deemed to be an unethical practice by the American Psychological Association and is illegal in several jurisdictions. One of the largest proponents of this approach, Exodus International, disbanded in 2013 the board published a statement repudiating their use of reparative therapy and apologizing for the harm they had done. So, neither prayer nor psychology can turn a gay person straight or a transgender person into a cisgender person. The next offering I'll usually hear is that the message of the church is that gay people should live celibate lives. This is the stance the American Association of Christian Counselors took when they removed their promotion of conversion therapy from their code of ethics. However, the church has long understood celibacy as a gift some people may be called to but never as something that can be imposed upon a class of people due to their biology. We've already established that you don't choose to be gay. Requiring someone who happens to be gay to be celibate would be a violent imposition of a manner of life on a whole class of people without regard to God's calling in their lives. Some might respond that straight people are also called to chaste lives until they're married. I'd counter that even that view is a shrinking one these days, but that at least straight people are told to be chaste until they find someone. Gay people are not given that chance by much of the church. So, what is the message of the church to LGBTQIA+ people. It must be two-fold. First, that you are the way you are through no choice or fault of your own. Indeed, this is your natural state of existence—a state that is found in the rest of God's creation at times. Second, you are called, just like anyone else, to holiness of life: by living in covenanted relationship with the person you love, should you so chose. The affirmation of same-sex marriage is indeed the best graced response to gay Christians, an avenue that enables them to be who they are, while also to receive the gifts of the sacrament of marriage just like straight people. And, one more time, if you're LGBTQIA+ or an ally, and you live in West Michigan, I'd invite you to join me on Sunday, June 27, at 10am at the downtown Waterfront Stadium in Grand Haven, for a special pride worship service to celebrate all of God's beloved children. Thanks for being with me. To find out more about my parish, you can go to sjegh.com. Until next time, remember, protest like Jesus, love recklessly, and live your faith out in a community that accepts you but also challenges you to be better tomorrow than you are today.

In this mini-episode we are discussing our spoiler-free thoughts on the documentary, Pray Away from executive producers Jason Blum and Ryan Murphy. The film showcases the conversion therapy ministry Exodus International and their rise and fall. The film premiered at this year's Tribeca Film Festival and hits Netflix this August. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth!Coffee and Conversations is a production of Victims and Villains. It is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Joshua Howell. Music by Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!

Randy Thomas (former leader at Exodus International) has been a Christian for most of his life.  Early in life, after living as a gay man for years, he was convinced that he could no longer continue living in what he perceived to be a life of sin.  Not only did he fight his same-sex attraction, he became one of the top leaders at Exodus International, a nationally-acclaimed organization where Christians were sent to either undo their “gayness” or learn how to have victory through celibacy.  Fast forward 30 years and Randy is back out of the closet, engaged to a man and deeply regrets his involvement at Exodus.  He still prioritizes his faith and is a committed follower of Christ.  No matter your feelings or beliefs surrounding this conversation, all listeners are encouraged to hear a sincere man's true story.  The spirit of a human.  May we walk together in love. Randy Thomas:https://www.instagram.com/rthomasartJoey/PWNA Instagram:  www.instagram.com/joeysvendsenCurrent DonorSee giving opportunity: https://donorsee.com/pwnahelpsSupport Us:Join us as a patron! https://www.patreon.com/pwnapodor leave a Venmo tip right @  https://venmo.com/joey-svendsenJoin the discussion:https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNAtalkSocials:https://twitter.com/joeysvendsenhttps://www.facebook.com/PWNApodE-mail PWNAcontact@gmail.com for correspondence.Theme Song courtesy of Derek Minor:  http://www.derekminor.comOther music originally composed by Joel Hamilton//Cakewolfhttps://mechanicalriver.bandcamp.com/http://embassyfreqs.com/Executive Producer of PWNApod:  Jared SvendsenSupport the show

Fade to Gray Podcast is pleased to announce a series featuring stories of individuals who have undergone or been of part of reparative therapy (sexual orientation change efforts). In this series, the Fade to Gray team strives to listen, engage and understand the motives behind such efforts and the impact it has had (whether that be positive or negative). It's 2020 after all. It's time we asked the questions and allowed people to share their real experience. This stuff has had a real impact on people's lives and it's time we talked about it.  Randy Thomas is the former Vice President of Exodus International. Exodus International was a network of conversion-therapy ministries which closed in 2013. Randy shares his journey and what a journey it has been. Randy first came out as gay but then became a very strong defender of the 'ex-gay' movement. Randy shares what it was like working with Exodus and is open and honest and the lasting damage this had on others as well as on himself. Randy has since come back out of the closet and is engaged to become married. This is a vulnerable, transparent and powerful testimony.  Visit Thrive LGBT+ online at http://thrive.lgbt.  FYI. The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25. If you are thinking about suicide or are feeling alone and need someone to talk to, please call the Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386 for immediate help. It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7.  

“Burn the mainstream evangelical conservative non-affirming church doors down to the ground!” This tweet from an LGBTQ advocate Sarah Cunningham, and former Exodus International leader’s denounce biblical therapy. Joe Dallas reviews upcoming movies about both. .

Sy Rogers, a pastor and a leading Christian voice on sexuality, has reportedly died this month after a battle with kidney cancer. Find out about the legacy he leaves behind in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Join Julie Rodgers and I as we dig into "giving in to the flesh," the dissolution of Exodus International and the harmful practice of conversion "therapy." We wonder how to cope while on a public platform, how to love yourself in spite of being taught otherwise, and we pay tribute to the late artist formerly known as Prince and a cat by the same name. FOLLOW JULIE HERE.

As an Evangelical Southern Baptist preacher’s kid from the South, Deb Schrodt’s whole world centered around church and pleasing the elders. Her spiritual journey was a search for what felt authentic in love, music, and church. Ironically, Deb found love at Exodus International, a gay conversion group. She claimed her unique relationship with God and now writes affirming spiritual music. “If I had known it was okay to be my authentic self, I would have been that much sooner.” ~Deb Schrodt debbieschrodt.com

Randy Thomas, former VP of Exodus International and current Executive Director of Thrive LGBT+, joins us to talk about how he had to come out twice in his life from being an out and proud gay man to being a strong defender of the "Ex-Gay" Movement and finding his way back to the light...after 21 years.  It's a fascinating story and a brave one.If you would like to leave a comment on a particular episode or a suggestion, please leave us a voicemail at (214) 997-4985. To reach me via email: paul@disinfectingsunlight.comVisit Thrive LGBT+ online at thrive.lgbt (that's the entire web address) or at facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thrivelgbtAlcoholics Anonymous - www.aa.orgNarcotics Anonymous - www.na.orgNone of the groups are affiliated or associated with Disinfecting Sunlight and are provided solely as resources for help.  I can be reached directly at paul@disinfectingsunlight.comStay in the light,Paul

The first ever UK Chick-Fil-A was opened less than 2 weeks ago, and this weekend they announced they will be closing their doors amid backlash from the public.  This comes at the same time as a tweet went viral stating that Chick-Fil-A essentially funded a preacher's trip to Uganda that helped them craft a law imprisoning homosexuals, and even sentencing them to death. It took a lot of digging, but by my research has me calling "Myth" on this one.  Check out this article from truthorfiction.com - This website from what I can tell if fairly unbiased. If anything, they lean to the left. They rated this tweet "Decontextualized."  Even the preacher Chick-Fil-A is said to have funded said himself that he did not support Uganda's law. And the craftily worded stories support that fact by saying sneakily that "Organizers of the conference" helped create Uganda's law. I don't know if you've ever seen a speaker at a conference, but various speakers are not typically people affiliated with said conference. The fact that you spoke somewhere, and then the group that asked you to speak later decided to do something bad, is not proof that you yourself did something bad. Charlie and I spoke at the Young American's for Liberty Conference last month in Detroit. If next month, YAL decides to help craft a Medicare for All law, is Good Morning Liberty guilty of crafting the Medicare for All law? The other organization that there is actual proof of receiving donations from Chick-Fil-A was "Exodus International." Exodus International did in fact send a board member to Uganda in 2009 that said homosexuality was "Evil" in a speech at the conference. Less than a year later, Exodus' president expressed remorse for being involved with the conference in Uganda, and stated that they did not support Uganda's harsh homosexuality law. In 2012, Exodus International disbanded.  If Chick-Fil-A did in fact financially support the creation of Uganda's law, then I would boycott them myself. It should go without saying that this type of law does not fit within the teachings of Christianity in the first place, and it obviously doesn't belong in a free society.  However, it seems like this is a lot of tactical article writing on the part of those looking to tear down an otherwise stellar chicken joint.  Listen to the podcast for more! Visit www.BernieLies.com if you want to read specifically about the many lies told by one of America's greatest manipulators. Get your own "Bernie Lies" T-Shirt on our Etsy store. In Liberty, Charlie & Nate P.S. We can do this. Keep forging on through the disheartening news, and hate-filled rhetoric. We're here to #MakeLibertyWin --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningliberty/support

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Earlier this week, Yahoo news reported that McKrae Game, the man who founded one of the largest conversion therapy programs in the country and led the homophobic organization for 20 years, has come out as gay. That program, originally was called Truth Ministry is "faith-based " and located in South Carolina. It aims to suppress or completely change a person's LGBTQ+ sexuality through counseling, interventions, or ministry. The organization was eventually rebranded and renamed as Hope for Wholeness in 2013. Our guests are two people who know Game, and have been tightly involved with the ex-gay movement for years. We are joined by Yvette Cantu Schneider, who was involved in the so-called ex-gay movement for two decades. She was a policy analyst and spokesperson for Family Research Council, and, later, was the first and only director of women's ministry for Exodus International. She is the author of the book Never Not Broken: a journey of unbridled transformation, and the soon-to-be-released novel Two Black Stones.  We are also pleased to feature good friend Kathy Baldock, an ordained minster and the Executive Director of Renobased Canyon Walker Connections. Kathy has now read and reviewed 47 anti-LGBTQ books by Christian authors. She has seen the expectation and goals patterns shift as the conservatives try to control LGBTQ people. The authors also create ideology and present it as theology which is then adopted by many of the churches and people within the Christian Right. Brody Levesque guest hosts.

Earlier this week, Yahoo news reported that McKrae Game, the man who founded one of the largest conversion therapy programs in the country and led the homophobic organization for 20 years, has come out as gay. That program, originally was called Truth Ministry is "faith-based " and located in South Carolina. It aims to suppress or completely change a person’s LGBTQ+ sexuality through counseling, interventions, or ministry. The organization was eventually rebranded and renamed as Hope for Wholeness in 2013. Our guests are two people who know Game, and have been tightly involved with the ex-gay movement for years. We are joined by Yvette Cantu Schneider, who was involved in the so-called ex-gay movement for two decades. She was a policy analyst and spokesperson for Family Research Council, and, later, was the first and only director of women’s ministry for Exodus International. She is the author of the book Never Not Broken: a journey of unbridled transformation, and the soon-to-be-released novel Two Black Stones.  We are also pleased to feature good friend Kathy Baldock, an ordained minster and the Executive Director of Renobased Canyon Walker Connections. Kathy has now read and reviewed 47 anti-LGBTQ books by Christian authors. She has seen the expectation and goals patterns shift as the conservatives try to control LGBTQ people. The authors also create ideology and present it as theology which is then adopted by many of the churches and people within the Christian Right. Brody Levesque guest hosts.

For decades, Exodus International claimed "change is possible," leading many to believe that gay people could become straight. But in this interview, former Exodus president Alan Chambers admits that attempts to "pray away the gay" never worked, and explains why he now opposes conversion therapy. For more: http://geekyjustin.com Support this podcast: http://patreon.com/geekyjustin

 Today, on Sidebar With John Duran... Reverend Denyse Barnes from the United Methodist Church joins us in studio to talk about the schism in the Methodist church over LGBT issues. Jennifer Nguyen, the Bud Light Brand Manager comes to Sidebar as we talk about the launch of their first-ever rainbow aluminum bottle to celebrate World Pride and much more! Michael Bussee, one of the co founders of EXODUS International calls into the show to discuss the mentality of bringing homosexuals out of their lifestyle, plus we talk about his late partner Gary Cooper. Ryland Shelton and Sonja Brenna join us at Sidebar to talk about how hormones and surgery do not change vocal chords. We also discuss the effects of having a voice that  coincides with ones gender.

Luke 9– Transfiguration

Luke 9– Transfiguration

Historically, people within the church who experienced homosexual feelings went unaddressed, creating a void. They recognized both the Biblical and cultural prohibitions against yielding to their temptations, but also realized the temptations remained. Afraid to confess and deal with them, many fell into secret homosexual sin, while others eventually came out as openly gay. Still others remained faithful, yet felt isolated and alienated from fellow Christians. Ministry to same-sex attracted people became publicly available when Exodus International was formed in 1976, along with other lesser known networks. For over three decades, the organization heavily influenced the Christian populations view of ministry to homosexuals, but was also beset from the beginning with detractors, critics, and internal struggles. Those struggles escalated between 2005-2013, culminating in Exodus decision to close its doors in 2013. Conflicts within the organization, leading to its closure, had to do with the approach its leadership was taking on issues of grace, sin, proper ministry approaches to homosexuality, and a growing emphasis on harmony with the gay community at the expense of clarity regarding sexuality and scripture. With its Executive Director claiming most homosexuals couldnt change, and that gay Christians were in fellowship with God along with other believers, a split within the organization became inevitable. When Exodus closed, new ministries sprang up in the aftermath, and most of the ministries associated with it continue to thrive. The ensuing controversies, though, confused many people who wandered what the options were for people wanting to repent of homosexuality. That confusion, in turn, has opened the door to a new approach to ministry to samesex attracted people which is causing considerable controversy and calls for Biblical examination, and examination which will be made in the second part of this series. This Postmodern Realities episode this the first part of a two part series which is a conversation with JOURNAL author Joe Dallas about his online exclusive articles. This episode covers part one called Homosexuality and Modern Ministry Examining Old Approaches and Assessing New Ones, Part I A History of Missions and Missteps.

With so many Christians capitulating to the culture, it has never been more important to understand issues of sexuality from a biblical perspective. Joe Dallas has been our lead expert on the subject at the Christian Research Institute for decades, and once again he joins Hank to discuss articles he has written for the Christian Research Journal about the Revoice Conference, the new film Boy Erased, and whether or not the United States is closer to a state-controlled church. The Bible isn't shy about sex, leaving Christians without an excuse not to understand issues of sexuality and communicate a Christian perspective with conscience and conviction. Topics discussed include: how important is the issue of human sexuality to our culture? (3:00); is it intolerant and violent to hold traditional views of marriage and heterosexuality? (4:55); are issues of human sexuality leading to greater levels of “big brother” and government control? (7:40); why are so many Christians capitulating to the culture when it comes to issues of homosexuality and sexuality in general? (10:05); discussing the article by Joe Dallas, “Homosexuality and Modern Ministry,” as well as the ministry that Joe was once president of: Exodus International (12:00); is the church supposed to be offensive in the name of truth? (17:15); what is the Revoice Conference, and what is their mission? (18:35); discussing the question presented at the Revoice Conference: “What does queer culture (and specifically queer literature and theory) have to offer us who follow Christ? What queer treasure, honor, and glory will be brought into the New Jerusalem at the end of time? (Revelation 21:24-26)” (23:10); using language as a tool for progress, such as the moniker of “gay Christian,” making homosexuality and Christianity seem compatible (25:50); discussing the term spiritual friendship, as promoted at the Revoice Conference and in the book Spiritual Friendship: Finding Love in the Church as a Celibate Gay Christian (28:15); discussing sin and issues of human sexuality that affect all of us and the problem with putting a positive spin on sinful tendencies (31:25); the problem with people proclaiming that homosexuality is a gift from God (35:45); what is conversion therapy, and what is the problem with conversion therapy? (38:00); discussing the new film Boy Erased and whether Christians in general are being unfairly portrayed in Boy Erased (41:30); the new article in the Christian Research Journal titled “Solo Sex and the Christian,” discussing the sinful mindset of masturbation (46:10); why all transformation begins with repentance and obedience (52:35); the Bible isn't shy about sex, so how can we as Christians be better at addressing issues of sexuality in the church and with our families? (56:40); an update on California House Bill AB-2943 and whether a state-controlled church is imminent in the United States (59:45); the great evil of pedophilia, and what it means when those who take the sacred name of Christ are involved in it (1:02:50); the sadness of how the controversies within the Catholic church are tarnishing the name of good Catholics and Christianity as a whole, as well as diminishing the good work being done by Catholics worldwide (1:04:55); Speaking of Homosexuality: Discussing the Issues with Kindness and Clarity by Joe Dallas (1:07:10); seeking the peace that passes all understanding through Christ (1:10:50); why Joe Dallas wrote The Game Plan: The Men's 30-Day Strategy for Attaining Sexual Integrity (1:16:20); the Sacrament of Confession and how it relates to issues of accountability in the church (1:18:30); and how pro-gay advocates misinterpret the Bible and revise the truth to fit their agenda (1:21:35).

Being sexually attracted to someone of the same sex can be a harrowing experience. When sexual identity has the power to define who we are, finding oneself to be different to others can have stressful impacts. Yet the Christian response to same-sex attraction can often be simplistic and hurtful, being unaware of the gravity of the issues involved. At other times, persons facing these questions and struggles are conveniently ignored. How does the church craft a right approach towards persons who face such situations unique to them? Debbie speaks to Dr Hera Lukman to discuss the areas surrounding same-sex attention - what it is, why it is a big deal, whether a change in orientation is possible, lessons from the now defunct Exodus International and finally, and a right Christian approach in building helpful relationships with these persons.

For twenty-four years, Jeff Ford was married to a woman, and they have three beautiful daughters. But along the way, Jeff had a secret. He was attracted to guys. Jeff's conservative faith and love for his family motivated him to find a cure for his same-sex attractions. He spent fourteen years in church counseling and countless gay conversion therapy programs, but nothing changed his attractions. He could not pray away the gay.  Jeff's marriage and his family suffered because he could not live a life of integrity, and he considered divorce in 2005 and 2009.  He had faithfully pursued Christian counseling and gay conversion for many years but watched most members continue to struggle with no change in their sexual orientation.  He loyally followed Exodus International for years and watched their organization implode in 2013 when their leaders apologized for the work they did and finally admitted they could not change people’s sexual orientation.  With prayer, Bible study, and a long history with others in gay conversion therapy, Jeff finally realized he needed to live his own truth; the truth that God designed for his life.  He divorced in 2016, still unsure whether the Scriptures required him to be celibate or whether he could be in a relationship with a man, but he knew that he could not continue to live a lie. Jeff's spiritual journey has taken him to the place where he finally understood his relationship with God would never be what it needed to be so long as he continued to believe he was hated and condemned by God. Today, he has come to realize that God deeply loves him and everyone in the LGBT+ community.  Jeff finally knows and celebrates he is divinely created as someone special with unique characteristics and gifts to give to the world, his family, friends, and the community. And his faith has never been stronger.

Anne Paulk: Executive Director / Board Member Anne Paulk is a popular author and speaker on homosexual issues. Anne has been interviewed on TV, radio and in magazines between 1990’s to 2004, including Oprah Winfrey, Good Morning America, CBS Evening News, 700 Club, Focus on the Family radio, D. James Kennedy’s Coral Ridge Ministry, and People magazine. More recently, Anne has appeared on Dr. James Dobson’s FamilyTalk, “In the Market with Janet Parshall,” and “Equipped with Chris Brooks” (Moody Radio), Dr. Michael L Brown’s “In The Line of Fire”, Janet Mefferd Live (Salem Radio Network), “Joni and Friends,” “Table Talk” on Daystar TV, several times on Total Living Network with President Jerry Rose, The Georgene Rice Show (Salem Radio Network), and many other radio and TV programs. Her story of redemption has also been included in several documentaries including Such Were Some of You (Pure Passion TV/Mastering Life Media/2014). She is the author of Restoring Sexual Identity: Hope for Women Who Struggle with Same-Sex Attraction (Harvest House Publishers) and co-author of Love Won Out (Focus on the Family). She has also been recently honored to write for Charisma Magazine and The Gospel Coalition. Anne has had the pleasure of speaking at Love Won Out Conferences, Oklahoma SBC’s Clarity Conference, Exodus International conferences, and Focus on the Family’s Pastor and Pregnancy Resource conferences. Her greatest joy is being mom to her three wonderful sons. Anne and her three young men reside in the Pacific Northwest. 

Alan Chambers, former long-time Director of Exodus International, speaks in this episode about his struggle with his own sexual orientation, a love-hate relationship with church and his eventual closure of the once-notorious “Conversion Therapy” organization. Chambers headed the Christian-based conversion group for years, having gone through the program himself. But after much prayerful contemplation and… Read more about Alan Chamber’s Exodus from Religious Slavery

Our special guest today is Stephen Black from First Stone Ministries.   Stephen Black has been the Executive Director of First Stone Ministries since 2000. Stephen has worked in full-time Christian ministry and in leadership with First Stone Ministries since 1993. He was ordained with International Ministerial Fellowship in October of 1994 after ten years of ministry preparation.  Stephen is an author of many articles, teaching aids and is a teacher in the Church and public speaker on the issues of sexual and relational brokenness. He was a part of the forming committee for the newly formed Biblically sound and orthodox network of ministries: Restored Hope Network (RHN).  RHN was formed in June of 2012 as a result of the Exodus International implosion and later closure.  

On this week’s podcast I have the privilege of talking to the former President of Exodus International, Alan Chambers. I picked up a copy of his book, My Exodus, and couldn’t put it down. Three years ago during Alan’s keynote speech at the annual Exodus conference he announced that Exodus was closing its... The post Episode 39 Alan Chambers appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Stephen Black has been the Executive Director of First Stone Ministries since 2000. Stephen has worked in full-time Christian ministry and in leadership with First Stone Ministries since 1993. He was ordained with International Ministerial Fellowship in October  of 1994 after ten years of ministry preparation.  Stephen is an author of many articles, teaching aids and is a teacher in the Church and public speaker on the issues of sexual and relational brokenness. He was a part of the forming committee for the newly formed Biblically sound and orthodox network of ministries: Restored Hope Network .  RHN was formed in June of 2012 as a result of the Exodus International implosion and later closure.  Stephen serves as Vice-Chairman on the Board of Directors for the Restored Hope Network. Visit Stephen's websites at http://www.stephenblack.org and http://www.firststone.org

Part two with Alan Chambers, and his wife Leslie, who share their very public story of Alan's leadership of Exodus International, his struggle with same sex attraction, and their journey together from fear to grace and learning to love well, no matter the cost.  SUBSCRIBE or Leave Rating/Review--> SUBSCRIBE/Review HERE  Take the SURVEY--> HERE Join Facebook group --> Mud Stories Gathering HERE Shownotes Page--> HERE

Alan Chambers, and his wife Leslie, share their very public story of Alan's leadership of Exodus International, his struggle with same sex attraction, and their journey together from fear to grace and learning to love well, no matter the cost. SUBSCRIBE or Leave Rating/Review--> SUBSCRIBE/Review HERE  Take the SURVEY--> HERE Join Facebook group --> Mud Stories Gathering HERE Shownotes--> HERE

Best of Show Replaying interviews with Alan Chambers, former president of Exodus International, an organization that promoted solutions and treatment of homosexuality or ex-gay therapy, on his book, "My Exodus: From Fear to Grace". Marianne Duddy-Burke, Executive Director of DignityUSA, on the Pope's visit and his endorsement of Kim Davis' agenda.

Alan Chambers, former president of Exodus International, an organization that promoted solutions and treatment of homosexuality or ex-gay therapy, on his book, "My Exodus: From Fear to Grace". Marianne Duddy-Burke, Executive Director of DignityUSA, on the Pope's visit and his endorsement of Kim Davis' agenda.

Everyone has an interesting story to tell and on tonight's show John Paulk joins the show to share his. John will share his story from leading the now-defuct Exodus International, to raising his son, becomming a celebrity chef and appearing on the Food Network hit show Cutthroat Kitchen with celebrity guest judge Valerie Bertinelli!  John's also the host of "Talking with out Mouths Full" at Wild Planet Radio in Portland, OR.  He is also the owner of Mezzaluna Fine Catering and can always be seen cooking up a storm! Call 323 657-1493 to ask a question and join in the fun! Check out John's Facebook page for his delicious food by clicking here!

Everyone has an interesting story to tell and on tonight's show John Paulk joins the show to share his. John will share his story from leading the now-defuct Exodus International, to raising his son, becomming a celebrity chef and appearing on the Food Network hit show Cutthroat Kitchen with celebrity guest judge Valerie Bertinelli!  John's also the host of "Talking with out Mouths Full" at Wild Planet Radio in Portland, OR.  He is also the owner of Mezzaluna Fine Catering and can always be seen cooking up a storm! Call 323 657-1493 to ask a question and join in the fun! Check out John's Facebook page for his delicious food by clicking here!

This week we talk to Alan Chambers, the former president of Exodus International, the ex-gay Christian organization that closed down last June. Alan is a fascinating individual and he sat down with Eddie to talk through the complexities of his story and why he shut Exodus down. (You can read our feature on Alan here, listen to the full interview below, and watch all the videos of our conversation

This week we talk to Alan Chambers, the former president of Exodus International, the ex-gay Christian organization that closed down last June. Alan is a fascinating individual and he sat down with Eddie to talk through the complexities of his story and why he shut Exodus down. (You can read our feature on Alan here, listen to the full interview below, and watch all the videos of our conversation--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the CultureCast Crew Gets both timely and topical  when they welcome Alan Chambers, director of the organization Exodus International has been making headlines past few weeks.  Chambers talks through his public apology Christian, explains why he says he is still proud of the work the organization has done, talks about the planned closure… Read more about Exodus International’s Alan Chambers, Edward Snowden and Pussy Riot

Exodus has closed it's doors. They now say you cannot "Pray the Gay Away," but can Jesus Christ really change a life. Alan Chambers the ex-president of Exodus was well served by closing the doors.Listen to his interview with Anderson Cooper.

Exodus has closed it's doors. They now say you cannot "Pray the Gay Away," but can Jesus Christ really change a life.Alan Chambers the ex-president of Exodus was well served by closing the doors.Listen to his interview with Anderson Cooper.

In this episode Chill and I had special guest Syl Pike on to discuss MMA, the demise of Exodus International and we introduced our new segment: ?Your weekly Ebonic Colonic, with Mistress Chill.? You will have to listen to find out what that mess is all about, enjoy. Love from Hali to Miami and back up to Montreal. | Website: www.chonilla.com/category/podcast/tlfc | Twitter: @OwenandChill @CaptainODog @chillnmiami | Email: owenandchill@gmail.com | Leave a free voicemail: 1-888-882-2887

Rod and Karen are joined by Kriss to discuss Kate Upton's boobs, movie critics, Karen gets peppers in her eyes, the rules to Impossible White Man Movies, Twinky's are back, Exodus International closes up shop, shot over Lebrons, Charles Ramsey, mushrooms cause bad trip, Bronx teacher writes rap apology, wheelchair hammer man, a bad flirt and sword ratchetness. Twitter: @rodimusprime @SayDatAgain @TBGWT @InsanityReport Email: theblackguywhotips@gmail.com Blog: www.theblackguywhotips.com Voice Mail: 704-557-0186 http://www.theblackguywhotips.com/the-impossible-white-manifesto/ Kriss' Website: http://insanityreport.com/ www.adamandeve.com And they're on Twitter: @adamandeve Code: TBGWT

We don’t usually drink while recording the podcast since it’s usually morning. But this was late afternoon this time, so we all sipped some Great Divide Oak-Aged Yeti and some Fire Mountain Summer IPA. Things…get a little sloppy. I won’t give too much away, but some violence ensued, and it’s all captured on tape. You… Read more about Jay Bakker, Exodus International, and Twitter Wars Between Patton Oswalt and a Youth Pastor

On June 19th, Exodus International (a Christian “Gay Therapy” organization well known for their “Pray The Gay Away” strategies) announced that they were closing up shop. This announcement was came by way of Alan Chambers, president of Exodus International with a blog post simply titles “I Am Sorry.” Chambers then announced a day later at […]

On June 19th, Exodus International (a Christian “Gay Therapy” organization well known for their “Pray The Gay Away” strategies) announced that they were closing up shop. This announcement was came by way of Alan Chambers, president of Exodus International with a blog post simply titles “I Am Sorry.” Chambers then announced a day later at […]

This week: Exodus International closes and offers an apology to the LGBT community...also, another Bill Maher clip and yet more unnecessary D&D talk. As always...thanks for listening!

It's the long awaited rainbow episode: straight talk about homosexuality and religion! Exodus International no longer talks about curing gays California: Don't even talk about curing gays Churches split over gays and gay marriage Gay Marriage and the black church Dan Savage and Christian preachers are both wrong What does the Bible teach about homosexuality?

It's the long awaited rainbow episode: straight talk about homosexuality and religion! Exodus International no longer talks about curing gays California: Don't even talk about curing gays Churches split over gays and gay marriage Gay Marriage and the black church Dan Savage and Christian preachers are both wrong What does the Bible teach about homosexuality?

Premio Paulo Coelho: El Pastor William Hernández de Puerto Rico por decir que “una partícula no define a Dios”, refiriéndose al bosón de Higgs. (Artículo aquí) Un chico de 12 años de Pittsburgh, PA por quemarse una cruz en ala espalda. (Noticia aquí) Francesco Shetinno el capitán del Costa Concordia por decir que el día del naufragio que causó 30 muertos fue “guiado por la mano de dios”. (Noticia aquí) Alan Chambers y Exodus International por decir que su método de curar la homosexualidad no funciona luego de 36 años de operacion. (Noticia aquí) La Representante Valerie Hodges (R – Louisiana) por decir que no sabía que los boletos para estudiar en escuelas privadas en el estado de Louisiana incluiría escuelas musulmanas. (Noticia aquí y aquí) Los creadores de “Jesús toma el volante” por invitar a las personas a soltar el volante de sus automóviles por 5 minutos el 31 de marzo de 2013. (Noticia aquí y evento de Facebook aquí) Noticias: La transformación de Jesucristo Hombre. (Noticia aquí) La creencia en dios aumenta los asesinatos? (Noticia aquí) La corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos verá un caso de “libertad de cátedra” en la clase de ciencia para enseñar creacionismo. (Noticia aquí) Sanal Edamaruku sigue huyendo en Finlandia de las autoridades indias. (Noticia aquí) Referencias: http://www.skepdic.com/crypto.html https://sites.google.com/site/apuntesdecriptozoologia/ http://www.skepdic.com/ticrypto.html http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criptozoolog%C3%ADa http://elname.com/2008/12/pantera-no-aparece-el-vampiro-de-moca-y.html Cita de cierre: “Estoy en contra de la religión porque nos enseña a estar satisfechos con no entender el mundo”. - Richard Dawkins Participan en el podcast: @celipr10 y @manolomatos. Puedes bajar el podcast o subscribirte al RSS aquí: http://www.ivoox.com/podcast-podcast-ateorizar_fg_f120851_filtro_1.xml Este es el último episodio de la segunda temporada de Ateorizar. Regresamos en Octubre. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ateorizar/message

Host:  Jerry Johnson Guests:  Randy Thomas, Executive Director of Exodus International; and Jane Hampton Cook, author of “Battlefields and Blessings: Stories of Faith and Courage From the Revolutionary War.”

Host:  Penna Dexter Guests:  Randy Thomas, Exec. Dir. Exodus International; Forrest Church, author of “So Help Me God: The Founding Fathers and the First Great Battle Over Church and State.