Podcast appearances and mentions of matt bays

WE ARE BACK!!!! And we're thrilled to announce the return of "How to Find (& Keep) a Gay Man" for its much-anticipated SEASON 2. Join hosts, Matt Bays and Matt Heincker, as they bring fresh perspectives and enlightening experiences to the table. Matt Bays recounts his global adventures alongside his husband, distilling the essence of what makes a thriving partnership in the LGBTQ+ community. He brings back invaluable insights into the art of what it means to be a good partner. Meanwhile, Matt Heincker has been diligently cultivating his own audio venture, "Through the Long Night: A Man's Journey Out of Darkness and into the Technicolored Light of Love and Peace,” which we tease in this episode...with the promise of MORE TO COME in the next several weeks. This is Heincker's personal story as a closeted queer boy raised in a restrictive religious culture, and promises to be a stirring exploration of personal growth and emotional resilience. We also delve into the power of curiosity and how it serves as the lifeblood of a dynamic and robust relationship. Stay tuned as we navigate these conversations with heart, humor, and authenticity.

On this week's episode, Julie & Brandy celebrate Pride month and LGBTQ+ RIGHTS with former Megachurch Pastor, Activist & Author, Matt Bays. (Yes, we made all of those titles proper nouns. SUCK our D*cks).  ****************** *** Click the links to listen to a FREE episode of our Patreon Podcast!! *No Politics! No ads! *** https://www.patreon.com/posts/windows-up-sing-42013006?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare **************** ****************************** **CHECK OUT OUR T-SHIRTS! ** https://www.julieandbrandy.com/shop---4 **************** ****************************** DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! ** This episode is Sponsored by BETTER HELP:  Get 10% off your first month at www.BetterHelp.com/DumbGay   ** AG1 by ATHLETIC GREENS: Get a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D at www.athleticgreens.com/dumbgay ******************** ********************* *** Dumb Gay Politics with Julie & Brandy **** Julie Goldman **** Brandy Howard **** Julie and Brandy *** The People's Couch *** DGP *** Gay Podcast *** Political Podcast *** Lesbian *** Bravo *** Housewives *** Queer *** Pride **** LGBTQ ****  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Julie & Brandy celebrate Pride month and LGBTQ+ RIGHTS with former Megachurch Pastor, Activist & Author, Matt Bays. (Yes, we made all of those titles proper nouns. SUCK our D*cks).  ****************** *** Click the links to listen to a FREE episode of our Patreon Podcast!! *No Politics! No ads! *** https://www.patreon.com/posts/windows-up-sing-42013006?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare **************** ****************************** **CHECK OUT OUR T-SHIRTS! ** https://www.julieandbrandy.com/shop---4 **************** ****************************** DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! ** This episode is Sponsored by BETTER HELP:  Get 10% off your first month at www.BetterHelp.com/DumbGay   ** AG1 by ATHLETIC GREENS: Get a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D at www.athleticgreens.com/dumbgay ******************** ********************* *** Dumb Gay Politics with Julie & Brandy **** Julie Goldman **** Brandy Howard **** Julie and Brandy *** The People's Couch *** DGP *** Gay Podcast *** Political Podcast *** Lesbian *** Bravo *** Housewives *** Queer *** Pride **** LGBTQ ****  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In one of their most powerful episodes, the Matts tackle the issue of Shame. They break it down into 3 categories: 1. How it got there. 2. How it's impacting our personal and romantic lives. 3. How we get rid of it. Why does shame continue to dramatically affect our lives in negative ways? Why do we continually go back to those bearers of shame in our lives who do not accept us for who we are? (parents, family, church members, etc.) Are you looking for ways to safeguard yourself against shame messaging? Is inner self-talk part of the problem? This episode goes deep. Join us for a timely message on how to get rid of the shame…once and for all. Also, Matt Bays' coming out story is mentioned. Read it HERE: https://mattbayswriter.com/almost-straight-a-coming-out-story/ For more bitchy wisdom, follow us on: INSTAGRAM & TIKTOK To watch the podcast, follow us on YouTube Or check out the How to Find (& Keep) a Gay Man website.

In the pilot episode of How to Find (& Keep) a Gay Man, Matt Bays and Matt Heincker make their introductions, discuss the purpose of the podcast, and tell their personal stories of how they found (& kept) their gay men. For more bitchy wisdom, follow on INSTAGRAM & TIKTOK To watch the podcast, follow them on YouTube Or check out the How to Find (& Keep) a Gay Man website.

Coming out late in life has its moments. In this case it started with a graveside moment that made him realize, "It's time to be me." He called himself out of hiding and shares his story in his book "Leather and Lace: a gay man, lost love, and a road trip with his dead sister," Matt Bays takes us on the road trip of love, loss, and redemption. About Matt Matt Bays is a writer, speaker, and life coach with a passion for calling people out of their hiding places. He joins the ranks of writers such as Anne Lamott, Donald Miller, and Glennon Doyle in offering readers honest, raw, funny, and insightful compassion for the journey of life. He and his husband, Chris, live in Cincinnati, Ohio. Connect With http://leatherandlacememoir.com/ (Website) https://www.facebook.com/mattbays70/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/mattbayswriter/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/mattbayswriter (Twitter) You can also listen to the podcast on… https://apple.co/2RBmUxZ ()https://bit.ly/2UxP9zN ()   https://spoti.fi/2JpvCfg ()https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/rick-clemons/the-coming-out-lounge ()   http://tun.in/pjtKR ()https://bit.ly/30kT4kL ()   https://bit.ly/2FVH55j ()  

Matt Bays is a writer, speaker, and life coach with a passion for calling people out of their hiding places. He joins the ranks of writers such as Anne Lamott, Donald Miller, and Glennon Doyle in offering readers honest, raw, funny, and insightful compassion for the journey of life. Matt has two amazing daughters and lives with his husband Chris, in Cincinnati. His first book, Finding God in the Ruins: How God Redeems Pain, was released in 2016. Matt's second book, Leather & Lace, details the heroism of finding his path and accepting his homosexuality.  Matt is an exemplary role model and pioneer in our community. Be sure to connect with him on Instagram @mattbayswriter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mygaychurchdays/support

This week on Civic'ly Speaking, Michael and Tessa talk to Civic's own Buddy The Elf, Matt Bays! * Please note there is language in this episode that may not be suitable for all ages*

On the day of his sister's funeral, while standing alone at her grave, Matt Bays tells the truth for the very first time; that he is gay. At forty-six years old, and with a highly religious worldview, Matt sets out on a powerful journey to grapple with this new reality and find the part of himself that was buried in his youth. Together, Bays and his dead sister take to the open road, listening to 80s music and lying under the stars at the Grand Canyon. Her prevailing love had once given him the courage to come out. And now, after the heartbreaking end of a relationship he thought would go the distance, he is searching for her guidance once again. https://leatherandlacememoir.com

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ A powerful story teller, Matt Bays presents an honest, raw, yet hopeful account of how we find God in the ruins of our lives. The magic in this communicator’s voice and way of looking at the world is that he is able to speak honestly about deep and tragic events while simultaneously illuminating beauty and hope. - Be empowered to be honest with a God who has felt far off and hard to understand. -Discover community with fellow broken travelers. - Find the courage to shed the skin of an inauthentic Christianity that has promoted a healing process which is, in actual practice, unredemptive. - Begin to understand how God is reaching out to you in unexpected and unique ways. Matt joins the ranks of narrative spirituality writers/speakers such as Ann Lamott, Donald Miller, Rachel Held Evans, and Ann Voskamp in offering readers an honest, raw, creative, and insightful companion for sorting through the struggles of life with a measure of joy and hope.

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ The decision to live authentically often comes with a hefty price tag. After the loss of a 23-year marriage, Matt Bays came out as a gay man. As a public figure (worship leader of a conservative mega-church of 7,000+ and nationally published author and speaker) the aftermath of this decision threw his life and career into a tailspin. While his book Finding God in the Ruins: How God Redeems Pain, was still lining the bookshelves of local Barnes and Noble booksellers, his publishers put his book out of print. As Laura Parrott Perry, author of She Wrote It Down: How A Secret-Keeper Became a Storyteller, stepped fully into the truths of the demise of her marriage, her childhood sexual abuse, and her struggles with addiction, she found the ground constantly shifting under her feet. Friends fell away and the life she had been living became incompatible with her decision to live out loud. Matt and Laura will discuss how to navigate and survive the grief of massive life change and what it is like to embrace the joy that comes from authentic living.

Author of "Finding God in the Ruins" stops by the show to talk about Love, God, Christianity, and coming out as gay in the church. Matt's unique grace and warmth make this a must-listen for all of us, especially those walking a path to find themselves (which, hopefully, is everyone.) Say hello at www.MattBaysWriter.com

Matt Bays is one of those author friends who I consider near and dear, although we've never met in real life. I consider his wisdom to be hard-won, a real gift for the rest of us. His journey has included so much pain, and yet he still finds a way to be hopeful.  Enjoy, my friends. 

Matt Bays is a singer, songwriter, philanthropist, blogger, life coach and the author of Finding God In The Ruins: How God Redeems Pain. Struggling with addiction in his twenties, and trauma from sexual, physical and emotional abuse as a child, Matt found himself in questioning his most basic understanding of his place in the world and his existence. At 23, Matt, seeking meaning, found himself in the arms of a welcoming church and by 25, he entered into ministry, applying his musical talents through worship. More than 20 years later, Matt has a fiery passion for helping people pick up the pieces out of their brokenness and create their own story. "It's out of our wounds- the core ache within us, that we find our calling" - Dan Allender In this episode: How Matt defined 'success' as young adult (3:22) How life's challenges forced him to rethink what success is (5:10) Why writing has become a method of processing his thoughts and emotions (7:19) Why it took him nearly a decade to write his first book (7:51) Matt's understanding of redemption (12:10) How Matt helps people feel less broken (18:39) Matt's ambitions for his future (22:25) How Matt exorcises negative personalities (26:34) How you can receive a free copy of Matt's latest book (27:27) Drawing upon his past experiences, hardships and circumstance, Matt wrote Finding God in the Ruins out of frustration with his circumstances- he was tired of letting God of the hook, saying "well, He is God and I'm not" was no longer an excuse. Instead, he started down a journey of figuring out what he thought about faith, and God and his place in the world. In his late 20's Matt began reconciling his past with his present, digging deep to understand how is experiences had affected his thinking. If you aren’t familiar with Matt, you’re missing out. Matt is an author, speaker, songwriter and the founder of the non-profit Finding God in the Ruins, based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. If you're interested in receiving a free copy for Matt's latest book "Finding God In The Ruins", we are giving away 5 copies of his book. All you have to do is send an email to CJ@cjmcclanahan.com. 

I’m delighted to welcome author and speaker Matt Bays to the podcast today.  Matt begins by sharing the powerful and moving story behind his book “Finding God In The Ruins”, his painful childhood which led to struggles with alcohol addiction, and how in the midst of his recovery he faced yet more challenges as his sister tragically lost her life to cancer. We talk about dealing with grief, addiction and being honest with both God and ourselves about suffering, and asking those tough questions. About doubt, questioning and the mystery of the divine, and how we believe.  Matt is humble, wise and honest, and it was a joy to talk to him. Have a listen and then check out his book. 

When contention, anger and sorrow begin to hold sway, how far can a little forgiveness go to provide relief? What if the hurt is not directed outwardly but inside? Today on No Limits, our guests talk forgiveness, in anticipation of the new Walk The Talk speakers event. Our guests are Steve Ross, founder of this TED-type seriesl Matt Bays, an Indianapolis life coach and musician, and author of the book "Finding God in The Ruins;" and Dr. Tuesday Tate, an Indianapolis-based speaker, coach, consultant and minister.

Matt Bays is an author and speaker from Indianapolis, who is calling people out of their hiding places. His first book, FINDING GOD IN THE RUINS: How God Redeems Pain will be released nationally in March of 2016. Most of his ministry focuses on brokenness, recovery and healing. He firmly believes that our best stories live in our secrets. And if we can find the courage to tell the truth of those stories, we can change the broken spirit of humanity. Matt is married to Heather and has two daughters, Chloe and Evalee.  

Author Matt Bays gives us insight into where real joy is found, especially around Christmas. Not in the gifts or the parties or the busyness, but in the meaning and relationships behind those things. #YMH5   Matt Bays’ Site: MattBaysWriter.com Matt’s Book: MattBaysWriter.com/FindingGodintheRuins   Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast YMH5 on Facebook Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Matt Bays shares about the abuse and incest he faced as a child, his alcoholism while he served as a worship leader, and his path to recovery as he wrestled with questions like where is God, is He with me, and his journey finding God in the ruins. SUBSCRIBE/Review->SUBSCRIBE/Review HERE   "Like" The Mud Stories Facebook Page --> HERE   Show Notes Page --> HERE   Sign up for Coaching with Jacque --> HERE (http://www.jacquewatkins.com/coaching)    Matt's Book: Finding God in the Ruins

Matt Bays shares his story and how God meets us and loves us in the ruins of our lives. Due to the frank discussion of sexual brokenness, may not be suitable for children under 13.

On this episode the team welcomes guest host Matt Bays. Discussions include Matt's new book, Fall and finding God in the difficult times of life.

Our speaker for the November Luncheon will be Matt Bays. Matt is a worship pastor, writer, speaker, and truth teller. His unique and engaging style connect with the heart in both challenging and insightful ways. In this talk, Matt shares how pain from our past has an uncanny way of working itself into our marriage. Without taking an honest inventory of our past wounds, we will not experience God's best for our lives and our marriages.