The results of this election took many of us in the LGBTQ community by surprise and have hit a lot of us pretty hard. Brit Barron joins us to talk about how we’re feeling in the aftermath and to share a word of hope. Finally, we discuss how to approach the holidays with family members who have different viewpoints and how to navigate those conversations. Check Out Brit's books at: https://www.britbarron.com/ Support us and Join our Monthly Zoom on Patreon: patreon.com/c/ITriedtoBeStraight Chat with us and others on Discord: https://discord.gg/7jwmTemc5y --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support
Growing up Conor knew he was different but tried to convince himself he wasn’t. After battling with mental health for years, he finally had to come to terms with the fact that he was gay. Coming out, he believed celibacy was the right choice for his life and his faith. He shares what that journey is like, and discusses why it was still important for him to come out of the closet, even if he still intends to stay single. Support us and Join our Monthly Zoom on Patreon: patreon.com/c/ITriedtoBeStraight Chat with us and others on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZDHCNEQc --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support
When Simon heard Alana's story, a devout catholic girl who took her life, he knew it needed to be told. After hearing her journey with conversion therapy, and having a similar journey himself, he decided to see what he could do to get it out there. He pulled together stories from her friend's, family, and journals and made the podcast Dear Alana. Winning several awards and touching thousands of hearts, this story made a huge impact when it released. We interview Simon on his journey making the podcast and how making it changed his life. https://discord.gg/DcaTx45V https://www.patreon.com/c/ITriedtoBeStraight https://dearalana.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support
Kristyn Komarnicki was working for a Christian magazineabout to publish an article about why being gay is not of God. Rather than running the article, she felt it was her duty to do the research. For her that meant gathering a group of gays and Christians with different opinions to actually hear what their experiences were. Realizing the depth of connection and the need for these conversations, she continues gathering groups to build empathy and awareness for queer members of the church 15 years later. Support us and Join our Monthly Zoom on Patreon: patreon.com/c/ITriedtoBeStraight Chat with us and others on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZDHCNEQc Reach out to Kristyn: https://christiansforsocialaction.org/programs/oriented-to-love/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support
Retired NFL Offensive Tackle Ryan O'Callaghan, lived in a community where coming out of the closet wasn't an option. After realizing he was gay, he joined sports at a young age to hide his sexuality. Getting to retirement he finally reached a breaking point and made the decision to come out. Support us and Join our Monthly Zoom on Patreon: patreon.com/c/ITriedtoBeStraight Chat with us and others on Discord: https://discord.gg/vWXPcAgq --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support
Author, Pastor, and Speaker Brandan Robertson shares why being gay and Christian makes perfect sense. We also chat about how queer people have helped change the church for the better, and the progress we've seen in the church over the last several years. Support us and join our monthly Zoom at www.patreon.com/ITriedtoBeStraight Chat with us and other for free at www.discord.gg/7jwmTemc5y Brandan's Website: brandanrobertson.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support
Sexologist Meg Cowan shares how purity culture affected her growing up in the church, how she found healing and how she started helping others find healing as well. She shares how purity culture can affect closeted gays and how to live a healthy sex life after coming out of the closet after shutting it down for so long. Support us and join our monthly Zoom at www.patreon.com/ITriedtoBeStraight Chat with us and other for free at www.discord.gg/7jwmTemc5y Meg's Website: www.megcowan.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support
Shortly after getting saved as a gay youth, John Smid buried his sexuality and joined the leadership team in a conversion therapy program at Love in Action. After years leading the program, he finally comes to terms with the fact that no one was finding any success changing their sexuality, and starts asking big questions about what they're doing in the program.Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ITriedtoBeStraightChat with us and other for free on Discord: discord.gg/7jwmTemc5y --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support
We're back! Season 2 is here and we're so happy to be back with you all. Take a look at what we've got in store for Season 2 in the teaser, and episode 1 will be here next week! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support
Colby Martin, author of Unclobber, shares his story of deconstruction and reconstruction on this episode. He then teaches on how to rebuild your faith and pick up the pieces after the very common deconstruction process we go through when coming out. Find Colby at: https://www.colbymartinonline.com/ Support us and Join our Monthly Zoom on Patreon: patreon.com/c/ITriedtoBeStraight Chat with us and others on Discord: https://discord.gg/7jwmTemc5y --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support
It's just Susie and Nate for the Season 1 finale! We dig into how our faith has evolved through the podcast and dig into what we believe healthy dating looks like. Also is it ok for your identity to be rooted in your sexuality?Chat with us and others on Discord!https://discord.gg/7jwmTemc5y --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support
Melody Rachel shares how she grew in her relationship with Jesus when she accepted her sexuality. Gay Christian podcasters interviewing another gay Christian podcaster. This is a fun one! Chat with us and others: https://discord.gg/7jwmTemc5y --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support
Pastor's daughter, Brittany was set to live the perfect Christian life, hoping to follow in her father's footsteps as a preacher. Life took a different turn when she realized she was a lesbian. She started a journey of prayer and fasting, doing whatever she could to try and stop being gay. Chat with us and others for free on Discord - https://discord.gg/7jwmTemc5y --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support
Rénald Kent was leading worship at several churches before he realized he could no longer suppress being gay. After coming out on his podcast, he loses every upcoming worship gig in one night. He shares why even after losing everything his relationship with God is stronger than ever. Find him on the Not Safe For Church Podcast or at IG @renoldkent --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support
Jennifer Knapp dominated the Christian music charts winning several Dove awards and more. In the midst of it all, she finally came to terms with her sexuality and realized she was going to have to risk it all to be honest with herself. She shares how she kept her faith, and has a stronger walk with God than ever. Learn more about Jennifer at jenniferknapp.com And join our community on our free chat room at: https://discord.gg/XDVg2a2J --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support
Susie's friend Mason joins us to share his coming out story. Growing up in the church, he tried to be straight for several years, until finally he realized he wasn't being honest with himself. Determined to discover his sexuality, Mason set out into the dating scene to see if he was really gay and what do to with his faith. Chat with us and others in the I Tried to Be Straight Community - (Free) https://discord.gg/CBBuMvXW --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support
JJ Gerber grew up in the church and built a career in the as a Christian musician and actor. Eventually realizing he couldn't stay in the closet anymore he came out and realized his opportunities in the church would slowly disappear. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support
Dr. Laura, PhD. religious trauma expert and author of When Religion Hurts You shares her experience with religious trauma growing up in the evangelical church, and how it effects the LGBTQ community. She then offers some practical advice on how to start healing from church trauma. Check out her book at drlauraeanderson.com/book --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support
Brit Barron was pastoring at a mega church when she fell in love with a girl. After wrestling with what to do, she overcame her fears of coming out and decided to give it all up for what she believed in. Check out her first book, Worth It at the link below, and keep an eye out for her 2nd book coming soon! https://a.co/d/4NmOtLB --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support
Speaker and author, Jonathan Merritt, joins us on the podcast to share his story of getting outed in the church as a pastor's kid. He shares how he found himself, pushed through and became the successful writer he is today. He shares his brand new children's book. My Guncle and Me, a beautifully illustrated story of acceptance and love. You can find the book at: https://amzn.to/3V1yvbX --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-tried-to-be-straight/support