Are We in the New Holocaust? Dr. Lucas Wilson joins us to discuss the parallels and his experience with conversion therapy
Description
In this powerful episode, Dr. Lucas Wilson—SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto Mississauga and editor of Shame-Sex Attraction: Survivors’ Stories of Conversion Therapy—shares his journey of deconstructing faith, reconciling identity, and exposing the harm of religious fundamentalism.
We dive deep into:
🔹 His personal journey from evangelicalism to leaving the church
🔹 The role of Holocaust research in his faith deconstruction
🔹 The history and impact of conversion therapy on LGBTQ+ individuals
🔹 How white Christian nationalism fuels oppression and political extremism
🔹 The evolving rhetoric around queer identity in religious spaces
Dr. Wilson’s work challenges dominant narratives and uplifts marginalized voices, making this an episode you won’t want to miss.
🎧 Tune in now and join the conversation!
📲 Connect with Dr. Lucas Wilson:
📸 Instagram & Threads: @lukeslamdunkwilson
🐦 Twitter/X: @wilson_fw
🔗 LinkedIn: Lucas Wilson
📘 Facebook: Luke Wilson
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If you would like to be a guest on this podcast or would like to support this work, visit www.leavingthechurchtofindgod.com where you can contact Melissa and or make a donation. Follow along my journey on IG at @authenticallymeli and find more in depth content on YouTube at Diary of an Authentic Life.











