Amber Cantorna-Wylde: Out of Focus

In today's episode Joe talks to Amber Cantorna-Wylde. Amber is the author of Unashamed (the first coming out guide for LBGTQ+ people of faith) and her newest book Out of Focus. As the gay daughter of a 35-year executive at Focus on the Family, one defining moment of authenticity cost her everything. Amber's experience propelled her into a world of advocating for social justice and has made Amber passionate about dissolving shame, fostering self-acceptance, and generating messages of hope, love, and inclusion so that everyone can live and thrive in the world without shame. Joe and Amber talk about her upbringing in the Focus on the Family community, her coming out story and how that inspired her to write Out of Focus. To follow Amber on social media, learn more about her work and to order her book please visit her website here. To help support the ongoing work of Shift Happens, click HERE. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Click the link to get all the info about this year's festival. Make sure to use the code A - MZN at check out for a $50 discount on any single adult ticket. See every side of every news story. Read the news from multiple perspectives.See through media bias with reliable news from local and international sources.To get your 40% discount to Ground News, click HERE. Visit The Slippery Slope Store for your exvangelical shirt needs. New merch coming soon. Use promo code therealjoesmith10 for 10% of your orders.If you are a Florida parent and looking to be more proactive or learning about advocacy work please visit Equality Florida's Parenting with Pride.For counseling from anywhere please check out The Christian Closet. If you would like to support the work of The Christian Closet please go to Affirming Therapy to donate....