Collin Martin Came Out to Cary Umhau First

In 2018, Collin Martin came out as gay. At the time, he was the only ‘out’ man in any of the big five American sport leagues or any top division professional men’s national soccer leagues.Today, Collin is a professional soccer player as a midfielder for San Diego Loyal in the United Soccer League (USL) championship.Also, Collin has played for D.C. United and Minnesota United FC in Major League Soccer (MLS) and for Richmond Kickers and Hartford Athletic in the USL.  Collin shares how Cary Umhau, a speaker, writer, and consultant, was influential in his coming out process.  Topics Discussed:Faith Forms Identity: Gay or not, God completely loves youEvery Sunday, Different Church: Growing, learning, and realizing you’re gayInner Struggle: What to do with knowledge in an unwelcoming environment?Boiling Point: Separating faith from sexuality until telling family and friendsMentor/Mom’s Best Friend: Why Collin was comfortable coming out to CaryTaco Time: Say what you have to say about being gayPeople: Give those who love and support you a chance, despite the riskTeammates: Promise to protest when something is wrong, not rightLinks and Resources:Collin Martin on InstagramCary UmhauSan Diego LoyalD.C. UnitedMinnesota United FCMajor League Soccer (MLS)Richmond KickersHartford AthleticUnited Soccer League (USL)Burning Down the Fireproof Hotel by Cary UmhauBreadcoin OrganizationQ Christian Fellowship Virtual ConferenceQueerology Podcast on InstagramQueerology Podcast on TwitterBeyond Shame by Matthias RobertsMatthias Roberts on PatreonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy