EPISODE · Jun 12, 2025 · 59 MIN
PRIDE REPLAY - S1E24 with Johnnie Ghiglia - A Father's Love & Acceptance
from JUST DO YOU. · host Eric Nicoll
🌈 Pride Episode ReplayThis week, I’m honored to sit down with Johnnie Ghiglia, a retired law enforcement officer from Arizona whose life took a profound and beautiful turn when his son, Chase, came out as gay. What followed wasn’t rejection or resistance — but an outpouring of unconditional love that has since grown into a powerful movement of acceptance, advocacy, and support.Together, Johnnie and Chase co-founded OUT IS THE NEW IN, a nonprofit organization committed to uplifting the LGBTQ+ community — with a focus on suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and homelessness support. What started as a personal journey of growth and understanding has now become a beacon of hope for countless LGBTQ+ individuals and families.In this heartfelt conversation, Johnnie shares his story of growing up in a conservative farming town, navigating the complexities of identity and parenthood, and ultimately building a life centered on compassion and purpose. His unwavering love for Chase is palpable — a testament to the healing power of family when it chooses love over fear.Johnnie isn’t just standing by his son — he’s standing up for an entire community. Through his voice, his podcast, and his advocacy, he's showing the world what true allyship and fatherhood look like.🌈 This episode is a moving reminder that when love leads the way, transformation follows. Happy Pride Everyone! 🔗 Learn more about Johnnie, Chase, and their incredible work at https://outisthenewin.orgSend us Fan MailThank you for joining us and we can't wait to welcome you back again next week! New episodes drop every Thursday and can be found wherever you find your favorite podcasts! Remember to like, rate, share and subscribe to the JUST DO YOU. podcast in order to receive our weekly episode updates! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review at Apple Podcasts! To follow us on Instagram, visit: https://www.instagram.com/justdoyoupod/ Want to learn more about our host, Eric Nicoll? Visit: https://ericnicoll.com
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🌈 Pride Episode Replay This week, I’m honored to sit down with Johnnie Ghiglia, a retired law enforcement officer from Arizona whose life took a profound and beautiful turn when his son, Chase, came out as gay. What followed wasn’t rejection or resistance — but an outpouring of unconditional love that has since grown into a powerful movement of acceptance, advocacy, and support. Together, Johnnie and Chase co-founded OUT IS THE NEW IN, a nonprofit organization committed to uplifting the LGBTQ...
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