When Doctrine Harms, Love Must Lead

What happens when doctrine demands obedience, but love calls you to something deeper? In this episode, we speak with Julie, a Catholic mother from Texas whose journey took her from conservative Anglicanism to the Catholic Church—and eventually into full affirmation of her LGBTQ+ children. Along the way, she confronted the harms of fundamentalism, rejected fear-based theology, and embraced the radical call to love without condition.Julie now works with Mama Dragons, leads an interfaith support group for parents, and organizes Pride events for LGBTQ+ youth—all while remaining deeply rooted in her Catholic faith. Her story is a testament to what happens when we put compassion before control and choose to let love, not fear, guide our families and our faith. Whether you’re a parent, a faith leader, or someone healing from the wounds of religious rejection, we hope this episode invites you into a deeper conversation about affirmation, accountability, and the kind of Church our children deserve.