Episodes
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092: Making Sense of the Research on Homosexuality— Biological Factors Part 4
(Shared from Mormon Matters podcast at MormonMatters.org) With the renewed conversation in Mormonism about homosexuality initiated by the November 6th policy changes, it has become clear that many Latter-day Saints have never really been exposed to the breadth of research conducted in the past...
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091: Making Sense of the Research on Homosexuality— Biological Factors Part 3
(Shared from Mormon Matters podcast at MormonMatters.org) With the renewed conversation in Mormonism about homosexuality initiated by the November 6th policy changes, it has become clear that many Latter-day Saints have never really been exposed to the breadth of research conducted in the past...
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090: Making Sense of the Research on Homosexuality— Biological Factors Part 2
(Shared from Mormon Matters podcast at MormonMatters.org) With the renewed conversation in Mormonism about homosexuality initiated by the November 6th policy changes, it has become clear that many Latter-day Saints have never really been exposed to the breadth of research conducted in the past...
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089: Making Sense of the Research on Homosexuality— Biological Factors Part 1
(Shared from Mormon Matters podcast at MormonMatters.org) With the renewed conversation in Mormonism about homosexuality initiated by the November 6th policy changes, it has become clear that many Latter-day Saints have never really been exposed to the breadth of research conducted in the past...
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088: Clark Johnsen – From BYU to Broadway’s Book of Mormon Musical Part 2
In this hilarious and touching episode shared with us from Mormon Stories, John Dehlin interviews Clark Johnson, an original cast member in the hit Broadway musical, The Book of Mormon. In part two, Clark recounts the events and his favorite memories leading him to join The Book of Mormon cast;...
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087: Clark Johnsen – From BYU to Broadway’s Book of Mormon Musical Part 1
In this hilarious and touching episode shared with us from Mormon Stories, John Dehlin interviews Clark Johnson, an original cast member in the hit Broadway musical, The Book of Mormon. In part one, Clark shares his experience as a young gay Mormon coming from a conservative LDS background, his...
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086: Lorena Tobon: Interview from Mormon Mental Health Part 3
Natasha Helfer Parker from MormonMentalHealth.org interviews Lorena Tobon, who grew up as a faithful and extremely dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Colombia. From an early age she found herself falling in love with other women in her life – something that...
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085: Lorena Tobon: Interview from Mormon Mental Health Part 2
Natasha Helfer Parker from MormonMentalHealth.org interviews Lorena Tobon, who grew up as a faithful and extremely dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Colombia. From an early age she found herself falling in love with other women in her life – something that...
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084: Lorena Tobon: Interview from Mormon Mental Health Part 1
Natasha Helfer Parker from MormonMentalHealth.org interviews Lorena Tobon, who grew up as a faithful and extremely dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Colombia. From an early age she found herself falling in love with other women in her life – something that...
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083: Jake and Meg Abhau part 3 where they discuss the church’s impact on LGBT and their activism
In part 3 of 3, Meg and Jake talk about the urgent need for change in the church, and the damage that is being done, as well as their engagement with Mormonism as activists for the LGBT Mormon cause. . . . Audio only part 3:
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082: Jake, Meg and Jon Abhau part 2 where they discuss his coming out and Meg and Jake discuss their Faith Crisis
In part 2 of 3 Jake, Meg and Jon start off by getting Jon’s perspective on his coming out. Meg and Jake then continue the interview 6 months later where they discuss their faith transition and their departure from Mormonism as a family. Audio only part 2:
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081: Meg and Jake Abhau’s video interview part 1– finding out they have a gay son
This series was also posted to Mormon Stories. Part 1 of 3 is a re-cap of the events leading up to Jon’s coming out and how they responded to this. It is an abbreviated version of their story that was told in prior Gay Mormon Stories interviews, but the video gives a more intimate look at this...
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Discussion of homelessness and suicide among LGBT teens
This podcast was shared from Feminist Mormon Housewives podcast. It is an invitation to participate in the LDS LGBT Suicide & Homelessness Awareness Day Sunday December 7. This event is intended to occur annually, so to keep up to date in the future you can refer to this facebook page. In this 39...
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080: Transmormon–the Story of Eri Hayward Part 2
Thanks to Natasha Helfer Parker for sharing this interview from her Podcast Mormon Mental Health Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Eri Hayward; her parents, Ed & Keiko Hayward and Eri’s boyfriend, Mike. They discuss Eri’s journey as a transgender woman within the construct of growing up in an…
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079: Transmormon–the Story of Eri Hayward Part 1
Thanks to Natasha Helfer Parker for sharing this interview from her Podcast Mormon Mental Health Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Eri Hayward; her parents, Ed & Keiko Hayward and Eri’s boyfriend, Mike. They discuss Eri’s journey as a transgender woman within the construct of growing up in an…
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078: Kyle Howard Pt2 on his spiritual journey, self-acceptance and activism
In part 2 of 2 Kyle discusses in more detail how his orientation impacted his youth and his mission and how he sought guidance from God and was given very affirming answers that led to full self-acceptance. He also discusses his involvement with LDSWalkWithYou.org video project.
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077: Kyle Howard Pt.1 with his parents and his brother Tyler tell their story at LDSWalkWithYou.org
In part 1 of this 2 part presentation we hear Kyle’s coming out story from the perspective of his LDS family and the journey that they took to support him. Audio:
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076: Hollie interviews some Dragon Mamas
Hollie Hancock holds a panel interview with four amazing Mama Dragons. Joining her are Christy Cottle, Christy Searle, Wendy Montgomery and Vicki Johnson. You can’t get enough of these mothers who are taking their protective instincts beyond their own gay kids, and extending it to all LGBT…
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Human Rights Campaign – Working for LGBT Mormons
Shared with us from MormonMentalHealth.org Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Dr. Sharon Groves from the Human Rights Campaign. They discuss important issues that directly affect the Mormon LGBT population, research implications for families wanting to support their LGBT youth, interfaith efforts...
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075: Rob Donaldson Pt. 2 on coming out, and finding a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church
In part 2 of 2 Rob talks about his how he lost his faith in the LDS leaders, found strength by coming out, and found a place of worship in the Episcopal Faith, and discusses Mormon LGBT activism with the host.
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074: Rob Donaldson Pt. 1 discusses his early rise to church leadership that was cut short by his divorce
In part 1 of 2 Rob talks about his youth, his mission, and his early adult years that were marked by a rapid rise to church leadership positions and temple work callings. This was cut short abruptly when he discovered that divorce leads to ostracism in many Mormon wards.
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073: Adam White Pt. 2 on the evolution of USGA at BYU, and on his activism
In part 2 of 2 Adam White discusses the difficulties LGBT students face at BYU, on the struggles of USGA and on his activism.
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072: Adam White, Pt. 1 on his youth and BYU and coming out
n part 1 of 2 Adam talks about his youth as a Mormon, and the factors that shaped him, his coming out, and his early experiences at BYU, and finding support through blogging then USGA at BYU.
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071: Jake Abhau Pt. 3 on his son’s coming out, and on becoming an LGBT activist
In part 3 of 3, Jake describes the events of his 13 y/o son coming out, his rapid journey, his desire to support his son, and becoming an activist for the cause. This is part of a series that also includes interviews with his wife, Meg, and his son, Jon.
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070: Jake Abhau Pt. 2 on his courtship, marriage, and son’s childhood
In part 2 of 3 Jake talks about key experiences on and after his mission, about his courtship with Meg, about becoming a father, and about Jon’s childhood. This is part of a series that also includes interviews with his wife Meg and his gay son Jon.
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069: Jake Abhau Pt.1 on how early experiences and Mission impact his attitude about LGBT issues
In part 1 of 3 Jake Abhau talks about joining the church, his father’s early death, his adolescence as a Mormon and experiences on his mission that had a lasting impact. This is part of a series that includes his wife Meg and his son Jon, who is a gay teen.
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068: Jon Abhau on coming out as a gay Mormon teen
In this segment Jon talks about his coming out as a gay Mormon teen, and his hopes and dreams. This is part of a series that includes his mother Meg, and his father Jake.
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067: Meg Abhau Pt. 3 on becoming an ally and fighting for all gay youth
In part 3 of 3 Meg continues on her journey of understanding her son and becoming an ally and an activist. This series will continue with her husband Jake, and her son Jon.
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066: Meg Abhau Pt.2 talks about her teen son’s coming out
In part 2 of 3 Meg talks about her gay son, and how he came out to her, and started her on her journey of becoming an ally. This is part of a series that will also include her husband Jake, and her son Jon, who is gay.
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Hollie Hancock joins Gay Mormon Stories and interviews CTW directors
Hollie Hancock will be joining us as a host of Gay Mormon Stories. You can look forward to her interviews with diverse members of the LGBT Mormon community in the coming months, including more participation from women and trans people. In this episode Holly introduces herself, and then interviews...
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064: Erik Lovell Pt. 2 on being out at BYU, dating and celibacy
In part 2 of 2 Erik discusses being gay and out at BYU, on his participation at NorthStar, on maintaining chastity while dating men.
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063: Erik Lovell Pt. 1 on growing up Mormon and on personal revelation
In part 1 of 2 Erik Lovell discusses his coming out process and discusses in-depth the importance of personal revelation in his journey.
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062: Montgomery Family Pt. 3, where Tom and Wendy talk about their activism
Wendy and Tom Montgomery are devout Mormons from California who have five children. They were part of the movement of many LDS members who pounded on doors in 2008 to support the passage of Proposition 8, the state referendum that overturned the ruling that allowed same-sex couples to marry in...
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061: Montgomery Family Part 2, where Tom and Wendy talk about their church experience dealing with this issue
Wendy and Tom Montgomery are devout Mormons from California who have five children. They were part of the movement of many LDS members who pounded on doors in 2008 to support the passage of Proposition 8, the state referendum that overturned the ruling that allowed same-sex couples to marry in...
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060: Montgomery Family Part 1, where we hear from the teen family members
Wendy and Tom Montgomery are devout Mormons from California who have five children. They were part of the movement of many LDS members who pounded on doors in 2008 to support the passage of Proposition 8, the state referendum that overturned the ruling that allowed same-sex couples to marry in...
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059: Keaton Johnson Pt. 2 on finding love, marriage and being a parent
In part 2 of 2 Keaton talks about meeting and falling in love with his husband, Randy Roberts Potts who is the grandson of Oral Roberts. He discusses his recent marriage, his new role as a step-father and some of his own areas of activism. Keaton and Randy’s wedding video here Link to part 1 here...
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058: Keaton Johnson Pt. 1 on coming out, overcoming obesity and drug addiction
In part 1 of 2 Keaton talks about his unusual Mormon upbringing, and how his sexual orientation interplayed with his eating disorder and his substance use. Link to part 2 here Part 1:
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057: Edward Jones Pt 2 on impacting Mormonism as an LGBT person
In part 2 of 2 Edward Jones discusses how he lives his Mormonism, his feminism and where he see the role of LGBT people and other marginalized group in the church. Link to part 1 here Part 2:
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056: Edward Jones Pt. 1 on coming out, drug addiction, recovery, leaving and returning to Mormonism
In part 1 of 2 Edward Jones talks about his journey from being a believing Mormon, coming out and leaving the church, drug addiction and how Heavenly Mother rescued him, and returning to the church on his own terms. Link to part 2 here Part 1:
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055: God’s Affirmation (Presentation at Affirmation Conference 2013)
As I have been conducting interviews for Gay Mormon Stories, I have been impacted by a phenomenon that has been striking and consistent: if we are open to it, God will affirm us as LGBT individuals and give us a confirmation of his love and approval of our relationships. How do we know it? You...
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054: Matt Salmon Pt. 2 on feeling forced out of the church, finding resolution with his family, and pursuing medicine
In part 2 of 2 Matt talks about feeling unwelcome at church, and the impact of Prop 8, his research into church history and his loss of belief, his resolution with his family, his pursuit of a career in medicine, and his desires for a same-sex marriage. Also check out Matt’s appearance on…
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053: Matt Salmon Pt. 1 passes through reparative therapy and ecclesiastical abuse, before finally confirming God’s acceptance
In part 1 of 2 Matt Salmon discusses his Mormon upbringing in a political family in Arizona, his intense efforts to conform to his religion, the ecclesiastical abuse that included disqualifying him from serving a mission due to his homosexuality, his surprising benefits from reparative therapy…
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052: Sam Noble Pt. 3 on his place in the church as a gay man
In part 3 of 3 Sam talks about his place in the church, his hopes for the future including his desire to have a husband and a family, and his belief about personal revelation and belief when interpreting the teachings of church leaders. Link to part 1 here Link to part 2 here Part 3:
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051: Sam Noble Pt. 2 on accepting his homosexuality, coming out, and assessing his religion
In part 2 of 3 Sam Noble discusses his journey of self-acceptance, coming to terms with his sexuality, coming out to his family, and his realization that God wants him to pursue a same-sex marriage . Link to part 1 here Link to part 3 here Part 2:
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050: Sam Noble Pt. 1 on growing up Mormon, dealing with his sexuality, his mission and BYU
In part 1 of 3 Sam discusses his adolescence as a young gay man in Mormonism, his mission, and his BYU experience, focusing on the unusually positive experience he had with church leaders and counselors. Link to part 2 here Link to part 3 here Part 1:
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2nd Conference on Healing with Tawnya Smith, Carol Lynn Pearson, Karin Hendricks, Justis Tuia, and Sam Noble.
A second 2-hour conference on healing was sponsored by Affirmation: Gay and Lesbian Mormons, and is shared at Gay Mormon Stories with their permisssion. The July, 2013 conference was moderated by Tawnya Smith. Panelists included Carol Lynn Pearson, Karin Hendricks, Justis Tuia, and Sam Noble.
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049: Justin Utley Pt. 3 on his successes with his music career and his personal life
In part 3 of 3 Justin talks about his life in New York, his successes as a musician, the joy of sharing his journey by sharing his music at pride festivals around the country and in Europe, his personal growth and his satisfaction of being in a healthy relationship. Justin also shares 3 of his...
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048: Justin Utley Pt. 2 on difficulties of coming out, dealing with suicide, accepting himself, moving forward
In part 2 of 3 Justin discusses some very difficult experiences including the suicide of his boyfriend, bad guidance from bishops, losing his job due to discrimination, his own suicidality, finally coming to terms with himself, moving forward, and moving to New York City to pursue his dreams to...
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047: Justin Utley Pt. 1 on growing up Mormon, his struggles, his early music and his involvement in Evergreen
In part 1 of 3 musician/song writer, Justin Utley, talks about growing up, his difficulties dealing with his orientation, his mission, and his very early success in the Mormon music scene in spite of these ongoing conflicts. Link to part 2 here Link to part 3 here Part 1:
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046: Karin Hendricks and Tawnya Smith Pt. 3 on their life together and their spiritual quest
In Part 3 of 3 Tawnya and Karin talk about the important elements of their relationship, especially their spiritual journeys. Link to Part 1 here Link to Part 2 here Part 3
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