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YOBcast Episode 033: Marriage, Another Story

by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Mar 30, 2018 | Podcast | 16

Sometimes a marriage falls apart. We tell another story of “mixed-orientation” marriage as Elliott’s friend, John, talks about his unique upbringing in Japan, his time as an openly gay man at a Christian college, his sexual encounters with men and women, and ultimately a marriage that led to children and heartbreak.

When Hope Feels Frail

by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Feb 19, 2018 | Manly Monday, Video | 8

In this episode of Manly Monday, Tom talks about the first of our five YOB values — hope. Though hope often feels frail, even a little bit of hope is just as potent and powerful as a lot. Watch the video for more on our first value, including why Tom likes to write this word on himself.

I Used to Hate Gay People

by Eugene Heffron | Feb 8, 2018 | Lifestories | 20

I couldn’t be like these people. They seemed like the antithesis of everything I stood for. Finding out that the Bible forbade homosexual sex only fueled my self-righteous anger. To assert my masculinity and avoid being labeled gay at all costs, I joined my other straight male classmates in mocking gay people.

Our Sexuality Doesn’t Make Us Friends

by Dean Samuels | Jan 19, 2018 | Lifestories | 35

It seems as though everyone around me assumes that, simply because someone else struggles with their sexuality, I will become friends with them without any trouble. Friendships take a lot of work. Sexuality — that is just one minor aspect of a relationship.

YOBcast Episode 028: Labels

by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Jan 12, 2018 | Podcast | 25

Everyone uses labels to make sense of the world. But when do sexual identity labels do more damage than good? What parts of the story are sacrificed for our insistent labels? Tom and Elliott welcome back Frank for a serious discussion on Side A, Side B, and our journeys with labels.

Taking Back Authority Over My Identity

by Corey | Jan 9, 2018 | Lifestories | 8

I remember years ago when I believed I was the only Christian kid on earth who experienced...

Let’s Talk About Bro Cuddling

by Eugene Heffron | Dec 27, 2017 | Lifestories, Popular | 75

Most of these cuddling experiences transcend the physical and begin to feel more spiritual. We aren’t just touching bodies; we’re touching souls.

Am I Still Attracted to Men?

by Dean Samuels | Dec 18, 2017 | Lifestories, Popular | 75

People who do know me, who do know my past, do they still question my attractions? Honestly, I kind of want people to ask me if I’m still attracted to men.