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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreYOBcast 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.
Read MoreTaking 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...
Read MoreLet’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.
Read MoreAm 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.
Read MoreStarting My Teenage Double Life
by Kevin Zimmerman | Nov 28, 2017 | Lifestories | 28
As my childhood entered a big transition phase, I started dealing with it through unhealthy self-reliance. This created a sort of double life.
Read MoreFully Known and Fully Loved
by Jacob Baranowski | Nov 20, 2017 | Lifestories, Popular | 48
God has promised to never leave me or forsake me. He promised that my hope in Him will never put me to shame. I am fully known and fully loved.
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