Yes. Each of our authors experiences varying degrees of same-sex attraction.

We are a multi-denominational faith community, our authors ascribing to various Christian faith traditions.

While each of our authors is free to identify with his own particular label of choice, we will collectively shy away from generalizing labels. The term “gay” may cause confusion within the Church; other terms like “SSA” (same-sex attracted) or “Side B” (a commitment to celibate singleness or heterosexual marriage) may stir confusion outside the Church. Labels are tricky things, and ultimately we just want our stories to reach people — inside the Church and out. We are laying down our labels; call us what you will.

We never chose our sexuality, though we do recognize the power in the choice to respond to it — just as all people do, regardless of their sexuality.

We don’t hate gay people, and we’re not here to judge anyone. We’re not here to protest gay marriages, and we’re not here to blast affirming interpretations of Scripture. We only seek to tell our stories and bring typically competing communities together.

Kinda. As Christ followers, we believe in the call to lay down our lives for Christ as He did for us — all of ourselves, our sexual identities included (Galatians 2:20). We deny ourselves in one way while embracing what we believe to be a better way and a better story — His way, His story. This road hasn’t always been easy, but crossing paths and linking arms with each other over the last several years has been an undeniably rewarding part of this journey.

Most of us are single and committed to celibacy. A few of our authors are married to women.

We remain unaffiliated with any organizations past or present. We’re just a group of friends passionate about storytelling.

While each of our authors is free to express theological and political views outside this website, we will collectively opt out of this polarizing discussion that distracts from our primary storytelling mission.

Anyone may comment on our site, regardless of sexual orientation or religious affiliation, provided that comments are respectful, relevant, and appropriate. YOB will not tolerate comments containing profanity or derogatory attacks at community members. We understand disagreements will arise, and we encourage civil discourse. Any sexually suggestive, explicit, or otherwise triggering comments will not be accepted. Feel welcome to share vulnerably, but please do not name particular avenues of personal temptation like apps, websites, types of pornography use, etc. If you think your comment might go “too far,” it’s probably best not to post it. YOB reserves the right to edit or delete any comment, and if necessary, blacklist repeated offenders from further commenting.

To preserve our community dynamic, we do not accept outside submissions.

Check out our Resources tab for recommended books, blogs, and other helpful resources. A couple of our authors have published their own memoirs.

We are not a non-profit and have no immediate plans to form one.

In addition to your regular prayers for our community, you may also support YOB financially. We operate an ongoing Patreon page that allows followers to further our storytelling efforts. Visit our Patreon for more information.

We use Patreon funds to cover site costs, purchase audio and film equipment, and compensate for time invested in post editing, site maintenance, and podcast/video productions; in return, our patrons receive rewards for various amounts pledged like monthly Internet calls with other patrons and bloggers, access to a secret Facebook group, and exclusive store items as they become available.

If you’d like to send a message to our administrative team, click our Contact tab. To email a particular author, visit our Authors page for his individual email address.