Coming Out to My Family Like a Hit-and-Run
by Ryan Burger | Apr 17, 2018 | Lifestories | 36
I would be coming out to my family over dinner. I told them that I wasn’t planning on changing the course of my faith. I explained that I was telling them because I planned to tell even more people. I told them that if I wanted to talk about it again I’d be the one to bring it up, and I stood up and left.
Read MoreMy Straight Friend Won’t Touch Me
by Eugene Heffron | Apr 6, 2018 | Lifestories | 31
He was never physically affectionate; we’d never even hugged. I wanted to touch him not out of a sexual desire but from a longing to connect with him as love with a brother. I dreamed of a day when we could embrace and confess our brotherly love for each other. I put my hand on his shoulder once. He brushed it off.
Read MoreYOBcast 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 MoreCigarettes and the Stress of Same-Sex Attraction
by Will Cooper | Mar 23, 2018 | Lifestories | 10
As I entered into ministry, I knew my SSA could end it all in one swift move. I hoped that instead of being rejected I would be loved. I hoped that people would notice their prejudice and change once they met me. I spent much time in prayer — but also smoking.
Read MoreYOBcast Episode 032: Marriage
by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Mar 16, 2018 | Podcast | 30
Is opposite-sex marriage a feasible path for guys with same-sex attraction? Tom and Elliott welcome back Corey and his wife, Kate. We talk the ins and outs of their “mixed orientation” marriage. Their high school romance. Their engagement. Their wedding night. Their journey to conferences. Their marriage.
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.
Read MoreMy Straight Friend Was Emotionally Dependent on Me
by Joel | Oct 16, 2017 | Lifestories | 18
Emotional dependency. Such a fun topic. Many of us SSA (same-sex attracted) brothers know the...
Read MoreComing Out to My Fraternity Brother
by Corey | Jan 13, 2017 | Lifestories, Popular | 40
I attempted to comfort myself as I prepared to share my story of same-sex attraction and addiction with my new friend and fraternity brother.
Read MoreComing Out of the Shadows
by Corey | Jan 5, 2017 | Lifestories | 25
It was late, and I had no motivation to continue working on my homework assignment. After reading...
Read MoreBanned from Youth Ministry
by Matthew 'Áshįįhí | Sep 30, 2016 | Lifestories | 32
Back before my whole church ordeal started, before being told I couldn’t lead in...
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