high school Archives • Your Other Brothers

The Joys and Sorrows of Being an Introvert

by Eugene Heffron | Jul 24, 2018 | Lifestories | 14

I hated being the awkward, quiet introvert; I wanted to be like the energetic, chatty, extroverted kids. They always seemed to make a bajillion friends and were always the life of the party who people laughed at and enjoyed. I hated myself for not having charisma or speaking when it mattered. I thought something was wrong with me.

My Jesus Journey Leads Me Here

by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Jul 16, 2018 | Lifestories | 46

Call it a “new direction” or a clearer translation of what YOB has been from the start: a community desperate for Jesus. My 31-year Jesus journey leads me here. Wherever “here” is. Broken on the floor. Echoes of the past ringing in my ears. Doubts for the future always shadowing my vision no matter how many tears I blink away.

YOBcast Episode 036: Puberty

by Thomas Mark Zuniga | May 11, 2018 | Podcast | 19

How did puberty affect our childhoods, and how does it still impact us today? Physically, emotionally, relationally, and sexually? We dive into the physical changes we experienced, our family dynamics, the comparisons we made to other boys, and ultimately this matter of “sexual awakening.”

My 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.

Discovering Vulnerable Community for the First Time

by Kevin Zimmerman | Mar 29, 2018 | Lifestories | 13

Back in high school, I lived a double life. I enjoyed spending time with my friends and the youth...

YOBcast 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.

More Than Our Sexuality, Part 2

by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Feb 23, 2018 | Podcast | 10

We love talking about meaningful, rarely discussed topics on this podcast; sometimes, though, it’s just good to laugh. We are more than our struggles, more than our weaknesses, and more than our sexuality. Tom and Elliott welcome back Frank and Joel for a follow-up to one of our more “controversial” episodes.

YOBcast Episode 026: Girls

by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Dec 15, 2017 | Podcast | 8

Tom and Elliott welcome back Bradley and Frank for a discussion on girls. We cover friendship, mothers, and dating as we circle back to our concept of masculinity: how do girls affect our view of ourselves?

YOBcast Episode 025: Best Friends

by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Dec 3, 2017 | Podcast | 23

Tom and Elliott welcome back Tom’s younger brother, Andy, for his second YOBcast appearance. Also appearing for his second show is Dean, one of our authors who also happens to be Andy’s best friend. We talk about their relationship as best friends and what having a best friend means to all of us.