I presented to ~200 parents, LGBTQ+ folks, and church staff at Parent Connect, a vital ministry in Atlanta helping parents love their LGBTQ+ kids well.
First, I shared my story and struggle to find peace with God as a gay man, and my long, full-circle experience with my parents.
Then my good friend Caleb @calcalhudson shared his story. He bravely brought some edges and urgency, as he walked through big disappointments with his parents, and more so with the Christian Church.
The response was overwhelmingly positive. I loved watching people mob Caleb afterwards with hugs and encouragement, instinctively being “the Church” as it could be.
So what LGBTQ+ person in your life comes to mind? Did they grow up in church? Were their experiences hurtful? Odds are yes.
Do they trust you? If yes, ask if they’ll let you into more of their story. You may be surprised how you’ll relate and re-think some things, and just maybe, you could play a small part in their healing.
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