In part 2 or 2 Tina Richerson talks about her exploration of Buddhism, how this exploration brought her back to Mormonism, how she embraces her spirituality as a buddhist leaning Queer Mormon, and about her life as a musician in…
030: Tina Richerson on her youth, her relationships, Mormonism, Pentecostalism and music
In part 1 of 2 Tina Richerson on growing up a lesbian Mormon, resolving this with her family, her important same-sex relationships, trying out Pentacostalism and becoming a professional musician. http://gayms.wpengine.com/podcast/GayMormonStories-030-TinaRicherson-Pt1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android |…
029: David Baker Pt. 2 on accepting his orientation and receiving an affirming confirmation
In part 2 of 2, David Baker talks about recovering from his suicidality, and moving forward, receiving a surprising confirmation from God that he should pursue same-sex marriage, and his ongoing participation in the Church. http://gayms.wpengine.com/podcast/GayMormonStories-029-DavidBaker-Pt2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window…
028: David Baker Pt. 1 on being kicked out of BYU, gaining a testimony, and attempting suicide
In part 1 of 2 David Baker talks about his mormon upbringing, how confessing same sex feelings led to expulsion from BYU, how he had a profound spiritual confirmation that led to his conversion, but how his newfound testimony lead…
027: Laurel and Josh Weed voice support for all LGBT people, address their opinions about marriage equality and other issues
In part 3 or 3 Josh and Lollie talk about a variety of LGBT issues including marriage equality and their desire to advocate for change within mormonism to benefit its LGBT members. http://mormonstories.org/podcast/MormonStories-414-WeedsPt3.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android…
026: Laurel and Josh Weed talk about mixed-orientation marriages and about their coming out
On part 2 of 3 Josh and Lollie talk about their experience in a mixed-orientation , the motivation and events that led to their public coming out and their concerns about being held up as role models. http://mormonstories.org/podcast/MormonStories-413-WeedsPt2.mp3Podcast: Play in…
025: Laurel and Josh Weed on their youth, their friendship, dealing with orientation and making a decision to marry
In part 1 of 3 Josh and Lolly describe their long history together that included a close friendship as adolescents, how Josh coped with his sexual orientation and the bullying he faced, and how they fell in love and decided…
024: Brett Bradshaw Pt. 4 on his relationship to Mormonism now and his career and his passion for social justice
In part 4 of 4 Brett discusses his perspectives on Mormonism and his view of recent changes in the churches approach to LGBT people, his own value system, his career as an activist for social justice, and his views on…
023: Brett Bradshaw Pt. 3 on his same-sex marriage and on becoming a parent and on raising a daughter with two dads
In part 3 of 4 Brett talks about his decision to get married, and his journey toward parenthood, the joys and difficulties of raising a daughter as a same-sex couple and the values that they have as a family. …
022: Brett Bradshaw Pt. 2 on coming out to his parents as his relationship solidifies and on confronting sexuality in a healthy and authentic way
In part 2 of 4 Brett discusses how he explored his identity and values as a gay man, the process of coming out to his family and how his parents faced that journey, talks about the importance of sexuality and…
021: Brett Bradshaw Pt. 1 on growing up in a devout but progressive Mormon family, his faith crisis, and finding the love of his life
In part 1 of 4 Brett, who is the son of long-time LGBT allies Marge and William Bradshaw, discusses his Mormon upbringing that was both very traditional but also unique considering his parents progressive politics, his faith crisis that began…