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Submissions have closed. Be sure to listen to A Tiny Revolution and Queerology on Tuesday, August 27 for the launch of 90 Seconds of Truth!

Help us tell the truth about sexual orientation “change”

Over the last few months, there has been a resurgence of ex-gay propaganda, most notably from people at Bethel Church in Redding, CA who are using their significant media presence to share false teaching about sexual orientation change.

Not only do these stories erase the complexity of human sexuality, they create false promises that many parents and families latch on to. These stories of people who “once identified as LGBTQ+” get mixed in with bad theology, creating a false binary and weaponizing their version of Jesus against queer people.

Their message is clear: you cannot be queer and a person of faith. You must change.

This is a lie.

We’re gonna tell the truth. Kevin Garcia, creator of the podcast “A Tiny Revolution” and I are partnering to create “90 Seconds of Truth: Stories from the Rest of Us” and you can help.

If you have a story to share, whether you’re queer, a parent, and/or a friend, we want you to share it. If you have words of encouragement for people who are feeling lost, stories about what life is like now that you’ve come out of toxic theology, or things within you that need to be said: we need your voice.

Instructions:

  • Use the box on the right (below on mobile) to record a story up to 90 seconds. Tell us your first name (just your first name), how you identify, and then share your story or words of encouragement.
  • It may be helpful to write out what you want to say before you record to make sure you get it all in 90 seconds.
  • Record in a quiet room. You can use headphones with a mic, your phone, or whatever you have.
  • Here’s what we don’t want: 90 seconds of you bashing Bethel or toxic theology. We already know how bad it is. Instead, tell us a story of how your life has gotten better since leaving bad theology behind. Or share some encouragement for people still struggling.

Kevin and I will compile these into a special joint episode of our podcasts and we’re sharing it THIS TUESDAY. You have until Saturday night at midnight (PT) to share.

Go hit that record button and be sure to listen in and share on Tuesday!

All recordings must be in by 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on Saturday, August 24 in order to be considered for the episode.

(not working on your mobile device? Click here.)

Ready?

Just hit the “start recording” button up there!
(be sure to read the instructions first!)

All recordings must be in by 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on Saturday, August 24 in order to be considered for the episode.

Just a heads up, while we will try our best, we may not be able to use every story!
By recording a story, you give Matthias Roberts and Kevin Garcia permission to use your story in any way they see fit, including permission to release it on their podcasts: “Queerology” and “A Tiny Revolution.” You authorize Matthias and Kevin to edit the recording and understand that not every story shared will be featured in the podcast episode.

Share this with your friends!

Click on the images below to download and post on your social media accounts:

Other Resources:

  • “Unchanged” by Q Christian Fellowship
  • #thisiswhatoncegaylookslike on Twitter
  • Queer Grace: An Online Encyclopedia for LGBTQ and Christian Life
  • A Tiny Revolution Podcast
  • Oratio Podcast
  • Queerology Podcast

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