Parenting a Queer Child
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Table Talks with Dr. Jessica Rabon: Queer and Trans Youth Mental Health Needs
There certainly has been a lot of talk in the news and social media lately about the "Don't say Gay," bill in Florida and the anti-trans mandates from the governor of Texas. Sadly, there are even more such laws and mandates around the country. In this episode I invited Dr. Jessica Rabon to the podcast to discuss these issues from a Mental Health standpoint. I think you will love this discussion full of information. Dr. Jess is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric psychology. Her clinical interests include depression, anxiety, chronic medial illnesses, LGBTQ+ health, and eating disorders. She has published a number of peer-reviewed research papers and a…
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Healing Religious Trauma as a Gay Man: My Chat with Brett Bainer
Religious Trauma is a very real thing. My guest today is well aware of this fact. Brett Bainer is an actor, singer, vegan, all things spirituality nerd. He is passionate about reminding people that we are not deconstructing the real Jesus we are deconstructing what is NOT the real Jesus. He just released his first single “Fire” available on all streaming platforms. In this episode, Brett and I talk about his own personal struggles with faith, trauma and his life now. I always love to hear people's stories and the healing they have obtained. To connect with Brett on Instagram: @brettbainer
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The Journey from Evangelical to Bisexual Pastor and Life Coach: A conversation with Brandy Kizer
Today, my special guest is Life Coach and Pastor, Brandy Kizer. Brandy is an American born southern girl, with sweet tea running through her veins. Her greatest passion is making it impossible for others to not know Jesus. After work hours, you can probably find Brandy tucked away reading, at a gem show, or planning her next big adventure. In this episode, we chat about her journey from being a Southern Baptist Church girl in Alabama to a missionary working in Los Angeles to now, an engaged bisexual life coach and pastor residing in Canada. It's quiet a journey so hang on. I really think you will enjoy my chat…
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Life as a Christian Parent of a LGBTQ+ Child with Susan Cottrell
Welcome to the show. Today, I have special guest, Susan Cottrell. SUSAN COTTRELL is an international speaker whose TEDx talk has 1.6 million views. OutSmart magazine called her “The Mother of All MamaBears.” The Advocate dubbed her “our favorite affirming matriarch.” She is a prominent voice for the LGBTQ community and their faith parents who has been featured on ABC’s 20/20, Nightline and Good Morning America, on NBC News Out, and as a contributor on the Our Bible app. She is a public theologian and through her nonprofit organization—FreedHearts—Susan champions the LGBTQ community and families with her authentic love; and she challenges people to love as the foundation of their faith. She spent 20+ years in the nonaffirming Evangelical…
