048: Justin Utley | Part 2: on difficulties of coming out, dealing with suicide, accepting himself, moving forward

In part 2 of 3 Justin discusses some very difficult experiences including the suicide of his boyfriend, bad guidance from bishops, losing his job due to discrimination, his own suicidality, finally coming to terms with himself, moving forward, and moving … Read the rest here

047: Justin Utley | Part 1: on growing up Mormon, his struggles, his early music and his involvement in Evergreen

In part 1 of 3 musician/song writer, Justin Utley, talks about growing up as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his difficulties dealing with his orientation, his mission, and his very early success in the … Read the rest here

045: Karin Hendricks and Tawnya Smith | Part 2: on pursuing spirituality together, coming out, and getting married

In part 2 of 3 Karin and Tawnya describe to the Gay Mormon Stories listeners how they met, developed friendship and fell in love. Karin shares how she came to terms with her sexual orientation and her need to leave … Read the rest here

044: Karin Hendricks and Tawnya Smith | Part 1: on their religious upbringing and their spiritual roots

In part 1 of 3 Karin and Tawnya talk with Gay Mormon Stories about their different religious backgrounds, their different ways of dealing with their orientations, their common path through music education.… Read the rest here

043: John Hamer on being gay, his journey, and his place as a gay man in the Community of Christ

John Hamer continues beyond his Mormon Stories interview, this time focusing on his journey as a gay man and how that impacted his journey. He also talks about the evolution of the issue in the Community of Christ and their … Read the rest here

041: John Hamer | Part 2: on coming back to Mormonism by way of history, and finding his calling at the Community of Christ

In part 2 of 2 of this Gay Mormon Stories podcast, John discusses his post-Mormon journey and his efforts to form community among ex-Mormons, becoming an expert on Mormon history, finding community at the Community of Christ, and he argues … Read the rest here