Welcome to the debut episode of Queerfully Made Podcast, where we explore the raw, beautiful intersection of faith and sexuality. Titled "Aaron's Testimony" as a cheeky homage to those classic church testimonies, this episode co-host Aaron Kelly chats with Ben Nicholson about his journey as a gay man raised in evangelical Christianity.
Aaron paints a vivid picture of his early years: youth groups, sermons, and family pressures that made his attractions feel like a shameful secret sin. He opens up about conversion practices, the shame they brought, and the fear of rejection when coming out. But hope shines through as Aaron shares finding affirming faith that celebrates authenticity, not suppression.
This is just the highlights reel. One episode can't capture it all. In the first few episodes, we'll dive deeper into Aaron and Ben's stories, unpacking their unique paths. Then, we'll welcome guests from across the faith and sexuality spectrum: affirming leaders, theologians, ex-pastors, queer activists, drag queens, and more, having conversations exploring whether faith and lgbtq+ sexuality can coexist.
If you've ever felt torn between who you are and what you believe, Aaron's story will resonate. Tune in for vulnerability, humour, and hope.
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