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May 8, 2019 48 mins

Amber Cantorna, author of “Unashamed: A Coming-Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians,” joins August to explore her journey coming out as gay to her conservative Christian family— including her father, a Focus on the Family executive. Amber also shares thoughts on when to come out as LGBTQIA+, ways to do so safely, addressing internalized homophobia, moving past shame, embracing your faith and your identity simultaneously and more. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who has a mighty crush on her therapist.

 

Learn more about Amber Cantorna’s work at ambercantorna.com.

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