In this powerful episode, Dr. Lucas Wilson—SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto Mississauga and editor of Shame-Sex Attraction: Survivors’ Stories of Conversion Therapy—shares his journey of deconstructing faith, reconciling identity, and exposing the harm of religious fundamentalism.
We dive deep into:
🔹 His personal journey from evangelicalism to leaving the church
🔹 The role of Holocaust research in his faith deconstruction
🔹 The history and impact of conversion therapy on LGBTQ+ individuals
🔹 How white Christian nationalism fuels oppression and political extremism
🔹 The evolving rhetoric around queer identity in religious spaces
Dr. Wilson’s work challenges dominant narratives and uplifts marginalized voices, making this an episode you won’t want to miss.
🎧 Tune in now and join the conversation!
📲 Connect with Dr. Lucas Wilson:
📸 Instagram & Threads: @lukeslamdunkwilson
🐦 Twitter/X: @wilson_fw
🔗 LinkedIn: Lucas Wilson
📘 Facebook: Luke Wilson
🔗 Learn more & subscribe: leavingthechurchtofindgod.com
If you would like to be a guest on this podcast or would like to support this work, visit www.leavingthechurchtofindgod.com where you can contact Melissa and or make a donation. Follow along my journey on IG at @authenticallymeli and find more in depth content on YouTube at Diary of an Authentic Life.
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