Author: John Dehlin

Things You Should Know When Watching TLC’s “My Husband’s Not Gay,” Joining North Star, or Considering a Mixed-Orientation Marriage

Due to the significant controversy surrounding the upcoming TLC show entitled, “My Husband’s Not Gay,” and (more importantly) due to the very high stakes surrounding the topic of LDS Mixed-Orientation Marriages (defined in this case as a gay, lesbian or bisexual…

“Just Be There”: A Message of Suicide Awareness and Prevention

BYU STUDENT GROUP CONTRIBUTES NEW INFORMATIONAL VIDEO   Inspired by this past September being Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and LDS Apostle Jeffrey R. Holland’s message of compassion and hope to those with mental illness given at the just­ concluded 183rd…

MormonsandGays.org Hero Speaks About Her Journey As An Ally

This is the amazing speech that Judy Finch gave at the Affirmation conference on Sep. 14 2013 in Salt Lake City.  Judy was featured on the MormonsandGays.org website made by the Mormon church in a vignette where she encourages people…

Barb and Steve Young Speak to LGBT Mormons

Even before he opened his mouth Steve Young spoke volumes with his very presence (and his speech was relevant and entertaining). However, Barb brought down the house. She was effusive. She was both well-prepared and spontaneous. She has projected herself…

Profiles of Young LGBT Mormon Recipients of ‘Sit With Me Sunday’ Scholarship

The following two young men have been awarded the ‘Sit with Me Sunday’ Scholarship that is awarded to LGBT Mormons to help them continue their education. Peter Harrison “My name is Peter and I’m a gay Mormon. My coming out…

Mothers of LGBT Youth Discuss Their Place in The Church

A conversation of mothers in the LDS Family Fellowship Christy I am anxious to hear your personal stories of how the church leaders are responding to your increased involvement and support? Maybe this has already been discussed? I am really struggling…

One of Those Great On-line Conversations (This time about the Atonement applying to homosexuals)

Copied and pasted form LDS Family Fellowship FB group with permission of the participants. Jake Abhau Can I pose a question? This is not a new idea but I am very curious on people’s opinions both in the walls of…