HERE I AM

A documentary about LGBT people and families from Christian backgrounds

Coming out can be a difficult time for Christian families, individuals and those close to them. They often feel completely alone in the world. There can be internal conflicts, conflicts in relationships and conflicts with faith and beliefs. In ‘Here I am’, parents, children, partners, couples and supporting pastors and psychologists speak from the heart about the experience of coming out in a Christian environment and the responses. They discuss the importance of faith, the difficulties of coming out in families and the church, solutions to the problems, their best advice for others, and most importantly hope for the future.

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About the Author: Anthony Venn-Brown OAM

Anthony Venn-Brown OAM, is one of Australia’s foremost commentators on faith and sexuality. His bestselling autobiography 'A Life of Unlearning – a preacher’s struggle with his homosexuality, church and faith', details his journey from being a national Pentecostal leader and famous preacher, preaching to 1000s every weekend in Australia’s growing mega-churches, such as Hillsong, to living as an openly gay man. Anthony was one of the first in the world to experience religious gay conversion 'therapy' and has worked to see the practice cease. Anthony was the co-founder and former leader of Freedom2b. He is an educator and consultant on LGBT/faith issues and leader in deconstructing the ex-gay/reparative/conversion therapy myth. Anthony is the founder and CEO of Ambassadors & Bridge Builders International. Anthony has been recognised on a number of occasions for his contribution and impact including being twice voted one of 'The 25 Most Influential Gay and Lesbian Australians’ (2007 and 2009) and in June 2020 he was awarded the 'Order of Australia Medal' (OAM) for service to the LGBTIQ community.

4 Comments

jennifer April 28, 2018 at 8:43 pm - Reply
Thank you for such an informative video, I really hadn’t thought of the LGBTIQ “subject” affecting the parents, especially those within the church. I’m feeling quite humbled and very softened in my attitude to church people, so thank you.
- Anthony Venn-Brown April 28, 2018 at 9:39 pm - Reply
  That’s lovely Jennifer. Glad to see it had that positive impact on you.
Esther Green August 9, 2018 at 12:36 pm - Reply
Thank you so much for this awesome video
I have stopped attending the Church since May 2018 for not accepting my Transgender daughter MTF 15 years
Also after having the most horrific experience with the ministry / BubleCollege that I attended for 2 years
Im now seeking prayer and healing / restoration
And starting to meet other Christain parents through social media
- Anthony Venn-Brown August 20, 2018 at 7:01 pm - Reply
  that is great that you are finding healthy connections now Ester