Preamble We often discuss LGBTQ+ intersectionality, but LGBTQ+ people of faith and those from faith backgrounds are frequently overlooked, despite their distinct needs. Many assume being religious and LGBTQ+ are incompatible. For some LGBTQ+ individuals, however, faith is an integral part of their identity, connected with family and/or culture. Others may have distanced themselves [...]
Raising a non-binary child: listening, loving, and learning I was very moved watching this episode of the Change Podcast with my friend Dr Shane Clifton, his trans daughter Jemma, and Celine Serrano-Diaz about raising her seven-year-old non-binary child, Judah. There is so much noise these days about transgender, gender diverse and non-binary children. [...]
************** ABC Compass: Reclaiming Pride - Anthony Venn-Brown OAM After his turbulent coming out described in his book “A Life of Unlearning”, former Assemblies of God preacher Anthony Venn-Brown has spent the greater part of his [...]
Anthony Venn-Brown (gayambassador) Conversion therapy and turning gay shame into pride on ABC’s Compass
ABC Compass: Anthony Venn-Brown RECLAIMING PRIDE Trailer and producer, Noel Debien The producer, Noel Debien, head of ABC Religion and Ethics. ********************** After his turbulent coming out described in his book “A Life of Unlearning” former Assemblies of God preacher Anthony Venn-Brown has spent the greater part of his professional [...]
Anti-Discrimination NSW Explainer Video ************************************* Relevant articles on Why is conversion therapy banned Opening Speech at the NSW LGBTQA Conversion Practices Ban Launch Christian Conservatives Misunderstand NSW ban on conversion “therapy” Will I go to prison for praying the gay away Another Milestone in the 25-Year Journey From Pray the Gay Away to [...]
Dive into Part A of this two-part interview of Queerfully Made Podcast, where hosts Aaron Kelly and Ben Nicholson chat with trailblazing advocate Anthony Venn-Brown OAM. Honoured with the Order of Australia Medal for his LGBTIQA+ service, Anthony shares his early sexuality journey, from discovering his homosexuality in an Anglican upbringing to rising as [...]
An Intimate Afternoon with Anthony ********************** ABC’s Noel Debien sits down with Anthony Venn-Brown OAM—Ex-Pentecostal megachurch preacher, bestselling author, LGBTQ trailblazer, and longtime anti-conversion “therapy” campaigner—for an unscripted, soul-baring Q&A Anthony Venn-Brown OAM, discusses his journey from a conservative Pentecostal leader to becoming an LGBTQ advocate. He highlights the challenges faced by [...]
On Thursday, June 20, 2013, I sat in the chapel at Concordia University in Irvine, CA, attending the Exodus International “True Stories” conference. Alan Chambers, the President of the organisation he'd led for the past 13 years, said he'd love me to attend as it would be like no other previous conference. (Read [...]