by John Smid | Dec 7, 2018 | ExExGay - Conversion Therapy, John's Current Blog, Love In Action
At the request of Wendy VanderWall Gritter for submission to a church denomination, these former ExGay ministry leaders wrote a statement about how they view conversion therapy after having participated in ExGay ministry for many years. Statements from Former Ex-Gay...
by John Smid | Nov 1, 2018 | ExExGay - Conversion Therapy, John's Current Blog, LGBTQ Parents, LGBTQ Related Content, Love In Action
As the new film Boy Erased is released to to the public on November 2, 2018, I’m being questioned about my role in the story of the film Some have asked if under the auspices of Love In Action people were actually treated the way that the film reflects....
by John Smid | Jun 23, 2017 | ExExGay - Conversion Therapy, John's Current Blog, LGBTQ Parents, LGBTQ Related Content, Love In Action
I’m happy to announce that Boy Erased will soon become a full feature film! A year ago a new book was released called “Boy Erased.” It’s a memoire written by Garrard Conley. The basic premise of the story stems from Garrard’s childhood being one where he...
by John Smid | Jun 13, 2017 | ExExGay - Conversion Therapy, John's Current Blog, LGBTQ Related Content
Religion. For some it’s a resting place. For others it’s a structure to maintain security. For many, it’s a roller coaster of life experience. But for far too many, its bondage. The love this mom has for her son is evident. She has loved him for his entire lifetime...
by John Smid | May 23, 2017 | ExExGay - Conversion Therapy, John's Current Blog, LGBTQ Related Content, Love In Action
13 years ago a young 19 year old man came into a program I was leading called “Love In Action.” He was bright, intelligent, and seemingly lost inside himself. He came with his mom as companion for our two week “non-residential” program with the intention...
by John Smid | Mar 1, 2017 | ExExGay - Conversion Therapy, John's Current Blog, LGBTQ Related Content
This is the second post this week on homosexuality and youth. I’m outraged once again about the mixed messages of love and rejection that come from well meaning, but deeply misguided Christian homes. “I love you and want you to know that God loves you and wants the...
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