by John Smid | Feb 18, 2019 | John's Current Blog, Love In Action
Since the film “Boy Erased” has been released I have had many conversations with people who were involved with Love In Action, the ExGay ministry that is the focus of the film. I’ve read quite a few comments that have questioned whether or not the film was an...
by John Smid | Feb 5, 2019 | John's Current Blog, LGBTQ Related Content
A Dallas wedding venue, “The Venue at Waterstone” said “no” to a gay couple. Their website says they serve any bride and a groom “whether or not they share our beliefs.” Any man and woman desiring to join together and make public...
by John Smid | Jan 22, 2019 | ExExGay - Conversion Therapy, John's Current Blog, LGBTQ Related Content
This last week two men came out saying they were going to live publically as gay men. One was a friend I’ve known for over fifteen years. The other I hadn’t met until recently. Their stories were posted on their FaceBook profiles. They spoke of having been involved in...
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 | Sep 24, 2018 | ExExGay - I Acknowledge, John's Current Blog, LGBTQ Parents, Love In Action
September 20, 2018 Written by John J. Smid Former Executive Director, Love In Action, Int’l. (20 years + 2 years leadership prior) Former Board Member, Exodus International (11 years) Nationwide spokesperson with the ExGay movement. The film, Boy...
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