Linda & Rob Robertson were encouraged by their evangelical church to put their 12 year-old son, Ryan, in conversion therapy.
the families
The Robertsons
The Baez-Febos
Victor Baez & Annette Febo, whose Catholic tradition and Puerto Rican upbringing greatly concerned their gay son, Vico.
The Porchers
Coleen & Harold Porcher, a mixed-race couple whose child endured self-harm before their parents' acceptance enabled them to come to terms with their gender identity.
The McBrides
Life-long Presbyterians, David & Sally McBride were shocked when their youngest boy came out to them as a transgender woman.
the experts
Bishop Gene Robinson
Bishop Robinson was the first openly gay priest to be consecrated a bishop in a major Christian denomination. Now a retired Episcopal Bishop, Gene’s family story was told in FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO.
reverend dr. jacqui lewis
Dr. Lewis is Senior Minister of New York’s Middle Collegiate Church, a 1000-member multiracial, welcoming and inclusive congregation. She is an activist, preacher, and fierce advocate for racial equality, economic justice and LGBTQ equality.
reverend dr. delman coates
Dr. Coates is an American Christian minister and Senior Pastor of Mt. Ennon Baptist Church located in Clinton, Maryland. He is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, Morehouse College Board of Preachers and the Parents Television Council.
reverend dr. mel white
After being raised in the American evangelical tradition, Dr. White had a hand in writing biographies of Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson and Billy Graham. After he came out in 1994, he became an unwavering advocate for full acceptance of LGBTQ people both within and without the church.
reverend cynthia alice anderson
Reverend Anderson has been serving as Senior Minister of Christ Church Unity in Orlando, Florida since 2007 where it continues to be a thriving ministry of community outreach, diversity and soul growth.