Growing Up LGBTQ+ in a Pentecostal Church

In this episode of The Backslider Diaries, our guest shares their powerful story of growing up queer in a strict Pentecostal household — and what it was like coming out not only to their preacher father and deeply religious family, but also to their wife and close friends.

We dive into the weight of religious expectations, internal conflict, and the path to self-acceptance after years of repression. This is a story about identity, truth, and the cost of living authentically.

If you've ever questioned who you are in the face of rigid belief systems, this one’s for you.

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