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Episode 817: Cort Watson, Gay BYU-I Student, Focus on Christ/Temple/Being Authentic


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My friend my friend Cort Watson (construction management major/BYI-Idaho, from Tremonton, Arcadia CA RM, former FSY counselor) joins us to bravely share his story including:
Navigating feeling different, not sure believed in Church, deciding to serve a mission
Coming out first to his junior companion and then his Mission President (both good experiences)
Processing pain (and subsequent anger to God) about being gay
Deep spiritual experiences (and role of the temple) to “thank God for making me this way”
Being gay is part of the God’s plan for me and not a punishment
Come out on social media in 2024 to help others
Being laser focus on Christ to provide hope, help and healing
Role of the temple to feel God’s love and direction
Life at BYI-Idaho as a gay student (positive experience)
Thank you, Cort, for your courage to share your story with others. Your courage/vulnerability helps others that they too are loved by God and needed in our church community. Thanks for helping us build Zion. You are a good man.
Links:
Cort on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cortland.watson.96
Cort on Instagram: @wat.cort_
Cort’s e-mail: [email protected]
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