My friend Leon Crandell (lives in Snowflake AZ, cosmetologist, Brazil RM) joins us to bravely share his story:

Survivor of sexual abuse

Turning to substance abuse to deal with/escape the shame of sexual abuse

Later abused by a doctor on his mission—and the shame of wondering why me

Concluding being a victim of sexual abuse isn’t why he is gay

Getting married (married for 27 years) and not really addressing his sexual orientation

Gradually opening up to his wife—and their road to stay in their marriage and the Church

Finding community of others walking this road

Asking Heavenly Father “What do you think of me”? Super helpful

Powerful (and healing) experience in a conversation with Jesus

Kurt Francom’s impactful book “Is God Disappointed in Me”

Hope instead of shame/fear

This is a super powerful, vulnerable, and insightful podcast to help listeners see the role of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ to help us find more hope/peace in our lives—and how our unique differences help us reach others—helping to create Zion.

You are super brave Leon. Your courage to be honest gives hope to others. You are a good man! Honored to have you on the podcast.

Links:

Leon’s podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-untwo-christ/id1752406845

Leon’s webpage: cominguntwochrist.com/

Leon on Facebook: www.facebook.com/leon.crandell

Leon on Instagram: @cominguntwochrist

Kurt Francom’s book: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT67RS86

Dr Robinson: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9jO9iMbm5U