We posted the video of Elisabeth Cole the other day who honored her parents by sharing their story on YouTube. Well, now Mom is courageously joining in. Here is Mom :) in her own words: I like the challenge at the end :) … [Read more...]
Daughter of Formerly Gay Parents Speaks Out
November 30, 2010 By
Last night I was alerted that Elisabeth Cole, daughter of long time Exodus leader Tom Cole, had made a video sharing the stories of her parents. Her decision to honor her parents, at such a young age, in this way is a blessing. I think you will find her creative attempt to communicate through video quite thought provoking. You should know, she tells it like she sees it and is quite direct. There are parts of the video that in my previous life I would have bristled at and been angered by. And even today I would want to clarify some of the things she says. But hello, this is a teenager … [Read more...]
New Book “Naked Surrender” by Andy Comiskey
October 20, 2010 By
Today I want to post an interview I did via email with Andy Comiskey about his new book titled "Naked Surrender." I have posted the interview exactly as it happened. There has been very little editing (spelling, formatting.) Also, all emphasis (bold and italics are mine. Without further ado :) ... First of all, congratulations on your new book. The provocative title is "Naked Surrender: coming home to our true sexuality." When you say "Naked Surrender" is that both literal and figurative? What does it mean to "come home" to our true sexuality? Andy: 'Naked surrender' refers … [Read more...]
Finding a Safe Place– Real Stories for September 2010
September 22, 2010 By
This testimony appears in both our offline and online newsletters. To receive testimonies like this along with the full newsletter online via email or offline through the postal service please sign up here. --- I am a wife of a man with undesired same-sex attraction struggles. Together we have attended two Exodus conferences. Through the ministry of Exodus, God showed me that He truly cares about human brokenness. He loves homosexual men and women. He also loves my husband and desires to free him from his past and present pain, fears, and shame. The Exodus Freedom conference … [Read more...]
Willa Medinger’s Family and Friends Celebrate Her Life Today
September 20, 2010 By
Spouses dying within a few months of losing their spouse is more common than one would think. Sadly, but it is a bittersweet sadness, this has happened again. Willa Medinger passed away last week on September 16th. She had a couple of strokes and was not doing well. This after, her husband Alan Medinger passed away this past June. I only had a few interactions directly with Willa over the years but she was wonderful each time. What I love about her is that not only was she very kind to me when I did speak with her ... I would always hear amazing things about her from other friends who … [Read more...]
Alan Medinger Goes Home to Heaven – Leaves An Amazing Legacy
June 28, 2010 By
This morning many of the Exodus staff came home from the Freedom Conference to the difficult news that one of our beloved leaders and pioneers in the Exodus movement, Alan Medinger, has passed away. From Josh Glaser, Executive Director of Regeneration: Alan Medinger, Founder - Home Rejoicing, June 28th, 2010 Dear Friends, It is with great sadness we share with you that Regeneration's founder, Alan Medinger, passed away this morning, Monday, June 28th. Alan started Regeneration over three decades ago, and in the years that followed, he and his dear wife, Willa, were like a father and … [Read more...]
Opening Night Encouragement – Exodus Freedom Conference “Moving Forward” (Video)
June 24, 2010 By
I shot this video earlier this evening. It contains some encouragement from a few friends. Also, Alan did a fantastic job sharing about the founding of Exodus and honoring all of those involved in that process. He also shared very openly and authentically about his walk and life and the importance of God being our sole focus and the church coming alongside those who struggle with homosexuality. Very powerful. *** Don't forget, you can follow live updates, pictures and videos on our Facebook Page. … [Read more...]
Follow Up Interview with Bradlee Dean
June 7, 2010 By
Last week I posted about Bradlee Dean's controversial radio program where it seemed he was praising Muslim countries for how they handled the issue of homosexuality. He called me first thing the very next day. He shared his heart and agreed to do a follow up interview via email. I promised him that I would publish his answers unedited. There were a total of five rounds of questions and an opportunity to share whatever else he wanted to share. To date he has sent me responses to the first four rounds of questions and I will update this post with the final round of questions and his … [Read more...]
Q & A: Of Sexual Attraction and Spiritual Maturity
April 27, 2010 By
I got the following is the bulk of a message from one of my facebook friends: May I ask you a question? And some advice? You said in your “Responding to Hate Mail” Blog that you have homosexual temptations, but your orientation has shifted to a great degree toward healthy heterosexuality? I have been celibate before and after I became a Christian. However, I have absolutely no feelings for the opposite sex through out my whole life, and I still don’t. Is this unusual? No, it is not unusual. There are many men and women who don't have opposite sex attractions and have a close … [Read more...]
I Love You, Man
April 8, 2010 By
Previously I asked for feedback from you all about "bromances" but didn't offer any of my own opinions on the matter. I want this post to be the follow up after some prayer and thought. So here we go. I never saw the movie, "I Love You, Man" but here is the description from IMDB: Friendless Peter Klaven goes on a series of man-dates to find a Best Man for his wedding. But when his insta-bond with his new B.F.F. puts a strain on his relationship with his fiancée, can the trio learn to live happily ever after? I am not sure if the movie pre-dates the creation of the slang word … [Read more...]
