🎙️ A Word for My LGBTQ Friends—And My Own Spiritual Coming Out

Subtitle: Honest Reflections and an Apology

Episode Summary

In this bonus episode, James Kiger shares a deeply personal reflection: his own spiritual coming out and the ways it’s helped him understand, in a small but real way, the journey of his LGBTQ friends.

As we honor Pride Month, James opens up about the homophobia he grew up with—how it shaped his early beliefs and even how he once caused harm to others. He doesn’t shy away from naming the silence, the shame, and the weight of religious fear that still haunts so many people today.

He also shares what he’s learning: that love is bigger than fear, and that no one should ever have to apologize for who they are or how they love. Whether you’re questioning, healing, or finally re ...