Religion

Austen Hartke's new book shows the world that transgender Christians have always existed, and is an incredible resource to help Christian parents, leaders, and community members understand how trans folks experience Christianity.

My kid is exploring their gender and asked me to tell my super Christian parents about it. Should I wait until my kid has settled on an identity that fits them?

My son came out and doesn't feel safe attending the church we've been a part of for over a decade. Is it ok if I keep going?

LGBT Muslims have existed throughout history, but coming out in Muslim communities does have its obstacles.

Part 2 of our interview with Michelle Badillo is here! This time, we're talking about Lydia's character, and the topic of coming out + religion.

My 10-year-old daughter has started to transition, and I have to tell our congregation. Help!

Easter is coming up, and it's a holiday that is all about new beginnings and fresh starts. Here are 8 gospel verses to help you do just that with your LGBTQIA loved one.

In a very important piece, Father Shannon T.L. Kearns writes a powerful letter to a parent who fears she is helping send her child to hell by acknowledging their trans identity.

You decided to leave your unfriendly-to-LGBTQIA-folks church after your daughter came out, but now your pastor wants to know why you left. How do you navigate that conversation while also protecting your daughter's privacy?

Kristin Russo, co-founder of My Kid Is Gay, talks with her mom Rose about coming out, family, and religion.

Back in 2011, Kristin Russo wrote this letter at Everyone Is Gay for a young person whose mother was struggling with her child’s sexuality. We hope these words can serve as an important reminder to many more parents out there. Your child loves you.

Today, mother Christie Draper talks honestly and openly about struggles she faced when her son came out as gay to her, and how she was able to accept and love her son through it all, as well as become an activist for all LGBTQ people.

Audrey Benedetto recently interviewed her mom about what Audrey's coming out process taught her about family and religion, and about what she wishes she knew about queer identities beforehand.

We recently had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Michael LaSala, an associate professor at the School of Social Work at Rutgers University and a practicing psychotherapist. In this installment, Dr. LaSala talks about issues of religion and sexuality, and provides advice for parents looking to integrate their religious beliefs with the love they have for their LGBT child.

Pastor John Pavlovitz gives advice to parents whose minds might be swirling with questions, fears, worry, doubt, anger, grief, or disbelief when their child comes out as gay.

We recently had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Michael LaSala, an associate professor at the School of Social Work at Rutgers University and a practicing psychotherapist. In this installment, Dr. LaSala talks about parents’ reactions when a child comes out, and goes over some options for how parents can negotiate their feelings during this time.

Alyse Wayne offers advice to a parent who fears that their newly-out teenage son is turning his back on his faith, as he becomes increasingly resistant to attending church with the family.

We recently had the opportunity to chat with ESPN columnist and feature writer Kate Fagan about coming out, faith, and more. Read the full interview here!

Kristin Russo, co-founder of My Kid Is Gay, came out to her parents at 17 years old. Her mother, a devout Roman Catholic, did not take the news well. But, despite her mother's fears, Kristin turned to her faith as she wrestled with her beliefs and herself in an effort to create her own identity.

A devout Christian parent wonders what her gay son's future will be like, and whether he is truly a sinner in God's eyes. Broderick Greer, Virginia Seminary student, offers his perspective.

Watch: Dannielle Owens-Reid & Kristin Russo, co-founders of My Kid Is Gay, respond to a parent's concern: "My kid just came out to me as a lesbian, and I'm worried that now they won't have a relationship with their faith." {Subtítulos en Español}

Don't tell them you "knew all along."

Mel's Story: Youth writer Mel Mendoza tells the story of coming out while part of the Jehovah's Witness community.

NYTimes Best Selling Author Suzanne Brockman answers advice for a parent seeking to reconcile their support for their child with the views of their religious congregation.

Broderick Greer, Masters of Divinity student, addresses an advice question from a religious parent who would like their gay child to remain celibate.