Compelling. Illuminating. Necessary.
Simon opening eyes and hearts to the painful ways faith communities can harm some of their most devout, lgbtq young people, through conversion therapy. Simeon’s heart is for God, the Church, and for sharing the story of Alana. A story that helped him better understand his own faith and journey. May we have ears to hear and hearts to respond in compassion.
CoffeeChap via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/30/23
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Simon Kent Fung’s dual narrative is a courageous exploration of coming of age for young people . It is a timely prophetic voice about what happens when we ask young people to suppress who they are. Intertwined is Simon Fung’s own story, his own journey through conversion therapy and the radical...Read full review »
Beigyakusai via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/27/23
Alana’s story absolutely breaks my heart. However, I find it even more painful that the host would reach out to a grieving mother just because he needed to unburden himself finally. I say this as someone who is also gay - please don’t use others, especially those who are hurting, as your priest...Read full review »
Ahdawnis via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/14/23
Like the other low ratings for this podcast, my heart goes out to Alana and her family. This is truly a tragic story and should be told. However the whispering narrator and his personal reflections sound melodramatic and border on making a mockery of this story. The breaking point for me was when...Read full review »
jamieiacoli via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/18/23
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