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The Ideology of Ex-Gay and Conversion 'Therapy' has been well documented, it's beginings, it's effects and now mercifully it's slow decline.

RADIO INTERVIEWS

Our Partners at JOY 94.3 have recorded a series of interviews looking into the devestating and far reaching effects of Ex-Gay Ideology

BOOKS

Literature speaking on the intersection of Faith, Sexuality and Religion.

ARTICLES

Acedemic Papers, Blog Articles, Statements from Psychological Bodies

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Documentaries and Film about the Ex-Gay Movement and LGBTI people of Faith.

Radio #2: The Johns – Control and Authenticity

Radio #2: The Johns – Control and Authenticity

Podcast - Sunday 20 April, 1pm, JOY 94.9 Melbourne   http://joy.org.au/wordforword/wp-content/uploads/sites/135/2014/04/W4W_Inside-ExGay-EP02_pod.mp3   Click here for the Word for Word program Page   Rev Dr John Capper Rev Dr John Capper is an Anglican...

Radio #1: Rachel & David – The Emperor has no Clothes

Podcast - Sunday 13 April, 1pm, JOY 94.9 Melbourne   http://joy.org.au/wordforword/wp-content/uploads/sites/135/2014/04/W4W_Inside-ExGay-EP01_pod.mp3 Click here for the Word for Word program Page   David Lograsso David Lograsso is an ex-gay survivor. Raised...

Video #1 The Gay Bishop in Oz

The world's first openly gay ordained bishop Gene Robinson spent 10 days in Australia in 2013 at the invitation of The Centre for Faith, Life and Learning. The Anglican leader and international human rights champion spoke at Melbourne's Fed Square, was welcomed in New...

Playlist #5 New Laws, Brave Leaders and Dr Spitzer

Things are changing for LGBTI Christians. Isolated gay churches are now being joined by large evangelical churches that have become inclusive and embracing of LGBTI members. Gay and lesbian bishops are being consecrated. Evangelical theologians are turning to their...

Playlist #4 What to do with an Outed Leader?

Ted Haggard was the leader of the National Association of Evangelicals (USA) from 2003 to 2006. Known as a Christian celebrity among America's 70 million evangelicals, Haggard was at the centre of controversy when it was alleged he had regularly paid for sex with a...

Playlist #3 Bible, Homosexuality

It's strange to think that six little passages in the Bible have been used to justify so much violence towards gay and lesbian people over the past 2000 years. Times are changing and the homophobia underneath religious excuses is being exposed, however the six...

Playlist #2 Ex-gay eyewitness

Ever wondered what happens in ex-gay? Maybe you've heard about group therapy sessions at weekly or live-in programs or regular one-on-ones with pastors, priests or counsellors. This playlist features stories of ex-gay survivors from documentaries and news media. You...

Playlist #1 What’s behind ex-gay?

Many young LGBTI people are drawn to social media, movies and blogs as they seek to understand the clash between their faith and sexuality. So we've put together some YouTube playlists to help guide you through the masses of content on the web. To start, here's a look...

PROJECT CREDITS

Producer and Presenter: Dean Beck
Producer and Researcher: Nathan Despott

Guests: David Lograsso, Rachel Goff, John McIntyre, John Capper, Jason Tuazon-McCheyne, Cathryn McKinney, Matt Glover, Timothy Jones, Nicole Conner and Kathy Baldock.

Podcasts of each radio interview are jointly owned by the program's researchers and contributors and are available freely at the owners’ discretion.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Special thanks to JOY 94.9, Stephanie Powell, Seona Coster, Susan Hose, Cathryn McKinney, Nicole Conner, Kathy Baldock, Colin Baillie, Rachel Goff, Andrew Boyle, Lesley Taylor, John Capper, David Lograsso, Timothy Jones, John McIntyre, Louise Karch, Jason Tuazon-McCheyne, Daniel Leighton, Allison Menzies, Sally Tonkin, Andrew McNamara, Gavin Henderson, Sam, Brian Coogan and Zoe Williamson for their support and assistance in planning and development.

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