LGBTQ Stories
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 107 ratingsLGBTQ Stories is hosted by Actor, Realtor, Podcast Host, & Vlogger Kevin Gerdes. We collect stories from those who identify as LGBTQ+ and share them with the world. When we come together and demand that our history lives on, something magical happens. People become inspired, lives are saved, and the marginalized no longer hide in the shadows of their oppressors. LGBTQ Stories is streaming in over 110 countries. We rejoice in the freedom that being out and proudly brings to our lives. We’re achieving this by sharing our stories with the world.
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Episodes
The Struggle Of The Gay Mormon
December 05, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBOur guest Trace shares his story of what it was like to grow up in the Mormon church while discoing his sexuality as a young man. He talks about the struggles that he went through within the church, his own family, and internally. Take a listen to Traces story and share your thoughts on one of our social media platforms! We love to hear from you! Don't forget to rate us on iTunes! Instagram Facebook Twitter [email protected] Join the Audible free subscription today!
Gay In The Military
September 05, 2017 18:46 - 37 minutes - 43.4 MBIn this episode we are going to hear the story of a good friend of mine… his name is Stan. For as long as I have known Stan I’ve always known that he was in the Army. Foolishly I never thought about was how it must have been for him to be a gay man in the army. For some reason, it just never crossed my mind. Stan is also a very spiritual man. He has a deeply personal relationship with his God and it is admirable, to say the least. I would imagine that being a gay man in the army, and being...
In The End It All Works Out
August 09, 2017 20:30 - 46 minutes - 53.2 MBIf you’ve been listing to the show from the start you’ve most likely heard episode 4 called The Trans Experience. That episode continues to be one of our top downloaded episodes and is also the episode I get the most feedback on from people all over the world about how much it has helped them in one way or another. With that said, today we will have the chance to hear another story from a transgender women. Today you’ll be listening to Sharon Brown’s story. Sharon is a trans women of color...
Lorri L. Jean - Los Angeles LGBT Center
July 21, 2017 03:25 - 37 minutes - 42.7 MBHi everyone. I want to take a moment to thank all of our listeners. LGBT Stories is growing, and it is growing fast. Honestly, it's shocking to me. In only 6.5 months we have surpassed 12K downloads on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher Radio. I receive emails from listeners all over the globe thanking us for what we are doing for our community. I want you all to know, each and every one of you is being heard. Unfortunately, I am unable to reply to them all but rest assured, I am working on i...
I Am Bisexual - Michael's Story
May 26, 2017 15:44 - 26 minutes - 30.1 MBThe B in LGBT… Bisexual. Today Michael tells a story of what he says is “…being free from any specific way of loving someone”, bi-sexual. In my opinion, I believe that bi-sexuality is the most thrown around identifier in the acronym LGBT. It’s the one identifier that society is far more accepting of when a woman identifies as so… it is fine, in a way it almost considers “hot, or sexy”. On the other hand, when a man identifies as bi-sexual they get oftentimes labeled as straight-up gay (a...
It Happens To Us Too
April 19, 2017 21:20 - 17 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this episode, Jo tells us the story of her last relationship and the abuse that she endured throughout it. Jo lives in New Zealand and sought us out because she knows that the world needs to know that domestic abuse does happen in LGBT relationships. Please know that you're not alone. If you are in danger please call National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233. Share your story on our show! [email protected] FACEBOOK TWITTER
I Am Tulio
April 11, 2017 19:47 - 14 minutes - 16.1 MBA man from Brazil writes in to share his story on the show today. Tulio tells a story of the pain he feels living in a homophobic family and how his own brother almost killed him because of it. If you’d like to be apart of something special and tell your coming of age story, coming out story, or anything that you feel is important to the LGBT world we welcome you to the show. Just contact us on facebook at facebook.com/ourlgbtstories or email us at [email protected].
Lets Have A Fefe
February 22, 2017 15:05 - 35 minutes - 40.8 MBYouTube personality Felicia Minor tells her story on our show today. Felicia is a Jamaican drag queen who's take on the world is a bit more colorful than most. While being out and proud on YouTube, Felicia is quite the opposite in her every day-to-day life, with most of her family knowing nothing about her life as a drag queen. Living a life of secrecy can be frightening for just about anyone, LGBT or not. See where secrecy and the emotions that surround it play a part of your life, and ...
Battling My Fathers Oppression
February 08, 2017 06:48 - 30 minutes - 35.4 MBClick this link for all the links and show notes discussed in this episode. https://ourlgbtstories.com/f/battling-my-father%E2%80%99s-oppression For daily episodes listen to our show, The Microcast, on Patreon. www.patreon.com/lgbtstories Get LGBT Stories Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/lgbtstories
My Last Ditch Effort
January 12, 2017 08:00 - 21 minutes - 24.5 MBChristopher Brune Horan is a writer, storyteller, and playwright living in Los Angeles, CA. In today's episode, Christopher shares a deeply personal story about his realization that it is okay to be gay. You can chat with Christopher online at all of his social media pages. Christopher on Facebook Christopher on Twitter www.ChristopherBruneHoran.com If you have a story that you'd like to share on the show, please reach out to us via email. Follow us online Face...
Gay In Uganda
January 06, 2017 04:31 - 39 minutes - 45.6 MBIn today's episode, we hear the story of a man named Ronnie Mugisha from Uganda. Ronnie is a gay male who grew up in Uganda. Ronnie shares a deeply personal story of the difficulties and trials he experienced growing up, and even daily today. If you'd like to tell your story on our show please reach out to us at [email protected]. facebook twitter Instagram
The Trans Experience
December 24, 2016 05:54 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBIn this episode of LGBT Stories, we hear the story of one women's life living the trans experience. If you'd like to tell your LGBT coming-of-age story on the show be sure to email us today! Facebook Twitter Instagram
King Of Stars - Part 2
December 20, 2016 08:04 - 51 minutes - 59.1 MBIn today's episode, we hear the story that inspired author Ryan Sirois memoir, "King Of Stars", as told by Ryan himself. He shares how addiction, sexual acting out, and a loss of identity inspired his book, and how it all led him to, today. Pick up Ryan's book on his website at www.ryansirois.com TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK If you have a story to share and want to be on our show, email us today.
King Of Stars - Part 1
December 09, 2016 16:47 - 39 minutes - 45 MBIn today's episode, we hear the story that inspired author Ryan Sirois' memoir, "King Of Stars", as told by Ryan himself. He shares how addiction, sexual acting out, and loss of identity inspired his book, and how it all led him too, today. Pick up Ryan's book on his website at www.RyanSirois.com TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK Do you have a story of hope, of perseverance, the story that you'd like to share with the world? Please contact us A [email protected] to ...
Be The Safe In The Scary
December 09, 2016 14:38 - 49 minutes - 56.1 MBNatalie Wood's message to one homophobic family made her an overnight viral sensation. While the world was seeking out the drama behind why she did what she did, we ask Natalie who she is. Do you have a story of hope, of perseverance, a story that you'd like to share with the world? Please contact us at [email protected] to let us know! *If you'd like to take part in the show but do not want us to use your name you can absolutely do this anonymously.
Introduction
December 01, 2016 17:00 - 5 minutes - 6 MBLGBT Stories documents the struggles, hardships, questions, joys, eye-openers and more, that many in the LGBTQI community have faced as they've opened up with the public, their families and most importantly themselves about their true identity, the decision to come out and what life is like today for them. We believe that the more society understands marginalized groups of people, the more society can identify with these groups, the more an understanding of the views, emotions, beliefs bec...
LGBT Stories - The Introduction
December 01, 2016 17:00 - 5 minutes - 6 MBLGBT Stories documents the struggles, hardships, questions, joys, eye-openers and more, that many in the LGBTQI community have faced as they've opened up with the public, their families and most importantly themselves about their true identity, the decision to come out and what life is like today for them. We believe that the more society understands marginalized groups of people, the more society can identify with these groups, the more an understanding of the views, emotions, beliefs bec...