Integrating Self and Leaving a Double Life Marco Casanova on the Dr. J Show, ep. 241

Marco Casanova wasn’t actively gay until he went to seminary. And while in seminary he kind of lived a double life. He’d learn and fulfill his duties during the day, and at night he’d go to gay bars. Fortunately for him, his wise formators were able to help him discern his vocation more accurately, and help him integrate his sexuality. Today, Marco is married to his wife and works as the Associate Director of Desert Stream Living Waters to help others integrate their whole self. Marco grew up in Houston Texas and entered seminary. After leaving in 2018, he was introduced to Desert Stream Ministries and started working as an intern. He married his wife in 2022. 

Desert Stream: https://www.desertstream.org/

Marco’s Biography at Desert Stream: https://www.desertstream.org/staffdetails.aspx?s=507e682b-5570-4e24-9be7-38d4c3a96136

Therapy Heals & Makes Change Possible: https://youtu.be/o1-hnipL6FI

Fr. Sullins Research on Ex-gay populations: https://ruthinstitute.org/resource-centers/father-sullins-research/

Counseling Freedom Reduces Suicide: https://ruthinstitute.org/counseling-freedom-for-all/

0:00 – Introduction
03:05 – Life in the Seminary
07:30 – Experiencing Same-Sex Attraction
13:27 – Understanding your Sexuality
19:20 – Coming out in the Seminary
24:33 – Accepting ‘I am gay’ would have done violence to me
30:00 – Desert Stream
31:24 – Chastity

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