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Jonathan & Madi Goldstein - Demonstrating Parental Love
Redefining Family - July 18, 2022 19:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsOn this week's episode of Redefining Family, Jonathan has the pleasure of speaking with his old friend Jonathan Goldstein and his daughter Madi Goldstein. At seventeen, Madi came out to Jonathan and his wife as transgender. Since then, they have not only supported her, but have become advocat...
Blake Allen - Coming Out To Mormon Parents
Redefining Family - July 11, 2022 22:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on "Redefining Family," Jonathan interviews internationally recognized and award-winning musician and composer Blake Allen. Blake was raised Mormon and came out to his blood related family at 18 years old, which at the time, did not go over very well. However Blake explains that si...
Robert Oliver - Esteemable Acts
Redefining Family - July 07, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Redefining Family Jonathan opens the episode talking about the very scary state of our country and worries for our future. Jonathan then interviews Robert Oliver, LGBTQ advocate, political organizer, and is also running for the West Hollywood City Council. Robert opens up about ...
Laura-Rose Thorogood - LGBT Mummies
Redefining Family - June 27, 2022 19:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on "Redefining Family" Jonathan opens the episode by discussing the devastating overturn of Roe Vs. Wade and where we go from here. He is then joined by Laura-Rose Thorogood. Laura-Rose Thorogood, the founder of the LGBT Mummies , which is an organization based in the UK but provides...
Arsham Parsi - Consequences Of Being Gay In Iran
Redefining Family - June 22, 2022 20:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week Jonathan speaks with Arsham Parsi, an Iranian LGBT human rights activist living in exile in Canada. Arsham discusses when he first realized he was gay and what it was like growing up in Iran knowing he was different. Arsham discusses the consequences of being gay in Iran, fleeing...
Arsham Parsi - Consequences Of Being Gay In Iran
Redefining Family - June 22, 2022 20:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week Jonathan speaks with Arsham Parsi, an Iranian LGBT human rights activist living in exile in Canada. Arsham discusses when he first realized he was gay and what it was like growing up in Iran knowing he was different. Arsham discusses the consequences of being gay in Iran, fleeing...
Jonathan Alexander - Learning To Accept Yourself
Redefining Family - June 14, 2022 19:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Redefining Family Jonathan interviews author Jonathan Alexander. Jonathan first talks about his struggles growing up in the deep south, especially once he decided he wanted to come out. He turned 18 at the beginning of the AIDS epidemic and he tried to come out in college, howeve...
Kalob Gossett - Spreading HIV Awareness
Redefining Family - June 06, 2022 19:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this week's episode of "Redefining Family" Jonathan opens the show by talking about his amazing weekend at PRIDE in West Hollywood. He then talks about his cousin that got HIV and how the mental effects of what was happening to him turned out to, sadly, be his demise. Jonathan then intervie...
Calvin Cato - Learning To Love Yourself
Redefining Family - May 23, 2022 20:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsOn this episode of Redefining Family, Jonathan first opens up about the boundaries he has had to create with his family to protect himself, which included a recent interaction with a close friend of his father's. Jonathan then gets the chance to speak with standup comedian and LGBTQ+ activist C...
Calvin Cato - Learning To Love Yourself
Redefining Family - May 23, 2022 20:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsOn this episode of Redefining Family, Jonathan first opens up about the boundaries he has had to create with his family to protect himself, which included a recent interaction with a close friend of his father's. Jonathan then gets the chance to speak with standup comedian and LGBTQ+ activist C...
Erick Matos - Showing Up For The Ones You Love
Redefining Family - May 16, 2022 16:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsOn this week's episode of Redefining Family, Jonathan starts the show by opening up about his time at The Men Having Babies Conference in San Fransisco. Jonathan then has a wonderful conversation with Erick Matos, an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and a public policy specialist with nearly ...
Kathy Kiger - Coming Out Later In Life
Redefining Family - May 10, 2022 14:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsOn this week's episode of "Redefining Family" Jonathan starts off the show by talking about how he felt like he came out later in life when he was in his 20's. However, after talking to this week's guest Kathy Kiger, he realized that there are people that come out even later than he did, and wo...
Kathy Kiger - Coming Out Later In Life
Redefining Family - May 10, 2022 14:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsOn this week's episode of "Redefining Family" Jonathan starts off the show by talking about how he felt like he came out later in life when he was in his 20's. However, after talking to this week's guest Kathy Kiger, he realized that there are people that come out even later than he did, and wo...
Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart - Sisterly Love
Redefining Family - May 03, 2022 00:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsOn this week's Redefining Family, Jonathan opens the episode with an update on his life, talking about finding a surrogate and unexpected twists and turns along the way. Jonathan then brings on his amazing guest, Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart. Naomi's list of accolades and accomplishments i...
Dr. Jamie M Grant - It Takes A Village
Redefining Family - April 27, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week Jonathan opens the episode by talking about how he has always felt supported by his ancestors, but some people have showed up negatively in his past, so he has had to make some tough decisions. That being said, he has no regrets. ç Having survived sexist violence and anti-lesbian di...
Zak Krevitt - Queer Expression
Redefining Family - April 19, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsOn this week's episode of Redefining Family Jonathan had the pleasure of speaking with photographer, activist and artist Zak Krevitt. Zak opens up about his teen years, what it was like coming out to his family and his introduction to West Hollywood nightlife when he was just a teen. He then...
Stan Zimmerman - Our Golden Girls
Redefining Family - April 11, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsOn this very special episode of Redefining Family, Jonathan starts by talking about his dear friend Julie, who sadly passed away. last year of cancer. Julie was in love with EVERYTHING Golden Girls. She went on a Golden Girls cruise and could reference countless episodes. Jonathan then goes...
Stan Zimmerman - Our Golden Girls
Redefining Family - April 11, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsOn this very special episode of Redefining Family, Jonathan starts by talking about his dear friend Julie, who sadly passed away. last year of cancer. Julie was in love with EVERYTHING Golden Girls. She went on a Golden Girls cruise and could reference countless episodes. Jonathan then goes...
Tyler Sit - Oz
Redefining Family - April 04, 2022 15:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this episode Jonathan gives us a peek into his life outside of "Redefining Family" and his recent travels for work. He then discusses his love for an old HBO show called "Oz," which was a fictional series that took place in a male prison. This then leads into a wonderful conversation with ...
Tyler Sit - Oz
Redefining Family - April 04, 2022 15:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this episode Jonathan gives us a peek into his life outside of "Redefining Family" and his recent travels for work. He then discusses his love for an old HBO show called "Oz," which was a fictional series that took place in a male prison. This then leads into a wonderful conversation with ...
Sean Szeps - Growing Up Catholic
Redefining Family - February 28, 2022 23:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this episode Jonathan talks about the role that religion and going to church played in his life growing up. For the most part, going to church was a positive experience because it brought him closer to his grandmother. However that is not that case for everyone, as some may say, religion is...
Elena Joy Thurston - Conversion Therapy
Redefining Family - February 21, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this episode Jonathan talks about the shame and guilt he first felt when he realized he was gay. However he explains that now he feels pride and joy with who he is and he explains how he does not let just one part of him define who he is. He then speaks with Elena Joy Thurston, LGBTQ+ spe...
Raga D'Silva - No More Lies, No More Fear
Redefining Family - February 15, 2022 01:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this episode, Jonathan talks about his own experiences with his family. He then has on Raga D'Silva, Raga is an author, LGBTQ+ advocate and host. Raga talks about growing up in India, her family's reaction to her coming out, living your truth and being the love you want to see in the worl...
Raga D'Silva - No More Lies, No More Fear
Redefining Family - February 15, 2022 01:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this episode, Jonathan talks about his own experiences with his family. He then has on Raga D'Silva, Raga is an author, LGBTQ+ advocate and host. Raga talks about growing up in India, her family's reaction to her coming out, living your truth and being the love you want to see in the worl...
Blair Bryant Nichols - Spirituality
Redefining Family - February 07, 2022 16:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this episode, Jonathan starts by opening up about his own spiritual practices and a little bit about his past experiences with religion. Jonathan then speaks with Blair Bryant Nichols (literary talent manager, coach and consultant) about his experiences with spirituality and what it was lik...
Andrea Breanna - Unconditional Love
Redefining Family - January 31, 2022 15:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this episode, Jonathan reveals some sad news about a member of his family and explores the the process of losing a loving and loyal pet. Jonathan then speaks with Andrea Breanna, who is proudly and openly Transbian (Transgender Lesbian). Andrea speaks on her coming out story and the way in...
Collin Magness - Seeking to Understand
Redefining Family - January 11, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWelcome back to the second season! This is the first episode in Season 2, where we focus on learning about what love and support looks like for a young, 23yo man, Collin Magness diagnosed with HIV in April of 2020. In addition, we also learn about the importance of asking questions rather than...
Dr. Lynda Spann - The Final Straw & Lesbian Couple Advice
Redefining Family - August 24, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this episode, Jonathan closes the loop on the few stories that he shared, revealing the final straw that led to his decision of demoting 18 relatives from family status to blood relative status. In addition, we meet Dr. Lynda Spann, a Lesbian Couple's Therapist. Dr. Lynda tells us about her...
Eloise Morrison - Love For Her Gay Father
Redefining Family - August 17, 2021 03:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this episode, Jonathan speaks further to his experience may not necessarily have been strictly due to his LGBTQ+ status. In addition, we meet Eloise Morrison, who has recently come out about being the daughter of a gay man. She tells us about the conflict between her love for gay family memb...
Hannah Dhue - Conflicts Between Evangelical Ideals & LGBTQ Community
Redefining Family - July 28, 2021 23:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this episode, Jonathan speaks to the mental and verbal abuse that he endured from a former family member. We meet another LGBTQ "Family"-abuse survivor, Hannah Dhue. Hannah was raised in an Evangelical household in the midwest and just recently came out to her family after finally getting t...
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