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Oct. 23, 2024

Battling and Overcoming Internalized Homophobia, Compulsory Heterosexuality, and Cognitive Dissonance Oh My! (with Anne-Marie Zanzal)

Anne-Marie Zanzal, a coming out coach and former chaplain, shares her profound journey of self-discovery and acceptance after coming out later in life. She discusses the complexities of navigating her sexuality while being ma...

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Aug. 7, 2024

The Soft Launch: Sarah Interviews Her Girlfriend, Britt

πŸ’‘ Guest bio Britt went through a period of self-discovery and came out to her family after getting divorced in 2012. She was nervous but had a supportive conversation with her parents and sister, who were all understanding an...

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July 5, 2024

Second Chance Romance: Late-Life Lesbian Love (with Aime and Lisa)

Episode Summary How would you feel if you discovered your true sexuality after years of marriage and starting a family? Join us as we explore the remarkable stories of Aime and Lisa, two brave women who came to terms with the...

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June 20, 2024

All About Lesbian Sex: Pleasure, Consent, Orgasms, Toys, Sexual Health & Hygiene (with Cherish Amber)

About the Episode and Guest Cherish Amber, a seasoned queer sex, intimacy, and relationship coach, takes us on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery and acceptance. From identifying as bisexual at 15 to embracing her ide...

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April 29, 2024

Come Out When the Joy and Freedom of Being Out Supersedes the Pain and Fear of Living in the Closet (with Suzette Mullen)

πŸ’‘ Host bio Sarah St John is a woman who faced a major crossroads in her life after being married for 18 years and getting divorced. Despite not having children, she had to navigate the difficult transition from a comfortable ...

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March 20, 2024

No, The LGBTQIA+ Community Isn’t Going to Burn in Hell For Eternity (or at all, for that matter)(with Susan Cottrell)

πŸ’‘ Speaker bios Susan Cottrell and her husband were deeply involved in the evangelical church for 20 years, finding a sense of community and family within it. However, their perspective changed when two of their five children ...

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Feb. 23, 2024

Combating Misinformation and Anti-LGBTQIA Fear in Religious Communities (with Rev. Brandan Robertson)

πŸ’‘ Guest bio Rev. Brandan Robertson's journey to becoming a pastor began at the age of 12, when he had a conversion experience at a Baptist church in Maryland. Despite growing up in a non-religious household, he felt a distinc...

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Oct. 25, 2023

Surviving the β€œEx-Gay” Conversion Therapy Cult (aka Reparative Therapy)(with Lacy Jones)

ℹ️ Introduction Welcome to another captivating episode of Lesbi-Honest! I'm your host, Sarah St John, and today we have a very special guest joining us. Please give a warm welcome to Lacy Jones, a talented musician, former mi...

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Sept. 27, 2023

How to Know When to Come Out, Who to Come Out to First, and How to Come Out (with Candice Czubernat)

πŸ’‘ Guest bio Candice's story is one of self-discovery and resilience. Growing up in a Christian environment, she grappled with her own identity and struggled with depression and anxiety. It wasn't until she reached college tha...

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Sept. 1, 2023

What it Was Like to Come Out as Lesbian in the Christian Music Industry (with Jennifer Knapp)

ℹ️ Introduction Welcome to "Lesbi-Honest," the podcast where we dive deep into the stories and experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals and explore the intersection of their identities with faith, love, and society. In today's episo...

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Aug. 19, 2023

From Initially Identifying as Bisexual to Realizing You're Actually a Lesbian (with Shohreh Davoodi)

Bio As an unapologetically queer writer and creator, Shohreh Davoodi is especially skilled at making thoughtful connections, explaining difficult concepts clearly and concisely, and handling tough topics with warmth and humor...

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Aug. 14, 2023

The S.T.A.R.S. Framework for Coming Out as a Later-in-Life Lesbian (with Kari DeWitt)

πŸ’‘ Guest bio Kari comes from a conservative background, with her father being a Baptist preacher and a long family history of preachers. She has been married three times and has five children, constantly questioning if the pro...

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July 28, 2023

How a Proper Exegesis of The "Clobber Passages" in Scripture Guided This Theology Student to an Affirming View of Her Sexuality and Her Work With The Reformation Project (with Katherine Johnson)

πŸ’‘ Guest bio Katherine Johnson earned her B.A. in Christian Ministries from Spring Arbor University and has over 20 years of ministry experience in a wide variety of fields, both in churches and parachurch organizations. She h...

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July 24, 2023

The Journey of a Once Celibate Christian Lesbian (Side B) to an Affirming and Married Christian Lesbian (Side A) (with Sally Gary)

πŸ’‘ Speaker bio Sally grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas, in a devout Christian family. She was raised in a Church of Christ congregation and was taught from a young age that her church community was like family to her. However, t...

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July 14, 2023

Fashionably Late: Married with Kids and Coming out at 40 as a Non-Binary, Late-Life Lesbian (with Kirby from TikTok)

πŸŒˆπŸŽ™οΈ Today, we have an incredible guest, Kirby, who shared their journey as a non-binary, late-life lesbian. πŸŒŸπŸ’• πŸ”€ Kirby's story started with their exploration of gender identity and expression as non-binary. 🌈 They built a str...

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July 7, 2023

Reconciling Sexual Identity and Christian Faith: A Journey from Self-Dismissal to Affirmative Acceptance (with Marisa)

ℹ️ Introduction On this episode of Lesbi-Honest, our guest Marisa shares her personal journey of grappling with her sexuality and faith. Raised in a mixed religious household, Marisa had a strong foundation in faith but began...

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July 1, 2023

Coming Out, Moving On: A Late Life Lesbian's Journey of Processing The Normal Feelings of Guilt and Grief During a Divorce (with Emily Bettdur)

πŸ’‘ Guest bio Emily Bettdur's story begins with her conservative Catholic upbringing that provided little exposure to homosexuality. Despite this, she found herself frequently commenting on attractive women while dating her ex-...

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June 30, 2023

My Personal Story of Self-Discovery and Divorce at Age 40

❇️ Key topics and bullets - Opening Segment: Expressing Hope for Maintaining Friendship Despite Changing Circumstances Emphasizing the importance of friendship even after major life changes Sharing personal experiences and pe...

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June 2, 2023

Trailer for Lesbi-Honest: Candid Convos with Later-in-Life Lesbians with Sarah St John

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