The Open Closet Podcast: Recent Episodes
theopencloset
My Story, His Truth Sharing God's love and work through conversation. Join Josh as he discusses his journey with faith and his sexuality. This space is a place for learning and unlearning.
It has been a while everyone. Thank you for your patience, and all your support for this podcast. Unfortunately, life happened, and I needed to take some time to reflect and take a step back.
This week, Josh is joined by his good friend, and previous guest on this podcast, Catherine. Join them as they discuss Josh's year review of coming out, reorganizing his "closet," and his struggles with a changing friendship.
This week, Josh is joined by one of his good friends, workout and gaming buddy, also has hearing loss, Sheri. Join us as we talk about our high school days, how we are too similar, and hear from Sheri's perspective of how Josh has changed.
This week, Josh is joined by his good friend, and artist behind The Open Closet Animation Trailer, Rosanna. Tune in to a conversation of Rosanna thinking Josh was too "cool", our experiences growing up in church, and remembering fun memories.
This week, Josh is joined by his good friend, and past crush, Alex. Tune in to a conversation of friendship, a "best friend break up," and hope for a continued friendship.
This week, Josh is joined by his good friend, Bonnie! Join them as they reminisce their University days, discuss their friendship in various eras of their lives, and how much Josh is an "actor."
This week, Josh is joined by his good friend and mentor, Pastor Randy! Join them as they discuss their upbringing in an evangelical church, our struggles with church culture, and explore the topic of homosexuality in the Christian faith.
This week, Josh is joined by his good friend Maria, as they discuss their middle school depression, being shoved into the closet, and talking about the importance of diversity in our community!
This week, Josh is joined by his good friend Caleb, as they discuss Josh's "ac ting" career throughout high school, dealing with a crush, and the Christian faith.
This week, Josh is joined by his good friend Catherine, as they discuss the behind the scenes of creating this podcast, to Josh's struggles with identity and high school.
It took me years to gain the strength and courage to post something like this, but this is my story. This journey has been a difficult one; however, it not only taught me about God’s heart but it has also taught me so much about myself. There were, and are still so many things I had to unlearn from my childhood and upbringing that were harmful. The amount of hatred I had towards myself was not right. God never wanted me to feel this way about myself for more than half of my life.
God has shown so much love over the years, particularly in the communities who loved and embraced me. This project is a platform to speak about faith and sexuality, and how my struggles helped me find my faith. Join me as I converse with the many influences in my life.
Thank you for listening.
Love,
Josh