Amber Cantorna and Coming Out Well into Christianity

Out Loud: LGBT Stories of Faith

Amber Cantorna is a national speaker and author dedicated to supporting LGBTQ people throughout their coming-out process. In her new book Unashamed: A Coming Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians, Amber tackles topics like finding an affirming faith community, deciding when and how to come out, and how to re-establish a relationship with God. She uses her platform to inspire others and works to dissolve shame, foster self-acceptance, and generate a message of love and inclusion for all.

Our conversation covers resources for coming out, understanding how loss and grief are incorporated in the coming out process, and a new-self care tip that you probably haven't heard of before.

Learn more about Amber at ambercantorna.com and follow her on Instagram at @amberncantorna.

Resources

• Books: Unashamed: A Coming Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians by Amber Cantorna, Unclobber by Colby Martin, Changing Our Mind by David Gushee
  
• Term: "Clobber Passages" are passages in the Bible that refer to homosexuality and have become the subject for debate between Christians for many years.
  
• Organization: Q Christian Fellowship (QCF) is a great place to get connected with LGBTQIA+ Christians online and in person. Visit qchristian.org.

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