Brent Almond suffered through the ‘ex-gay’ ministries. In this video, he opens up to TruthWinsOut.org about his harrowing experience.
Posted January 31st, 2008
Posted January 31st, 2008
Chris Camp was a victim of the “ex-gay” myth. For many years, he was a true believer, only to later realize he was living in denial.
In this video, he discusses how he had sex with women, prayed, tried sports and expensive therapy to go from gay to straight.
Camp also details how Exodus members would caress his hand during prayer meetings - highlighting how no one had “changed.”
Eventually, Camp found happiness by coming out of the closet. He closes his story by urging ‘ex-gay’ survivors to tell their stories on video for TruthWinsOut.org.
Posted January 31st, 2008
Scott Melendez discusses how he escaped the ‘ex-gay’ trap after seven years of hell.
This video details the harm of ‘ex-gay’ ministries and highlights how they are ineffective and even dangerous.
Having trouble with your sexuality? As Scott eloquently points out - coming out is the answer.
Posted January 31st, 2008
Clint Trout survived the “ex-gay” ministries. He attended several Exodus Internationals ministries - including a few that offered offered live exorcisms to rid clients of the “demon of homosexuality.” Other groups offered “laughing therapy” - which is demonstrated on this video.
The “ex-gay” trap was a drain that “ate Clint’s life for 13 years.” In fact, it stopped him from achieving his goals and dreams.
Posted July 1st, 2007
Posted May 24th, 2007
For thirty years, Victoria Lavin thought reading Scripture would make her straight. When the miracle “cure” did not work, she numbed her pain with drugs and alcohol.
In recovery for substance abuse, Victoria finally realized she was fine, just as she was. She came out to her pastor and he condemned her. Thankfully, Victoria’s daughter was there for support in her moment of need. As a result, Victoria reconnected with God and entered seminary.
Today, she is out and proud, living in rural Nebraska.
Coming Out was the “cure” she needed all along to find true happiness and be at peace with her spirituality.
Posted May 23rd, 2007
Rev. Jerry Stephenson was a Southern Baptist minister who desperately tried to change his sexual orientation. He attended Worthy Creations, a Fort Lauderdale ministry affiliated with Exodus International.
After three miserable years and thoughts of suicide, he realized that the “ex-gay” ministries were a fraud. During his time in Exodus, Stephenson says that he met no one who had changed. Even the leaders of the group were still attracted to the same sex.
Today, he counsels people who are trying to get out of ex-gay programs.
“They are selling a lie,” said Stephenson, a Truth Wins Out board member. “Exodous traffics in intolerance and profits from pain. I just hope I can help people avoid the suffering I endured at the hands of Exodus International. The truth is, you can only fool yourself for so long before you have to come out and be real. The best thing I ever did was come out of the closet.”
