Jerry and Nathan discuss the events that led up to the deconstruction of faith; asking the hard questions, determining the meaning of scripture and coming to a place of being okay with not having all the answers.

A couple books we recommend:

Separation Of Church And Hate

Star-Spangled Jesus

Join Jerry and Nathan as they wrap up their stories from childhood to today and begin to turn the page to faith and the stories of others and their journeys of life, love and surviving the church.

Join Jerry and Nathan has they unfold the first part of their story. They discuss how they met and lay out the foundation for part II where they share the ups and downs of coming out and being a couple.

This week the Jerry & Nathan Show switches gears and Nathan tells his story from childhood to becoming a pastor and a father of six kids. The episode captures the clutches that church life holds on the LGBT community and the longing for community and to be free from the "struggle' of being gay.

This episode contains stories of anxiety, depression and attempted suicide. If you need help please reach out to the national suicide prevention hotline at 988. Join Jerry and Nathan as they discuss part 2 of Jerry's story from college years up to meeting Nathan.

Jerry tells his story from birth to college and the influences of religion on his life. From the naivety of the real world that existed outside of church to the pressure of rules and restrictions, he brings a story to life of family, revivals, singing for Jesus, facing reality and beginning to find himself.

Join Jerry and Nathan on the first and third Thursdays of each month, as they tell their stories of growing up gay and coming out in the church. They will also be joined by guests that will share their own stories of life, love and surviving the church.