1. The Dancefloor
About this episode
John Paulk revisits his past and explores his role in the ex-gay movement with insights from experts and survivors.
John steps back into the story he once tried to outrun. Alongside expert insights and survivors of “Conversion Therapy”, John begins peeling back the layers of how he became one of the most totemic figures of the ex-gay movement. — Atonement: The John Paulk Story is a production of iHeart Podcasts and Goldhawk Productions in association with Marks Media Co. — If you’ve been affected by any of the issues covered in this series, you can find help and support at the following links: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress. Call or text 988 or chat online. Crisis Text Line If you are in crisis, text CONVO to 741741 in the US for free, confidential, 24/7, support. The Trevor Project The leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. If you or someone you know needs help or support, The Trevor Project’s trained crisis counselors are available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386, via the website or by texting START to 678678. RAINN RAINN - the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network - provide free, confidential, 24/7 help. Call 1-800-656-4673 or…
People in this episode
Guest: John Paulk
Topics covered
- Conversion Therapy
- Ex-gay movement
- Personal story
- Mental health
- LGBTQ+ issues
- Survivor insights
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: iHeart Podcasts, Goldhawk Productions, Marks Media Co., 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, The Trevor Project, RAINN
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- 3. For Better or For Worse
- 2. There’s No Place Like Home
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