Episode 926: Jerry Chong, Gay Latter-day Saint, Advocacy Work
About this episode
Jerry Chong shares his advocacy work for LGBTQ inclusion within the Latter-day Saint community and discusses his personal experiences as a gay member.
My friend Jerry Chong (active LDS, Temple worker, many leadership callings, lives in Calgary Canada, convert, powerful advocate for LGBTQ inclusion) joins us to share his story (was on Episode 41, 8 years ago): Advocacy work with Stake and Ward Leaders across the world (Canada, USA, UK, Brazil, etc) How to approach stake presidents and ward leaders to engage them in LGBTQ Inclusion and Sensitivity training for leaders and members . The email communications and patience that is required for these meetings to come together . What he teaches at these meetings Being a temple worker and explaining his singleness to fellow workers and temple presidencies Creating boundaries with homophobic church members Personal sacrifice and loneliness of being celibate—with no hope of companionship if he wants to remain a member is good standing Series of essays he’s written. E-mail Jerry if you want a copy (see show notes) Being an ally for transgender/non-binary Latter-day Saints . Arranging video conversations to learn about their lived experiences and the impact of church policies Hopes to start dating men. Going slow. Would like to be married and share the last chapters of his life with someone…
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- Episode 933: Dr. Taylor Petrey, History and Theology of Trans and Nonbinary Identity in the LDS Church
- Episode 932: Lucas Montoya, “Pearl of Gay Price”—God’s Love for His Queer Children
- Episode 931: Olivia Burnett, Founder/Host of Twenty Something with Olivia Burnett, Powerful Story
- Episode 930: Hannah Larson, 30-Year-Old YSA, How to Overcome Sexism & Misogyny with Jesus Christ
- Episode 929: John Bushman, New Book on Improving LDS Culture
- Episode 928: Jon Larsen and Brooklyn Larsen, New Podcast: Returned Stronger
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