On a very special live episode from the 2022 Q Christian Fellowship Conference, we speak with Lucas Wilson.

Lucas attended gay conversion therapy while studying at Liberty University and not only lived to tell the tale, but became an advocate for abolishing this practice altogether. A PhD Candidate at Florida Atlantic University, with a Master of Theological Studies from Vanderbilt University, Lucas has begun working in the field of critical evangelicalism studies.

In our conversation, we learn about Lucas' conversion therapy experience and how inauthentic it made him feel. He also shares how eye-opening it was to continue his education after Liberty, which ultimately shaped what his faith and studies looks like today. He also tells us more about the recent lawsuit he helped file, calling to question whether religious colleges should receive federal funding while actively discriminating against LGBTQ+ students.

Lucas identifies as gay and uses the gender pronouns he/him/his.

Follow Lucas on Instagram @lukeslamdunkwilson
Follow Lucas on Twitter @wilson_fw

For Reflection: 

How have your beliefs changed over time, and what’s a question that you still don’t have the answer to?

Resources:

Learn more about the Religious Exemption Accountability Project (REAP).
Learn more about Q Christian Fellowship and sign up now for next year’s conference.
Join Greg at BOHO Studios in Richmond, VA for yoga classes. Sign up here.

About Out Loud: 

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Hosted and Produced by Greg Thompson. Follow Greg on Instagram @itsgregthompson. Learn more about his yoga and spirituality offerings at gregthompson.me.

Theme music by JP Rugierri.

Recorded in Richmond, VA.