129: Keindrick Willis | My Personal, Mental and Spiritual Tug-of-War

129: Keindrick Willis | My Personal, Mental and Spiritual Tug-of-War

A convert to the Church from Alabama, Keindrick did everything exactly "Mormon". While serving a mission to New York he also identified his sexuality.

This story is Keindrick's journey coming out, attending BYU, dealing with bigotry and finding joy in his journey.

"The pain of living closeted was greater than the pain of coming out."

Keindrick shares his advice to members and Church leaders, and gives insight into his (multiple) experiences being turned into the BYU honor code office.

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167: Weston Smith | Gay Mormon Missionary: Survivor

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166: Evan Smith | From Stake Presidency to LGBTQ+ Ally and Beyond

166: Evan Smith | From Stake Presidency to LGBTQ+ Ally and Beyond

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165: Paul Bird | Finding My Balance As a Gay Mormon

165: Paul Bird | Finding My Balance As a Gay Mormon

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164: Josh Morris | An Honest Conversation About Being Gay

164: Josh Morris | An Honest Conversation About Being Gay

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163: Melinda Hannah | Painting The Faces of Love

163: Melinda Hannah | Painting The Faces of Love

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162: Colter Wild | Finding My Inner Peace

162: Colter Wild | Finding My Inner Peace

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161: sExcommunication: The Mormon LGBTQ+ Dilemma

161: sExcommunication: The Mormon LGBTQ+ Dilemma

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160: The Black Menaces | Televising the Mormon Revolution

160: The Black Menaces | Televising the Mormon Revolution

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