This has been a busy summer for Alan in many ways, including media. Here is a list of some of the highlights over the past few months:
Special Report: God & Gays – Lisa Ling, Our America
‘Ex-gay’ group Exodus International shuts down – BBC World News
Exclusive: ‘Gay cure’ advocate apologizes – Anderson Cooper 360 (Three part video interview available online at link)
Some Christians shift on gays: Column – by Tom Krattenmaker, USA Today
Exodus International: Let the Recycling Begin! – by Brandan Robertson, Revangelical Blog
Homosexuality & The Question of Christian Unity – by Brandan Robertson, Revangelical Blog
Why I’ll Accept Your Imperfect Apology – by Laura Ortberg Turner, Christianity Today
Exodus international: bending history’s arc – by Christian Piatt, Red Letter Christians
My Response to the Closing of Exodus International – by Tony Campolo, Red Letter Christians
Can Christianity Learn to Say, “I’m Sorry”? – by Stephen Mattson, Red Letter Christians
Watermark interviews former Exodus figurehead Alan Chambers – by Susan Clary, Watermark
Alan Chambers, Exodus International’s Former President, On Sexual Labels, ‘Ex-Gay’ Therapy – by Michelangelo Signorile (Includes audio of Alan’s interview on Signorile’s Sirius OutQ Radio program The Gist.)
Exodus to Speak Love – article by Erik Guzman and audio is included of Alan’s interview on Steve Brown Etc.
This is definitely not a comprehensive list and two more important interviews are coming soon to Buzzfeed and Relevant Magazine. Stay tuned!
Dear Alan. I’m nearly finished with your book my Exodus. I was in wilmore in 1993 with you. We didn’t meet but I was so struggling to find my answers to faith and homosexuality. I was married with 2 young children. I did what I was supposed to do and raised my children and sought God. I failed miserably in my wedding vows. When my kids finished college my wife and I split. It was a respectful split.
Hearing the rest of your story was very cathartic for me. I always knew there was something missing in what I read from exodus but they gave me hope. When I realized I wasn’t going to be without the gay feelings I Began a long process of accepting myself. I lived daily for 20 years wanting to die everyday.
Somehow I have stayed with Christ. I am now in an inclusive Elca church in very red Indiana. I am still seeking answers everyday and being challenged by gods grace. I have a partner of 5 years who is entering into Alzheimer’s. It’s a rough journey but I keep my eyes on the grace of God to lead me.
Your complete honesty has been so good for me. Thank you for continuing your ministry beyond exodus. I was hurt by the church but not abandoned by God. Your vulnerability has been heard and appreciated.
Honesty and vulnerability are my guiding principles.
Thank you for sharing your journey.
Love to you and Leslie.