Human Stories with Jill Hazard Rowe

Meet Jess! She's the newly elected student body president at the University of Utah. Tune in to hear about her experience running on the first all-female ticket, her plans for the University of Utah, and the work she has done to help everyone, especially lgbtq+ individuals, feel included and valid.

This week Jill is with Bianca Cline. Bianca generously shares her perspective and thoughts as a trans woman and cinematographer. You can find Bianca's beautiful work at http://biancaclinedp.com/ You can also learn more about Bianca and watch Other Voices: Ava & Bianca at https://www.nowness.com/series/other-voices/ava-bianca-rachel-fleit

We welcome Kate Mower this week to Human Stories. Kate bravely and honestly shares their heartbreaking and beautiful story. Human Stories would like to remind our audience of resources such as The Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Join Jill this week as she talks with Cole Squire! Cole shares some of his most tender experiences which have allowed him to accept and love his authentic self. Listen in as he explains how his sexual identity, religion, and education have shaped his relationships and life goals.

Jill is in the studio with Jennifer Saunders! Jennifer bravely and honestly shares her tender coming out story and everything she learned as she discovered her authentic self. Stay tuned to the end for a special surprise.

Stacey Harkey returns to the podcast to share his personal coming out journey with the audience. Stacey was featured in episode 50 earlier this year. You won't want to miss this heartfelt and raw interview full of laughter.

Join us as Derek Knox, theologian and co-host of Beyond the Block Podcast, talks with Jill about authentic LGBTQ+ advocacy within the LDS church. Listen in as Derek shares his conversion story and his views on the LDS church. If you're curious about centering marginalized communities within your gospel study, be sure to check out https://beyondtheblockpodcast.com/

Jessica shares about what it was like to come out during her Mormon mission, and her dad, Josh, shares his experience as the father of LGBTQ+ children. Tune in to hear Jessica and Josh share what it means to have hard conversations and to be a gay Mormon.

Join us as we listen to Robert Moody tell about his life and coming out journey. Robert and Jill also pay tribute to Robert's mom, Carol Moody, who passed away due to COVID earlier this season. Carol was a proud Mama Dragon who vocally and unequivocally loved everyone around her, especially her family and LGBTQ+ youth. Listen, share, subscribe.

Dr. Kristen Ries fearlessly and singularly cared for AIDS patients in Salt Lake City for the majority of the 80's and 90's. Tune into this week's episode to hear her incredible story of selfless, loving service. During this pandemic Dr. Ries not only offers hope, but also some timely advice as a lifetime infectious diseases expert. Dr. Kristen Ries is also featured in the Sundance documentary, Qui...

Tune in to hear part two of Peter Christie's story! Peter tells about his experience as an HIV positive individual and the many people who have stepped up to help him throughout his life.

Join us this week as we talk with Peter Christie! Peter is the Director of Education at Salt Lake City's Ballet West and has been dancing professionally since graduating from high school. He has a wealth of information about the world of professional dance and dance education. This is a two part episode, so tune in next Monday to hear more about Peter's life.

Jill has a Zoom conversation with Stan Mitchell of Nashville, Tennessee this week. Stan is the founder of online Everybody Church, and is known for taking a stand in support of LGBTQ+ individuals as the pastor of an Evangelical mega-church. You won't want to miss this conversation about changing, asking questions, and finding more love for all people.

Elena beautifully and tenderly shares her story this week! Listen in to hear how Elena learned about her own authenticity despite months of conversion therapy.

Listen in as Jill interviews Jordan Jackson! You will not want to miss Jordan's story of strength, advocacy, and conviction in his own authenticity! Jordan shares some beautiful insight about how to find your tribe after coming out and some of the resources he has compiled for LGBTQ+ people in Utah.

This week Jill has a conversation with Kelleen Potter, current mayor of Heber City, Utah, and a mom of LGTQ+ children. You won't want to miss Kelleen's tender story of learning how to see and support her children as well as LGBTQ+ folks in the city of Heber.

You won't want to miss Jill's conversation with Duane Jennings! This is an insightful and beautiful expression of a life of research and searching for authenticity. Duane is the author of Stumbling Blocks and Stepping-Stones: Including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex children of God in the LDS plan of Salvation

This week, we're in the studio with Summer and Bobbie Lee-Corry! Summer and Bobbie each share their unique coming out stories as well as what they have learned from marriage. Summer and Bobbie also share insightful advice about how to care for LGBTQ+ youth within the Mormon church.

Listen in to part two!

Tune in! This week Jill sits down with Jeff McLean to talk about Jeff's experience as a gay man. Jeff and Jill talk about overcoming trauma, faith crises, and learning how to find love and joy in spite of and because of some of life's most ugly moments. This is a two-part episode, so don't miss out on part two next Monday!

This week Jill has a conversation with Matthew Gong. Matthew shares his coming out journey and what he has learned about navigating family with strong belief in the Mormon church. You won't want to miss his powerful perspective.

This week Jill has a conversation with Troy Mitchell of Father's in Affirmation. Troy tells his heartbreaking story of coming out and then his journey towards advocacy, connection, and love.

Join Jill this week as she has a conversation with Syren Wilson. Syren shares their coming out journey, what they have learned about gender, and creating safe spaces for other people.

Join Jill this week as she interviews Alec Fowler and Blake McDougal. Blake and Alec share what they learned through coming out in their early adulthood and they also share their beautiful love story.

Anna Empey shares her beautiful coming out journey and love story with Jill this week! You won't want to miss Anna's perspective on learning to accept herself, listening to other people, and recognizing happiness.