I Tried to Be Straight
Nate and SusieWelcome to the I Tried to Be Straight Podcast! We both grew up in Christian culture where being gay wasn't acceptable. After years of struggling with our sexualities, we both recently came out of the closet. We're here to unpack those journeys, and learn more about the struggle of accepting your sexuality in a culture where it's not ok to be gay. We're entering into the stories of others, digging ... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 55 | Founded | 2 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePersonal Journals | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
For a long time, Davidson believed loving himself came with conditions. That if he came out, he might lose his faith, his family, or God’s love altogether. So he stayed quiet, faithful, afraid, and disconnected from himself.
In this episode, Davidso... more
Judah went to Bethel’s School of Supernatural Ministry to learn tools to go into ministry. Instead he found himself getting pushed into Bethel Church’s Changed Movement, a new ex-gay therapy program built on declarations, demon-casting, and false hop... more
When Gilbert Gonzalez Jr. fell in love with God, he was told he couldn’t be both gay and Christian. Years later, he’s learned that faith and identity don’t have to be enemies. In this episode of I Tried to Be Straight, Gilbert shares how he reconcile... more
Lewis Crompton was a respected prophetic leader and church counselor but he was denying his sexuality. For years, he prayed, fasted, and even tried conversion therapy, desperately hoping his sexuality would change. In this conversation, Lewis shares ... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Hosts
Reviews
- Gotten Away from what made it great.
I used to love this podcast. It was respectful, honest, and honoring of different perspectives and stories. The latest episode I’ve listened to (with Matthew Williams) was just bashing evangelism, republicans, and white people. It was extremely hypocritical and in some cases racist. I wish this podcast would talk about faith and sexuality and not demeaning more than half the country and assuming the worst in them just because they didn’t vote for your candidate.
Apple Podcasts2Kenny Brooks
United States5 months ago - This podcast has healed my soul
As a gay Christian, this podcast came out at the perfect time for me. Through seasons one and two, I was able to finally accept myself as a gay Christian and realized that I wasn’t alone. I’m super excited for season 3 because, like Nate, I am ready to learn how to live in the worked as gay Christian. I’m excited to learn from Nate and his guests as we enter this next phase of our journeys. Thanks for creating this much needed podcast! I finally know that I’m not alone.
Apple Podcasts5YoungPianist99United States8 months ago - Grateful listener
A huge thank you to the hosts and guests. I appreciate the courage and vulnerability of the hosts as well as the guests. I am learning what I never understood before and it has helped me in my growth as a human and Jesus follower in my goal to love bigger. I am so very thankful
Apple Podcasts5Grateful-learnerUnited Statesa year ago - ❤️❤️❤️
This is really helpful. I’m lesbian and ace and really didn’t know how to be Christian and how to be myself at the same time. Having something to sit with and listen to (privately, I’m 15 and my parents don’t know yet) has been so helpful. Thank you so so much
Apple Podcasts5leafyandspottythecatsUnited Statesa year ago - Can we go back to interviews with gay people?
I’m tired of “dialogue across differences” with non-supportive straight people. I don’t want to hear what Kristyn or whatever her name is has to say. I don’t want to build relationships with people like her. I just want to hear interviews with gay people who have been through similar things.
Apple Podcasts5AcpacpacpUnited Statesa year ago
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #232 | United States/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #191 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #113 |  South Korea/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #167 |  Norway/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #217 |  Mexico/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #230 |  Sweden/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About I Tried to Be Straight
What is I Tried to Be Straight about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Focused on the intersection of faith, sexuality, and personal identity, this podcast provides a platform for openly discussing the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly those who have grown up in conservative Christian environments. With heartfelt stories and insightful conversations, the hosts and their guests explore their journeys of self-acceptance, the struggles of navigating religious expectations, and the emotional toll of experiences like conversion therapy. Each episode sheds light on themes of identity, acceptance, resilience, and the importance of community, making it a supportive resource for listeners who share similar struggles or seek to understand the complexities of being LGBTQ+ within religious contexts.
Where can I find podcast stats for I Tried to Be Straight?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for I Tried to Be Straight. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to I Tried to Be Straight and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does I Tried to Be Straight get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for I Tried to Be Straight, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for I Tried to Be Straight?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for I Tried to Be Straight, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does I Tried to Be Straight have?
To see how many followers or subscribers I Tried to Be Straight has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to I Tried to Be Straight?
These podcasts share a similar audience with I Tried to Be Straight:
1. Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel
2. I've Had It
3. The Roys Report
4. For The Love With Jen Hatmaker Podcast
5. We Can Do Hard Things
How many episodes of I Tried to Be Straight are there?
I Tried to Be Straight launched 2 years ago and published 55 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact I Tried to Be Straight?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for I Tried to Be Straight?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for I Tried to Be Straight from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for I Tried to Be Straight?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of I Tried to Be Straight. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
What guests have appeared on I Tried to Be Straight?
Recent guests on I Tried to Be Straight include:
1. Judah Robinson
2. Lewis Crompton
3. William Matthews
4. Lucas Wilson
5. Matthew Vines
6. Lucas Hall
7. Julia Sadusky
8. Jonathan Kirby
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.