41 | From Conversion Therapy to Healing in Sobriety with Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez

Recovered Life: Sobriety, Spirituality, and Self-Care for People in Addiction Recovery · 18 августа 2026 г. · 1 ч 5 мин

Many believe “ex gay” conversion therapy practices went away when Exodus International closed their doors in 2013.  In fact, in today’s political climate, it’s having a resurgence. Thanks to social media and organizations like Changed Movement, new generations of LGBTQ people are being told they must choose between their faith and sexuality. Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez and I offer a positive counter-narrative.  Tim is the author of “Conversion Therapy Dropout: A Queer Story of Faith and Belonging”. Our conversation offers clarity on the harms of conversion practices and “ex gay” ideology from two perspectives: He as a conversion therapy survivor, I as someone raised under non-affirming theology and strongly influenced by “ex gay” ministries.  We also share how we’ve reclaimed our faith in sobriety. Connect with Tim Schraeder Rodriguez: Instagram Threads TikTok Connect with Chelsea Anderson: Instagram Threads TikTok