Episode 397: Alec and Irene Barrow, Gay Latter-day Saint, 25+ Year Seminary Teacher by Richard Ostler published on 2021-04-06T06:14:50Z My friends Alec and Irene Barrow (married 30 years, 5 kids) talk about Alec being a gay Latter-day Saint. Alec, who has done everything he knows to not be gay, eventually came to accept this part of himself and is now being given space in his Stake and his Church employment to share his story as a gay Latter-day Saint—which is deeply healing for Alec and helps us have better tools to support LGBTQ Latter-day Saints. Alec talks about how both his testimony of our Church and being gay are part of his core identity. Both Irene and Alec talk about how “hiding” and “shame” disconnect us and the need to be real, open and honest—and how that creates connection which better helps us help and heal each other. Their marriage is a beautiful love story. This is a deeply moving podcast to help better support LGBTQ Latter-day Saints and bring us together as the same human family. Thank you Alec and Irene for being on the podcast. You are two of my heroes and you sharing your story will help thousands. Please note that their children/spouses are the next episode (398) to share their love and support for their parents. ** For More Stories, Please Check Out My New Book At: ** Deseret Book: www.deseretbook.com/p/listen-learn-and-love-embracing-lgbtq-latter-day-saints Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/1462135773 Genre Religion & Spirituality Comment by Jules Byington What an amazing, brave person you are! Both of you, and your children. I'm so impressed. I sobbed all through your episode, Alec. I felt the power of Christ's Love. Your testimonies are incredible. I'm so sorry for all you have had to endure. My sister suffered through it as well. I love you Alec! Hope to catch up soon. P.s. I was your Barbie buddy. My Dad built me that dollhouse for Christmas when I was 8. I can't think about my childhood without the Barrow boys. We had a great childhood. 2024-04-30T02:02:23Z