Growing up in the LDS church has given Jacob a real and deep-seated faith. But after finishing grad school, Jacob could no longer avoid the same-sex attraction he’s felt since childhood. Afraid of being told by ecclesiastical leaders that his faith simply wasn’t “strong enough” to eliminate feelings of homosexuality, …

Nick describes his experience of growing up in a conservative home while coming to understand his sexuality. More description coming soon…     (The views expressed in this interview do not necessarily reflect those of the producers of Far Between but are reflective of some aspects of what it means to be homosexual and …

Randal describes his process of coming to identify and understand his sexuality.   More description coming soon…

When he first came out, Ryan thought that the only way he could experience being gay was if he left the church. Though he tried that for a time, his faith eventually led him back. His journey taught him to be more accepting of others, since one can’t know what …

“…the only thing I ever felt from Him was just, ‘Nick I love you.’” When diagnosed with a malignant tumor, Nick felt not only abandoned and deprived of the change he’d earnestly hoped for since admitting his homosexuality but also betrayed by God with illness despite his faith.  But his subsequent determination …

After acting the part of a straight person for several years, Michael feels he is finally living life as a “more genuine person”. Growing up, Michael tried hard to reconcile his faith and sexuality. He tried to follow the crowd as much as possible, including serving a mission and dating …

Kamrin desperately wanted to be the person he thought he should be, but it only led to misery and despair until he accepted who he truly was. Growing up in a Mormon family, Kamrin had clear ideas of who he should be and who he wanted to be. So at 14, …

Clint knew he was “different” from a young age, but he didn’t accept that he was gay until after serving an LDS mission. As he tried to date women after his mission, things became difficult enough for Clint that he sought a therapist’s aid. During this time he accepted and …

Jay’s early curiosity toward other boys made him realize that he was different. In second grade, he had a crush on his friend and wondered if other boys felt the same way about their friends. In middle school, he was more interested in the football team than the cheerleaders, but …

After finding that he wasn’t happy being traditionally Mormon or living life without spirituality, Jeffrey found a middle ground in a healthy, committed marriage with another man. Early in his life Jeffrey realized he was gay, and he struggled with his testimony and where he would fit in with the …

Chad joined the church when he was 24 years old and fully aware of his homosexuality. Although he struggled to accept his sexuality growing up, he found joy in the gospel and a peace that had eluded him his entire life. Chad threw himself into his church callings and devoted …

Benjamin grew up on a dairy farm in Idaho within a conservative Mormon family. Although he participated in the cultural milestones set out for young Mormon boys, Benjamin knew he was different from his peers. At 18, he decided not to serve an LDS mission and instead came out to …

Kurt quickly learned, growing up in small-town Iowa, which traits and expressions were acceptable and which to keep in and put away.  He served a mission, went to college, and developed relationships with women (at their instigation) all while continually putting away the aspects of himself he could not accept. …

Blake grew up in the LDS church and was taught that homosexuality was a sin. Still, he had known for a long time that he was attracted to men. Because of this disparity, Blake felt he had to distance himself from the church when he came out. When Blake began …

Joseph shares several defining moments in his life that have allowed him to accept his homosexuality. As a teenager, Joseph prepared himself to date women and eventually marry, but the associated feelings never came. He knew he was different than his friends, and he initially wanted to overcome these feelings. …

A conversation in the garden was a major turning point in Braiden’s renewal of hope. When Braiden realized he was gay, he broke down at the thought of not passing the legacy and lessons he’d grown up with to children of his own.  Daily stresses came, too, including such feelings …

Christopher appreciated and admired women, despite repulsion towards romantic or sexual intimacy with one, and figured eternal marriage would somehow work out after his mission. But when that time came and he couldn’t find the attraction or connection to a woman, he felt he was at an impasse. His anguish …