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Your Other Family

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01:23:56

YC085: Pray Away

Your Other Family ·

2021/10/15

This summer Netflix released Pray Away, a documentary following the lives of former leaders of ex-gay ministries and survivors of conversion therapy. It's a heavy film, filled with heavy topics like abuse and self-harm. This may not be the podcast for you if it hits a bit close to home with your story. But if you watched the film and/or feel ready for our conversation on it, we hope this episode can be a blessing as we walk through the film's heaviness with you. Join Tom, Ben, and Will for our Pray

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25:39

CC034: Tom & Matt Wildly Disagree About Stitch Fix!

Your Other Family ·

2021/10/09

Tom welcomes back Matt as the technical “season premiere” guest for this next run of YOB ConvoCasts! The guys dive into “pool” workouts, favorite sandwiches, and trivia night fortes, with the big meat of this conversation being the topic of Stitch Fix. Tom recently got a seasonal subscription and loves the notion of the occasional stylish surprise; Matt, not so much! Tom also makes a declaration to Matt, effective October 2022, and involving a hot air balloon. LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE ➡️ Check out

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01:24:08

YC084: Mountaintops & Valleys

Your Other Family ·

2021/10/03

And we're back! After a summer retreat that reunited our supporters after two and a half years away, we return with a brand new YOBcast – with more episodes on the way! This episode we're talking about mountaintops and valleys: those proverbial "everything is bold and clear" and "everything is long and dark" seasons of life. Coming off a YOBBERS retreat is a mountaintop experience for many in our community. How do we come back from experiences like that? And what are some other mountaintop moments

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01:27:32

YC083: Covenant Friendship w/ Dr. Paul Eddy

Your Other Family ·

2021/07/26

Dr. Paul Eddy of Bethel University joins us for our "season finale" of sorts to discuss covenant – particularly the covenant of friendship. Paul lays out the components of covenant, including terms and signs and witnesses, and translates this particular covenant to the grander scheme of God's eternal covenant with His people. Afterward Tom, Ryan, and Aaron "debrief" the discussion: do we desire covenant friendships in our lives, or how likely do they seem? What are the draws and challenges of

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32:45

CC033: Tom & Nate Get Profane About Character Flaws!

Your Other Family ·

2021/07/16

In our season finale Tom welcomes back the "Steve Martin" of YOB podcast guests, Nate! Nate catches us up on life as a traveling artist with his giant suitcase of chalk, and he spearheads a conversation on profanity. How have our Christian upbringings impacted our approach to profanity, and is it ever okay for believers to use certain words? We also dive into character flaws and whether we can ever fully overcome those certain traits that come hardest for us. Finally, will Nate ever come back for

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23:16

CC032: Tom & Marshall Move for the People!

Your Other Family ·

2021/07/09

Tom welcomes back Marshall after a long YOB hiatus! They chat about delicious gourmet pop-tarts, and Marshall catches us up on life post-pandemic, including losing his father. The guys also talk about spiritual family, growing older and staying single, and moving multiple times around the country more for community than careers. LINKS Marshall's YOB posts Tom's YOB posts Become a YOBBER! Theme music: "Growing Pains" by Layup, 100% clearance through Musicbed.

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01:17:41

YC082: Men's Fashion

Your Other Family ·

2021/07/03

Is fashion just for women, or can men enjoy fashion too? Is it "gay" or "metrosexual" to dress well or put a certain amount of effort into our wardrobe choices? How did we dress ourselves through adolescence, and what impacts how we dress ourselves today? Join Tom, Ryan, and Matt for a particular podcast topic Matt has been wanting us to discuss for years. We hope you enjoy the episode! ANNOUNCEMENTS & LINKS Find your personal fashion "color season"! We're holding our first in-person YOBBERS retreat

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23:54

CC031: Tom & Kevin Wanna Go Back to Camp!

Your Other Family ·

2021/06/25

Tom welcomes back Kevin into the proverbial podcast studio for the first time in YEARS! They discuss his recent departure from the Jewel of the Blue Ridge, and then they talk about camp the whole episode. Going to camp. Growing at camp. Working at camp. Even kids who used to go to our camps who now work at camp. They linger on this question: would we ever work (or go to?) camp again?! LINKS Kevin's YOB posts Tom's YOB posts Become a YOBBER! Theme music: "Growing Pains" by Layup, 100% clearance

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01:20:42

YC081: Pride Month

Your Other Family ·

2021/06/20

June is widely recognized as LGBT+ Pride Month. How do we as Jesus-followers engage with Pride Month – or is it even ours to engage with? How do we participate or spectate this month as gay/SSA believers with a traditional sexual ethic? Is there a place for us at this table and a space for us to be proud? Join Tom, Ryan, and Aaron for a discussion on Pride Month. Have we ever been to Pride, or would we ever go to Pride? And what would be our motivations for doing so? ANNOUNCEMENTS & LINKS Our

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25:41

CC030: Tom & Matt Process Grief

Your Other Family ·

2021/06/05

Tom welcomes back longtime YOB blogger, podcaster, and resident "sexpert" Matt for a deep dive into death, grief, and how these difficult seasons either shape us or harden us. They also give some love to fellow YOB brother Dean, the bizarre adult playground-museum that is Meow Wolf, and Tom's (almost 40-year-old) virginity. LINKS Matt's YOB posts Tom's YOB posts Become a YOBBER! Theme music: "Growing Pains" by Layup, 100% clearance through Musicbed.

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01:27:08

YC080:"Side B" Objections

Your Other Family ·

2021/05/30

"Don't call yourself gay"; "don't have gay friends"; "pray harder for God to change you"; "act more manly"; "keep dating women until you find the right one." As sexual minorities, we often face objections from within our own faith, from fellow believers -- be they peers, parents, or pastors. How do we respond when we face objections for our sexuality? How do we move forward through the resistance? Join Tom and YOBcast newcomers Pastor Ben and Pastor Will as we dive into some common "Side B"

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01:35:16

YC079: Love Languages & Sexuality

Your Other Family ·

2021/05/23

How does our sexuality impact the way we give and receive love from others, particularly other men? Why do quality time and physical touch rank high in our community? And where is the line between expressing the love we need and manipulating others with our love language of choice? Join Tom, Ryan, and Aaron as we examine the five languages like never before through the lens of our sexuality: acts of service, gifts, words of affirmation, quality time, and physical touch. ANNOUNCEMENTS & LINKS Take

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24:31

CC029: Tom & Keegan Encourage the Lurkers!

Your Other Family ·

2021/05/14

YOB's resident community welcomer, Keegan, joins Tom to talk about being a #LurkerNoLonger. He recounts the backstory of a voicemail he left for the YOBcast several episodes ago, and Tom’s heart soars over stories of brotherhood and beach bonfires from his former home in southern California. And the guys can't get away from this episode without talking about Keegan's now iconic welcome GIF for new community members – especially after it slaughtered Ryan's hair in March's "YOB Madness"

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25:13

CC028: Tom & Eugene Go to Cuddle Corner!

Your Other Family ·

2021/05/07

Tom welcomes back YOB’s resident artist and cuddling aficionado, Eugene, for a discussion on physical boundaries between friends. They reference both Tom’s latest blog on crossing boundaries and Eugene’s latest blog on the nature vs. nurture debate! Additionally, Tom reveals some behind the scenes magic for rectifying the technical snafu that happened during last year’s ConvoCast recording with Eugene. And the guys bounce around a new name for what to call a fan of YOB who isn’t quite a YOBBER

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01:23:53

YC078: Masturbation

Your Other Family ·

2021/04/24

Is masturbation sinful? What if it's done without lusting? Is masturbation "solo-sex" or "self-sex," and does it breech God's design for sexuality? What does the Bible have to say, if anything, about masturbation? Masturbation isn't an oft discussed topic in Christian circles, with many folks describing their childhood discovery of masturbation as if they had been the first ones ever to discover such a secret bodily pleasure. As a result of this secrecy, masturbation has produced a lot of shame for

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28:46

CC027: Tom & Will Recite Their Favorite Poetry!

Your Other Family ·

2021/04/16

Will Cooper makes his debut audio appearance on the YOB Podcast Network! He traces his decision to become a pastor all the way back to childhood, and he reminisces about coming out to his church early into his joining YOB. He also brings some of his favorite poetry to share, including a poem from his YOB namesake William Cowper, as Tom also shares his favorite poem. Enjoy the episode! And always remember: you are not alone. Even the sparrow…stays at home. LINKS Will's YOB posts Tom's YOB posts "Wild

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01:31:48

YC077: Church Angst

Your Other Family ·

2021/04/10

Many folks in our community bear wounds and baggage from churches, be it local bodies or broader denominations. What do we do with our church angst? How should we rightly frame our motivations or expectations for attending church as gay or SSA-identifying folks? Join Tom, Ryan, and Aaron as he makes his YOBcast debut, as we share our journeys of finding, connecting, and serving in the local church -- with all the hope and angst in between. We hope you enjoy the episode! ANNOUNCEMENTS & LINKS We

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10:42

CC026: You & the Lord on Good Friday 2021

Your Other Family ·

2021/04/02

It is finished.

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01:17:08

YC076: Coming Out to Your Brother w/ Andy Zuniga

Your Other Family ·

2021/03/26

We follow up on one of our most downloaded episodes of all-time with a sequel of sorts! After learning Jacob's coming out story with his big brother Nate, we invite Tom's younger brother Andy onto the show to learn Tom's coming out story. Did Andy ever suspect anything about Tom's sexuality? How can straight brothers best support their gay brothers? And what does Andy think about his big brother doing this whole YOB thing? Join Tom and Jacob, along with their brothers Andy and Nate, for a brotherly

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23:20

CC025: Tom & Ben Think People Are a Lot!

Your Other Family ·

2021/03/19

Join us as Tom convos with one of our authors, Ben! We catch up with Ben from his last ConvoCast appearance and talk about his message on chosen family at our recently held YOBBERS retreat. We also riff about proportional haircuts, Ben’s upcoming blog on coming out to people you love, and where (and with whom) a pastor get his support. Also, who's YOB’s pastor: Ben or Will?? Enjoy the episode! And always remember: you are not alone. Even the sparrow…stays at home. LINKS Ben's YOB posts Tom's YOB

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