Queerology: A Podcast On Belief And Being

Tim Ouyang is a recording artist, producer, and songwriter. His band, Tim Be Told, is a contemporary Christian music group from the college-town of Charlottesville, Virginia.Tim’s new album, Love and Happiness, focuses on his coming out journey and experiences with love, disappointment, disbelief, faith, hope, and God. Specifically, Like This song is the crown jewel on the album.Tim has had quite a career since coming out and shares how things have fundamentally changed and shifted.  Topics Discussed:Faith Forms Identity: Being gay was bain of existence and incredible blessingGain Clarity: Why am I different? Praying to God to changeHomosexuality is sinful? Contemplating suicide, know you’re loved and not aloneAre you gay? Parents’ accusations, violations of privacy change to affirmationsTheological Compromise: Remove leaders to not be seen or heard out of fearConflict Resolution: Don’t ignore struggles; confront and cope with pain, sadnessLike This Song: Taps into source of trauma from cultural and familial