Summary: For LGBT Latter-day Saints, no two experiences are alike. However, in this interview we hope to explore what the gay or same-sex attraction experience is like for women in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Kurt Francom sits down with Quinn Kelly, Bailey Savage, and Deb Hutchins who each experience same-sex attraction. They discuss their personal experience being raised in the Church, serving missions, being active in their wards, and striving to develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and maintiain their covenants and beliefs in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.<br> Highlights<br> 06:00 Quinn’s background growing up in the Church and finally admitting her SSA to herself<br> 08:40 Deb’s background, burying her SSA until her mission experience, and coming home early<br> 10:30 Connected to a group at BYU working with students and administrators to make the campus a better place for LGBT individuals<br> 16:30 Bailey's background of figuring out she is attracted to women<br> 19:30 Bailey meeting her husband Jared<br> 22:00 Clarifying that being same-sex attracted is not a choice<br> 25:00 What the same-sex attraction experience is like for women<br> 28:00 The power of connecting with other women<br> 31:00 Seeing same-sex attraction as a gift<br> 32:00 Being open about your story with others in the church and why leaders need to have their back<br> 34:30 Other ways leaders could support sisters who are same-sex attracted<br> 35:30 The process of "coming out"<br> 37:00 Being forced to "come out" again and again<br> 40:30 The importance of allowing people to be vulnerable about their story<br> 43:00 Being single vs. being same-sex attracted and single<br> 46:00 When leaders create false hope<br> 46:46 How important it is for a leader be proactive in learning more about the same-sex attracted experience<br> 47:30 Why leaders should attend the North Star conference for free<br> 48:30 Considering the concept of eternity and hope<br> 52:00 What a bishop should consider when someone "comes out" to them<br> 58:00 How North Star has helped each one of these women<br> 1:02:00 How has the same-sex attraction experience helped you become a better disciple of Jesus Christ<br> Links<br> <a href="https://www.northstarlds.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">northstarlds.org (register for the free leadership sessions)</a>
