Fr. Mike Schmitz: Can You Be Gay and Catholic?

6/27/2026

Can someone experience same-sex attraction and still faithfully follow Jesus? In this conversation, Kim Zember and Father Mike Schmitz tackle some of the most common questions Christians ask today around homosexuality and the Catholic Church. Drawing from Church teaching, personal experience, and the Gospel, they explore a question that goes far beyond sexuality: Can I trust God with my life? Whether you’re wrestling with these questions yourself, love someone who is, or want to better understand the Catholic perspective, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and hope.

Emasculated and Gay

6/27/2026

Andy shares an honest and deeply personal story about masculinity, loneliness, same-sex attraction, and the search for identity. Growing up, Andy often felt different from the other boys around him. While his brothers seemed confident and naturally masculine, he felt disconnected, insecure, and emotionally isolated. Over time, those wounds shaped how he viewed himself—and how others viewed him too. In this powerful conversation with Kim on Here I Am Stories, Andy opens up about: •Childhood wounds and emotional disconnect • Feeling “disqualified” in masculinity • Early experiences of shame and loneliness • Same-sex attraction and identity struggles • The longing for connection and belonging • How God began healing the deeper roots of pain This is not just a story about sexuality. It’s a story about the human heart, the need for love, and the journey toward healing and wholeness.

When Pleasure Wasn't Enough

6/27/2026

Lindsey’s story is one of radical redemption—from childhood gender confusion and same-sex attraction to freedom, healing, and restored identity in Jesus Christ. At just six years old, she cried out to God to make her a boy. Marked by trauma, addiction, and a hidden double life, Lindsey searched for love and belonging in all the wrong places. But everything changed when she encountered the love of the Father and the power of true repentance. Now living as a restored daughter of God, Lindsey shares her powerful testimony of deliverance, identity, and hope in Christ. While many people celebrate Pride Month, join Kim Zember for a new podcast highlighting raw voices, radical lives, and real stories of those who left LGBT identities for what they consider a greater eternal purpose.

Men, Parties and Fame Weren't Enough Men, Parties and Fame Weren't Enough

6/27/2026

Son Byrd is a musical artist, prophetic voice, and mentor whose life tells a powerful story of redemption and identity. Raised in the midst of dysfunction, he wrestled with questions of belonging, purpose, and self-worth. His journey included the painful realities of rape, abuse, gender dysphoria, and an absent father—leaving deep wounds and a longing for wholeness. Everything changed when he encountered God as Father. That moment became a turning point, redefining his identity and future. Embracing the name Son Byrd, he stepped into a new life—marked by redeemed sonship and spiritual inheritance. Today, Son uses music, storytelling, and prophetic insight to help others find freedom and clarity in their own journeys. Whether through his art, words, or mentorship, his message remains the same: God turns absence into abundance, brokenness into breakthrough, and pain into purpose. While many people celebrate Pride Month, join Kim Zember for a new podcast highlighting raw voices, radical lives, and real stories of those who left LGBT identities for what they consider a greater eternal purpose.

She Changed Her Name, Her Body & Her Life

6/27/2026

Raised in brokenness, Jessica Rose longed for a better life—a family, stability, the “American Dream.” By 2015, she had stepped into the role of “man” of the family, and in 2017 became a “step-dad.” But behind the image, she battled deep pain and regret. “I’m too deep into this. I don’t know how to turn back,” she thought before attempting suicide in 2019. That moment became a turning point. After surviving and spending time in a mental hospital, Jessica realized: “I must’ve been kept here for a reason.” A few months later, she gave her life to Jesus Christ. What followed was a journey from brokenness to healing, from shame to grace. Today, Jessica is living proof of God’s relentless love and the power of redemption.