Boy From Idaho
Episode description
In this episode, Matt, Steve, and Jessica interview Tyler Christensen about being raised in the LDS church as a closeted gay kid and his subsequent journey coming out and finding solace in literature and Queer studies.
K. Tyler Christensen is a Ph.D. Candidate in American Literature & Culture in the English Department at The George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, DC. There, he teaches Creative Writing and American Literature. Additionally, he’s an instructor in the Critical Race, Gender, & Culture Studies Collaborative at American University.
They discuss his experiences in conversion therapy and the long road to accepting himself. Tyler now dedicates his time to collaborating with his students as they explore the history of sexuality and its place in modern society.
Highlights of the discussion:
- Tyler’s background in writing and Literature (7:50)
- His upbringing in the LDS church (15:40)
- How he came out to his family (19:05)
- Tyler starts to question his faith around the time he went on his mission (23:06)
- How his relationship with his conversion therapist started (30:25)
- What Tyler finds interesting about the LDS church’s relationship with its gay members (40:41)
- The courses that he teaches and the impact it brings to him and his students (51:02)
Additional Resources:
- www.Linktr.ee/TheBoldLogic
- You can find out more about Tyler by visiting his website: ktylerc.com
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