by Tim Tyson Background My parents became Christians in the 1950’s and immediately became extremely involved in church. They remained deeply involved in their church community their entire lives, starting …
Ed. Note: Recently, the BJUnity board of directors invited Sharon Hambrick to join us as a member of our Board. She accepted our invitation and this is her response. Thank …
To me, publishing my story feels like performing a half-written symphony. The musical lines are still twisted and tangled, and many phrases and cords are yet unresolved. But since life’s …
My name is Dale Forsythe. I attended Bob Jones Elementary School through Bob Jones University, graduating in May 2012 with a degree of Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance (as …
My name is Justin Wise. I’m in my early 20’s and was born and raised in Calhoun County, South Carolina. Calhoun County is located about 45 minutes south of Columbia, …
My mom was brought up Roman Catholic, my dad was brought up Greek Orthodox, and they were both saved (converted to the Independent Fundamental Baptist belief system) when I was …
Part 5: Late Bloomer and “Happy Endings”? Read Part One Read Part Two Read Part Three Read Part Four And now, it is October 2012, a very significant month for …
Part 4: Coming Out to Myself Read Part One Read Part Two Read Part Three Read Part Five While on the phone with the graduate director, my face became flush …
Part 3: Depression and Aftermath—Home Again Read Part One Read Part Two Read Part Four Read Part Five Those first few days back at home were some of the lowest …
Part 2: Queer Life at BJU and My Expulsion Read Part One Read Part Three Read Part Four Read Part Five I cannot overstate the excitement I felt when I …