“Unashamed: A Coming-Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians”
Amber Cantorna
Westminster John Knox Press, 2019, 178 Pages

At A Glance: “Unashamed” is a guiding light for LGBTQ Christians, offering practical advice and heartfelt encouragement to reconcile their faith with their sexuality, and to live authentically and unashamedly in God’s love.

Overview: “Unashamed: A Coming-Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians” by Amber Cantorna is a deeply personal and empowering guide for 2SLGBTQIA+ Christians navigating the complex journey of reconciling their faith with their sexual identity. Drawing from her own experience as the daughter of a Focus on the Family executive and the tumultuous path she faced after coming out as gay, Cantorna provides practical advice and emotional support.

The book addresses critical issues such as overcoming internalized homophobia, finding an affirming faith community, reaffirming one’s worth as a child of God, and handling difficult conversations with family, especially when they are involved in church leadership. “Unashamed” is an inspiring call for 2SLGBTQIA+ Christians to embrace their identities, overcome rejection, and celebrate the diversity imbued in them by God.

Also By This Author:
“Out of Focus: My Story of Sexuality, Shame, and Toxic Evangelicalism”
“Refocusing My Family: Coming Out, Being Cast Out & Discovering the True Love of God”

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