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148: Tommy Francesco | The Kiss That Kicked Me Out of BYU
148: Tommy Francesco | The Kiss That Kicked Me Out of BYU
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Length:
84 minutes
Released:
Aug 27, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
As a convert to the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Tommy Francesco wanted to do what was right. He studied with the missionaries, joined the church, obeyed the word of wisdom, served a mission and generously gave of his time and talents—but Tommy was gay and that reality met him at every intersection in Mormonism. One weekend at BYU, a kiss with another man changed Tommy’s life forever. That kiss was a violation of BYU’s Honor Code. Within days, Tommy had been stripped of his academic credits and expelled as a student at BYU. Then came church discipline. This is a story of the trials and experiences of a person who tried to do good and to follow what felt natural and whole. #LatterGayStories #BYU #ComingOut
Released:
Aug 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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