HeyJaredChronicles of Surprise
My writing centers on one of our children coming out as gay. And how this surprising news affected relationships with my family, my friends, and the church I pastored. And over time, how these events led to a change of mind and heart toward LGBTQ people.
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- Sep 27, 2026
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- Jul 11, 2026
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Are You Ready to Meet Jesus? (opens the original)
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What’s Going On? (opens the original)
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The Complex Family Story (opens the original)
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CHAPTER 29: Biblical + Affirming = Still Biblical (opens the original)
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Starting Conversations (Story Pause) (opens the original)
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