<description>&lt;h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5"&gt;🎯 Don't Miss This Game-Changing Episode&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;Connor Lamb's story is already sparking important conversations about faith, authenticity, and courage in Christian communities nationwide. His honest account of life at UGA, his role in Athens Church, and the moment he chose truth over comfort is exactly the kind of raw, real conversation our world needs right now.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;h2 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5"&gt; &lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;Meet Connor Lamb&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;Connor Lamb lived what many would consider an exemplary college life at the University of Georgia. As a member of the 2022 UGA Homecoming Court, College Outreach Director at Athens Church, Christian fraternity leader, and University Judiciary Justice, Connor was known as "Mr. Christian" on campus. But behind this impressive resume was a young man wrestling with a truth he'd carried since childhood.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5"&gt;About Connor's Journey&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;Connor's story is one of remarkable achievement alongside a deep personal and spiritual struggle. After graduating from Johnson Ferry Christian Academy, he built an impressive career foundation as Director of Training and Manager at Chick-fil-A Roswell Corners before pursuing his Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and Risk Management at UGA's Terry College of Business.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;Throughout college, Connor served in multiple leadership roles - from his position as a University of Georgia Judiciary Justice for over three years to his impactful work as both College Outreach Director and Family Experience Director at Athens Church. His dedication to God, his community, his frat brothers and university was evident in everything he did.... but something changed. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5"&gt;The Conversation You Need to Hear&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;In this deeply personal episode of Loving Kindness Everyday, Connor sits down with Kindness Calloway in an intimate living room setting to share his authentic story. This isn't about scandal or controversy - it's about a young man's courage to live truthfully despite the potential cost - lossing everything. Even his home. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;Connor opens up about navigating same-sex attraction since a young age while simultaneously becoming one of UGA's most visible Christian leaders. He shares the real impact of choosing authenticity over expectation, and how his decision affected his relationships, his community, and his sense of self.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5"&gt;Why This Story Matters&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;Connor's experience speaks to anyone who's ever felt caught between who they are and who others expect them to be, especially in the church. His story offers insight into:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul class= "[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7"&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;The complexity of faith and identity&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;Gay Conversion Therapy &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;Leadership under theological struggle&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;The cost and courage of living authentically&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;How communities respond to unexpected truths&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;Finding your path when it doesn't match the plan&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;This conversation showcases Connor not as a headline, but as a thoughtful, accomplished young man whose honesty has been helping others navigate their own difficult journeys.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Google "Kindness Calloway Podcast"&lt;/strong&gt; to find us on all platforms and connect with our mission of creating space for honest, meaningful conversations. Follow our social media for more stories of courage, authenticity, and the beautiful complexity of human experience.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;hr class="border-border-300 my-2" /&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Episode:&lt;/strong&gt; "Stuck Between the Cross and the Closet: Connor Lamb's Story"&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Show:&lt;/strong&gt; Loving Kindness Everyday with Kindness Calloway&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Available on all major podcast platforms&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;This is Loving Kindness Everyday - where real stories matter and every journey deserves to be heard with compassion and understanding.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5"&gt;Connect With Us&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt;Search &lt;strong&gt;"Kindness Calloway Podcast"&lt;/strong&gt; to find all our social media channels and join a community that values authentic storytelling and meaningful conversations about life's most important questions.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="whitespace-normal break-words"&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Loving Kindness Everyday

Kindness Calloway

LKE 3.8 || Stuck Between the Cross & the Closet: The Coming Out Story of UGA's Connor Lamb

SEP 11, 202588 MIN
Loving Kindness Everyday

LKE 3.8 || Stuck Between the Cross & the Closet: The Coming Out Story of UGA's Connor Lamb

SEP 11, 202588 MIN

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🎯 Don't Miss This Game-Changing Episode Connor Lamb's story is already sparking important conversations about faith, authenticity, and courage in Christian communities nationwide. His honest account of life at UGA, his role in Athens Church, and the moment he chose truth over comfort is exactly the kind of raw, real conversation our world needs right now. Meet Connor Lamb Connor Lamb lived what many would consider an exemplary college life at the University of Georgia. As a member of the 2022 UGA Homecoming Court, College Outreach Director at Athens Church, Christian fraternity leader, and University Judiciary Justice, Connor was known as "Mr. Christian" on campus. But behind this impressive resume was a young man wrestling with a truth he'd carried since childhood. About Connor's Journey Connor's story is one of remarkable achievement alongside a deep personal and spiritual struggle. After graduating from Johnson Ferry Christian Academy, he built an impressive career foundation as Director of Training and Manager at Chick-fil-A Roswell Corners before pursuing his Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and Risk Management at UGA's Terry College of Business. Throughout college, Connor served in multiple leadership roles - from his position as a University of Georgia Judiciary Justice for over three years to his impactful work as both College Outreach Director and Family Experience Director at Athens Church. His dedication to God, his community, his frat brothers and university was evident in everything he did.... but something changed. The Conversation You Need to Hear In this deeply personal episode of Loving Kindness Everyday, Connor sits down with Kindness Calloway in an intimate living room setting to share his authentic story. This isn't about scandal or controversy - it's about a young man's courage to live truthfully despite the potential cost - lossing everything. Even his home. Connor opens up about navigating same-sex attraction since a young age while simultaneously becoming one of UGA's most visible Christian leaders. He shares the real impact of choosing authenticity over expectation, and how his decision affected his relationships, his community, and his sense of self. Why This Story Matters Connor's experience speaks to anyone who's ever felt caught between who they are and who others expect them to be, especially in the church. His story offers insight into: The complexity of faith and identity Gay Conversion Therapy Leadership under theological struggle The cost and courage of living authentically How communities respond to unexpected truths Finding your path when it doesn't match the plan This conversation showcases Connor not as a headline, but as a thoughtful, accomplished young man whose honesty has been helping others navigate their own difficult journeys. Google "Kindness Calloway Podcast" to find us on all platforms and connect with our mission of creating space for honest, meaningful conversations. Follow our social media for more stories of courage, authenticity, and the beautiful complexity of human experience. Episode: "Stuck Between the Cross and the Closet: Connor Lamb's Story" Show: Loving Kindness Everyday with Kindness Calloway Available on all major podcast platforms This is Loving Kindness Everyday - where real stories matter and every journey deserves to be heard with compassion and understanding. Connect With Us Search "Kindness Calloway Podcast" to find all our social media channels and join a community that values authentic storytelling and meaningful conversations about life's most important questions.