Irene Barrow's guest appearances

Irene Barrow

Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

Andy Miller

Brian Johnson

Chad Curtis

Ashley Smith

Matt Easton

Nathan Smith

Bryce Johnson

Dina Alexander

Chad Cannon

Rebekah Clark

Adam Baker

Thomas McConkie

Kurt Francom

Anthony Sweat

Jana Riess

OwlTail

Alec and Irene Barrow’s (episode 397) children join us to talk about their love for their gay father (who is a seminary teacher in Utah) and their parents wonderful marriage.  Their children are Amalia and her husband TJ,  Ben and his wife McKaela, Clark and his finance Tegan, Caroline and Elizabeth.   The Barrow kids love their gay father Alec and straight mother Irene and are proud to be their children—their family story is a beautiful love story.  They are not embarrassed to have a gay father—but rather see their father as one of their heroes—They are proud of their parents marriage and are glad their story is being heard in a broader way.   They share how having parents in a mixed orientation marriage has helped them to understand and teach the Gospel and Jesus Christ. They are glad their parents are sharing their story to help better support LGBTQ Latter-day Saints and bring us together as the same human family. The Barrow kids have powerful and needed insights on how to love, value and support LGBTQ Latter-day Saints.  I encourage everyone to listen to this podcast (and episode 397 with Alec and Irene).  It will help all of us better support LGBTQ members of our families and congregations.    Thank you Barrow family for all your great work to teach and live the gospel of Jesus Christ.  For More Stories, Please Check Out My New Book At:   Deseret Book: www.deseretbook.com/p/listen-learn-and-love-embracing-lgbtq-latter-day-saints  Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/1462135773

Alec and Irene Barrow’s (episode 397) children join us to talk about their love for their gay father (who is a seminary teacher in Utah) and their parents wonderful marriage. Their children are Amalia and her husband TJ, Ben and his wife McKaela, Clark and his finance Tegan, Caroline and Elizabeth. The Barrow kids love their gay father Alec and straight mother Irene and are proud to be their children—their family story is a beautiful love story. They are not embarrassed to have a gay father—but rather see their father as one of their heroes—They are proud of their parents marriage and are glad their story is being heard in a broader way. They share how having parents in a mixed orientation marriage has helped them to understand and teach the Gospel and Jesus Christ. They are glad their parents are sharing their story to help better support LGBTQ Latter-day Saints and bring us together as the same human family. The Barrow kids have powerful and needed insights on how to love, value and support LGBTQ Latter-day Saints. I encourage everyone to listen to this podcast (and episode 397 with Alec and Irene). It will help all of us better support LGBTQ members of our families and congregations. Thank you Barrow family for all your great work to teach and live the gospel of Jesus Christ. For More Stories, Please Check Out My New Book At: Deseret Book: <a href="http://www.deseretbook.com/p/listen-learn-and-love-embracing-lgbtq-latter-day-saints" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.deseretbook.com/p/listen-learn-and-love-embracing-lgbtq-latter-day-saints</a> Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1462135773" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.amazon.com/dp/1462135773</a>

Episode 398: Alec and Irene Barrow's Children

My friends Alec and Irene Barrow (married 30 years, 5 kids) talk about Alec being a gay Latter-day Saint.   Alec, who has done everything he knows to not be gay, eventually came to accept this part of himself and is now being given space in his Stake and his Church employment to share his story as a gay Latter-day Saint—which is deeply healing for Alec and helps us have better tools to support LGBTQ Latter-day Saints.    Alec talks about how both his testimony of our Church and being gay are part of his core identity.   Both Irene and Alec talk about how “hiding” and “shame” disconnect us and the need to be real, open and honest—and how that creates connection which better helps us help and heal each other.   Their marriage is a beautiful love story. This is a deeply moving podcast to help better support LGBTQ Latter-day Saints and bring us together as the same human family.   Thank you Alec and Irene for being on the podcast.   You are two of my heroes and you sharing your story will help thousands.    Please note that their children/spouses are the next episode (398) to share their love and support for their parents.  For More Stories, Please Check Out My New Book At:   Deseret Book: www.deseretbook.com/p/listen-learn-and-love-embracing-lgbtq-latter-day-saints  Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/1462135773

My friends Alec and Irene Barrow (married 30 years, 5 kids) talk about Alec being a gay Latter-day Saint. Alec, who has done everything he knows to not be gay, eventually came to accept this part of himself and is now being given space in his Stake and his Church employment to share his story as a gay Latter-day Saint—which is deeply healing for Alec and helps us have better tools to support LGBTQ Latter-day Saints. Alec talks about how both his testimony of our Church and being gay are part of his core identity. Both Irene and Alec talk about how “hiding” and “shame” disconnect us and the need to be real, open and honest—and how that creates connection which better helps us help and heal each other. Their marriage is a beautiful love story. This is a deeply moving podcast to help better support LGBTQ Latter-day Saints and bring us together as the same human family. Thank you Alec and Irene for being on the podcast. You are two of my heroes and you sharing your story will help thousands. Please note that their children/spouses are the next episode (398) to share their love and support for their parents. For More Stories, Please Check Out My New Book At: Deseret Book: <a href="http://www.deseretbook.com/p/listen-learn-and-love-embracing-lgbtq-latter-day-saints" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.deseretbook.com/p/listen-learn-and-love-embracing-lgbtq-latter-day-saints</a> Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1462135773" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.amazon.com/dp/1462135773</a>

Episode 397: Alec and Irene Barrow,  Gay Latter-day Saint,  25+ Year Seminary Teacher