Through My Eyes (newly remastered)

This film from 2009 features powerful stories of young gay Christians. Watch it with a church group or Christian family members as a way to begin a nuanced dialogue about sexual orientation and Christianity.
For more resources, visit geekyjustin.com/TME
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Faith
4:31 Being Different
10:22 Private Struggle
18:54 Trying to Change
29:36 Reactions from Others
39:54 Reconciliation & Future

[@dazatron1664]

So much we can learn from these young followers of Christ. Every church leader should watch this. I am amazed how these wonderful people managed to navigate the hurts and pain they have been put through from other so called “Christian’s” . It breaks my heart to hear these stories. I truly hope all of them still have a relationship with Christ because he absolutely loves them as they are. Christ is not against LGBTQ people! He is for us not against us. Christian’s who are misinterpreting the bible (the word homosexual was not in the bible until 1946) should really ask God for mercy and stop using the bible as a weapon. Thanks for sharing this and Thankyou to all the brave amazing people featured in this video ❤

[@BreadofLifeChannel]

Thank you to the brave and beautiful Christians who shared these stories publicly, and who held on to faith in Jesus despite the pain you have suffered within the church. I'm so proud to be your sister in Christ!

[@tonyanderson7358]

This is so devastating to watch. I feel so blessed to have been raised in a denomination that has long been affirming (well, at least longer than most). I never heard these messages of hate from anyone in my church growing up. I feel so sad for these young people, and those who are still facing this today. You are fearfully, and wonderfully made, and God loves you just as you were made!

[@busdriver1275]

I'm about 14 minutes into this and nodding right along with what these wonderful people are saying! Oh yes. What they experienced? I felt it all word for word!

[@coolfix948]

This video helped me a lot. I wanted some genuine Christians talk about their real struggles with their attractions whatever they may be. It has been a tradition of secrecy to not to talk about your sexual attractions and temptations. This is the major problem right now with the church. People come to the church for help with all kinds of problems.We are living in this world we have problems but the church is distracted by so many things, it is doing everything except helping people. The moment I came to know about my attractions that's the moment I was determined to change myself.I never gave myself a chance to even pause and ponder over this. Thanks for this video.

[@dougdarnell3167]

Justin, this was so powerful. Thank you so much for producing this. We have a lot of work to do, to undo all that harm that was done to our brothers and sisters in Christ that are LGBTQ in the name Jesus. I think it breaks His heart as much as it does mine.

[@petersjj]

I just want to hug every single one of these precious souls.

[@melbuss79]

So well done, Justin. Thank you for this. My heart breaks for young people being told they're not enough.

[@mountainguy8332]

Good documentary! I wonder where these people are today?

[@happylenny7953]

I'm so appreciative that this work has been recorded for us to look back on from the future. I'd love to see how they're doing now!

[@lawrenceharris7369]

An eye opening experience for sure.

[@thegreatmry]

37:30 is the most relatable feeling

[@isaacbacino8320]

This material is a treasure! Thank you Justin for sharing it!! God bless you!

[@rainbowjoy9484]

Wonderful! Would love to know where they are now and how they're all doing.

[@BreadofLifeChannel]

Really excellent video! I hope many more Christians watch this. Thanks!

[@rrob5531]

Thank you for the time and energy you have put into making this available. Thank you to everyone who has shared their experiences. I am so grateful to everyone who finds the courage to add their voice. ❤️

[@pattyfarrell]

Thank you, Justin!! Sharing! What a beautiful Rainbow!

[@GreatGrannyFreeBird]

I just love that you made this video. God loves gays. He has a plan for their lives. They are adored & things are changing to embrace His true passion for pure Love.

[@BLAZINFAST]

We missed you Justin!

[@drugli.official]

I love this video, it is true what they say

[@massagewerks1734]

The triteness of leadership responses is just sickening 😢. Where is the grace of Christ. The purity of these stories warrants better responses from the church. They are honest and vulnerable.