In this episode of The Good Books, I talk to Lucas FW Wilson about the essay anthology *Shame-Sex Attraction: Survivors' Stories of Conversion Therapy.* This is a visceral, moving anthology about conversion therapy experiences.
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:23 Lucas Wilson's Early Life and Church Involvement
04:06 Journey to Liberty University
09:11 Conversion Therapy Experience at Liberty
16:33 Anthology and Broader Context of Conversion Practices
20:04 Introduction to Shame and Conversion Therapy
20:21 The Role of Shame in Conversion Therapy
20:45 Agency and Choice in Conversion Therapy
23:52 Religious Context and Consequences
28:22 Physical and Emotional Abuse in Conversion Therapy
34:31 Editing and Sharing Survivor Stories
39:56 Advocacy and Legal Efforts
42:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
