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Refocusing My Family

Amber Cantorna

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Amber Cantorna is a national speaker, a columnist for Patheos, and the author of "Refocusing My Family: Coming Out, Being Cast Out, and Discovering the True Love of God" (2017) and "Unashamed: Coming Out as an LGBTQ Christian" (Releasing Spring 2019). As an leader dedicated to supporting LGBTQ people through their coming out process, Cantorna uses her platform to inspire others and works to dissolve shame, foster self-acceptance, and generate a message of love and inclusion for all.

All Posts by Amber

Loving Yourself without Shame (An Excerpt from Unashamed)

It was a snowy Saturday afternoon in Denver, Colorado, when I showed... read more


Don't Say You Love LGBTQ People - Prove...

I can’t tell you how many times over the last several years... read more


5 Ways to Hug Your Anxiety Today

I recently went through the most intense bout of anxiety that I... read more


The Trauma of Almost

I have to be honest--it's taken me awhile to write this because,... read more


What Amy Grant at Wild Goose Taught Me...

A couple weeks ago, I had my first experience at the Wild... read more


Speaking Requests and Book Two Details!

  Hey Friends and Family! I hope you are enjoying your Pride... read more


Why My Heart Aches on Father's Day

“I’m so proud of you Amber,” my dad frequently told me growing up.... read more


How "She is Called" Awakened the Poet Within...

My Dear Friends, This last weekend, I had the rare and incredible... read more


Mother's Day Reflections from a Motherless LGBTQ Daughter

I am a motherless LGBTQ daughter. My mother is not deceased, she... read more


Speaking Persuasively of LGBT+ Inclusion

Hey Friends, This week I have the exciting privilege of featuring another... read more



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