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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.

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Refocusing My Family (An Excerpt from Ch. 18...

In early 2016, I sat across the dinner table from the national... read more


Orphan Amber (An Excerpt from Ch. 13 of...

It was three weeks before my parents contacted me again, telling me... read more


My Adventure in Odyssey (An Excerpt from Ch....

“Okay, Amber, we’re ready for you. Let’s head on back to the... read more


Refocusing My Family Book and Speaking Tour Announcement!

Hello Everyone! It is with great excitement that I finally get to... read more


Interview on "The Friendly Athiest" Podcast with Hemant...

Hey Friends! I had the honor of being interviewed by Hemant Mehta... read more


When the Agnostics I Meet are More Christ-like...

At beginning of this year, I was interviewed by Cass Midgley for... read more


Listen to this New Podcast Inteview Amber has...

Hey Friends! I am working on a new blog post to get... read more


Wrestling With My Adventurous Spirit

Over the Fourth of July, I vacationed with my wife and a... read more


Eugene Peterson and My Grandmother: A Double Dose...

  On Wednesday morning, the LGBT Christian community experienced a wave of... read more


My Evening with the Mama Bears

This week, I had the opportunity of being the special guest on... read more



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