Summary

In this insightful interview, Ross Murray (Vice President of Education & Training at the GLAAD Media Institute) shares his journey from small-town Minnesota to becoming a leading advocate for LGBTQ rights within faith communities. Discover how he bridges worlds of faith and LGBTQ advocacy, the importance of media in shaping perceptions, and the transformative work of the Naming Project.

Keywords

LGBTQ advocacy, faith and LGBTQ, media influence, naming project, GLAD, religious inclusion, community building, social change, storytelling, faith-based activism

Key Topics

• Ross Murray's background and upbringing in Minnesota
• The intersection of faith and LGBTQ identity
• The role of media and storytelling in social change
• The work and impact of the Naming Project
• Building trust and community in advocacy work

Resources

GLAD - Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders - https://www.glad.org

Reconciling Works - Lutherans Concerned - https://www.reconcilingworks.org

The Naming Project - https://thenamingproject.org

Ross Murray's Website - https://rossmurray.org

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