Andrew grew up in the shadow of his older brothers and disconnected from his father. Paired with early pornography exposure, he developed an incomplete and insecure understanding of his masculinity, which manifested in same-sex attractions. However, several key events, including some important risks, helped him better understand his God-given masculinity and sexuality -- to the point where he's now happily married with children and helping others with their sexual brokenness.

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00:00:00 - The path toward same-sex attractions

00:05:00 - Early exposure to porn

00:07:16 - First identification as 'gay'?

00:11:20 - First memory of SSA?

00:21:05 - "Unsafe" Masculinity Is a Good Thing

00:27:16 - Advice for parents:

00:41:06 - The importance of consistency

00:48:00 - Coming to faith

00:51:43 - Best thing I ever did:

00:56:46 - What happened in therapy?

01:07:38 - Once gay always gay?

01:14:47 - Starting Desert Stream ministry