Heather O’Brien went to a church event looking for hypocrites. She introduced herself as a lesbian and waited for the rejection she expected.
But the response challenged everything she thought she knew about Christians.
In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, Brady Cone talks with Heather about growing up as a pastor’s daughter, walking away from God, military trauma, relationships with women, and the unexpected encounter that began her return to faith.
Heather shares an honest story of gradual transformation, difficult setbacks, and discovering what it means to be loved by God. Her testimony offers encouragement for anyone wrestling with faith, identity, family relationships, or how to walk alongside someone they love.
CHAPTERS
00:00 She Expected Rejection
01:53 Childhood and the Fear of Abandonment
05:26 A Tomboy Becomes a Pastor’s Daughter
08:50 Military Life and Questions of Identity
11:57 Deployment Trauma and Life Back Home
15:03 Coming Out to Her Christian Parents
24:30 Reconnecting With Her Family
27:23 Looking for Hypocrites at Church
34:06 The Encounter That Changed Her Direction
51:36 What God Taught Her About Healing and Hope
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