Episode 887: Javier Aguilar, Bisexual BYU Student, Non-English Focused LGBTQ Podcast

Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler · May 5, 2026 · 59m

My friend Javier “VJ” Aguilar (RM, from Mexico/Texas, Age 25, Current BYU Student) joins us to share his story. Javier talks about his journey to understand his sexual orientation and come out to family in a culture that is very different from the United States. Javier talks about the difficult conversations with his parents raised in a culture where this is compared to additions that can be “cured”. Javier—who has grace and loves his parents—talks about his journey to accept/love himself, find hope during deep depression, and find support. Once Javier removed the shame and accepted himself…