Episode 910: Eric Chaffey, Mid-50’s, Gay Latter-day Saint, Super Brave

Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler · Jul 3, 2026 · 1h 1m

My friend Eric Chaffey (talented organist and director, grew up in Oregon/Northern California, lives in Salt Lake City) joins us to share some of this story including: Realizing his was gay during his teenage years (in the 80s). Incredible supportive dad Being a sexual assault survivor While at the MTC, telling Priesthood Leadership about being sexually assaulted which ended his mission (medical release) and put him in conversion therapy (super painful part of his story) Conversion therapy counselor shifted from conversation therapy to helping his heal from sexual abuse While active in the…