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From Porn Sets to Pulpits: A Gay Christian's Story of Surviving the Sex Industry

December 08, 2021

"I deceived myself to believe that I was being empowered."

Aaron Crowley was attending college in LA when a talent scout for a gay porn studio reached out to him with a proposition. Being short on cash, Aaron said yes. He spent the next few years doing gay porn, thinking it was empowering and providing him control over his own sexuality. But that’s what the porn industry wanted him to think. Deep down, Aaron felt degraded, exploited and unloved. It wasn’t until he heard the words “Jesus loves you” he made a change that set him on the trajectory to find his true purpose. https://letsnottalkaboutit.com

Content warning: This episode contains talks of rape, sexual violence and sexual assault.

Hosts:
Camille Tuutti
Sharon Tiger
Amanda Ziadeh

Guest:
Aaron Crowley, author of "Bought with a Price: A Gay Christian's Memoir from Porn Sets to Love"

Expert:
Dr. Akua K. Boateng

Editor:
Tessa Hall

Behind the Scenes:
Lisa Abeyta

Music:
“Incoming” by Jeffrey C. Mund
"Arms of Gold" by Tape Machines