Wheaton’s One Exception to a Generous Orthodoxy
When campus speakers are consistently selected from a narrow slice of the wide spectrum of theological viewpoints on LGBTQ people, Wheaton does a disservice to its students—students who are wholly capable of seeking truth in dialogue rather than swallowing pre-packaged
Wheaton’s One Exception to a Generous Orthodoxy
When campus speakers are consistently selected from a narrow slice of the wide spectrum of theological viewpoints on LGBTQ people, Wheaton does a disservice to its students—students who are wholly capable of seeking truth in dialogue rather than swallowing pre-packaged
Not the Only Story
By Amy Jensen Class of 2008 We passed around paint-flecked mugs of tea as people gathered in the loft of the Adams Art Building on that evening in early spring, 2007. Thirty or so people, queer and allied, closeted, out,
Not the Only Story
By Amy Jensen Class of 2008 We passed around paint-flecked mugs of tea as people gathered in the loft of the Adams Art Building on that evening in early spring, 2007. Thirty or so people, queer and allied, closeted, out,
We hear you.
A couple days ago, some members of OneWheaton were made aware of a letter that was posted on Wheaton’s campus. The student wrote about feeling unsafe and unsupported on campus. Below are the responses of several alumni who want to
We hear you.
A couple days ago, some members of OneWheaton were made aware of a letter that was posted on Wheaton’s campus. The student wrote about feeling unsafe and unsupported on campus. Below are the responses of several alumni who want to
Wingman
Dedicated to the memory of Debra Dunkle by Arik Bjorn “Hey.” “Hmm.” So it began. A long flight from the Windy City to Athens, the beginning of a summer time-traveling from the Temple of Asclepius to the Kingdom of the
Interview with Nate Krogh: From Wheaton to the Gay Christian Network
Next weekend a group of OneWheaton board members and current Wheaton students will attend the Gay Christian Network conference in Chicago. You are invited to join us! Nate Krogh, class of 2008 and current Director of Operations at the
Interview with Nate Krogh: From Wheaton to the Gay Christian Network
Next weekend a group of OneWheaton board members and current Wheaton students will attend the Gay Christian Network conference in Chicago. You are invited to join us! Nate Krogh, class of 2008 and current Director of Operations at the
A Christian Liberal Arts Education, Minus the Tampons
By Arik Bjorn, Class of 1995 and OneWheaton Ally (Read more by Arik Bjorn) Author’s Note: This article is not likely to be endorsed by the administration of Wheaton College nor referenced in any presentation by Dr. Paul Tripp in a
A Christian Liberal Arts Education, Minus the Tampons
By Arik Bjorn, Class of 1995 and OneWheaton Ally (Read more by Arik Bjorn) Author’s Note: This article is not likely to be endorsed by the administration of Wheaton College nor referenced in any presentation by Dr. Paul Tripp in a
Coming Home
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in OneWheaton’s October 2013 newsletter. To sign up for our monthly newsletter, please email one@onewheaton.com. I walked into St. Mark’s church with my heart in my throat. I had been both dreading and hoping
Coming Home
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in OneWheaton’s October 2013 newsletter. To sign up for our monthly newsletter, please email one@onewheaton.com. I walked into St. Mark’s church with my heart in my throat. I had been both dreading and hoping
How a Middle aged Mom from Missouri became a LGBTQ Ally
When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak. –Audre Lorde This is the story of why I organized the
How a Middle aged Mom from Missouri became a LGBTQ Ally
When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak. –Audre Lorde This is the story of why I organized the
If you could go back in time and change something in your past, would you?
“This has to work.” “If I just keep focusing on schoolwork and stay in a Christian environment, I’ll be fine.” These thoughts were ever-present with me during my freshman year at Wheaton. I grew up in a small town in
If you could go back in time and change something in your past, would you?
“This has to work.” “If I just keep focusing on schoolwork and stay in a Christian environment, I’ll be fine.” These thoughts were ever-present with me during my freshman year at Wheaton. I grew up in a small town in
How the #%#& do I find a church?
I grew up in West Michigan. Now I live outside of Atlanta. Many of you just cringed twice. Don’t forget, I spent 10 years living in and around Wheaton. I have spent a considerable amount of time living and working
How the #%#& do I find a church?
I grew up in West Michigan. Now I live outside of Atlanta. Many of you just cringed twice. Don’t forget, I spent 10 years living in and around Wheaton. I have spent a considerable amount of time living and working
A Little “Ancient History”
Editor’s Note: OneWheaton has been successful in part because of those who came before us! This is a special post that I hope will continue to grow over the next couple months. Were you a member of WCGALA? Can you contribute a
A Little “Ancient History”
Editor’s Note: OneWheaton has been successful in part because of those who came before us! This is a special post that I hope will continue to grow over the next couple months. Were you a member of WCGALA? Can you contribute a
Is Pope Francis enough to save our LGBT youth?
Kellie King, a guest to Untold, shares her dialogue with the Catholic Church regarding LGBT youth. Several weeks ago I found myself sitting on my couch, overcome with emotions, riding through a low I had not experienced since I was eighteen.
Is Pope Francis enough to save our LGBT youth?
Kellie King, a guest to Untold, shares her dialogue with the Catholic Church regarding LGBT youth. Several weeks ago I found myself sitting on my couch, overcome with emotions, riding through a low I had not experienced since I was eighteen.