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PRIDE REPLAY - S1E24 with Johnnie Ghiglia - A Father's Love & Acceptance
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π Pride Episode Replay
This week, Iβm honored to sit down with Johnnie Ghiglia, a retired law enforcement officer from Arizona whose life took a profound and beautiful turn when his son, Chase, came out as gay. What followed wasnβt rejection or resistance β but an outpouring of unconditional love that has since grown into a powerful movement of acceptance, advocacy, and support.
Together, Johnnie and Chase co-founded OUT IS THE NEW IN, a nonprofit organization committed to uplifting the LGBTQ+ community β with a focus on suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and homelessness support. What started as a personal journey of growth and understanding has now become a beacon of hope for countless LGBTQ+ individuals and families.
In this heartfelt conversation, Johnnie shares his story of growing up in a conservative farming town, navigating the complexities of identity and parenthood, and ultimately building a life centered on compassion and purpose. His unwavering love for Chase is palpable β a testament to the healing power of family when it chooses love over fear.
Johnnie isnβt just standing by his son β heβs standing up for an entire community. Through his voice, his podcast, and his advocacy, he's showing the world what true allyship and fatherhood look like.
π This episode is a moving reminder that when love leads the way, transformation follows. Happy Pride Everyone!
π Learn more about Johnnie, Chase, and their incredible work at https://outisthenewin.org
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