Growth Into Manhood

Alan Medinger, founder of the ex-gay ministry Regeneration, and author Don Schmierer give signs parents can look for that indicate a child may be confused with his or her sexual identity.

Gender Identity

with Alan Medinger, Don Schmierer
February 25, 2009
How would you know if your child was struggling with homosexuality? View Show Notes →

Alan’s Story, Part 2

with Alan Medinger, Don Schmierer
February 24, 2009
How might a boy’s hunger for acceptance and approval lure him into homosexuality? View Show Notes →

Alan’s Story, Part 1

with Alan Medinger, Don Schmierer
February 23, 2009
Alan Medinger’s childhood need for a man’s attention went unmet by his mentally ill father. View Show Notes →

Meet Series Guests

Alan Medinger

Alan Medinger was a pioneer in the Christian "ex-gay" movement. He was the original executive director of Exodus International in the 1980s and later also founder of Regeneration Ministries, He is the author of "Growth Into Manhood," published in 2000. A supporter of People Can Change, he freely shared with PCC his story, in 2000, and gave permission to publish the book excerpts that follow. He died in June 2010, after living a changed life for 35 years.

Don Schmierer

Don Schmierer has been active in interpersonal ministry and counseling for four decades. While serving in the Navy in 1958, he joined the staff of The Navigators, which involved military and campus outreach. He founded "His Servants" in 1983, continuing his work among students, business professionals, and church leaders. He and his wife have also helped operate several Christian addiction recovery programs. Don and Diana have been married for 40 years. Their philanthropic work includes property and project management. They live on a farm in Northern California.