Rethinking the Christian Response to LGBTQ+ People | Brian Nietzel

Brian Nietzel says he's always known two things about himself. One, Jesus is his hero. And two, he is gay. At one point, his faith and sexuality felt divided, because he didn’t just want God’s tolerance—he wanted His blessing. Today, Brian shares his journey of rediscovering the heart of Jesus and knowing in his bones that God’s got him and the LGBTQ+ community. Coming out didn’t take his faith away—it deepened it.

As the founder of Making Things Right, Brian facilitates powerful events where hundreds of LGBTQ+ individuals and families (many who are conservative) show up to rediscover Jesus, heal old wounds, and engage in meaningful, restorative conversations that bridge divides. These conversations are RAW, but he leads them with grace and kindness because, as he says, he is not here to defend positions, but to defend people.