Tim Schraeder Rodriguez - Media Kit
Author and Advocate
Currently Based in: New York City
BIO:
Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez spent almost a decade in gay conversion therapy—all while working behind the scenes at some of the most influential Evangelical Christian megachurches. After embracing his identity as a gay Christian and stepping away from church work, he co-founded Church Clarity, an organization that helps queer people find affirming faith communities. His story and work have been featured by TIME, NBC, VICE, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, Religion News Service, and Newsweek. Born in the Midwest, he now calls New York City home, where he continues his work as a writer, digital strategist, and advocate for queer people of faith. His first book, Conversion Therapy Dropout: A Queer Story of Faith and Belonging, will be released on May 5, 2026 by Broadleaf Books and has earned a "GET IT" review rating from Kirkus Review. Additionally, Tim's personal essay, I Spent Eight Years in Conversion Therapy Mistaking Shame for Faith, ran in print for Time Magazine and was recently nominated for a 37th GLAAD Media Award.
BOOK GALLEY:
Available upon request — email HQ@morrisonmediaco.com
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PRESS RELEASES:
EDITORIAL:
Harper's Bazaar: I Fought to End Conversion Therapy. The Supreme Court Just Overturned the Ban
Sojourners: A Christian ‘Conversion Therapy Dropout’ on the Supreme Court’s Decision
Religion News Service: He Survived Conversion Therapy. The Supreme Court Just Made It Legal Again
Religion News Service (op-ed): Conversion therapy is soul-crushing — and it doesn't work
TIME (op-ed): LGBTQ Conversion Therapy Harms Us All
Publisher's Weekly: The result is an unflinching account of finding a faith that fits — Buy This Book
Kirkus: A compelling journey of faith, healing, and finding purpose — Get It.
BBC Newshour: World Service and Live News - Tim Guests on International Day to End Conversion Therapy
GO Magazine: It’s International Day to End Conversion Therapy, And A New Book, ‘Conversion Therapy Dropout’, Is On Our Radar
TIME (op-ed): I Spent Eight Years in Conversion Therapy Mistaking Shame for Faith
Advocate (op-ed): "I survived conversion therapy. Now it's coming back in softer words"
CNN: Conservative justices reveal their distrust of medical expertise on LGBTQ+ issues
USA Today: Supreme Court skeptical of Colorado's ban on conversion therapy. Key takeaways
TruthOut: Supreme Court Appears Poised to Strike Down State Bans on Conversion Therapy
National Catholic Reporter: "Dr. James Dobson's death ends a life, but not a legacy of lies and harm"
PHOTOS:
by Jeremy Varner, Varner Creative
courtesy Tim Schraeder Rodriguez
