Tim Schraeder Rodriguez - Media Kit

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

PRESS RELEASES:

Morrison Media Group Talent and Publishing Clients Earn First-Time GLAAD Media Award Nominations, Spotlighting the Power of LGBTQ Storytelling For Creatives Spanning Career Stages

MMG talent roster gets nods from GLAAD's Outstanding Reality Program and Print Journalism categories

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TIME Spotlights Op-Ed By “Conversion Therapy” Survivor Tim Schraeder Rodriguez as Supreme Court Weighs Challenge to the Discredited Practice

The author and survivor behind 'Conversion Therapy Dropout'' calls for national accountability and reminds the nation that faith should never demand self-erasure: “I Mistook Shame for Faith”

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Conversion Therapy Survivor Tim Schraeder Rodriguez Pens New Op-ed for The Advocate

"I believed the lie that loving myself meant losing God"

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Author and Survivor Tim Schraeder Rodriguez Joins Advocates at the U.S. Supreme Court as Justices Hear Challenge to State Bans on So-Called “Conversion Therapy”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. — October 7, 2025 – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court hears Chiles v. Salazar, a case that could determine whether states have the power to protect LGBTQ youth from so-called “conversion therapy," a discredited practice that falsely claims to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The case centers on Colorado’s 2019 law banning licensed mental health providers from engaging in such practices on minors, with potential ripple effects on similar laws across the country.

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EDITORIAL:

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

CNN: A discredited therapy for gay and trans youth is at the center of a Supreme Court case. Here’s what to know

USA Today: Supreme Court skeptical of Colorado's ban on conversion therapy. Key takeaways

Ms. Magazine: As the Supreme Court Appears Ready to End State Bans on Conversion Therapy, a Reminder: The Practice Is Harmful and Discredited

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