Justin Telthorst joins The Friary to talk faith, sexuality, and what it means to love a Church that often doesn’t know what to do with you. A gay Catholic and former missionary, Justin founded Empty Chairs to create space for LGBTQ+ Catholics to stay rooted without compromising their dignity. In this honest and hope-filled conversation, we explore spiritual resilience, why he hasn’t left the Church, and how healing begins when we make room for every soul at the table.

Website: Empty Chairs - https://www.empty-chairs.org/

Instagram: @emptychairshome

Keywords: LGBTQ Catholic, faith and sexuality, inclusion, Church change, Empty Chairs, Franciscan spirituality, spiritual belonging, Justin Telthorst, pastoral care