Religion News Service: John Paulk disavowed conversion therapy. Will his new podcast finally dismantle the ‘ex-gay’ myth?
In this op-ed for Religion News Service, I explore John Paulk’s return to the public eye through his new podcast, Atonement, and the ongoing battle against conversion therapy.
Publishers Weekly review
"Rodriguez’s brutal honesty is affecting, and he powerfully draws out how the evangelical church weaponizes Christian doctrine to 'other' gay people... The result is an unflinching account of finding a faith that fits."
Kirkus Reviews - Get It! Verdict
"Rodriguez writes earnestly and honestly about a traumatic topic without sacrificing humor or hope, which is a rare talent... a compelling journey of faith, healing, and finding purpose."
— Kirkus Reviews
2026 GLAAD Media Award nomination
I am incredibly honored to announce that my TIME Magazine article, "I Spent Eight Years in Conversion Therapy Mistaking Shame for Faith," has been nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Online or Print Journalism Article.
BBC Newshour: My decade in gay conversion therapy - and how I quit
I was honored to be on BBC Newhour with Shaun Ley on International Day to End Conversion Thearpy. It’s not an easy story to share, but I hope that by telling the truth about what conversion therapy actually does, fewer LGBTQ+ youth will ever feel like it’s their only option.
Advocate: I survived conversion therapy. Now it's coming back in softer words
"The language of conversion therapy may have changed, but the message hasn't. It is the same script rewritten in softer fonts. You're welcome, but only if you agree to disappear." — The Advocate
TIME Magazine: I Spent Eight Years in Conversion Therapy Mistaking Shame for Faith
I remember reading TIME magazine at my grandparents’ house when I was a little kid. I never imagined I’d one day see my own story in it.
The Happily Never After: Conversion Therapy Dropout
"Timothy’s story... is a testament to resilience and courage. Tune in to hear about his upcoming book, Conversion Therapy Dropout, and his ongoing advocacy for queer people of faith. Don’t miss this transformative conversation about faith, identity, and how to take the steps needed to live one’s truth.
Creative Sobriety
I’m so glad to share my conversation with Kristen Bear on the Creative Sobriety podcast. This was actually my very first podcast interview about the book, and it felt right to start there.
Religion News Service: Dr. James Dobson’s death ends a life, but not a legacy of lies and harm
"James Dobson’s empire baptized cruelty and called it love. That is his true legacy... while some call him a pioneer of the faith, others of us will carry scars for the rest of our lives because of the vision he preached." — Religion News Service
Religion News Service: How World Vision's brief affirmation a decade ago changed LBGTQ Christians' journeys
A momentary promise of inclusivity convinced many LGBTQ evangelicals to find a more welcoming home.