Losing My Religion and Why I Still Believe

Life can be unsettling when the beliefs you once held no the same. “Do I even believe anymore?” “How can I trust a Bible used to justify slavery, genocide, and the oppression of LGBTQ+ people?” These are questions Danny, an ordained SBC pastor, wrestled with as he re-examined his faith. In sharing his journey through disorientation and re-orientation, Danny invites us to explore the deeper core of belief. Through personal stories, Scripture, and a look at church history, he helps us rediscover the timeless truths that sustain faith. Join us for an honest, warm conversation about the evolution of belief.

SPEAKER: Danny Cortez (he/him) 

Danny Cortez (he/him) pastored New Heart, a church dismissed from the Southern Baptist Convention for becoming an inclusive space for LGBTQ+ people. He founded Estuary Space, a non-profit that helps people and churches navigate the complexities of faith, gender, and sexuality. He now pastors at Long Beach Christian Fellowship in Long Beach, CA. He authored The Clergy Guide for QCF, a manual to help churches navigate conversations to become fully affirming of LGBTQ people. He is on the board of Bridges in Africa and PFLAG SGV API.