Miscellaneous
Joel speaks with Adam inside a 54th Street Bar & Grill in Chesterfield, MO to discuss his life growing up as a gay man in a very religious Christian family and eventually converting to Judaism as well as his relationships and child. Some of the main topics discussed include:Adam’s upbringing in an evangelical Christian familyHow he came out to his family and friendsHis love triangle between his daughter’s mother and ex-boyfriendHis conversion to JudaismHow local communities have changed in the surrounding area of St. LouisTragedies like Ferguson help spur positive change in run down and low income areasWhy transgender people are not well represented in the gay communityHis side hustle as a stripper and naked task performerHow same sex marriages have the same dynamic as marriage between a man and woman The status of HIV awareness and treatment in AmericaAdam’s experience with having exorcisms performed on him as a teenagerPlease rate and review the Lunch With A Stranger podcast wherever you listen as it really helps others find us. And if you choose to purchase from our sponsors, be sure to use the links and promo codes mentioned in the show as that’s how we can keep bringing you raw and unedited interviews with everyday people.