Pray the Gay to Stay is a 31-day self-guided online course for LGBTQ+ people seeking to overcome the trauma of conversion therapy and integrate their faith and sexuality.

Created by therapist Candice Czubernat, LMHC, founder of The Christian Closet, and Tim Schraeder Rodriguez, author of Conversion Therapy Dropout, this course provides a trauma-informed roadmap and a supportive private community to help you stop fighting your own soul, reclaim your body from religious shame, and find a faith that finally feels like home.

Pray the Gay to Stay is designed for any LGBTQ+ person who has experienced the weight of conversion therapy or religious trauma and is seeking a practical, compassionate path to integrate their faith and sexuality.

Course begins June 1, 2026

What’s included

The full 31-day journey is hosted on a private, easy-to-navigate site, giving you a central "home" for all your videos, reflections, and resources.

  • 31 Daily Reflections: Each morning, a bite-sized prompt will land in your inbox, designed to help you unlearn internalized shame, dismantle religious trauma, and re-wire your nervous system for peace.

  • Weekly "Big Idea" Videos: Deep-dive conversations with Candice, Tim, and special guests that bridge the gap between liberation theology and clinical trauma recovery, focusing on the practical "how" of healing.

  • A Private Community: You’ll be invited to join an exclusive Discord group to connect with others on the same journey. This is a safe space for shared reflection, moderated by members of The Christian Closet team.

  • Embodiment Practices: Guided exercises to help you move from "living from the neck up" to reclaiming your body as a sacred, trustworthy place of safety.

  • Prayers & Meditations: Throughout the course, you’ll be guided through breath prayers, grounding meditations, and affirmations to help you release the burden of "fixing" yourself and reconnect with the Divine.

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