After leading a well-established life as a pastor, father and husband, Paula Stone Williams could no longer deny her truth and transitioned. In this conversational and at times humorous reflection, Williams offers her perspective on the everyday experiences lost, gained and once taken for granted in her journey of trans womanhood.
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After leading a well-established life as a pastor, father and husband, Paula Stone Williams could no longer deny her truth and transitioned. In this conversational and at times humorous reflection, Williams offers her perspective on the everyday experiences lost, gained and once taken for granted in her journey of trans womanhood.
This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxMileHigh, an independent event. TED’s editors chose to feature it for you.
Paula Stone Williams is a Pastoral Counselor and internationally known speaker on gender equity, LGBTQ advocacy, and religious tolerance.
Jonathan S. Williams | Westminster John Knox Press, 2018 | Book
She’s My Dad: A Father’s Transition and a Son’s Redemption
This book explores Paula’s son Jonathan’s long and winding journey toward reconciliation, forgiveness and acceptance of his father as well as his church’s journey to become one of the few fully LGBTQ-inclusive, evangelical churches in America. Jonathan and Paula offer insight and encouragement for those with transgender family members.
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After leading a well-established life as a pastor, father and husband, Paula Stone Williams could no longer deny her truth and transitioned. In this conversational and at times humorous reflection, Williams offers her perspective on the everyday experiences lost, gained and once taken for granted in her journey of trans womanhood.Become a TED MemberWant to hear more great ideas like this one? Sign up for TED Membership to get exclusive access to captivating conversations, engaging events, and more!This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxMileHigh, an independent event. TED’s editors chose to feature it for you.Read more about TEDx.After leading a well-established life as a pastor, father and husband, Paula Stone Williams could no longer deny her truth and transitioned. In this conversational and at times humorous reflection, Williams offers her perspective on the everyday experiences lost, gained and once taken for granted in her journey of trans womanhood.This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxMileHigh, an independent event. TED’s editors chose to feature it for you.Read more about TEDx.Paula Stone Williams is a Pastoral Counselor and internationally known speaker on gender equity, LGBTQ advocacy, and religious tolerance.Jonathan S. Williams | Westminster John Knox Press, 2018 | BookShe’s My Dad: A Father’s Transition and a Son’s RedemptionThis book explores Paula’s son Jonathan’s long and winding journey toward reconciliation, forgiveness and acceptance of his father as well as his church’s journey to become one of the few fully LGBTQ-inclusive, evangelical churches in America. Jonathan and Paula offer insight and encouragement for those with transgender family members. Learn moreAbout TEDxTEDx was created in the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading.” It supports independent organizers who want to create a TED-like event in their own community.