Azariah Southworth

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Azariah Southworth
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Southworth in 2021
Born (1986-05-13) May 13, 1986 (age 38)
United States
EducationIndiana-Purdue University of Fort Wayne & University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Website www.azariahspeaks.com

Azariah Southworth (born May 13, 1986) is an American writer and former television presenter of The Remix - a syndicated reality show on the NRB, TBN, JCTV, and VTN networks. [1] [2] [3] The Remix featured Christian artists such as Jars of Clay, Rachael Lampa, Shane & Shane and watched by more than 200,000 viewers a week. [4]

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Raised in Orland, Indiana, Southworth currently resides in Los Angeles. [5] He announced he is gay on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, stating, "This has been a long time coming. I’m in a place where I’m at peace with my faith, friends, family and more importantly myself. I know this will end my career in Christian television, but I must now live my life openly and honestly with everyone. This is my reason for doing this." After making this public to Out & About Newspaper in Nashville, Southworth subsequently became the first Christian entertainer to come out publicly. The story was covered by The Huffington Post , PerezHilton.com, The Advocate , and Fox News Channel. [3] [4] [6] [7]

After coming out, Southworth was named one of Instinct's "Leading Men of 2008". Southworth has advocated for LGBT rights with the Soulforce Q "2008 Equality Ride". [8] [9] In 2010, Southworth was the opening act for gay Christian singer Ray Boltz on his "Living True: The Tour". [10] In 2020, Audity [11] launched Yass, Jesus!, [12] [13] an LGBTQ and faith affirming podcast, with Southworth and actor Daniel Franzese as the hosts. The show aims to help others see the queer and trans narratives in the Bible through storytelling and comedy. Yass, Jesus! is produced by Ross Murray and Meredith Paulley.

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  1. ↑ Giles, K. Darnell (2008). Beaudoin, Lynn (ed.). What Did Jesus Say?: Why the Bible Does Not Condemn Homosexuality. Los Angeles: A Project GBC Publication. p. 218. ISBN   978-1-4404-7898-7.
  2. ↑ Juergens, Brian (April 20, 2008). "Interview with Azariah Southworth". AfterElton.com . afterelton.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2008. Retrieved November 16, 2009.
  3. 1 2 McAlister, Allen (June 1, 2009). "From the ashes". Out & About. outandaboutnewspaper.com. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved November 16, 2009.
  4. 1 2 Shea, Danny (April 24, 2008). "Azariah Southworth, Popular Christian TV Host, Announces He Is Gay". Out & About. huffingtonpost.com . Retrieved November 16, 2009.
  5. ↑ Kent, F. Daniel (August 1, 2008). "Christian TV host moves forward after coming out; plans farewell event featuring Sixpence None the Richer". Out & About. outandaboutnewspaper.com. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved November 16, 2009.
  6. ↑ McAlister, Allen (May 7, 2008). "A closer look at Azariah Southworth". Out & About. outandaboutnewspaper.com. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved November 16, 2009.
  7. ↑ Southworth, Azariah (June–July 2008). "Unconditional Love". The Advocate (1009). Here Media Inc. Retrieved November 16, 2009.
  8. ↑ Wright, John (October 31, 2008). "Equality Rider finds true love in Dallas, then gets back on the bus". Dallas Voice . dallasvoice.com. Retrieved November 16, 2009.[ permanent dead link ]
  9. ↑ "Christian TV host joins equality ride for gays". Out & About. outandaboutnewspaper.com. July 2, 2008. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved November 16, 2009.
  10. ↑ Freedman, Samuel G. (May 15, 2010). "Christian Singer Resumes Career, Relieved of a Secret". The New York Times . p. A20. Retrieved May 18, 2010.
  11. ↑ White, Peter (2019-09-24). "Steve Michaels' Asylum Entertainment Group Launches Audio Company Audity". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  12. ↑ "Azariah Southworth — Blog". Bro. Bear Blog. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
  13. ↑ "Podcast". Yass, Jesus!. Retrieved 2021-01-30.


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