LGBT issues of faith – musical performance and talk | Jennifer Knapp | TEDxUniversityofNevada

What more can be said about LGBT issues? In this musical performance and talk, Jennifer Knapp acknowledges LGBT issues have come a long way, but coming out is still a social struggle, especially for Christians or people of other faiths. Jennifer Knapp was at the height of her career when she did what most would consider unthinkable: she took a seven-year hiatus, looking to reclaim a part of herself that felt lost in her success. But that period of soul-searching made her songwriting more honest than ever. After her highly anticipated return Letting Go, she has solidified a loyal fan base through remarkably accessible songwriting that bridges across genres. Her transition from Contemporary Christian Music to mainstream folk rock has made her a lightning rod for controversy, but her unique ability to speak gracefully to music lovers from all walks of life fills a void in the unlikely intersection between the faith and LGBT communities. Today we find Jennifer experiencing a personal renaissance with a much broader platform than ever before: recording a new album entitle Set Me Free, becoming one of the foremost advocates for LGBT people of faith, and releasing a memoir Facing the Music: My Story on Howard Books/Simon and Schuster. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx