Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode, Dr. Lucas Wilson shares his personal journey and academic exploration of Holocaust studies and conversion therapy. He discusses his experiences growing up, his struggle with faith and sexuality, and his in-depth research on the intergenerational transmission of trauma. Dr. Wilson also provides a detailed account of his time at Liberty University, his attempts to change his sexual orientation through conversion therapy, and the profound impact these experiences had on his life. This compelling conversation delves into the complex interplay of religion, identity, and trauma, offering valuable perspectives for anyone interested in understanding the long-lasting effects of oppressive religious practices.
Dr. Lucas Wilson's Links
Social Media Handles
- Instagram: @lukeslamdunkwilson
- Threads: @lukeslamdunkwilson
- TikTok: @lukeslamdunkwilson
- Bluesky: @lukeslamdunkwilson.bsky.social
- Twitter/X: @wilson_fw
- LinkedIn: (linkedin.com/in/lucas-wilson-2a0753b1/)https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-wilson-2a0753b1 (linkedin.com/in/lucas-wilson-2a0753b1/)
- Facebook: (facebook.com/luke.wilson.96)https://www.facebook.com/luke.wilson.96 (facebook.com/luke.wilson.96)
Links to Books
- Shame-Sex Attraction: (bookshop.org/p/books/shame-sex-attraction-survivors-stories-of-conversion-therapy-lucas-wilson/5f133f339779ddb5?ean=9781805011323&next=t)https://bookshop.org/p/books/shame-sex-attraction-survivors-stories-of-conversion-therapy-lucas-wilson/5f133f339779ddb5?ean=9781805011323&next=t& (bookshop.org/p/books/shame-sex-attraction-survivors-stories-of-conversion-therapy-lucas-wilson/5f133f339779ddb5?ean=9781805011323&next=t) (for those in the U.S.)
- At Home with the Holocaust: (rutgersuniversitypress.org/at-home-with-the-holocaust/9781978839816/)https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/at-home-with-the-holocaust/9781978839816 (rutgersuniversitypress.org/at-home-with-the-holocaust/9781978839816/)
Discount Code
The following is the 20% discount code for Shame-Sex Attraction: “WILSON20” (but the discount is only available through Jessica Kingsley Publishers' and the University of British Columbia Press' websites [the discount code does not apply to the links included above]). For those in the United States, this code can be used on Jessica Kingsley Publishers' U.S. website (us.jkp.com (us.jkp.com/)), and for those in Canada, the code can be used on the University of British Columbia Press' website (ubcpress.ca/shame-sex-attraction (ubcpress.ca/shame-sex-attraction)).
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In this episode, Dr. Lucas Wilson shares his personal journey and academic exploration of Holocaust studies and conversion therapy. He discusses his experiences growing up, his struggle with faith and sexuality, and his in-depth research on the intergenerational transmission of trauma. Dr. Wilson also provides a detailed account of his time at Liberty University, his attempts to change his sexual orientation through conversion therapy, and the profound impact these experiences had on his life. This compelling conversation delves into the complex interplay of religion, identity, and trauma, offering valuable perspectives for anyone interested in understanding the long-lasting effects of oppressive religious practices.
Dr. Lucas Wilson's Links
Social Media Handles
- Instagram: @lukeslamdunkwilson
- Threads: @lukeslamdunkwilson
- TikTok: @lukeslamdunkwilson
- Bluesky: @lukeslamdunkwilson.bsky.social
- Twitter/X: @wilson_fw
- LinkedIn: (linkedin.com/in/lucas-wilson-2a0753b1/)https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-wilson-2a0753b1 (linkedin.com/in/lucas-wilson-2a0753b1/)
- Facebook: (facebook.com/luke.wilson.96)https://www.facebook.com/luke.wilson.96 (facebook.com/luke.wilson.96)
Links to Books
- Shame-Sex Attraction: (bookshop.org/p/books/shame-sex-attraction-survivors-stories-of-conversion-therapy-lucas-wilson/5f133f339779ddb5?ean=9781805011323&next=t)https://bookshop.org/p/books/shame-sex-attraction-survivors-stories-of-conversion-therapy-lucas-wilson/5f133f339779ddb5?ean=9781805011323&next=t& (bookshop.org/p/books/shame-sex-attraction-survivors-stories-of-conversion-therapy-lucas-wilson/5f133f339779ddb5?ean=9781805011323&next=t) (for those in the U.S.)
- At Home with the Holocaust: (rutgersuniversitypress.org/at-home-with-the-holocaust/9781978839816/)https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/at-home-with-the-holocaust/9781978839816 (rutgersuniversitypress.org/at-home-with-the-holocaust/9781978839816/)
Discount Code
The following is the 20% discount code for Shame-Sex Attraction: “WILSON20” (but the discount is only available through Jessica Kingsley Publishers' and the University of British Columbia Press' websites [the discount code does not apply to the links included above]). For those in the United States, this code can be used on Jessica Kingsley Publishers' U.S. website (us.jkp.com (us.jkp.com/)), and for those in Canada, the code can be used on the University of British Columbia Press' website (ubcpress.ca/shame-sex-attraction (ubcpress.ca/shame-sex-attraction)).
Connect with us on social media:
https://linktr.ee/indoctrination (https://linktr.ee/indoctrination)
Watch full video episodes of IndoctriNation here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNAi0T2hzH9dM029dkTfj635PzuXl67jS (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNAi0T2hzH9dM029dkTfj635PzuXl67jS)
Support IndoctriNation on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes and more:
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Prefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link:
https://www.paypal.biz/indoctriNATION (https://www.paypal.biz/indoctriNATIO)
Restart and Restore: A Journal for Survivors of Manipulation:
https://a.co/d/1ssz4Rm (https://a.co/d/1ssz4Rm)
Restart and Restore: Companion Notebook:
amazon.com/dp/B0FSCLTZN4 (amazon.com/dp/B0FSCLTZN4)
Download a Free Chapter from Restart and Restore:
education.rachelbernsteintherapy.com/restart-and-restore-campaign (education.rachelbernsteintherapy.com/restart-and-restore-campaign)
Download Rachel’s Video Lectures and Webinars here:
rachelbernsteintherapy.com/videos.html (rachelbernsteintherapy.com/videos.html)
IndoctriNation is edited by The Podcast Consultant:
thepodcastconsultant.com/about (thepodcastconsultant.com/about)
A quick note: this podcast is proudly partnered with a company, but the ads you hear are chosen by our network, not by us. Their views don’t necessarily reflect those of the IndoctriNation team.
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Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/31371909?utm_source=youtube
