As chance would have it, we had the fortuitous opportunity to speak with Matthew this week.  Matthew was a member of the London Church of Christ and is the man that leaked the letter in February of 2003.  Because this conversation sprung up so suddenly, and helps us to explain the story of this letter and its effects even further, we thought that it was necessary to make it available to our audience as soon as possible.  Therefore, it’s being released today, April 9, 2022, unexpectedly, unscheduled, and in its entirety.  Matthew describes an upheaval that was birthed in the United Kingdom.  He describes a people who were beginning to voice their frustrations with the church until those voices became a collective. Until that collective became fuel for the creation of a letter.  Until the letter was prematurely released and reset the trajectory of the organization.  In February 2003 Matthew stood up for himself.  He stood up for the people.  He stood up to the International Church of Christ.  On behalf of thousands of people around the globe, we thank you Matthew.  "Honest To God" by Henry Kriete       http://www.reveal.org/library/stories/people/hkriete.htmWARNINGSome of the content of this episode deals with suicide.  If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts or ideations, please know that support is available through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. or call 1-800-273-TALK  Support the showStay updated on Aldo's current and future projects by signing up for his NewsletterOther Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie YearsJammin' on the One The Fatherhood Project YALD. The PodcastSo...Tell Me About Your PodcastTo get in touch with Aldo, you can find him on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook

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