Matt Bays
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Matt Bays

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Matt Bays is a speaker, life coach, and author known for his candid voice, humor, and deep compassion. Celebrated for his nationally released memoir Finding God in the Ruins and his LGBTQ memoir Leather & Lace, he blends heart, insight, and real-life experience in his work. His latest book, How to Find & Keep a Gay Man, continues that mission. His work—spanning writing, music, and podcasting—has been featured in The New York Times, HuffPost, The Advocate, and Out Magazine. Through his podcast How to Find (& Keep) a Gay Man, Matt empowers gay men to pursue connection, healing, and lasting love. Once a closeted minister, he now uses his platform to inspire authenticity and courage in others. Often compared to writers like Anne Lamott and Glennon Doyle, Matt offers a raw, funny, and deeply human lens on the journey toward wholeness. He lives in Porto, Portugal with his husband, Chris. Connect on Instagram @mattbayswriter.
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    • A Gay Man, Lost Love, and a Road Trip with His Dead Sister
    • Written by: Matt Bays
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    • Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
    • Release date: 2021-08-02
    • Language: English
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