Dennis Schleicher
Dennis Schleicher is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and digital faith communicator whose story of conversion and discipleship has reached hundreds of thousands through conferences, YouTube, Instagram, and live events across the United States. Once openly opposed to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dennis experienced a profound spiritual turning point that led him from protest to covenant—and ultimately to baptism in 2017.
As a gay Latter-day Saint, Dennis speaks with uncommon honesty, spiritual depth, and compassion about choosing Christ amid complexity. His message bridges lived experience and doctrine, vulnerability and conviction, offering hope to individuals navigating faith, identity, belonging, and discipleship in a modern world.
Dennis is the author of Is He Nuts?: Why a Gay Man Would Become a Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Scripture Up, and he is the creator of widely viewed faith-based content on YouTube and Instagram, where he shares testimony-driven messages centered on Jesus Christ, covenant belonging, and enduring faith. His digital ministry has become a gathering place for those seeking clarity, courage, and Christ-centered truth.
Dennis has spoken at North Star events, conferences, firesides, and devotionals nationwide and frequently works alongside Church leaders, missionaries, and members to foster deeper understanding, unity, and discipleship. Above all, he is known for his unwavering testimony of Jesus Christ. His message is not about labels—it is about covenants, courage, and the quiet miracles that occur when individuals choose to stay, trust, and follow the Savior—even when the path is not easy.
Presentations
- 2026: I Stayed: What Faith Taught Me About Belonging (Saturday Afternoon Keynote)
- 2026: Stolen Scriptures: From Protest to Faith—Choosing Christ When the Road is Hard
- 2021: Being Okay with Who I Am
- 2020: Finding Belonging While Feeling You Don’t Fit the Traditional Mold
