From his earliest memories, Hudson wondered if he was supposed to be a girl, while also struggling to relate to his peers. As feelings of incompetence emerged, escapism ensued, and shame became entrenched, bringing about a devastating cycle of self-medicating behavior - all hidden beneath a feigned smile and a severely wounded heart. This path was killing him, however, it eventually became shattered at the words of a Catholic priest who simply insinuated that there was "more to know" about homosexuality. The rest is history - today Hudson strives to defend the very Church that the world taught him to hate! He has tasted the joy of authentically pursuing chastity - with an openness to what holiness may bring, including the possibility of holy relationships... and even holy, chaste marriage to the Church or to a person of the opposite sex! In this, Hudson shatters the narrative that "being LGBTQ+" is who a person is, is how a person needs to describe/define themselves, or who a person is destined to be. He takes ownership of his trajectory and forges forward... and he ain't looking back!
Hudson Byblow is an author, speaker, and consultant who presents in a captivating and personalized manner, unifying audiences of all types and ages. He has consulted/edited for 13 books, including those by Jason Evert, Prof. Janet E. Smith, Christopher West, LifeTeen, and for a member of the Association of Catholic Scholars (Canada). He has recently had his 60th article published via Catholic media (Ascension, Chastity Project, Lifeteen, Cor Project (Theology of the Body Institute), CRISIS Magazine, 1Peter5, Catholic World Report, and National Catholic Register (EWTN), while also being a silent co-author for items found in Catholic Digest, St. Paul's Street Evangelization, and Catholic Answers. He has been interviewed by numerous groups, including Catholic Answers Live, the Terry & Jesse Show, Life on the Rock (EWTN), and his works have been utilized in ministry efforts in Canada, USA, Philippines, India, Australia, France, Brazil, New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, among several other countries. May God be praised with every breath!
As a professional educator and long-time sports official, his teaching/presentation skills have developed alongside the skills of disarmament and conflict management. This helps him excel in meeting audience members where they are at, even within potentially hostile environments, however, while still being able to address difficult teachings without backing down, yet in a palatable way. Hudson also loves to read the room and follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit as they arise, while remembering to speak as though both Jesus and Judas are both in the room - especially during unscripted Q & A sessions (his favorite).
Though Hudson regularly speaks at conferences, much of that has been online as of late due to his increasingly busy schedule now as a Trustee for the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Board. That being said, there are still several opportunities for him to be brought on site, where he is most happy to serve, face-to-face.
Speaking Topics
1: Leaving LGBTQ+... and Not Looking Back! - How I Found Hope After the Rainbow
A personal testimony
2: What I Learned Along the Way - Something More Beautiful
An infusion of the beautiful truths proposed by the Church on these topics, discovered amidst the pursuit of greater self-honesty
3: Where Do We Go From Here? - Crushing the Devil and Advancing the Kingdom
A strategic look on how we can move forward, while tipping the cultural climate in our favor, while processing the suffering in a way that most efficaciously brings about the transformation of souls
Notes: These talks can be standalone and tailored to any particular audience, or can be wrapped together in a one or two-day parish mission. Talk titles may be adapted to suit your needs.
