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Can Pastor Derek Leave His Past Behind?

Season 3 Episode 315
Aired on 09/12/2015 | CC tv-14
Iyanla takes Derek, a closeted gay pastor, to his childhood church so he can confront his religious roots. This is where he reveals that he's scared of disappointing the people who raised him.

"You'll lie to them, but you won't disappoint them," Iyanla says. "So, standing in the truth of who you are, what are you ready to leave here, leave on these steps, leave in your history, leave in this place?"

"The shame," Derek says.

Watch the above video as Iyanla helps Derek "step out of the shame" and leave his fears behind him. Plus, Iyanla reveals the next step on his path to healing.

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