How would you change the way you parented if you got a second chance?
 
When Mike Qualls received a text message from his thirteen-year-old son Luke announcing he was gay, Mike’s immediate reaction was one of anger and judgment. Years of credibility evaporated, and everything Mike knew about family and fatherhood was turned on its head. 
 
Luke’s coming out propelled Mike on his own spiritual journey, pushing him to search his heart and face his faults as a father. While Luke came to terms with his sexuality, Mike wrestled with the anger and judgment he had harbored against the LGBTQ community for years. As God softened Mike’s heart, the Qualls family began to find healing. 
 
From the early days of walking on eggshells around each other to truly welcoming one another in love and grace, Mike and Luke both pull back the curtain on their personal journeys over the last few years. Their heartfelt perspectives are packed with wisdom for any parent or child who might be wondering where to turn in what is often a difficult season. 
 
Lead With Love tells the beautiful and honest story of the Qualls family as they grabbed on to a second chance at grace over judgment. 
 
About the Author 
Mike Qualls is a successful businessman of thirty-two years and accomplished athlete who played baseball for the University of Alabama. He currently lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Joye, and cares most about his relationship with God, the church, and his family.