The Becket Cook Show I Left Homosexuality at the Cross: Tomas Kaya Testimony
Feb 26, 2026
Tomas Kaya, a Swedish singer, preschool teacher, and Christian testimony speaker, shares a dramatic life story of salvation, backsliding into a homosexual lifestyle, and return to faith. He talks about his Orthodox Syrian-Turkish upbringing, family honor culture and abuse, a vivid moment of conviction, social media boldness, persecution, and ministry restoration.
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Running Away Led To First Conversion
- Tomas Kaya ran away from an abusive household at 17 and found the gospel at a Pentecostal church, which led to baptism and Bible school.
- He traveled to Sri Lanka with his church, saw healings, and said his faith came alive through those experiences.
Bitterness And Old Wounds Opened The Door
- After about ten years in Pentecostal life, bitterness over leadership hurt led Tomas to leave and begin living out same-sex relationships.
- He traces that fall to unresolved bitterness, childhood sexual abuse at age 10, and longing for his father's approval.
Knife Threat Ended Family Household Relationship
- Tomas recounted a 2019 incident where his father threatened him with a knife after Tomas defended a nine-year-old niece, prompting him to leave home.
- He has since forgiven them and prays for their hearts while keeping distance for safety.