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958: Emily and Kyle Harris’ 14 Year Mixed Faith Journey Pt. 4
2 augustus 2018 · 1 uur 5 min
In this edition of Mormon Stories, we visit the Houston, Texas area to interview Emily and Kyle Harris as they recount their 14-year mixed faith journey in their marriage. We cover: Lees meer
Their backgrounds being raised in the LDS Church, leading up to their marriage while still being believers
How Kyle lost his faith in the Church early on in their marriage
The process Emily went through for 14 years as she learned to understand and accept Kyle’s lack of faith
What mistakes and successes Emily and Kyle experienced as they learned to navigate their mixed-faith marriage
What changed in Emily’s life to help them get on the same page
How Emily and Kyle arrived at a healthy, happy place in their marriage
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957: Emily and Kyle Harris’ 14 Year Mixed Faith Journey Pt. 3
2 augustus 2018 · 51 min
In this edition of Mormon Stories, we visit the Houston, Texas area to interview Emily and Kyle Harris as they recount their 14-year mixed faith journey in their marriage. We cover: Lees meer
Their backgrounds being raised in the LDS Church, leading up to their marriage while still being believers
How Kyle lost his faith in the Church early on in their marriage
The process Emily went through for 14 years as she learned to understand and accept Kyle’s lack of faith
What mistakes and successes Emily and Kyle experienced as they learned to navigate their mixed-faith marriage
What changed in Emily’s life to help them get on the same page
How Emily and Kyle arrived at a healthy, happy place in their marriage
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956: Emily and Kyle Harris’ 14 Year Mixed Faith Journey Pt. 2
2 augustus 2018 · 1 uur 2 min
In this edition of Mormon Stories, we visit the Houston, Texas area to interview Emily and Kyle Harris as they recount their 14-year mixed faith journey in their marriage. We cover: Lees meer
Their backgrounds being raised in the LDS Church, leading up to their marriage while still being believers
How Kyle lost his faith in the Church early on in their marriage
The process Emily went through for 14 years as she learned to understand and accept Kyle’s lack of faith
What mistakes and successes Emily and Kyle experienced as they learned to navigate their mixed-faith marriage
What changed in Emily’s life to help them get on the same page
How Emily and Kyle arrived at a healthy, happy place in their marriage
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955: Emily and Kyle Harris’ 14 Year Mixed Faith Journey Pt. 1
2 augustus 2018 · 59 min
In this edition of Mormon Stories, we visit the Houston, Texas area to interview Emily and Kyle Harris as they recount their 14-year mixed faith journey in their marriage. We cover: Lees meer
Their backgrounds being raised in the LDS Church, leading up to their marriage while still being believers
How Kyle lost his faith in the Church early on in their marriage
The process Emily went through for 14 years as she learned to understand and accept Kyle’s lack of faith
What mistakes and successes Emily and Kyle experienced as they learned to navigate their mixed-faith marriage
What changed in Emily’s life to help them get on the same page
How Emily and Kyle arrived at a healthy, happy place in their marriage
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954: Feminist Mormon Housewives 10-Year Retrospective Pt. 2
24 juli 2018 · 1 uur 5 min
Join us as we interview editors Nancy Ross and Sara Hanks to discuss their anthology, "Where We Must Stand: Ten Years of Feminist Mormon Housewives," an anthology of blog posts from the first decade of the Feminist Mormon Housewives blog, 2004—2014. The posts discuss Mormon women’s experiences of wrestling with feminism in a conservative religious tradition. The book highlights individual moments of reflection and faith while tracking the growth and progress of a larger community and religious social movement. Bloggers and community members moved from writing to activism, witnessed the public excommunication of a community member, mourned, and changed. The Feminist Mormon Housewives blog emerged at a time when the broader Mormon feminist movement was in decline. The bloggers shared their discovery of Mormon feminist history, concerns and fears about polygamy, the difficulty of navigating church and family relationships, losing and finding faith, the worst sex talk that ever happened in a church setting, and the awakening of a broader social consciousness. In doing so, they invited a new generation of women into the movement and helped to rebuild it. Lees meer
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953: Feminist Mormon Housewives 10-Year Retrospective Pt. 1
24 juli 2018 · 55 min
Join us as we interview editors Nancy Ross and Sara Hanks to discuss their anthology, "Where We Must Stand: Ten Years of Feminist Mormon Housewives," an anthology of blog posts from the first decade of the Feminist Mormon Housewives blog, 2004—2014. The posts discuss Mormon women’s experiences of wrestling with feminism in a conservative religious tradition. The book highlights individual moments of reflection and faith while tracking the growth and progress of a larger community and religious social movement. Bloggers and community members moved from writing to activism, witnessed the public excommunication of a community member, mourned, and changed. The Feminist Mormon Housewives blog emerged at a time when the broader Mormon feminist movement was in decline. The bloggers shared their discovery of Mormon feminist history, concerns and fears about polygamy, the difficulty of navigating church and family relationships, losing and finding faith, the worst sex talk that ever happened in a church setting, and the awakening of a broader social consciousness. In doing so, they invited a new generation of women into the movement and helped to rebuild it. Lees meer
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952: Church and State - Toppling Utah's Gay Marriage Ban
6 juli 2018 · 1 uur 10 min
Join us as we interview key contributors to the documentary “Church and State,” James Huntsman, Holly Tuckett, and Mark Lawrence. Lees meer
Mormon Stories is honored to host a private screening of the award-winning documentary “Church and State.” This screening will be held on Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 at 7:00 pm at the Broadway Theater in Salt Lake.
This movie is the improbable story of a brash, inexperienced gay activist and a tiny Salt Lake City law firm that joined forces to topple Utah’s gay marriage ban. The film’s ride on the bumpy road to equality in Utah offers a glimpse at the Mormon church’s influence in state politics and the squabbles inside the gay community that nearly derailed a chance to make history.
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951: Jenny Wilson - Democratic Candidate for US Senate Pt. 2
28 juni 2018 · 1 uur 24 min
In this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast, we interview Jenny Wilson, Democratic nominee for US Senate, challenging Mitt Romneyfor Orrin Hatch‘s seat in Utah. Lees meer
We discuss:
Jenny's political heritage in the state of Utah
Her Mormon upbringing and experience in Utah politics as a non-practicing member of the LDS Church
Her views on some of the political issues facing Utahns and Mormons in particular
Her experience on the intersection of Utah politics and the LDS Church
Thoughts on her opponent and an invitation from Mormon Stories for Mitt Romney to appear on the podcast
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950: Jenny Wilson - Democratic Candidate for US Senate Pt. 1
28 juni 2018 · 1 uur 15 min
In this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast, we interview Jenny Wilson, Democratic nominee for US Senate, challenging Mitt Romneyfor Orrin Hatch‘s seat in Utah. Lees meer
We discuss:
Jenny's political heritage in the state of Utah
Her Mormon upbringing and experience in Utah politics as a non-practicing member of the LDS Church
Her views on some of the political issues facing Utahns and Mormons in particular
Her experience on the intersection of Utah politics and the LDS Church
Thoughts on her opponent and an invitation from Mormon Stories for Mitt Romney to appear on the podcast
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949: Immigrant Separation, Freedom Festival, and Youth Interview Policy
26 juni 2018 · 1 uur 7 min
On this episode of Mormon News Podcast, John Dehlin, Julienna Viegas, Stephanie Lobrot, and Sharon Price discuss the LDS response to immigrant family separation, the Provo Freedom Festival, the upcoming LDS hymnal, Family Search to include same-sex relationships, and changes to the youth interview policy. Lees meer
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948: Sarah Sample's Faith Journey Through Song Pt. 2
21 juni 2018 · 1 uur 8 min
Award-winning singer-songwriter Sarah Sample treats us with an interactive interview in front of a live audience in our Mormon Stories studio—sharing with us songs from her new album, Redwing – which explores her faith journey out of Mormonism. Lees meer
Sarah writes beautiful songs that weave a trail of stories through folk, Americana, and country and have garnered comparisons to Sheryl Crow, The Weepies, and Bonnie Raitt.
Redwing, Sample’s sixth album, features more of her cut-to-the-bone storytelling, framed with empathy and compassion, and told with the best singing of Sample’s career. Produced by Sample’s longtime producer Scott Wiley (Elliott Smith, Bonnie Raitt), Redwing came to life over a few weeks of sessions at June Audio in Provo, Utah.
Redwing is—among other things and in the grand tradition of albums—a breakup album. But this was no run-of-the-mill romantic heartbreak; Sample’s breakup was spiritual. She left the committed religion of her upbringing (and its by-the-book lifestyle) to chart her own spiritual course, with all the starting over, unmapped question marks, and personal reconstruction that come with it. In the process, she landed in Wyoming where, in her words, “the wide open spaces felt like open arms to me—the endless skies and horizons leave room for anyone to belong.” Redwing tells that story. And more.
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947: Sarah Sample's Faith Journey Through Song Pt. 1
21 juni 2018 · 1 uur 1 min
Award-winning singer-songwriter Sarah Sample treats us with an interactive interview in front of a live audience in our Mormon Stories studio—sharing with us songs from her new album, Redwing – which explores her faith journey out of Mormonism. Lees meer
Sarah writes beautiful songs that weave a trail of stories through folk, Americana, and country and have garnered comparisons to Sheryl Crow, The Weepies, and Bonnie Raitt.
Redwing, Sample’s sixth album, features more of her cut-to-the-bone storytelling, framed with empathy and compassion, and told with the best singing of Sample’s career. Produced by Sample’s longtime producer Scott Wiley (Elliott Smith, Bonnie Raitt), Redwing came to life over a few weeks of sessions at June Audio in Provo, Utah.
Redwing is—among other things and in the grand tradition of albums—a breakup album. But this was no run-of-the-mill romantic heartbreak; Sample’s breakup was spiritual. She left the committed religion of her upbringing (and its by-the-book lifestyle) to chart her own spiritual course, with all the starting over, unmapped question marks, and personal reconstruction that come with it. In the process, she landed in Wyoming where, in her words, “the wide open spaces felt like open arms to me—the endless skies and horizons leave room for anyone to belong.” Redwing tells that story. And more.
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946: Joseph Smith’s First Vision, and how the Church and its Apologists Mislead Pt. 3
18 juni 2018 · 1 uur 2 min
In response to a recent article published in the Deseret News titled “Defending the Faith: The supposed scandal of multiple First Vision accounts” by past Mormon Stories guest Dan Peterson, we assemble an all-star panel to conduct a deep dive into: 1) The multiple and conflicting accounts of Joseph Smith’s first vision, and 2) How the Mormon church and apologists mislead church members about the issue. Our panelists include Sandra Tanner, Mark Crego, Warren Ludlow, and Johnny Stephenson. Lees meer
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945: Joseph Smith’s First Vision, and how the Church and its Apologists Mislead Pt. 2
18 juni 2018 · 1 uur 1 min
In response to a recent article published in the Deseret News titled “Defending the Faith: The supposed scandal of multiple First Vision accounts” by past Mormon Stories guest Dan Peterson, we assemble an all-star panel to conduct a deep dive into: 1) The multiple and conflicting accounts of Joseph Smith’s first vision, and 2) How the Mormon church and apologists mislead church members about the issue. Our panelists include Sandra Tanner, Mark Crego, Warren Ludlow, and Johnny Stephenson. Lees meer
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944: Joseph Smith’s First Vision, and how the Church and its Apologists Mislead Pt. 1
18 juni 2018 · 53 min
In response to a recent article published in the Deseret News titled “Defending the Faith: The supposed scandal of multiple First Vision accounts” by past Mormon Stories guest Dan Peterson, we assemble an all-star panel to conduct a deep dive into: 1) The multiple and conflicting accounts of Joseph Smith’s first vision, and 2) How the Mormon church and apologists mislead church members about the issue. Our panelists include Sandra Tanner, Mark Crego, Warren Ludlow, and Johnny Stephenson. Lees meer
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943: Reactions to the LDS BeOne Celebration Pt. 2
8 juni 2018 · 1 uur 12 min
John Dehlin, Julienna Viegas, Sean Carter, and Darron Smith continue discussing last week's LDS BeOne event, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the lifting of the priesthood ban.
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942: Reactions to the LDS BeOne Celebration Pt. 1
8 juni 2018 · 1 uur 9 min
John Dehlin, Julienna Viegas, Sean Carter, and Darron Smith discuss last week's LDS BeOne event, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the lifting of the priesthood ban.
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941: Madeleine and Jaime Soulé - Celebrating a Queer Marriage Pt. 2
8 juni 2018 · 1 uur 21 min
Described as one of our most raw and moving interviews by our Facebook live audience, this special Pride edition of Mormon Stories is an interview with Jaime and Madeleine Soulé of Utah. Join us as we discuss: Lees meer
Their upbringing in the LDS Church
Meeting and falling in love
Their LDS mission woes
Eventual marriage and parenthood
Losing faith
Jaime's transition as a trans woman and learning to manage their queer marriage
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940: Madeleine and Jaime Soulé - Celebrating a Queer Marriage Pt. 1
8 juni 2018 · 1 uur 2 min
Described as one of our most raw and moving interviews by our Facebook live audience, this special Pride edition of Mormon Stories is an interview with Jaime and Madeleine Soulé of Utah. Join us as we discuss: Lees meer
Their upbringing in the LDS Church
Meeting and falling in love
Their LDS mission woes
Eventual marriage and parenthood
Losing faith
Jaime's transition as a trans woman and learning to manage their queer marriage
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939: Steven Hassan - What the Mormon Church Can Learn From Cults to Do/Be Better Pt. 2
6 juni 2018 · 1 uur 23 min
In this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast, we interview the world’s foremost cult expert, Steven Hassan, to discuss what the Mormon church can learn from destructive cults to do/be better. Steven Hassan is the author of several books including “Combating Mind Control: The #1 Best-Selling Guide to Protection, Rescue, and Recovery from Destructive Cults.” Lees meer
In part 2 of this episode, we solicit the feedback of some of our listeners as we view Mormonism through the lens of Hassan’s BITE Model.
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938: Steven Hassan - What the Mormon Church Can Learn From Cults to Do/Be Better Pt. 1
6 juni 2018 · 1 uur 31 min
In this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast, we interview the world’s foremost cult expert, Steven Hassan, to discuss what the Mormon church can learn from destructive cults to do/be better. Steven Hassan is the author of several books including “Combating Mind Control: The #1 Best-Selling Guide to Protection, Rescue, and Recovery from Destructive Cults.” Lees meer
In part 2 of this episode, we solicit the feedback of some of our listeners as we view Mormonism through the lens of Hassan’s BITE Model.
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937: MormonLeaks Releases Information on LDS Investments
3 juni 2018 · 1 uur 31 min
John Dehlin, Ryan McKnight, Sean Carter, and John Hamer discuss: Lees meer
- The 5/30/18 Mormon Leaks documents that shed light into the LDS Church's investment portfolios.
- Forward movement to bring medical cannabis legalization before Utah voters.
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936: Priesthood Ban, NAACP Meeting, Apology Hoax
1 juni 2018 · 1 uur 8 min
Join Sarah Newcomb (host) along with Sean Carter, Julienna Viegas, and Darron Smith for this week's episode of Mormon News Podcast. Today we will be discussing: Lees meer
- The ongoing conversation regarding the LDS priesthood ban in light of the recent NAACP meeting and apology hoax.
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935: Denson Lawsuit, BSA, Cannabis, and NAACP
1 juni 2018 · 1 uur 21 min
John Dehlin, John Hamer, Kristy Kimball, and Tim Coray launch the inaugural episode of Mormon News Podcast. Today we will be discussing: Lees meer
- The LDS Church's attempt to dismiss the law suit involving McKenna Denson and Joseph Bishop.
- The LDS Church officially cutting ties with the Boy Scouts of America.
- The LDS Church fighting the 2018 Utah cannabis initiative.
- The recent "fake news" surrounding an LDS apology around racism.
- The Swedish Rescue 2018 and
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934: Angela Soffe - Singer/Songwriter of "Second Wind" Pt. 2
31 mei 2018 · 49 min
Live from the Salt Lake City Community of Christ, we welcome singer/songwriter Angela Soffeto Mormon Stories Podcast. No doubt you have heard her song "Rocks" in our bumper music for many episodes this year, and we were honored to have her in Salt Lake City in front of a live audience to hear her faith transition story and listen to songs that were born from that period in her life. Lees meer
Part 1: Angela shares her experience growing up as a Mormon and what eventually led her to experiencing a faith transition as a young mother with small children, and in a period of life where she was feeling intense isolation from being in a new city and having few friends outside of her local LDS ward. In this segment of the interview, Angela gives great advice and hope for those who may be in their darkest moments during a faith transition.
Part 2: Angela performs songs from her album "Second Wind," and then continues the conversation with John about her faith journey, particularly the joy she feels now as she makes authentic choices in her life.
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933: Angela Soffe - Singer/Songwriter of "Second Wind" Pt. 1
31 mei 2018 · 1 uur 26 min
Live from the Salt Lake City Community of Christ, we welcome singer/songwriter Angela Soffeto Mormon Stories Podcast. No doubt you have heard her song "Rocks" in our bumper music for many episodes this year, and we were honored to have her in Salt Lake City in front of a live audience to hear her faith transition story and listen to songs that were born from that period in her life. Lees meer
Part 1: Angela shares her experience growing up as a Mormon and what eventually led her to experiencing a faith transition as a young mother with small children, and in a period of life where she was feeling intense isolation from being in a new city and having few friends outside of her local LDS ward. In this segment of the interview, Angela gives great advice and hope for those who may be in their darkest moments during a faith transition.
Part 2: Angela performs songs from her album "Second Wind," and then continues the conversation with John about her faith journey, particularly the joy she feels now as she makes authentic choices in her life.
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932: Depression, Mormonism, and Faith Transitions Pt. 3
28 mei 2018 · 56 min
In light of a statement on LDS.org declaring, “An inability to feel the spirit … is often a symptom of poor mental health,” Natasha Helfer Parker, MFT CST and John Dehlin, Ph.D. are joined by our guest Matt to speak about his experiences with Mormon faith crises, depression, and suicidality—issues he has dealt with for 20 years. Lees meer
According to Matt, it makes him angry to read that his struggles were a trial, test, or blessing from God, or that he could have been healed if he had more faith, prayed, or hadn’t “sinned.” Matt believes that religious observance is not a cure for mental health illness, and in these episodes, Natasha and John discuss how Mormonism, and in particular a faith transition in the context of Mormonism, can exacerbate the symptoms of depression.
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Part 1: Natasha and John discuss depression and then introduce our guest, Matt
Part 2: Matt shares his faith transition and how it affected his mental health
Part 3: Natasha, John, and Matt discuss the LDS Church’s statement regarding mental health and the ability to feel the “Spirit”
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931: Depression, Mormonism, and Faith Transitions Pt. 2
28 mei 2018 · 53 min
In light of a statement on LDS.org declaring, “An inability to feel the spirit … is often a symptom of poor mental health,” Natasha Helfer Parker, MFT CST and John Dehlin, Ph.D. are joined by our guest Matt to speak about his experiences with Mormon faith crises, depression, and suicidality—issues he has dealt with for 20 years. Lees meer
According to Matt, it makes him angry to read that his struggles were a trial, test, or blessing from God, or that he could have been healed if he had more faith, prayed, or hadn’t “sinned.” Matt believes that religious observance is not a cure for mental health illness, and in these episodes, Natasha and John discuss how Mormonism, and in particular a faith transition in the context of Mormonism, can exacerbate the symptoms of depression.
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Part 1: Natasha and John discuss depression and then introduce our guest, Matt
Part 2: Matt shares his faith transition and how it affected his mental health
Part 3: Natasha, John, and Matt discuss the LDS Church’s statement regarding mental health and the ability to feel the “Spirit”
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930: Depression, Mormonism, and Faith Transitions Pt. 1
28 mei 2018 · 1 uur 8 min
In light of a statement on LDS.org declaring, “An inability to feel the spirit … is often a symptom of poor mental health,” Natasha Helfer Parker, MFT CST and John Dehlin, Ph.D. are joined by our guest Matt to speak about his experiences with Mormon faith crises, depression, and suicidality—issues he has dealt with for 20 years. Lees meer
According to Matt, it makes him angry to read that his struggles were a trial, test, or blessing from God, or that he could have been healed if he had more faith, prayed, or hadn’t “sinned.” Matt believes that religious observance is not a cure for mental health illness, and in these episodes, Natasha and John discuss how Mormonism, and in particular a faith transition in the context of Mormonism, can exacerbate the symptoms of depression.
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Part 1: Natasha and John discuss depression and then introduce our guest, Matt
Part 2: Matt shares his faith transition and how it affected his mental health
Part 3: Natasha, John, and Matt discuss the LDS Church’s statement regarding mental health and the ability to feel the “Spirit”
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929: Shawn McCraney - Breaking the Bondage of Religion Pt. 3
24 mei 2018 · 1 uur 25 min
Continuing our theme of interviewing past guests from some of our most popular and impactful interviews, we interview Shawn McCraney who first appeared on Mormon Stories in February 2010to discuss his experience as a "Born-Again Mormon." Shawn currently leads a church in Murray, Utah called C.A.M.P.U.S and has continued the ministry through a weekly streaming service, called Heart of the Matter. Shawn is widely known for his bold and sometimes bare-knuckled approach when comparing Mormonism to Christianity, and given his reputation as an animated and articulate speaker, this interview will keep you entertained and perhaps inspired. Lees meer
In this interview we cover:
Part 1: Shawn provides a brief recap of his born-again experience, and then discusses the meteoric rise, and ultimately descent of his tv program Heart of the Matterafter he confronted local Utah Christian churches for focusing more on programs and tithes, and less on the Bible. According to Shawn, these churches were providing the same "bondage" to people as the Mormon Church was.
Part 2: This segment of the interview is a conversation focusing on Shawn's theology and beliefs, and Shawn provides a pitch for why a questioning Mormon or post-Mormon should seek the Jesus of the Bible
Part 3: Shawn describes the "bondage" he sees when local churches focus more on "religion" and less on the teachings of Jesus. After our interview with the South Mountain Community Church earlier this year, Shawn voiced concerns to Mormon Stories about our visit and in this segment, we engage in a respectful dialogue about churches such as SMCC and how they serve their congregants.
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928: Shawn McCraney - Breaking the Bondage of Religion Pt. 2
24 mei 2018 · 1 uur 7 min
Continuing our theme of interviewing past guests from some of our most popular and impactful interviews, we interview Shawn McCraney who first appeared on Mormon Stories in February 2010to discuss his experience as a "Born-Again Mormon." Shawn currently leads a church in Murray, Utah called C.A.M.P.U.S and has continued the ministry through a weekly streaming service, called Heart of the Matter. Shawn is widely known for his bold and sometimes bare-knuckled approach when comparing Mormonism to Christianity, and given his reputation as an animated and articulate speaker, this interview will keep you entertained and perhaps inspired. Lees meer
In this interview we cover:
Part 1: Shawn provides a brief recap of his born-again experience, and then discusses the meteoric rise, and ultimately descent of his tv program Heart of the Matterafter he confronted local Utah Christian churches for focusing more on programs and tithes, and less on the Bible. According to Shawn, these churches were providing the same "bondage" to people as the Mormon Church was.
Part 2: This segment of the interview is a conversation focusing on Shawn's theology and beliefs, and Shawn provides a pitch for why a questioning Mormon or post-Mormon should seek the Jesus of the Bible
Part 3: Shawn describes the "bondage" he sees when local churches focus more on "religion" and less on the teachings of Jesus. After our interview with the South Mountain Community Church earlier this year, Shawn voiced concerns to Mormon Stories about our visit and in this segment, we engage in a respectful dialogue about churches such as SMCC and how they serve their congregants.
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927: Shawn McCraney - Breaking the Bondage of Religion Pt. 1
24 mei 2018 · 59 min
Continuing our theme of interviewing past guests from some of our most popular and impactful interviews, we interview Shawn McCraney who first appeared on Mormon Stories in February 2010to discuss his experience as a "Born-Again Mormon." Shawn currently leads a church in Murray, Utah called C.A.M.P.U.S and has continued the ministry through a weekly streaming service, called Heart of the Matter. Shawn is widely known for his bold and sometimes bare-knuckled approach when comparing Mormonism to Christianity, and given his reputation as an animated and articulate speaker, this interview will keep you entertained and perhaps inspired. Lees meer
In this interview we cover:
Part 1: Shawn provides a brief recap of his born-again experience, and then discusses the meteoric rise, and ultimately descent of his tv program Heart of the Matterafter he confronted local Utah Christian churches for focusing more on programs and tithes, and less on the Bible. According to Shawn, these churches were providing the same "bondage" to people as the Mormon Church was.
Part 2: This segment of the interview is a conversation focusing on Shawn's theology and beliefs, and Shawn provides a pitch for why a questioning Mormon or post-Mormon should seek the Jesus of the Bible
Part 3: Shawn describes the "bondage" he sees when local churches focus more on "religion" and less on the teachings of Jesus. After our interview with the South Mountain Community Church earlier this year, Shawn voiced concerns to Mormon Stories about our visit and in this segment, we engage in a respectful dialogue about churches such as SMCC and how they serve their congregants.
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926: Roger Hendrix Pt. 2 - How a Mormon Mission President Lost His Testimony Pt. 8
21 mei 2018 · 1 uur 38 min
In this edition of Mormon Stories, we continue our conversation with Roger Hendrix– possibly the highest ranking and most well-connected LDS church leader interviewed on Mormon Stories Podcast to date. In these final 3 episodes, Lees meer
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Part 6: Roger describes how the LDS Church's involvement in Proposition 8 in California, and his daughters' questions surrounding polygamy, led him to have a more deep and informed conversation internally as he tried to reconcile Mormonism and church history
Part 7: Roger describes his evolution on opinions of church history, and how new sources of information including Richard Bushman's Rough Stone Rolling and Mormon Stories Podcast contributed to his faith evolution
Part 8: Roger answers questions submitted by our listeners, including questions regarding whether he has received the 2nd Anointing. Roger also tells us why he decided now to share his Mormon Story on the podcast
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925: Roger Hendrix Pt. 2 - How a Mormon Mission President Lost His Testimony Pt. 7
21 mei 2018 · 1 uur 16 min
In this edition of Mormon Stories, we continue our conversation with Roger Hendrix– possibly the highest ranking and most well-connected LDS church leader interviewed on Mormon Stories Podcast to date. In these final 3 episodes, Lees meer
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Part 6: Roger describes how the LDS Church's involvement in Proposition 8 in California, and his daughters' questions surrounding polygamy, led him to have a more deep and informed conversation internally as he tried to reconcile Mormonism and church history
Part 7: Roger describes his evolution on opinions of church history, and how new sources of information including Richard Bushman's Rough Stone Rolling and Mormon Stories Podcast contributed to his faith evolution
Part 8: Roger answers questions submitted by our listeners, including questions regarding whether he has received the 2nd Anointing. Roger also tells us why he decided now to share his Mormon Story on the podcast
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924: Roger Hendrix Pt. 2 - How a Mormon Mission President Lost His Testimony Pt. 6
21 mei 2018 · 1 uur 14 min
In this edition of Mormon Stories, we continue our conversation with Roger Hendrix– possibly the highest ranking and most well-connected LDS church leader interviewed on Mormon Stories Podcast to date. In these final 3 episodes, Lees meer
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Part 6: Roger describes how the LDS Church's involvement in Proposition 8 in California, and his daughters' questions surrounding polygamy, led him to have a more deep and informed conversation internally as he tried to reconcile Mormonism and church history
Part 7: Roger describes his evolution on opinions of church history, and how new sources of information including Richard Bushman's Rough Stone Rolling and Mormon Stories Podcast contributed to his faith evolution
Part 8: Roger answers questions submitted by our listeners, including questions regarding whether he has received the 2nd Anointing. Roger also tells us why he decided now to share his Mormon Story on the podcast
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923: Roger Hendrix - Stories from a CES Director, Mission President, and Trustee for Deseret Trust Company Pt. 5
15 mei 2018 · 1 uur 14 min
In this edition of Mormon Stories we visit with Roger Hendrix - possibly the highest ranking and most well-connected LDS church leader interviewed on Mormon Stories Podcast to date. In these 5 episodes we cover his experience growing up in the LDS Church in Southern California in the 1950s and 60s, his ascent through church leadership including time as a CES Director, Bishop, Stake Presidency Member, Mission President, and serving for 18 years as a Trustee on the board of the Deseret Trust Company(called to the position by President Gordon B. Hinckley). Throughout this series Roger provides fascinating commentary on top church leadership, the changes he's seen in Mormon culture and policy during his lifetime, and rare insight into the financial workings of the LDS Church. Included throughout the interview are interactions Roger had with church leaders such as Paul H. Dunn, Ezra Taft Benson, Boyd K. Packer, Jeffrey R. Holland, Henry B. Eyring, Dallin H. Oaks, Gordon B. Hinckley, and more. Lees meer
We will be interviewing Roger Hendrix for a few more hours in the coming week. If you have any final questions for Roger, please post them below.
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Part 1: Roger discusses his early life as a Mormon including his bout with polio as a child, how he compensated for his illness as a teenager, straying from the church for a time, returning to the church after being inspired by an LDS Institute class, and his decision to serve an LDS mission.
Part 2: Roger joins the Church Education System (CES), ultimately becoming director of the LDS Institute at the University of Southern California. He also shares his interactions with numerous general authorities including Paul H. Dunn, Boyd K. Packer, Ezra Taft Benson, Henry Eyring, and Jeffrey R. Holland, among others.
Part 3: Roger ascends through high-level LDS church leadership callings including Bishop and Stake Presidency Member, culminating in a call to serve as mission president in Chile. Roger discusses in deta…
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922: Roger Hendrix - Stories from a CES Director, Mission President, and Trustee for Deseret Trust Company Pt. 4
15 mei 2018 · 1 uur 10 min
In this edition of Mormon Stories we visit with Roger Hendrix - possibly the highest ranking and most well-connected LDS church leader interviewed on Mormon Stories Podcast to date. In these 5 episodes we cover his experience growing up in the LDS Church in Southern California in the 1950s and 60s, his ascent through church leadership including time as a CES Director, Bishop, Stake Presidency Member, Mission President, and serving for 18 years as a Trustee on the board of the Deseret Trust Company(called to the position by President Gordon B. Hinckley). Throughout this series Roger provides fascinating commentary on top church leadership, the changes he's seen in Mormon culture and policy during his lifetime, and rare insight into the financial workings of the LDS Church. Included throughout the interview are interactions Roger had with church leaders such as Paul H. Dunn, Ezra Taft Benson, Boyd K. Packer, Jeffrey R. Holland, Henry B. Eyring, Dallin H. Oaks, Gordon B. Hinckley, and more. Lees meer
We will be interviewing Roger Hendrix for a few more hours in the coming week. If you have any final questions for Roger, please post them below.
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Part 1: Roger discusses his early life as a Mormon including his bout with polio as a child, how he compensated for his illness as a teenager, straying from the church for a time, returning to the church after being inspired by an LDS Institute class, and his decision to serve an LDS mission.
Part 2: Roger joins the Church Education System (CES), ultimately becoming director of the LDS Institute at the University of Southern California. He also shares his interactions with numerous general authorities including Paul H. Dunn, Boyd K. Packer, Ezra Taft Benson, Henry Eyring, and Jeffrey R. Holland, among others.
Part 3: Roger ascends through high-level LDS church leadership callings including Bishop and Stake Presidency Member, culminating in a call to serve as mission president in Chile. Roger discusses in deta…
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921: Roger Hendrix - Stories from a CES Director, Mission President, and Trustee for Deseret Trust Company Pt. 3
15 mei 2018 · 1 uur 47 min
In this edition of Mormon Stories we visit with Roger Hendrix - possibly the highest ranking and most well-connected LDS church leader interviewed on Mormon Stories Podcast to date. In these 5 episodes we cover his experience growing up in the LDS Church in Southern California in the 1950s and 60s, his ascent through church leadership including time as a CES Director, Bishop, Stake Presidency Member, Mission President, and serving for 18 years as a Trustee on the board of the Deseret Trust Company(called to the position by President Gordon B. Hinckley). Throughout this series Roger provides fascinating commentary on top church leadership, the changes he's seen in Mormon culture and policy during his lifetime, and rare insight into the financial workings of the LDS Church. Included throughout the interview are interactions Roger had with church leaders such as Paul H. Dunn, Ezra Taft Benson, Boyd K. Packer, Jeffrey R. Holland, Henry B. Eyring, Dallin H. Oaks, Gordon B. Hinckley, and more. Lees meer
We will be interviewing Roger Hendrix for a few more hours in the coming week. If you have any final questions for Roger, please post them below.
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Part 1: Roger discusses his early life as a Mormon including his bout with polio as a child, how he compensated for his illness as a teenager, straying from the church for a time, returning to the church after being inspired by an LDS Institute class, and his decision to serve an LDS mission.
Part 2: Roger joins the Church Education System (CES), ultimately becoming director of the LDS Institute at the University of Southern California. He also shares his interactions with numerous general authorities including Paul H. Dunn, Boyd K. Packer, Ezra Taft Benson, Henry Eyring, and Jeffrey R. Holland, among others.
Part 3: Roger ascends through high-level LDS church leadership callings including Bishop and Stake Presidency Member, culminating in a call to serve as mission president in Chile. Roger discusses in deta…
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920: Roger Hendrix - Stories from a CES Director, Mission President, and Trustee for Deseret Trust Company Pt. 2
15 mei 2018 · 1 uur 26 min
In this edition of Mormon Stories we visit with Roger Hendrix - possibly the highest ranking and most well-connected LDS church leader interviewed on Mormon Stories Podcast to date. In these 5 episodes we cover his experience growing up in the LDS Church in Southern California in the 1950s and 60s, his ascent through church leadership including time as a CES Director, Bishop, Stake Presidency Member, Mission President, and serving for 18 years as a Trustee on the board of the Deseret Trust Company(called to the position by President Gordon B. Hinckley). Throughout this series Roger provides fascinating commentary on top church leadership, the changes he's seen in Mormon culture and policy during his lifetime, and rare insight into the financial workings of the LDS Church. Included throughout the interview are interactions Roger had with church leaders such as Paul H. Dunn, Ezra Taft Benson, Boyd K. Packer, Jeffrey R. Holland, Henry B. Eyring, Dallin H. Oaks, Gordon B. Hinckley, and more. Lees meer
We will be interviewing Roger Hendrix for a few more hours in the coming week. If you have any final questions for Roger, please post them below.
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Part 1: Roger discusses his early life as a Mormon including his bout with polio as a child, how he compensated for his illness as a teenager, straying from the church for a time, returning to the church after being inspired by an LDS Institute class, and his decision to serve an LDS mission.
Part 2: Roger joins the Church Education System (CES), ultimately becoming director of the LDS Institute at the University of Southern California. He also shares his interactions with numerous general authorities including Paul H. Dunn, Boyd K. Packer, Ezra Taft Benson, Henry Eyring, and Jeffrey R. Holland, among others.
Part 3: Roger ascends through high-level LDS church leadership callings including Bishop and Stake Presidency Member, culminating in a call to serve as mission president in Chile. Roger discusses in deta…
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919: Roger Hendrix - Stories from a CES Director, Mission President, and Trustee for Deseret Trust Company Pt. 1
15 mei 2018 · 1 uur 25 min
In this edition of Mormon Stories we visit with Roger Hendrix - possibly the highest ranking and most well-connected LDS church leader interviewed on Mormon Stories Podcast to date. In these 5 episodes we cover his experience growing up in the LDS Church in Southern California in the 1950s and 60s, his ascent through church leadership including time as a CES Director, Bishop, Stake Presidency Member, Mission President, and serving for 18 years as a Trustee on the board of the Deseret Trust Company(called to the position by President Gordon B. Hinckley). Throughout this series Roger provides fascinating commentary on top church leadership, the changes he's seen in Mormon culture and policy during his lifetime, and rare insight into the financial workings of the LDS Church. Included throughout the interview are interactions Roger had with church leaders such as Paul H. Dunn, Ezra Taft Benson, Boyd K. Packer, Jeffrey R. Holland, Henry B. Eyring, Dallin H. Oaks, Gordon B. Hinckley, and more. Lees meer
We will be interviewing Roger Hendrix for a few more hours in the coming week. If you have any final questions for Roger, please post them below.
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Part 1: Roger discusses his early life as a Mormon including his bout with polio as a child, how he compensated for his illness as a teenager, straying from the church for a time, returning to the church after being inspired by an LDS Institute class, and his decision to serve an LDS mission.
Part 2: Roger joins the Church Education System (CES), ultimately becoming director of the LDS Institute at the University of Southern California. He also shares his interactions with numerous general authorities including Paul H. Dunn, Boyd K. Packer, Ezra Taft Benson, Henry Eyring, and Jeffrey R. Holland, among others.
Part 3: Roger ascends through high-level LDS church leadership callings including Bishop and Stake Presidency Member, culminating in a call to serve as mission president in Chile. Roger discusses in deta…
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918: Mormon Bishops and the Handling of Abuse - Jen and Todd's Story Pt. 3
9 mei 2018 · 59 min
In this gripping interview on Mormon Stories, we interview Jen and Todd who share their personal experiences when bringing issues of abuse to the attention of Mormon Bishops. Throughout her life, Jen suffered through periods of abuse that greatly impacted her physical, emotional, and spiritual health, including severe bouts of anorexia. In this interview, we learn of the failures to deliver the help Jen needed from some Mormon bishops, but also the success of another Mormon bishop, Todd. We learn how Todd helped Jen during her darkest time, and what tools Jen used to begin living her best life. Lees meer
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Part 1: Jen shares her abuse story and the impact it had on her life
Part 2: The abuse continues into her marriage, and Jen details her unsupportive experiences with Mormon Bishops
Part 3: Jen finally has a positive experience with a Mormon Bishop, Todd. We also explore Todd's experience losing his faith
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917: Mormon Bishops and the Handling of Abuse - Jen and Todd's Story Pt. 2
9 mei 2018 · 1 uur 5 min
In this gripping interview on Mormon Stories, we interview Jen and Todd who share their personal experiences when bringing issues of abuse to the attention of Mormon Bishops. Throughout her life, Jen suffered through periods of abuse that greatly impacted her physical, emotional, and spiritual health, including severe bouts of anorexia. In this interview, we learn of the failures to deliver the help Jen needed from some Mormon bishops, but also the success of another Mormon bishop, Todd. We learn how Todd helped Jen during her darkest time, and what tools Jen used to begin living her best life. Lees meer
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Part 1: Jen shares her abuse story and the impact it had on her life
Part 2: The abuse continues into her marriage, and Jen details her unsupportive experiences with Mormon Bishops
Part 3: Jen finally has a positive experience with a Mormon Bishop, Todd. We also explore Todd's experience losing his faith
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916: Mormon Bishops and the Handling of Abuse - Jen and Todd's Story Pt. 1
9 mei 2018 · 1 uur 2 min
In this gripping interview on Mormon Stories, we interview Jen and Todd who share their personal experiences when bringing issues of abuse to the attention of Mormon Bishops. Throughout her life, Jen suffered through periods of abuse that greatly impacted her physical, emotional, and spiritual health, including severe bouts of anorexia. In this interview, we learn of the failures to deliver the help Jen needed from some Mormon bishops, but also the success of another Mormon bishop, Todd. We learn how Todd helped Jen during her darkest time, and what tools Jen used to begin living her best life. Lees meer
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Part 1: Jen shares her abuse story and the impact it had on her life
Part 2: The abuse continues into her marriage, and Jen details her unsupportive experiences with Mormon Bishops
Part 3: Jen finally has a positive experience with a Mormon Bishop, Todd. We also explore Todd's experience losing his faith
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915: Secularism Meets Christianity: Shawn McCraney Interviews John Dehlin Pt. 3
2 mei 2018 · 57 min
Heart of the Matter's Shawn McCraney sits down with John to have a discussion about: Lees meer
*(Part 1) John's Mormon story,
*(Part 2) The history of Mormon Stories and how his motivation behind the podcast has transformed over time, and
*(Part 3) An interesting back-and-forth as John gives his take on Christian concepts including God, sin, redemption, and much more.Continuing a theme this year of capturing updates from some of our most impactful past interviews, in the coming weeks John will interview Shawn again to see what life has been like since his Mormon Stories interview released February 2010!
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914: Secularism Meets Christianity: Shawn McCraney Interviews John Dehlin Pt. 2
2 mei 2018 · 56 min
Heart of the Matter's Shawn McCraney sits down with John to have a discussion about: Lees meer
*(Part 1) John's Mormon story,
*(Part 2) The history of Mormon Stories and how his motivation behind the podcast has transformed over time, and
*(Part 3) An interesting back-and-forth as John gives his take on Christian concepts including God, sin, redemption, and much more.Continuing a theme this year of capturing updates from some of our most impactful past interviews, in the coming weeks John will interview Shawn again to see what life has been like since his Mormon Stories interview released February 2010!
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913: Secularism Meets Christianity: Shawn McCraney Interviews John Dehlin Pt. 1
2 mei 2018 · 1 uur 3 min
Heart of the Matter's Shawn McCraney sits down with John to have a discussion about: Lees meer
*(Part 1) John's Mormon story,
*(Part 2) The history of Mormon Stories and how his motivation behind the podcast has transformed over time, and
*(Part 3) An interesting back-and-forth as John gives his take on Christian concepts including God, sin, redemption, and much more.Continuing a theme this year of capturing updates from some of our most impactful past interviews, in the coming weeks John will interview Shawn again to see what life has been like since his Mormon Stories interview released February 2010!
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912: Andrew Jolley - From Mormon to Marijuana Businessman Pt. 2
26 april 2018 · 59 min
Ahead of a possible Utah medical marijuana ballot initiative in the Fall of 2018—and in light of the LDS Church signaling its opposition to the initiative—Mormon Stories seeks to have an open, facts-based discussion about the medicinal uses of marijuana and the LDS Church's role in the legislative process to prevent its passage in the state of Utah. To begin that conversation, we continue our interview with Andrew Jolley—an entrepreneur in Nevada who started The+Sourcedispensary in 2013 after Nevada passed legislation allowing the use of medicinal marijuana in that state. Lees meer
We cover:
*What Andrew learned about the medicinal and societal value of marijuana that lead him to become involved
*A historical discussion about the political and cultural motives to making marijuana illegal
*The economic impacts seen in the states that have chosen to legalize marijuana use
*The medical impacts of the different types of cannabinoids found in marijuana
*Efforts made 'behind the scenes' by the LDS Church to oppose the initiative to allow for medicinal marijuana use
*What Andrew believes Utahns should do to inform their decision on legalization
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911: Andrew Jolley - From Mormon to Marijuana Businessman Pt. 1
26 april 2018 · 57 min
Ahead of a possible Utah medical marijuana ballot initiative in the Fall of 2018—and in light of the LDS Church signaling its opposition to the initiative—Mormon Stories seeks to have an open, facts-based discussion about the medicinal uses of marijuana and the LDS Church's role in the legislative process to prevent its passage in the state of Utah. To begin that conversation, we continue our interview with Andrew Jolley—an entrepreneur in Nevada who started The+Sourcedispensary in 2013 after Nevada passed legislation allowing the use of medicinal marijuana in that state. Lees meer
We cover:
*What Andrew learned about the medicinal and societal value of marijuana that lead him to become involved
*A historical discussion about the political and cultural motives to making marijuana illegal
*The economic impacts seen in the states that have chosen to legalize marijuana use
*The medical impacts of the different types of cannabinoids found in marijuana
*Efforts made 'behind the scenes' by the LDS Church to oppose the initiative to allow for medicinal marijuana use
*What Andrew believes Utahns should do to inform their decision on legalization
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910: Andrew and Allison Jolley: Healing Your Marriage after a Faith Crisis Pt. 3
24 april 2018 · 1 uur 21 min
In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode, we travel to Nevada to listen as Andrew and Allison Jolley tell the story of their Mormon faith crisis, how they healed their painful and disconnected marriage, and (in episodes 911-912) how Andrew became a founder and owner of a marijuana company in Nevada called The+Source Nevada. Lees meer
We cover:
The shame and unresolved issues that were brought into the marriage by transgressions in their youth
The barriers to emotional intimacy that both felt throughout their marriage and how they sought to meet their emotional needs in other places
How Allison clung more to the church when she felt Andrew pulling away in the marriage
Why Andrew embarked on a journey to deepen his faith, which instead lead to a faith crisis
How Allison experienced anxiety and confusion when Andrew worked harder to strengthen his marriage after expressing doubts about the LDS Church
How Allison experienced her own faith crisis
What Andrew and Allison did to heal their marriage after experiencing a faith transition
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Part 1: Andrew and Allison describe their early marriage including the shame and unresolved issues each brought in
Part 2: Andrew and Allison share their difficulty with emotional intimacy and the impact a faith crisis had on their marriage
Part 3: Andrew and Allison share how they healed their marriage
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909: Andrew and Allison Jolley: Healing Your Marriage after a Faith Crisis Pt. 2
24 april 2018 · 1 uur 14 min
In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode, we travel to Nevada to listen as Andrew and Allison Jolley tell the story of their Mormon faith crisis, how they healed their painful and disconnected marriage, and (in episodes 911-912) how Andrew became a founder and owner of a marijuana company in Nevada called The+Source Nevada. Lees meer
We cover:
The shame and unresolved issues that were brought into the marriage by transgressions in their youth
The barriers to emotional intimacy that both felt throughout their marriage and how they sought to meet their emotional needs in other places
How Allison clung more to the church when she felt Andrew pulling away in the marriage
Why Andrew embarked on a journey to deepen his faith, which instead lead to a faith crisis
How Allison experienced anxiety and confusion when Andrew worked harder to strengthen his marriage after expressing doubts about the LDS Church
How Allison experienced her own faith crisis
What Andrew and Allison did to heal their marriage after experiencing a faith transition
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Part 1: Andrew and Allison describe their early marriage including the shame and unresolved issues each brought in
Part 2: Andrew and Allison share their difficulty with emotional intimacy and the impact a faith crisis had on their marriage
Part 3: Andrew and Allison share how they healed their marriage
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