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Missy: When a Parent Chooses to Leave The Church

Missy: When a Parent Chooses to Leave The Church

Dec 15, 2019 | ,

Missy’s whole world changed when her Dad chose to leave the church and her Mom chose to stay. The stark contrasts that existed in her home gradually taught Missy to stop seeing in black and white and to learn to love her Dad unconditionally rather than to judge his choices. This new willingness to see and to accept the “gray areas” strengthened not only her relationship with her Dad but also her relationship with Heavenly Father. Missy’s story helps to demonstrate how we can learn to see our loved ones through God’s eyes regardless of the choices they make, and how God’s eyes can teach us to see these people with hope and charity rather than with judgment or criticism.

Kristine: Personal Faith Crisis Survivor Who Is Now Thriving

Kristine: Personal Faith Crisis Survivor Who Is Now Thriving

Mar 15, 2024 | , , , , , , , ,

After being raised in an orthodox home where questions about faith were not encouraged, Kristine had to learn to revise her belief-system when she received an unexpected and unorthodox answer to a prayer. Kristine had grown up in a world with black and white thinking and had to learn to overcome her certainty in order to start to see nuances in her life and in her belief system. She talks about how her husband’s willingness to try and and understand her helped her survive her faith crisis, especially when other loved ones reacted with fear and criticism.

Ben: Openly Gay and Openly Faithful

Ben: Openly Gay and Openly Faithful

Mar 4, 2024 | , , , , , , ,

Ben shares his captivating story about his experience of being an openly gay, active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Through his experience of coming out to his family, he learned the value of astonishing value of unconditional love as his family allowed him to make his own choices without judgement. Ben also learned to wrestle with uncertainty as he weighed his options and ultimately decided to remain active in the Church. He offers unique counsel for gay members, family members, and for ward members.

Erica: How a Questioner Learned that She Belongs and Can Thrive in the Church

Erica: How a Questioner Learned that She Belongs and Can Thrive in the Church

Nov 17, 2021 | , , , , ,

Since she was little, Erica has always appreciated the value of asking sincere religious questions. Unfortunately, she has experienced a variety of responses to her questions, some of which made her feel like perhaps she didn’t belong in the church. Erica shares how her relationships with others have been both challenged and ultimately strengthened as she has learned how to use the process of seeking answers to her questions to develop her relationship with her Heavenly Parents.

David Bingham

Aug 31, 2021 |

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Janna: Your Faith Doesn’t Have to Stay the Same–Healthy Faith Is Growing Faith

Janna: Your Faith Doesn’t Have to Stay the Same–Healthy Faith Is Growing Faith

Jul 5, 2021 | , , , , , , ,

Jenna had always assumed that once she had faith, it would basically remain the same as it always had. It wasn’t until her sister chose to leave the Church that Janna had to reevaluate her definition of what faith is. Janna beautifully describes how she learned that healthy faith grows, matures, and progresses as we do.