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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.

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.

Bruce Hafen : My Story of How I Found My Own Testimony

Bruce Hafen : My Story of How I Found My Own Testimony

Dec 16, 2023 | , , , , , , , , ,

Elder Bruce Hafen is co-author of Faith is Not Blind and is an emeritus General Authority for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this interview, Elder Hafen details the role of questioning in distinguishing between Gospel belief and knowledge in his own life. He shares his own experience with doubt and with his own questions as he learned to develop his testimony, and offers a refreshing look at how we all need to work to develop our beliefs.