What are your go-to spiritual practices, books, or teachers?  In this episode of Faith Unraveled we discuss our winding spiritual journeys post leaving the Mormon church. We delve into the challenges of raising children without a prescriptive religious belief, emphasizing teaching a value system over doctrine. The discussion covers the transition from structured religious life to exploring various aspects of spirituality, including mindfulness, the importance of creativity, and the role of...

Here's my deconstruction story friends!  From faithful member of the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints, preparing to become a seminary teacher to completely losing my testimony overnight.  How does that happen?  It felt sudden and disorienting, but as I look back I realize that many issues were mounting in my mind.  Questions about the construct of sin which seemed paradoxical to the teachings of a loving God in heaven. The legalistic approach that the church seemed to be taking...

Does the Mormon Church harm? Please tell us your thoughts in the comments. This episode of Faith Unraveled delves into the potential harms of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) towards its members, former members, and their associates. The topics discussed include family separation and strain, elitism, exclusionary practices, financial burdens, mental health issues, and gender roles, with a broader aim to explore the negative impacts of the church's doctrines and...

Today on Faith Unraveled we dive into your questions about managing friendships and family relationships after a leaving the Mormon Church. Is it possible to share those pesky "truth claim" issues with active believing loved ones, without harming your relationship? How does one make new friends after leaving the church? And how do we handle the loss of friendships after walking away from the church? We address all of it in today's episode! If you'd like to submit a question for an episode,...

On today's episode of Faith Unraveled we dive deep into the journeys of two incredible souls, Sally and Lena. You might recognize them from the powerful Hulu documentary series Mormon No More, but today, they're here with us to provide insights for LGBTQ young adults that are entering the "coming out" phase, to discuss the now infamous "Musket Talk" by Elder Holland that will be soon be incorporated into BYU Student's welcome materials, and to share some of their own unique journey of love,...

The title sure makes this episode sound more scandalous than it is!  But these are questions that you, friends, submitted so we're going there! And honestly it's been our favorite episode yet. These are fun topics after deconstruction but MAN it can be intimidating!    I hope this episode  eases some of the fear and concerns.  In our church life, I don't remember a time that pleasure was ever discussed, even during my adult life.  How wild is that?  For most people, sex is an important and...

Does the Mormon Church Give more authority to women than any other religious organization?  What a claim! (Made by Sister Dennis, First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency) But can you blame her? Swimming in Mormon waters make the Patriarchy very difficult to see.  And this is something that I (it's me, Elisha) experienced first hand.  I supported and honored the priesthood holders in my life and I never even wanted that "power and responsibility" (eye roll, please).  It's...

In this episode of Faith Unraveled, we discuss the RESCUE: the period period of healing and self discovery after a faith crisis . We share personal stories and strategies, including the use of psychedelics, engaging in community, prioritizing health and wellness, and incorporating fun and play. We also give our insights on the importance of self-advocacy, setting boundaries, and finding individual paths to healing and rediscovery after a faith crisis. We hope you enjoy this...

In this episode of Faith Unraveled, we discuss the RESCUE: the period period of healing and self discovery after a faith crisis . We share personal stories and strategies, including the use of psychedelics, engaging in community, prioritizing health and wellness, and incorporating fun and play. We also give our insights on the importance of self-advocacy, setting boundaries, and finding individual paths to healing and rediscovery after a faith crisis. We hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode of our Faith Unraveled deconstruction series, we discuss the amazing life beyond the confines of the church. We discuss the process of deprogramming from church teachings, emphasizing the importance of unpacking internalized beliefs about joy, righteousness, and being a good person outside of Mormonism.   Drawing on our own personal experiences, we hope to debunk myths surrounding the happiness of those who leave the church and highlight the significance of reprogramming your...

Here’s our newest series Faith Unfiltered. In this series, we dive into community-submitted questions about deconstructing faith (which can be submitted by DM on Instagram). We hope you enjoy our slightly more raw presentation here as we react to our comments, discuss hypothetical actions if we were prophets of the LDS Church, including promoting transparency and canceling harmful practices, and dive into a slightly unhinged convo about trying alcohol, cannabis, and coffee for the first...

This episode of our Faith Unraveled deconstruction series focuses on the process of reclaiming personal identity after divorcing faith, specifically addressing our faith crisis within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but these concepts extend into faith deconstruction from many denominations and we welcome all!

In this week’s episode from our Faith Deconstruction series we discuss UNRAVELING the first year after faith deconstruction!! From being devout members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to questioning our beliefs, we’ll unpack the what the rollercoaster of religious deconstruction was like for us.

In this first episode of our faith deconstruction series, we discuss our journey through the dismantling of our once unwavering faith within the Mormon church. Brick by sacred brick, our convictions crumbled as we caught glimpses of the tough realities of the Church’s truth claims.

Join us for a riveting journey as Jamie, my partner, unveils the shocking truth behind Bishop’s worthiness interviews and his decade-long silent struggle with a faith crisis within our marriage.