Mentioned in today's episode:  Recovering Agency: Lifting the Veil of Mormon Mind Control : https://amzn.to/3KpahSQ The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping: https://www.netflix.com/us/title/81579761?s=i&trkid=258593161&vlang=en&clip=81759643   In this episode of Faith Unraveled, we discuss  the difficult dynamic within high demand religion of replacing your own identity with the church's.  For this episode we refer to a chapter from Luna Lindsay Corbden's transformative book 'Recovering Agency.'  In this discussion, we explore how religious indoctrination, particularly within the LDS church, affects personal identity and decision-making and how the church's influence and demand for conformity can impact it members, particularly those who don't naturally identify with the church's ideals.     ---- WELCOME TO FAITH UNRAVELED:  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faith.unraveled?_t=8kISaVAOq9j&_r=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faith.unraveled?igsh=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr   We invite you to join us on our journey of unraveling the complexities of Mormonism after a lifetime within the church. With a vibrant community of over 70,000 on TikTok, we understand that the challenges of faith deconstruction transcend any single denomination. Across the globe, millions are awakening to new perspectives, questioning norms, and seeking truth in their spiritual paths.   In our series, we delve deep into the awakening process, exploring the impacts of patriarchy, toxic positivity, purity culture, and heteronormativity on our faith experiences. But our exploration doesn't end there. We're committed to reconstruction—rebuilding our faith, beliefs, and sense of self after the unraveling.   A highlight of our series is the opportunity for you to shape our discussions. Submit your burning questions to us on Instagram at Faith Unraveled, and stay tuned as we devote entire episodes to answering them directly.   Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of faith, embracing the complexities and uncertainties while forging our unique spiritual paths. Welcome to Faith Unraveled!