Latter Day Struggles
The Latter Day Struggles Podcast addresses beliefs and issues within the LDS faith that are challenging to talk about but vital to discuss for those trying to navigate their relationship in or around the church. Valerie and her guests invite psychological maturity, theological health, and institutional integrity.
Latter Day Struggles
Latest Episodes
455: How & Why the LDS Church is BOTH Booming & Bleeding out Members
In this episode Valerie tackles a seemingly contradictory pair of claims: The LDS church is experiencing record-breaking growth! The LDS church is experiencing record-breaking defection! Is one narrative simp...
454: From Believing to Becoming: 4 Faces of Spirituality Audiobook
Hey Friday Fellowship! Due to your many requests—we are now dropping each Friday Fellowship Latter Day Struggles 2.0 series in “audiobook” format after the final episode of the series drops. What does this mean for you? It means bef...
453: Listening & Learning: Why LDS Loved Ones Could Not Stay in the Church
Series Title: Torn: Why People We Love are Leaving the Church & What We Can Learn from Them [Part III of III]In this final episode of this beautiful series featuring guest author Jeff Strong & his bestselling book Torn: Why P...
452: The Experience of God vs. Becoming LIKE God
Series Title: From Believing to Becoming: 4 Faces of Spirituality [Part III of III]In today’s final episode Val & Nathan conclude this conversation about the four faces of spiritual unfolding. Today they move beyond mere...
451: A Changing Society is Starving for Religious Systems to Meet them Where they Are
Series Title: Torn: Why People We Love are Leaving the Church & What We Can Learn from Them [Part II of III]In this fascinating episode, guest author Jeff Strong & Valerie tackle several key points that Jeff courageously and gent...
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This podcast is changing my life! I had struggled in deep confusion and feelings of doubt that my Heavenly Parents loved me, or that They were even there at all. But Valerie’s ability to confront difficult subjects in the church and explain psychological concepts, while at the same time making you feel heard and validated, loved by God, and part of a community is incredible. I’ve never felt closer to God or understood the Atonement of Christ better than I do now. What I've learned here is helping me navigate a complicated relationship with the church and has made me realize that maybe I can be the growing, changing person I am and still be a part of the LDS church. I could go on and on about how amazing this podcast is but I’ll keep it short😊Thank you Valerie for doing what you’re doing!! God bless you🙏
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