410: Transcending + Including In Relationship with Devout LDS Parents

Series Title: Transcending + Including in "Real Life": Listener Experiences [Part II of III]

In this beautiful conversation you will meet Katie, who shares the arc of her  experience with her devout LDS mother as her own LDS faith journey unfolded.  Moving from aggressively wanting everyone to believe exactly like she did to softening into the realization that everyone deserves respect to have their own journey at their own pace, Katie's evolving relationship with her mom is a beautiful example that relationship does not need to demand conformity. 

She also models how transcending and including Mormonism can indeed create deep bonds of connection with our devout LDS loved ones.  

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

02:46 Katie's Faith Journey

05:30 Navigating Faith Differences in Marriage

06:48 Transcend and Include: Conceptual Challenges

09:10 Redefining Belonging and Unity

11:11 Katie's Relationship with Her Mom

14:30 Early Fractures in the Relationship

17:53 Mom's Perspective and Emotional Struggles

20:45 The Grandma Guilt Incident

24:20 Shifting Dynamics and Growth

28:20 Navigating Personal Growth and Family Dynamics

28:36 Balancing Authenticity and Sensitivity

30:16 Bravery in Small Moments

34:12 A Mother's Support at a Pride Event

38:38 Mutual Respect and Understanding

41:15 Mom's Journey with LGBTQ+ Acceptance

43:20 Shopping Trip and Garment Discussion

47:50 Temple Conversations and Boundaries

50:30 Connection Without Uniformity

53:57 Reflecting on Religious Trauma and Gratitude

56:20 Final Thoughts and Closing