422: John Hamer on Returning to Mormonism Through the Community of Christ Pt. 1 - Leaving Mormonism, Temporarily

Published: June 14, 2013, 2:02 p.m.

b'In today\\u2019s episode we interview John Hamer, who left Mormonism (and religion/belief altogether) after graduating from BYU with no intent to return. We explore how John\\u2019s relationship with his partner, Mike, helped him to discover his love for Mormon history, the Mormon historians community, and the John Whitmer Historical Association. This path ultimately led John to become baptized in the Community of Christ (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) on April 6, 2010 - the 150th anniversary of the Reorganization and the 180th anniversary of the organization of the church.\\n\\nHow does an ex-Mormon who had left faith altogether rediscover the value of religion within a Joseph Smith tradition church? This is John Hamer\\u2019s story.
\\n\\nYou can talk to John directly at his facebook group "Latter-day Seekers" or follow the Saints Herald blog.'