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In this special episode of Mormon Stories, we travel to Southern California to interview 2 couples\\u2014Doug & Laurie and Jerry & Julie\\xa0about their Mormon faith crisis and transition. \\xa0The couples are connected in that Laurie and Julie are sisters, and Doug and Jerry served in the same LDS mission together.
This is a super fascinating story in that each grew up as faithful, orthodox Mormons and both couples were living what they considered to be the "Mormon dream" until Doug began to have a faith crisis that he endured silently for years. \\xa0Suffering alone and feeling unable to share his doubts with anyone, he finally opened up to his wife Laurie and they carefully navigated a mixed-faith marriage for some time. \\xa0Seeking support, Doug and Laurie reached out to Jerry and Julie to share their questions and struggles and we learn how each began a faith journey they did not expect.
Important topics we cover:
This interview is a first of many this year that will highlight what John calls "The Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis." \\xa0More information for this 2018 initiative can be found at\\xa0http://www.mormonfaithcrisis.com
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Part 1:\\xa0Each provide their Mormon background
Part 2:\\xa0Doug is the first to have a faith crisis, which has ripple effects to Laurie, Julie, and Jerry
Part 3:\\xa0Laurie, Doug, and Julie share how cracks developed in their faith
Part 4:\\xa0Each tackle the tough topic of sharing their faith crisis with their children
Part 5:\\xa0Each discuss "coming out" about their beliefs to others
Part 6:\\xa0Each discuss the hard, yet rewarding task of forging a new life
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