Seeing and Understanding the “Near Enemy”
Have you ever heard of the "near enemy"? It might sound like something from a spy movie, but it's actually a fascinating concept that can help us understand our emotions and relationships better....
Shame: The Silent Evolution Blocker
We all mess up sometimes. We say the wrong thing, make poor choices, or fall short of our goals. It's a normal part of being human. But sometimes, the feelings that follow these mistakes go beyond...
Divinity Meets Humanity-Connecting with our True Selves as Key to our Spiritual Healing
Embracing the True Self In a recent episode of Latter Day Struggles, I had a meaningful conversation with Nathan about finding our true selves within the framework of our faith. Many of us...
Redefining our Ideas about God: Crucial to Healing an LDS Faith Crisis
The Vision of Mother Julian and the Compassionate Nature of God Mother Julian of Norwich's vision brought a refreshing perspective to Christianity by portraying God as compassionate and nurturing...
Valerie’s Unfolding Journey from Orthodoxy to Becoming a Voice for Love and Healing
People always wonder how I got to where I am today. Sometimes, I wonder myself! If I were to explain my journey I would have to describe it this way: Exploring Faith Development: Navigating the...
A Story of Humanity, Reconciliation, and Growing Spiritual Empowerment
Don't you love a real story? When a person is willing to be vulnerable and tell a deeply moving story, often one of struggle, it moves us as humans. I am grateful for my friend Dan who was willing...
Embracing the Sacred in the Profane, Social Justice Advocacy, & Shadow Healing
Exploring Christianity, Social Justice, and Politics Unpacking the Relationship In this discussion, we will explore the intricate relationship between Christianity, social justice, and politics. Our...
Transformational Spirituality at Richard Rohr’s Living School
In this blog, based on the podcast, I want to talk about one of my favorite humans--Richard Rohr. First, a little about him: Richard Rohr is a Franciscan friar, author, and speaker known for his...
From Struggle to Strength: Overcoming Psychological Strains in LDS Faith Crisis
The Journey Through LDS Faith Crisis and Fractured Ego Structures Going through a faith crisis within the LDS community often entails profound personal transformations as individual beliefs begin to...
LDS Activity, Differentiation, and Healthy Boundaries
Anyone navigating the complexities of a faith crisis, undergoing an expansion of their faith, or experiencing growth in their spiritual beliefs is likely familiar with cognitive dissonance. This...
Temples: Purity Testing, Loyalty, and Autonomy
In the concluding part of our series examining the evolution of the temple recommend process, we explore concepts that, although present in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, resonate...
Questioning the Questions
Welcome to the definitive second installment of our series exploring the temple recommend's evolution as the LDS Church expanded and its membership flourished. This discussion navigates the...