Latter Day Struggles

255: Returning to the Cave: Facing Inner & Outer Conflict on the Enlightenment Journey


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 Series Title: Plato's Allegory of the Cave & the LDS Faith Expansion Journey [Part III of IV]

In this episode, Valerie and Nathan delve into how faith journeys can be compared to the transformative experience of seeing the sun for the first time and the internal and external struggle that comes with returning to the cave. How does the hero of Plato’s story reconcile his new perspective in his old surroundings? 

Val and Nathan discuss how enlightenment changes our perspective and ignites a desire to share new insights with others. While this desire may be well intentioned, it creates conflict and resistance when it is forced upon others.

In Friday’s episode, Val and Nathan talk specifically about how this allegory relates to the LDS faith journey and open up about some of the complexities that have come with their own spiritual awakenings. 

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