Faith Unraveled Podcast

As a continuation to our episode on excommunication, and in light of the impending excommunication of Nemo the Mormon,  we wanted to share this legendary talk by Jeremy Runnells, given at his own disciplinary council in 2016. 

From CESletter.org:

CES Letter is one Latter-day Saint's honest quest to get official answers from the LDS Church on its troubling origins, history, and practices. Jeremy Runnells was offered an opportunity to discuss his own doubts with a director of the Church Educational System (CES) and was assured that his doubts could be resolved. After reading Jeremy's letter, the director promised him a response. No response ever came.

From Hans Mattsson:

“Runnells’ CES Letter presents many historical issues concerning LDS history, which for many members has been a wake-up call. The letter deserves to be read, both in and out of the LDS community. Read with an open mind and you will understand why many members are asking questions.”

https://cesletter.org

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We invite you to join us on our journey of unraveling the complexities of Mormonism after a lifetime within the church. With a vibrant community of over 70,000 on TikTok, we understand that the challenges of faith deconstruction transcend any single denomination. Across the globe, millions are awakening to new perspectives, questioning norms, and seeking truth in their spiritual paths.

In our series, we delve deep into the awakening process, exploring the impacts of patriarchy, toxic positivity, purity culture, and heteronormativity on our faith experiences. But our exploration doesn't end there. We're committed to reconstruction—rebuilding our faith, beliefs, and sense of self after the unraveling.

A highlight of our series is the opportunity for you to shape our discussions. Submit your burning questions to us on Instagram at Faith Unraveled, and stay tuned as we devote entire episodes to answering them directly.

Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of faith, embracing the complexities and uncertainties while forging our unique spiritual paths. Welcome to Faith Unraveled!

In this episode of Faith Unraveled, we delve into the complex and often controversial topic of Mormon excommunication. We discuss the ongoing case of our friend, Nemo the Mormon, who is facing a disciplinary council that will likely result in his excommunication. We explore the excommunication process, its use as a tool for enforcing strict adherence to church policies, and the broader implications for those who challenge church practices or advocate for progressive change. Real-life examples, including historians, mental health practitioners, and LGBTQ individuals, are examined to illustrate how this practice has impacted lives and driven fear within the church community.

00:00 Introduction and Today's Topic

00:13 Nemo the Mormon's Disciplinary Council

00:37 Excommunication: A Tool for Control

02:17 Historical Cases of Excommunication

04:52 The Process and Impact of Excommunication

07:30 Personal Experiences and Observations

13:16 Notable Figures and Their Stories

19:39 Nemo the Mormon's Case and Conclusion

24:52 Final Thoughts and Viewer Engagement

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We invite you to join us on our journey of unraveling the complexities of Mormonism after a lifetime within the church. With a vibrant community of over 70,000 on TikTok, we understand that the challenges of faith deconstruction transcend any single denomination. Across the globe, millions are awakening to new perspectives, questioning norms, and seeking truth in their spiritual paths.

In our series, we delve deep into the awakening process, exploring the impacts of patriarchy, toxic positivity, purity culture, and heteronormativity on our faith experiences. But our exploration doesn't end there. We're committed to reconstruction—rebuilding our faith, beliefs, and sense of self after the unraveling.

A highlight of our series is the opportunity for you to shape our discussions. Submit your burning questions to us on Instagram at Faith Unraveled, and stay tuned as we devote entire episodes to answering them directly.

Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of faith, embracing the complexities and uncertainties while forging our unique spiritual paths. Welcome to Faith Unraveled!

In this episode of 'Faith Unraveled,' we explore the unique challenges of mixed-faith marriages after deconstructing from high-demand religions, with a special focus on post-Mormon experiences. Responding to questions from our Instagram audience, we dive into the difficulties couples face when one partner remains in the faith while the other has left, including navigating family dynamics, redefining relationships, and creating new boundaries. We share our personal journey of maintaining a mixed-faith marriage amid community backlash and the search for new sources of stability. This heartfelt conversation is meant to offer support, solidarity, and hope for others experiencing similar transitions.  

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We invite you to join us on our journey of unraveling the complexities of Mormonism after a lifetime within the church. With a vibrant community of  80K on TikTok, we understand that the challenges of faith deconstruction transcend any single denomination. Across the globe, millions are awakening to new perspectives, questioning norms, and seeking truth in their spiritual paths.

In our series, we delve deep into the awakening process, exploring the impacts of patriarchy, toxic positivity, purity culture, and heteronormativity on our faith experiences. But our exploration doesn't end there. We're committed to reconstruction—rebuilding our faith, beliefs, and sense of self after the unraveling.

A highlight of our series is the opportunity for you to shape our discussions. Submit your burning questions to us on Instagram at Faith Unraveled, and stay tuned as we devote entire episodes to answering them directly.

Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of faith, embracing the complexities and uncertainties while forging our unique spiritual paths. Welcome to Faith Unraveled!

What started as trad mom blogging project, inspired by a request from our stake president, eventually evolved into something much bigger. In this episode of Faith Unraveled, we dive into our journey from tradition Mormon couple to NOW, creating ex-Mormon content.  We touch on the challenges involved, including social ostracism and family struggles. As we delved deeper into church history and began to deconstruct our faith, we felt a strong urge to speak out.Now, we focus on addressing key issues within the Mormon Church, such as misinformation, harmful doctrines, and policies that negatively affect LGBTQIA+ individuals. Transparency and advocacy for those hurt by church teachings have become central to our work. We want to use our platform to create awareness and offer support to others navigating similar paths.

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Friends! We invite you to join us on our journey of unraveling the complexities of Mormonism after a lifetime within the church. With a vibrant community of nearly 80K on TikTok, we recognize that the challenges of faith deconstruction transcend any single denomination. Across the globe, millions are awakening to new perspectives, questioning norms, and seeking truth in their spiritual paths.

In our deconstruction series, we delve deep into the awakening process, exploring the impacts of patriarchy, toxic positivity, purity culture, and heteronormativity on our faith experiences. But our exploration doesn't end there. We're committed to reconstruction—rebuilding our faith, beliefs, and sense of self after the unraveling.

A highlight of our series is the opportunity for you to shape our discussions. Submit your burning questions to us on Instagram at Faith Unraveled, and stay tuned as we devote entire episodes to answering them directly.

Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of faith, embracing the complexities and uncertainties while forging our unique spiritual paths. Welcome to Faith Unraveled!

In this episode of Faith Unraveled, we discuss the topic of church records, and how the church will try to track you down wherever you are, as long as you're a member of record! The conversation includes insights from Jamie, a "retired" ward clerk; his experiences, specifically how church records are maintained, how local wards track members' locations, and the methods used to keep members' information updated. We'll also provide some tips and detailed steps on how to formally remove your name from church records through quitmormon.org, including legal and logistical considerations.

00:00 Introduction and Topic Overview

00:20 How the Church Tracks Members

02:41 Personal Experiences and Questions

07:59 Removing Your Name from Church Records

19:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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WELCOME TO FAITH UNRAVELED: 

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Friends! We invite you to join us on our journey of unraveling the complexities of Mormonism after a lifetime within the church. With a vibrant community of nearly 80K on TikTok, we recognize that the challenges of faith deconstruction transcend any single denomination. Across the globe, millions are awakening to new perspectives, questioning norms, and seeking truth in their spiritual paths.

In our deconstruction series, we delve deep into the awakening process, exploring the impacts of patriarchy, toxic positivity, purity culture, and heteronormativity on our faith experiences. But our exploration doesn't end there. We're committed to reconstruction—rebuilding our faith, beliefs, and sense of self after the unraveling.

A highlight of our series is the opportunity for you to shape our discussions. Submit your burning questions to us on Instagram at Faith Unraveled, and stay tuned as we devote entire episodes to answering them directly.

Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of faith, embracing the complexities and uncertainties while forging our unique spiritual paths. Welcome to Faith Unraveled!

In this episode of Faith Unraveled we dive into what it's like AS AN EXMO to go back to church for events such as baptisms and mission farewells.  This experience can be extremely triggering when you've deconstructed.  We've gathered comments from you, the Faith Unraveled community and will share them in today's episode.  Tips, advice, and struggles from people who are living it. 

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WELCOME TO FAITH UNRAVELED: 

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Friends! We invite you to join us on our journey of unraveling the complexities of Mormonism after a lifetime within the church. With a vibrant community of nearly 80K on TikTok, we recognize that the challenges of faith deconstruction transcend any single denomination. Across the globe, millions are awakening to new perspectives, questioning norms, and seeking truth in their spiritual paths.

In our deconstruction series, we delve deep into the awakening process, exploring the impacts of patriarchy, toxic positivity, purity culture, and heteronormativity on our faith experiences. But our exploration doesn't end there. We're committed to reconstruction—rebuilding our faith, beliefs, and sense of self after the unraveling.

A highlight of our series is the opportunity for you to shape our discussions. Submit your burning questions to us on Instagram at Faith Unraveled, and stay tuned as we devote entire episodes to answering them directly.

Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of faith, embracing the complexities and uncertainties while forging our unique spiritual paths. Welcome to Faith Unraveled!

Today, we're tackling the deeply hurtful practice of excluding loved ones from temple ceremonies. This episode's highlight comes straight from you, our viewers! We've gathered some compelling stories and heartfelt commentary that reveal the pain, regret, and lasting impact of being excluded from or excluding others on such a significant day. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences with us. As always, we invite you to continue the conversation by sharing your own stories and thoughts in the comments below.

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Friends! We invite you to join us on our journey of unraveling the complexities of Mormonism after a lifetime within the church. With a vibrant community of over 78K on TikTok, we recognize that the challenges of faith deconstruction transcend any single denomination. Across the globe, millions are awakening to new perspectives, questioning norms, and seeking truth in their spiritual paths.

In our deconstruction series, we delve deep into the awakening process, exploring the impacts of patriarchy, toxic positivity, purity culture, and heteronormativity on our faith experiences. But our exploration doesn't end there. We're committed to reconstruction—rebuilding our faith, beliefs, and sense of self after the unraveling.

A highlight of our series is the opportunity for you to shape our discussions. Submit your burning questions to us on Instagram at Faith Unraveled, and stay tuned as we devote entire episodes to answering them directly.

Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of faith, embracing the complexities and uncertainties while forging our unique spiritual paths. Welcome to Faith Unraveled!

In today's video, we're exploring how Patriarchy within the context of Mormonism impacted our relationship. While Elisha's scrupulosity played a significant role, Jamie explains that from his perspective, the true wedge between us was the patriarchal structure embedded in our religious lifestyle. In Mormonism, as in many religious settings, power dynamics are often uneven, making communication difficult and obscuring our ability to see each other as equals. These assigned roles not only shaped our interactions but also hindered our ability to address the real issues in our relationship. Join us as we unpack the challenges that patriarchy and religious influence brought into our marriage and share our journey toward greater understanding and equality. ----- WELCOME TO FAITH UNRAVELED: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faith.unravel... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faith.unrav... Friends! We invite you to join us on our journey of unraveling the complexities of Mormonism after a lifetime within the church. With a vibrant community of over 78K on TikTok, we recognize that the challenges of faith deconstruction transcend any single denomination. Across the globe, millions are awakening to new perspectives, questioning norms, and seeking truth in their spiritual paths. In our deconstruction series, we delve deep into the awakening process, exploring the impacts of patriarchy, toxic positivity, purity culture, and heteronormativity on our faith experiences. But our exploration doesn't end there. We're committed to reconstruction—rebuilding our faith, beliefs, and sense of self after the unraveling. A highlight of our series is the opportunity for you to shape our discussions. Submit your burning questions to us on Instagram at Faith Unraveled, and stay tuned as we devote entire episodes to answering them directly. Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of faith, embracing the complexities and uncertainties while forging our unique spiritual paths. Welcome to Faith Unraveled!

Mentioned in today's episode: 

Recovering Agency: Lifting the Veil of Mormon Mind Control : https://amzn.to/3KpahSQ

Some argue that the pain of social rejection is worse than physical pain, so does it make sense that the pressure to fit in is often overwhelming and all-consuming? Join us as we discuss the unique challenges faced by members of the Mormon faith, particularly the expectations surrounding sacrament passing, modesty, missions, and purity. We also tackle the issue of shaming young women for their attire, and how adult gossip is sometimes used to enforce conformity and maintain social hierarchies. We cover the emotional and social pressures of missions, especially for those who return home early and are often stigmatized. We hope this will be an eye-opening conversation!

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We invite you to join us on our journey of unraveling the complexities of Mormonism after a lifetime within the church. With a vibrant community of over 70,000 on TikTok, we understand that the challenges of faith deconstruction transcend any single denomination. Across the globe, millions are awakening to new perspectives, questioning norms, and seeking truth in their spiritual paths.

In our series, we delve deep into the awakening process, exploring the impacts of patriarchy, toxic positivity, purity culture, and heteronormativity on our faith experiences. But our exploration doesn't end there. We're committed to reconstruction—rebuilding our faith, beliefs, and sense of self after the unraveling.

A highlight of our series is the opportunity for you to shape our discussions. Submit your burning questions to us on Instagram at Faith Unraveled, and stay tuned as we devote entire episodes to answering them directly.

Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of faith, embracing the complexities and uncertainties while forging our unique spiritual paths. Welcome to Faith Unraveled!

Drawing from the book 'Recovering Agency' by Luna Lindsay Corbden, this conversation explores how social dynamics influence religious beliefs and practices. In today's episode we delve into topics such as missions, temple garments, modesty, and the overall social expectations placed on members. We explore personal experiences that reflect on the pressures to conform, the impact of indoctrination, and the challenges of leaving the faith. 

The episode aims to shed light on the powerful role of social pressure in maintaining religious devotion and aims to offer an empathetic perspective on healing and deconstructing faith! 

👉 Recovering Agency: Lifting the Veil of Mormon Mind Control : https://amzn.to/3KpahSQ -- WELCOME TO FAITH UNRAVELED: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faith.unraveled?_t=8kISaVAOq9j&_r=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faith.unraveled?igsh=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr 

Friends! We invite you to join us on our journey of unraveling the complexities of Mormonism after a lifetime within the church. With a vibrant community of over 76K on TikTok, we recognize that the challenges of faith deconstruction transcend any single denomination. Across the globe, millions are awakening to new perspectives, questioning norms, and seeking truth in their spiritual paths. 

In our deconstruction series, we delve deep into the awakening process, exploring the impacts of patriarchy, toxic positivity, purity culture, and heteronormativity on our faith experiences. But our exploration doesn't end there. We're committed to reconstruction—rebuilding our faith, beliefs, and sense of self after the unraveling. 

A highlight of our series is the opportunity for you to shape our discussions. Submit your burning questions to us on Instagram at Faith Unraveled, and stay tuned as we devote entire episodes to answering them directly. 

Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of faith, embracing the complexities and uncertainties while forging our unique spiritual paths. Welcome to Faith Unraveled!