Whenever I heard people leaving the church, I was always baffled, especially when they were “the strong, faithful, stalwart” ones.

Why would anyone leave the most beautiful gift in all the world? How could anyone do it

• They must be deceived.
• Their testimony just wasn’t strong enough.
• They didn’t have enough faith.
• They wanted to commit sin.

These were my thoughts….

…no doubt some of you may be thinking the same thing about me.

I considered myself to be one of the strong, faithful, and stalwart ones. I had a desire to be immovable, faithful, and obedient like Nephi and the sons of Heleman.

I bore my testimony often. I used my singing voice to share my deep beliefs. We raised our children with the gospel surrounding us.

I was all in...until I wasn't.

[This was recorded by the host in the spring of 2022, and touches briefly on her departure from Mormonism* after over fifty years of being an all-in member.]

*The official name is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Luke 19:39-40 [King James Version]

39 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.

40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

Whether or not we choose to acknowledge Him, the truth of who He is will find a way to be known.

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