Allan and Kattie sit down with James and Denise Stevenson for the first in a series of couples interviews.  James and Denise bring a ferociously positive attitude to the podcast and we can’t wait for you all to hear their story!

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It can be difficult to support your spouse in something that you disagree with or don’t find value in.  In this episode, Kattie and Allan share how they have tried to support each other in spite of their differences.  They also invite you, the listener, to come on the show to tell your mixed faith marriage story.

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A few emotional conversations lead to this unexpected update from Kattie and Allan

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Sometimes you have to hit record and just talk it out.  Kattie and Allan give a brief update on the latest in their lives, Kattie answers a commonly asked listener question, and Allan teaches primary on Mother’s Day.

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Listeners submitted common questions and comments they receive from their spouse, friends, and family members about their faith transition and mixed faith marriage.  Allan and Kattie try to answer the questions the best they can from their experience.

Disclaimer: Allan and Kattie speak from their experience and are not giving professional advice or counseling.

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In this episode, Allan shares an emotional story of connecting with their oldest son and trying to help him properly respond to failure.

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What does it look like to set goals and not feel  they have to be centered around “obedience” or “what you should be doing”?  Goals can help each spouse see that the other wants to reinforce the same values and purpose in your family.  Allan and Kattie give a few examples of goals they have set for their marriage and family.

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Talking to friends and family about a change in beliefs can be difficult to say the least.  In this episode, Kattie and Allan talk about their experience talking to their families, friends, and ward members.

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Allan and Kattie introduce the first in a multi-part series, Teaching Our Children.  In this first edition, they talk about their experience teaching their children it isn’t appropriate to be alone with an adult that isn’t their parent or grandparent.

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