Marriage on a Tightrope

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness month.  In this episode Kattie and Allan are joined by Jon and Rachel to discuss their experience with severe depression and suicidal thoughts.

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In today’s episode Allan & Kattie explore the topics of miracles and fear. How can they have a respectful conversation with out tearing each other down when they clearly disagree?

We have a couple spots left for our September course. Go to Eventbrite to find Workshop on a Tightrope event or click the links through our Facebook group or Instagram bio.

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Anne Buckle is an episcopalian who found herself head over heels for a Mormon boy.  She sits down with Kattie to tell her mixed faith marriage story as someone who has never been a member of the LDS church.

Sign up for our 6 week online mixed faith marriage course “Workshop on a Tightrope”.  The last session of this year begins September 22nd.  For more info and to register, go to Eventbrite and search “Workshop on a Tightrope” or follow this link.

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Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife was kind enough to join Kattie and Allan for a 1 hour Q&A.

Dr. Finlayson-Fife is a relationship and sexuality educator and coach, as well as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with a Ph.D in Counseling Psychology from Boston College. She wrote her dissertation on LDS women and sexuality, have taught college-level courses on human sexuality, and currently teach online relationship and sexuality courses and live workshops to LDS individuals and couples.  She offers coaching services to individuals and couples who have benefitted from my podcasts and courses and are looking for more direct input on improving their lives and relationships.

She is a frequent contributor on the subjects of sexuality, relationships, and spirituality to LDS-themed blogs, magazines, and podcasts, including the “Ask a Mormon Sex Therapist” podcast series. She maintains a private coaching and counseling* practice in Chicago where I live with my husband and three children.  Dr. Finlayson-Fife is an active member of the LDS church.

Finlayson-Fife.com

Sign up for our 6 week online mixed faith marriage course “Workshop on a Tightrope”.  The last session of this year begins September 22nd.  For more info and to register, go to Eventbrite and search “Workshop on a Tightrope” or follow this link.

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In this episode, Kattie and Allan talk about how they handled their “back to school” blessings for their 4 childrens.  They also give a number of tips on how to approach family milestone events.  This can be sibling baptisms, ordinations, etc.  Temple sealings is the example that Kattie and Allan spend the most time speaking about in this episode.

Sign up for our 6 week online mixed faith marriage course “Workshop on a Tightrope”.  The last session of this year begins September 22nd.  For more info and to register, go to Eventbrite and search “Workshop on a Tightrope” or follow this link.

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Kattie presents her portion of a session she helped present at Sunstone Symposium this year.  The topic of the session was “Reframing Your Mixed Faith Marriage”.  Kattie spoke specifically about her experience and advice on Self Care in a mixed faith marriage.

Registrations for the September session of our 6-week online course “Workshop on a Tightrope” are open now!  Spots fill up quickly, so sign up now on Eventbrite while there is still room

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Allan and Kattie discuss Allan’s new style of prayer and other ways that a non-believer can strike remain an active part of the LDS community while not sacrificing authenticity.

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Carol Lynn Pearson sits down with Kattie and Allan to share her life experience.  So many of the lessons and wisdom shared by Carol Lynn ties directly to how to flourish in a Mixed Faith Marriage.

Go to carollynnpearson.com  to see her impressive body of work and to purchase a signed copy of any number of her books.

We will also be giving away 5 signed copies of her new book “I’ll Walk With You”.  To win, tag @marriageonatightrope on IG with #IllWalkWithYou and show us how you are loving and accepting everyone around you.  We can’t wait to send this book out to 5 couples!

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Jason Mount, older brother to Allan and current LDS Bishop, sits down with Kattie and Allan to discuss faith transitions and mixed faith marriage.

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On this episode, Jen and Jameson Holman talk about their experience being an interracial couple in America in 2020.

We feel that race is too important of an issue not to dedicate some time on the podcast.

We hope you all enjoy learning from the Holman’s.

We also have just a few spots left in our “Workshop on a Tightrope” 6-week online course.  Go to eventbrite for more details and to sign up!

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