What happens when an eternal marriage doesn't end up lasting for eternity? Like many children in the Church, Scott Sonnenberg grew up singing “I Love to See the Temple,” and “Families Can Be Together Forever.” That treasured ideal was shattered shortly after Scott returned home from his mission and his parents went through a divorce. He promised himself at the time that divorce would never ravage his own marriage—but, as he explains on this week’s podcast, that is exactly what happened. On this week's episode, Sonnenberg shares how he's navigated being a member of the Church when a forever family seems out of reach, and how the Atonement has given him hope through his trial.

“I think when we teach about how families are central to everything that we believe in, it’s about your family—whatever that family may be.”

Show Notes 

2:51- Faith and Family Centerstage in Athlete’s Life 13:07- When Your World is Rocked 15:18- Others’ Perception 16:51- Challenges Associated with Divorce 18:36- Meeting Childrens’ Needs Along with Your Own 21:31- Why Doesn’t God Stop Us? 26:13- Lessons Learned 29:33- The Trauma of Losing Your Eternal Marriage 32:36- Balance in Sharing 37:40- New Hope 41:02- Blending Families and Shared Custody 45:57- What Does It Mean To Be “All In” the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

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