Mormon Stories Podcast Family Abandons Mormon Church After 40 Years of Faith - Kevin and Jennifer Lundquist | Ep. 2001
In this heartfelt episode, Kevin and Jennifer share their inspiring journey through their Mormon upbringing, missions, and eventual faith transition. They discuss navigating doubts, supporting their gay and transgender children, and redefining what love and family mean. From facing church pressures to embracing authenticity, their story highlights resilience, acceptance, and the power of unconditional love. Don't miss this moving conversation about finding peace and purpose beyond organized religion.
00:05:25 Kevin’s story begins
00:14:20 Kevin met with general authority Paul H. Dunn to get approved for his mission
00:27:58 Jennifer’s Story begins
00:36:11 They met again with Paull Dunn about getting married in the temple
00:48:38 Defining their own gender roles in their marriage
01:01:18 Concerns with paying tithing
01:09:00 Teenage son struggling with p*rn and coming out as gay
01:17:48 Their gay son decided to serve a mission; he was told his mission will “cure him of his gayness”
01:30:00 Mission president refused to let him go home, and had possession of his passport
01:38:00 Kevin told his son “never try to make the church work for you - it never will”
01:51:55 Their gay son says that if he was not able to leave the mission he may have committed suicide
02:08:50 Their daughter tells them she is done with the church; she experienced love bombing
02:12:50 Kevin asks his mom, “If the church wasn't true would you want to know” - she says no
02:16:50 “If there is a place in the church for my gay son, we will reconsider”
02:30:40 Discussing transgender issues in the church
02:40:48 Why do a lot of ex-Mormons turn to atheism after leaving the church?
02:28:20 Has the way that they see “love” and “family” changed over the years? What do they mean for them now?
02:56:23 Final thoughts
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