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Latter Day Struggles

153: The State of LDS Faith Crisis Ten Years Post 2014 Official “Faith Crisis Report” Research

Sep 4, 2023
Valerie shares her findings on the main causes of LDS faith crisis, including emerging issues in 2023. She discusses the psychological perspective of those in crisis and the relational suffering due to rhetoric. Valerie also talks about the interventions she uses to help people heal and how they look and feel as they recover. The podcast covers diverse demographics, challenges faced in relationships, and the importance of recognizing faith crisis as a normal part of growth.
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Quick takeaways

  • Faith crisis within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is not limited to progressive individuals, but also includes lifelong faithful members, highlighting the importance of recognizing this phase as a sacred process of faith expansion.
  • Common pain points in faith crisis include betrayal trauma related to the sanitization of church history, challenges with LGBTQ issues, relational trauma affecting marriages and parent-child relationships, and trust issues stemming from transparency and integrity problems within the institution, causing distress and disorientation for individuals undergoing faith crisis.

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Understanding the State of LDS Faith Crisis

The podcast episode delves into the topic of faith crisis within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The host discusses the Faith Crisis Report, conducted by a group of scholars, which aimed to understand the phenomenon of people leaving the church. Surprisingly, the report found that the population experiencing faith crisis was not limited to progressive individuals, but also included lifelong faithful members. The podcast explores the growing number of people in various leadership positions who are leaving the church and investigates the reasons behind it. The host also shares her own experiences and insights from working with individuals in faith crisis, emphasizing the importance of recognizing this phase as a sacred, albeit challenging, process of faith expansion.

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