Mormon Stories Podcast Canadian Couple Leaves Mormon Church - Ben and Justine Jalaff Pt. 2 | Ep. 2015
May 1, 2025
Justine Jalaff is a Canadian ex-Mormon, sharing her heartfelt journey of faith crisis and healing. Ben Jalaff, her husband, provides insight into his Venezuelan roots and migration to Canada. Together, they discuss the emotional rollercoaster of early marriage, financial strains, and navigating gender roles within a faith-based context. They reflect on the pressure of conforming to societal expectations, the complexities of motherhood, and their quest for personal identity post-Mormonism. Their plea for empathy highlights the need for understanding amidst evolving beliefs.
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Long-Distance Love and Loyalty
- Ben and Justine had a long-distance relationship mainly through calls and Skype while Justine finished her degree.
- Despite temptations and loneliness, Justine stayed with Ben because she cared for him and didn't want to break his heart.
Prosperity Gospel Pressures
- Justine deeply internalized the Mormon prosperity gospel linking faithfulness and financial blessings.
- This belief added pressure to their marriage and expectations of Ben as provider.
Betrayal of Missionary Trust
- Ben felt betrayed by learning of church history deceptions after his mission.
- The realization that he served a mission and taught things without full truth shattered his trust and faith.
