Emily Guincho
Daughter of early Italian Mormon pioneers who served a full-time mission, attended BYU, worked in the MTC, and raised a family in the U.S.; speaks about growing up Mormon in Italy, her faith transition, and life after leaving the church.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 3h 41min
Italian Mormon Pioneers Leave Church - Leopoldo Larcher and Emily Guincho | Ep. 2107
Leopoldo Larcher, an Italian convert who rose to senior leadership and helped build the church in Italy, and his daughter Emily Guincho, raised Mormon in Italy, BYU alum and former missionary, share their family’s journey. They discuss rapid leadership roles, intense church service, cultural clashes with Italian life, discoveries about church history, and the personal costs and consequences of leaving.
