In this Mormon Stories podcast series, John and Margi interview Carol Lynn Pearson, Jana Riess, and Jana Johnson Spangler to explore their experiences navigating progressive Mormonism.
In this series we discuss:
- The moment when each panelist felt their faith become more complex/complicated.
- What led to their decision to remain active in the Church after their faith was challenged.
- Their comfort (or discomfort) with the “Mormon” label.
- The most valuable aspects of the LDS faith for each of them, and how LDS activity impacts their lives.
- Their social experiences in their wards as progressive Mormons.
- How they approach Sabbath observance, and how they supplement their Sunday experience beyond what they experience at church.
- Their observations regarding the health and vitality of the LDS Church in 2017.
Carol Lynn Pearson’s new book, The Ghost of Eternal Polygamy.
Jana Riess’ book, Flunking Sainthood Every Day: A Devotional For The Rest of Us.
Jana Johnson Spangler’s coaching practice at Symmetry Solutions.
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This was fantastic! What amazingly articulate, compassionate, thoughtful and brave women they are! I identified with so much of what each of them said. Thank you for your activism and for helping others, like me, muddle our way through this messy transition.
Interesting question… What does it mean to be a Mormon? Doesn’t it come down to our “core beliefs? I was born a Mormon and will most likely die a Mormon. However when I get on the other side of the veil… I won’t be a Mormon because my “core beliefs” are much different!