012 – 015: Heidi and Josh Packard’s Mormon Transition
SUPER honored/proud to release my latest interview with Heidi Nielson Packard and Dr. Josh Packard. This powerful, informative, and in-depth interview covers: Heidi and Josh’s very orthodox Mormon upbringing and early years as Mormons. For those interested, Heidi’s brother is Christian Nielson, who is married to Stephanie Nielson of the NieNie Dialogues blog (sister to Courtney Clark
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010 – 011: Mormon Singles and Sexuality Broadcast
In this two-part episode, Dr. John Dehlin and his wife Margi hold a panel discussion with Kristin Marie, Michelle Ross, Paul Smith, and Ryan Stott. The panel navigates topics that include sexuality/purity messaging for the youth of the church, its impacts, and suggestions for approaching sexuality in healthy ways. Part 1: The panel discusses the purity
009 Navigating Loss, Death and Grief Pt. 2
John and Margi continue the conversation with our expert panelists Emily Celis, and Aimee White Heffernan. http://traffic.libsyn.com/mormontransitions/MormonStories-708-DeathLossGriefPt2.mp3
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008: Navigating Death, Loss, and Grief Pt. 1
In this episode, recorded March 7, 2017, we discuss death, loss, and grief. Co-hosts are John and Margi Dehlin. Today’s Panelists! Emily Celis Aimee Heffernan Announcements! Looking for an immersive experience and support in your Mormon transition? It’s not too late to register for our Salt Lake City Retreat March 10-12. Go HERE to find more
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007: Communicating with Children During a Faith Transition Pt. 2
In this episode, recorded February 28, 2017, we discuss Communicating with Children During a Faith Transition Pt. 2. Co-hosts are John and Margi Dehlin. Today’s Panelists! Lisa Patterson Butterworth, check out Lisa’s Blog, Feminist Mormon Housewives. Mary Mealing Lisa Keyes Announcements! Looking for an immersive experience and support in your Mormon transition? Check our Salt
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006: Healthy Sexuality During a Religious Transition Pt. 2
In part 2 of this series, sex therapists Natasha Helfer Parker and Kristin Marie Bennion discuss healthy sexuality in a Mormon Transition. Some of the topics include reclaiming meaning, self-compassion, shame, pornography “addiction,” and what to do when partners have different interest levels in sex. Announcements! We have retreats coming up! March 10th-12th in Salt Lake City,
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005: Healthy Sexuality During a Religious Transition Pt. 1
In this episode sex therapists Natasha Helfer Parker and Kristin Bennion discuss healthy sexuality in a Mormon Transition. Some of the topics include reclaiming personal authority, education, exploring your sexual template, principles of healthy sexuality, masturbation, and pornography use within a relationship. Show Notes: Books Recommendations Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski Guide to
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004: Communicating with Children During a Faith Transition Pt. 1
In this episode recorded January 31, 2017 Margi and John Dehlin interview Julie De Azevedo-Hanks, Kerstin Koldewyn, and former LDS Quorum of the 70 member Hans Mattsson (Sweden) about how to speak to children during a Mormon faith transition. Questions and comments are also discussed from our live listening audience. Today’s Panelists! Julie De Azevedo-Hanks Kerstin Koldewyn
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Margi Dehlin’s Mormon Transition
As the first interview for the new Mormon Transitions project, I am incredibly pleased to interview my dear wife of 23 years, Margaret (Margi) Weber Dehlin. In this three-part interview, I ask Margi a series of 46 questions focusing on thee parts: Part 1: Margi’s life as a believing Mormon. This includes questions about how her family joined
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003: How to Communicate Effectively with Orthodox/Believing Mormons Pt. 2
In this episode, recorded January 17, 2017, we have a Q&A in Communicating with Orthodox/Believing Mormons. Co-hosts are John and Margi Dehlin. Today’s Panelists! Amy Grubbs, Open Stories Foundation – Director of Operations Jenny Marrow, Therapist and Relationship Coach Ryan McKnight, Founder of MormonLeaks Steve Holbrook, Utah Valley PostMormons Royleane Otteson, African Promise Foundation –
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002: How to communicate effectively with orthodox Mormons.
In this episode, recorded January 10, 2017, we discuss tips on communicating with Orthodox/Believing Mormons. Co-hosts are John and Margi Dehlin. Today’s Panelists! Amy Grubbs, Open Stories Foundation Director of Operations Shandi Hill, Moderator for Thoughtful Transitions Jared Gant, Professional Photographer at JMGant Photography Brynne Thomas Gant, Deputy District Attorney at Weld County District Attorney’s Office
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001: Mormon Transitions Live! Introduction
An introduction to Mormon Transitions Live! podcast, hosted by John and Margi Dehlin. Panelists on today’s episode include Amy Grubbs, Shandi Hill, Marco Perez, Jeremy MacDonald and Dan Wotherspoon, host of Mormon Matters Podcast. Today’s podcast is brought to you by the Open Stories Foundation, whose mission is to promote understanding, healing, growth and community for
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