Welcome to Leaps of Faith: a space for active members, transitioning or nuanced members, and ex-members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to share their stories and journeys to find truth. Here, we discuss faith in an atmosphere of respect and acceptance for everyone along the spectrum. The goal here is to bridge the gaps between us, find common ground, reduce polarization, and even perhaps become a catalyst for healing broken relationships. Welcome to a safe space for your beliefs and for the faith journeys we all embark on.
Tell Me More | A Conversation with an Active Member | Sabrina Clasen
Welcome to another episode of the Leaps of Faith Podcast! In today's episode, we hear from an active member of the church: Sabrina Clasen. Sabrina and her husband are empty-nesters of four children in their blended family living in Washington state. Sabrina shares her faith journey with us, beginning with her conversion to the church at the age of 14 and all the way through navigating her relationships with her LGBTQ loved ones. Sabrina highlights the importance of curiosity in building common ground with those who believe differently, and shows us examples of the love she shares with all those around her.
26 Aug 2023
Simply God | A Conversation with an Ex-Mormon | Kylie Oswald
On tonight's episode of the Leaps of Faith Podcast, I'm interviewing my one and only sister, Kylie Oswald! Kylie walks us through her journey of exploring faith through the lens of her borderline personality disorder. She bravely discovers through her hardships that God is with her, and she sees that most clearly when her spirituality is stripped down to "simply, God".
Trigger Warning: Alcoholism
17 Aug 2023
Living It My Way | A Conversation with an Active Member | Alyssa Gerun
On this episode of the Leaps of Faith Podcast, I interview the amazing Alyssa Gerun! Alyssa is a wife and mother of four currently living in Utah. You can find her on Instagram @alyssas_favorites. Alyssa was raised in an active family, and continues her faith journey now as a member of the church in her own way. Her faith, humility, and confidence in her decisions is inspiring, and is a reminder to all that there is a place for so many within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
13 Aug 2023
Continuous Conversion | A Conversation with an Active Member | Emily Meyer
On today's Leaps of Faith episode, we have a real treat: our first active member of the church AND my dear, dear cousin! Emily grew up as a member of the church in Texas, and now lives with her husband and two boys in Utah. Listen along as Emily shares the experiences in her life that have strengthened her faith and broadened her perspective on life. Emily has a powerful testimony and maintains a Christlike love and sense of empathy for everyone in her circle.
12 Aug 2023
For Love and Truth | A Conversation with an Ex-Mormon | Marisa Coleman
We’re kicking off the Leaps of Faith Podcast with a conversation between me, your host, Marisa Coleman, and my dear friend Brynn Sanders. Listen along as I share my own personal faith journey with you, a search for love and truth amidst the challenges of an anxiety disorder and finding my authentic self.
Trigger Warning: Suicidal Thoughts
*An apology: We didn't have the greatest connection during this interview due to limited service. My apologies for the glitches with the audio!
9 Aug 2023
Stay Curious | A Conversation with an Ex-Mormon | Chandler Larsen
Welcome back to another episode of the Leaps of Faith Podcast! Our guest today is the lovely Chandler Larsen, a mother of two living in southern Utah running her faith-deconstruction Instagram account, @deconstructingdeborah. Listen along as Chandler describes her experience growing up in two households: one within the church and one without, and her journey of staying curious through questions and answers that arose as an adult. Chandler builds bridges between herself and others within and out of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints by seeking to get to know people as their authentic selves.
28 Jul 2023
Listening to My Heart | A Conversation with an Ex-Mormon | Amanda Chandler
We're back with our third episode of the Leaps of Faith Podcast! Our interview today features a powerful Ex-Mormon woman, wife, and mother of four. Join us for Amanda's reflection on her faith journey, from her traditional Mormon upbringing to her abusive first marriage and beyond. Amanda displays her grace and wisdom as she finds herself in a place not of anger towards the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, but of joy in finally listening to her own heart.
Trigger Warning: Domestic Abuse (verbal and physical)
21 Jul 2023
Questioning Everything | A Conversation with an Ex-Mormon | Brynn Sanders
We're back with our second episode of the Leaps of Faith Podcast! Today's interview features another conversation between the ever-elegant Brynn Sanders and I. Listen along as Brynn walks us through her faith journey (her own personal Great Awakening) and describes her shifting attitudes towards active members of and her memories of her time in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
7 Jul 2023
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