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Voices of Hope

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4.9(21 reviews)

12 episodes

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The personal stories shared on this podcast serve as an extension of the book and video project, Voices of Hope. It is a living repository of faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sharing stories of how they seek to reconcile their sexual orientation or gender dysphoria, or of those they love, with their faith. You’ll hear how they have chosen to embrace the restored gospel, the inherent challenges they face, and how they’ve found peace and hope in their decisions. As you listen to these candid and touching stories, you may find elements of their journeys that echo your own. Wherever you fall in this spectrum of experience or in your journey on the path of discipleship, you’ll find a safe place here. Voices of Hope is a project of North Star International. North Star is a faith-affirming resource for Latter-day Saints addressing sexual orientation and gender identity, and who desire to live in harmony with the teachings of Jesus Christ and the doctrines and values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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August 8, 2023

011 - Preston Jenkins

Tanya and Jeff Bennion talk with Preston Jenkins, who shares his journey as a gay man in a mixed-orientation marriage with his wife, Taryn. Preston opens up about the two years of bitterness he experienced after enduring abuse on his mission, and how his mother played a vital role in helping him work through that bitterness with love and teaching him correct principles. Preston also discusses his journey of overcoming PTSD triggers related to the church and emphasizes the importance of staying clean to be a vessel of Christ's love. He shares how embracing truth sets one free from emotional burdens and encourages listeners to take control of their lives by choosing Christ. Throughout the conversation, Preston encourages self-reflection by asking the question, "What doctrine, if I understood it better, would help me overcome this burden?" He addresses the claim that "the gospel doesn't work for everybody," emphasizing the importance of listening to the proper spirit. Preston also shares how he and Taryn cultivated a beautiful relationship through intentional courtship. This inspiring episode offers hope, understanding, and guidance for anyone navigating complex challenges while seeking a path of stalwart discipleship. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/northstarsaints/">Follow</a> us on Instagram @northstarsaints Visit us online at <a href="https://www.northstarlds.org/">https://www.northstarlds.org/</a> Check out Preston’s Voices of Hope video and a personal essay <a href="https://www.northstarsaints.org/voh-preston">here</a>. You can buy Preston’s book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/This-Boy-His-Mother-Latter-day/dp/B0BB3G7B35/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=631611147314&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9060571&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14105812017080742875&hvtargid=kwd-1702303403754&hydadcr=7665_13589719&keywords=this+boy+and+his+mother&qid=1686430513&sr=8-1">here</a>. Please leave us a review and consider sharing this episode with someone you think would benefit from its message.

March 6, 2023

010 - Lexi Weyland

Jenn and Anjanette speak with Lexi Weyland, who identifies as bisexual. She shares experiences and insight on how she is able to sit in uncertainty while still choosing to keep her covenants. They also discuss the dynamics between Lexi and her husband, Benj, who identifies as gay. Lexi shares their story and why they decided to get married and remain committed members of the church. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexiallthewey/">Lexi’s Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/northstarsaints/">Follow</a> us on Instagram @northstarsaints Visit us online at https://www.northstarlds.org/ Please leave us a review and consider sharing this episode with someone you think would benefit from its message.

November 9, 2022

009 - Nathan & Cristin Hessing

Jeff & Tanya speak with Nathan and Cristin Hessing. Nathan shares his experience of same-sex attraction and his desire to remain faithful to the Gospel. They talk about finding North Star later than other resources, and how both emotional and physical pain caused him to seek out help. Nathan and Cristin talk about the personal issues Nathan faced and the impact that had on their relationship, but how therapy had given him tools to move past those challenges. Nathan shares some of the details of what those challenges looked like, and how the ability to make a personal choice was important to him in multiple facets of his life. Cristin is able to talk about her own experiences of being prompted early on in their friendship to consider this marriage long before she and Nathan ever started dating. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nathan.c.hessing">Nathan’s Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cristin.blankenship">Cristin’s Facebook</a>

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What is Voices of Hope?: The personal stories shared on this podcast serve as an extension of the book and video project, Voices of Hope. It is a living repository of faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sharing stories of how they seek to reconcile their sexual orientation or gender dysphoria, or of those they love, with their faith. You’ll hear how they have chosen to embrace the restored gospel, the inherent challenges they face, and how they’ve found peace and hope in their decisions.

As you listen to these candid and touching stories, you may find elements of their journeys that echo your own. Wherever you fall in this spectrum of experience or in your journey on the path of discipleship, you’ll find a safe place here.

Voices of Hope is a project of North Star International. North Star is a faith-affirming resource for Latter-day Saints addressing sexual orientation and gender identity, and who desire to live in harmony with the teachings of Jesus Christ and the doctrines and values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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