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Latter Day StrugglesAuthor: Valerie Hamaker
The Latter Day Struggles Podcast addresses beliefs and issues within the LDS faith that are challenging to talk about but vital to discuss for those trying to navigate their relationship in or around the church. Valerie and her guests invite psychological maturity, theological health, and institutional integrity. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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393: Quiet Conflict: What the Research Reveals About Active LDS Members
Monday, 22 December, 2025
Send us a Positive Review!Series title: Mormon Faith Crisis—Progression, Not Pathology [Part I of III] The data is rolling in and Wow…if you want to know what’s really on the hearts and minds of many active Latter-day Saints, this 3-part series is a GOLD MINE. Join Val and colleague Jeff Strong, prominent researcher on Mormon faith crisis as they begin to look at some of Jeff’s team’s large-scale surveys and in-depth interviews that detail how many active members quietly wrestle with internal conflict, misalignment, and a lack of belonging in their current LDS experience . Don’t miss this intro to a fascinating series! Follow along with the slides and data sets here!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:19 Guest Introduction: Jeff Strong01:00 Jeff’s Support and Early Conversations01:37 Jeff's Background and Experience03:00 Clarifying Jeff’s Professional and Research Credentials04:26 Research on Disaffiliation06:30 Personal Journey and Insights08:04 The Start of the Research Journey09:45 Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods14:00 The Role of Culture in Missionary Experience16:30 Returning Home and Continuing the Research18:00 The Importance of Data in Understanding Faith Journeys20:00 The Demographic of Faithful Questioners23:30 Data Collection and Analysis25:00 Key Themes: Testimony, Community, and Belonging27:00 The Spectrum of Activity and Belief29:00 Conflict Among Active Members31:00 Exploring Discomfort in Church Culture35:22 Quantifying Discomfort and Belonging36:22 Comfort Levels with Church Culture37:25 Culture vs. Doctrine: A Real Example38:21 Personal vs. Cultural Priorities39:30 Tension in Cultural and Personal Priorities40:35 Navigating Faith Beyond Checklists42:00 Stages of Faith and Cultural Tension43:17 The Impact of Leadership and Tradition45:00 Orthodox vs. General Membership Comfort48:36 The Importance of Awareness and Inclusion51:00 Normalizing Faith Transitions53:00 The Role of Community in Faith Journeys56:36 Concluding Thoughts and Future DiscussionsSupport the showSupport the show Listen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODES Friday Episodes Annual Access $89 Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10 Valerie’s Support & Processing Groups Gift a Scholarship Download Free Resources Visit our Website
