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In this conversation, Brynne Erickson and her brother Ryan Liston explore Ryan's journey of questioning his faith as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They discuss the importance of journaling, the challenges of navigating identity and belief, and the process of seeking help and understanding. Ryan shares his experiences of doubt, the impact of therapy, and the gradual rebuilding of his identity outside of the church. The conversation emphasizes the importance of empathy, compassion, and the ongoing nature of personal growth and spirituality.Let’s Hang Out:Facebook: @Brynne Erickson - my public pagehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573316550355Instagram: @brynne_ericksonhttps://www.instagram.com/brynne_erickson/Resources Ryan References:Faith Matters Podcast and FoundationInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/faithmattersfoundation/Stages of Faith, by James W. FowlerNavigating Mormon Faith Crisis, by Thomas Whirthlin McConkieSound Bites"I feel no purpose.""This journey isn't static.""There is no thing to achieve."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ryan's Journey04:57 The Beginning of Doubt11:40 Questioning Faith and Identity16:45 Seeking Professional Help21:54 Rebuilding Identity and Values25:59 Looking Ahead: Future Aspirations27:01 Embracing Life's Experiences31:40 Navigating Spiritual Uncertainty34:30 Coping with Hardships41:11 Resources for Personal Growth48:34 Choosing Your Emotional Journey51:48 call to actionKEYWORDS: faith, identity, spirituality, personal growth, Latter-day Saints, mental health, journaling, therapy, family dynamics, belief systems
In this conversation, Brynne Erickson and her brother Ryan Liston explore Ryan's journey of questioning his faith as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They discuss the importance of journaling, the challenges of navigating identity and belief, and the process of seeking help and understanding. Ryan shares his experiences of doubt, the impact of therapy, and the gradual rebuilding of his identity outside of the church. The conversation emphasizes the importance of empathy, compassion, and the ongoing nature of personal growth and spirituality.
Let’s Hang Out:
Facebook: @Brynne Erickson - my public page
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573316550355
Instagram: @brynne_erickson
https://www.instagram.com/brynne_erickson/
Resources Ryan References:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/faithmattersfoundation/
Sound Bites
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Ryan's Journey
04:57 The Beginning of Doubt
11:40 Questioning Faith and Identity
16:45 Seeking Professional Help
21:54 Rebuilding Identity and Values
25:59 Looking Ahead: Future Aspirations
27:01 Embracing Life's Experiences
31:40 Navigating Spiritual Uncertainty
34:30 Coping with Hardships
41:11 Resources for Personal Growth
48:34 Choosing Your Emotional Journey
51:48 call to action
KEYWORDS: faith, identity, spirituality, personal growth, Latter-day Saints, mental health, journaling, therapy, family dynamics, belief systems
Middle Ground encourages curiosity, unity, and love through the sharing of perspective and thought by open-minded and honest conversations without bias and preconceived outcomes.
"We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided."
― J.K. Rowling
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."
- 2 Timothy 1:7
Who do you want to be? What life do you want to live? How will you become them and create it?
KEYWORDS:faith & culture, progress, growth, faith transition, LDS, faith stories, faith journey, faith over fear, self improvement