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Redefining Family

Joseph Smith

John Dehlin

Terryl Givens

Bill Reel

Gregory Prince

Tom Christofferson

Thomas Murphy

Philip Barlow

Mehrsa Baradaran

Sam Young

Lesbian Mormon

John Sorenson

Greg Prince

Mindy Gledhill

Matt Jones

OwlTail

Stuart Smith

Martine &amp; Stuart have their first child, Nathaniel, who was diagnosed with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a rare, painful, and ultimately fatal genetic skin condition. Caring for a child with EB is an immense emotional toll on them due to the constant pain the baby suffers with basic daily tasks like feeding &amp; changing diapers. This episode delves further into the contradictions and complexities of Mormon doctrine around reproduction which made it difficult for Martine and Stuart to come to terms with Nathaniel's condition. They felt guilt and self-blame upon his diagnosis, questioning whether it was punishment for wanting to wait to have children, or due to a "Saturday's Warrior" type pact agreed to in the pre-existence. The doctrine of pre-mortal decisions and the effects on disabilities was also discussed, along with the contradictory messages about disabled or sick children and those who die before accountability. As Nathaniel's condition worsened, the couple sought healing through priesthood blessings, but were met with disappointment when they didn't work. John discusses expectations vs. the reality of priesthood blessings and the theological justifications used when they don't work. The couple eventually came to accept the idea of letting Nathaniel go, and he passed away. Martine &amp; Stuart describe the emotional aftermath of Nathaniel's death, including the funeral and how Mormons deal with death. Despite some trepidation, the couple decides to have another child, which was met with mixed reactions from their community. Martine became pregnant again and gave birth to a healthy son. They later moved to Louisiana, where they became involved in their LDS branch and had a third child, Sarah, who was also born with EB. The episode discusses the routine of care for Sarah and the support they received from their branch. The second death of an infant affected their faith, with Stuart becoming angry at God and turning down a leadership position in the church. Despite this, Martine still wanted more children, and the episode ends with the couple meeting with a General Authority to discuss the deaths of their children and birth control.  Episode Show Notes  Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today:  One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon   Our Platforms:  Youtube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts   Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com  PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117   Social Media:  Insta: @mormstories Tiktok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord 

Martine &amp; Stuart have their first child, Nathaniel, who was diagnosed with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a rare, painful, and ultimately fatal genetic skin condition. Caring for a child with EB is an immense emotional toll on them due to the constant pain the baby suffers with basic daily tasks like feeding &amp; changing diapers. This episode delves further into the contradictions and complexities of Mormon doctrine around reproduction which made it difficult for Martine and Stuart to come to terms with Nathaniel's condition. They felt guilt and self-blame upon his diagnosis, questioning whether it was punishment for wanting to wait to have children, or due to a "Saturday's Warrior" type pact agreed to in the pre-existence. The doctrine of pre-mortal decisions and the effects on disabilities was also discussed, along with the contradictory messages about disabled or sick children and those who die before accountability. As Nathaniel's condition worsened, the couple sought healing through priesthood blessings, but were met with disappointment when they didn't work. John discusses expectations vs. the reality of priesthood blessings and the theological justifications used when they don't work. The couple eventually came to accept the idea of letting Nathaniel go, and he passed away. Martine &amp; Stuart describe the emotional aftermath of Nathaniel's death, including the funeral and how Mormons deal with death. Despite some trepidation, the couple decides to have another child, which was met with mixed reactions from their community. Martine became pregnant again and gave birth to a healthy son. They later moved to Louisiana, where they became involved in their LDS branch and had a third child, Sarah, who was also born with EB. The episode discusses the routine of care for Sarah and the support they received from their branch. The second death of an infant affected their faith, with Stuart becoming angry at God and turning down a leadership position in the church. Despite this, Martine still wanted more children, and the episode ends with the couple meeting with a General Authority to discuss the deaths of their children and birth control. <a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/podcast/martine-stuart-smith/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode Show Notes</a> Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: <ul> <li><a href="https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Support us on Patreon</a></li> </ul> Our Platforms: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/mormonstories?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li> <li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></li> </ul> Contact us: <a href="mailto:MormonStories@gmail.com" rel="noopener">MormonStories@gmail.com</a> PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117  Social Media: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mormstories" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Insta: @mormstories</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tiktok: @mormonstoriespodcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Join the Discord</a></li> </ul>

1741: Dealing with the tragedy of infant death as Mormon parents - Martine & Stuart Smith Pt 2

This week on "Redefining Family,"  Jonathan interviews internationally recognized and award-winning musician and composer Blake Allen.   Blake was raised Mormon and came out to his blood related family at 18 years old, which at the time, did not go over very well.  However Blake explains that since then, him and his parents have learned to love each other in the way that they know how, even after he stepped away from the Mormon church.Blake also opens up about how in college, the suicide of a friend took him through a really dark time in his life, and how he then decided to live his truth and not be afraid of telling his family, and the world, who he really was.Blake is now married to political drag champion Marti Gould Cummings, and his father even walked him down the aisle!  While Blake and his family are examples of how blood relatives can eventually come around,  it is always your choice if you choose to let them back in and to also have boundaries and decide the kind of relationship you want to have with them.******About Blake AllenBlake Allen, PhD(c) is an internationally recognized, award-winning composer, musician, orchestrator, and educator. Allen has performed on and off Broadway and at many major music halls around the country including Carnegie Hall, Dr. Phillips Center, Strathmore Music Center, Kennedy Center, as well as on and off Broadway.Allen has 4 chart-topping albums, with his autobiographical musical-opera the shards of an honor code junkie (#1 Classical Charts and the #1 new cast album on Billboard) garnering 4 million streams. He currently is traveling around the globe with RuPaul’s Drag Race star, Tina Burner, as their music director and collaborator, with their latest show Mix Queen: A Relationship Mixtape topping the comedy charts. Allen also frequently can be heard performing viola with the New York City Ballet and on the Seven Seas on VACAYA with their spouse, Marti Gould Cummings.  

This week on "Redefining Family,"  Jonathan interviews internationally recognized and award-winning musician and composer Blake Allen.   Blake was raised Mormon and came out to his blood related family at 18 years old, which at the time, did not go over very well.  However Blake explains that since then, him and his parents have learned to love each other in the way that they know how, even after he stepped away from the Mormon church. Blake also opens up about how in college, the suicide of a friend took him through a really dark time in his life, and how he then decided to live his truth and not be afraid of telling his family, and the world, who he really was. Blake is now married to political drag champion Marti Gould Cummings, and his father even walked him down the aisle!  While Blake and his family are examples of how blood relatives can eventually come around,  it is always your choice if you choose to let them back in and to also have boundaries and decide the kind of relationship you want to have with them. ****** About Blake Allen Blake Allen, PhD(c) is an internationally recognized, award-winning composer, musician, orchestrator, and educator. Allen has performed on and off Broadway and at many major music halls around the country including Carnegie Hall, Dr. Phillips Center, Strathmore Music Center, Kennedy Center, as well as on and off Broadway. Allen has 4 chart-topping albums, with his autobiographical musical-opera the shards of an honor code junkie (#1 Classical Charts and the #1 new cast album on Billboard) garnering 4 million streams. He currently is traveling around the globe with RuPaul’s Drag Race star, Tina Burner, as their music director and collaborator, with their latest show Mix Queen: A Relationship Mixtape topping the comedy charts. Allen also frequently can be heard performing viola with the New York City Ballet and on the Seven Seas on VACAYA with their spouse, Marti Gould Cummings.

Blake Allen - Coming Out To Mormon Parents

There isn’t a manual or Sunday school lesson that teaches us how to prepare for our child’s coming out experience. For parents (especially Mormon ones,) you often feel wholly unprepared for the news. For many Latter-day Saints, we aren’t trying to understand this topic because we are convinced it isn’t relevant to us—because something like this doesn’t happen to families like ours. Right? In this powerfully candid and honest episode, Glen and Sandee Traasdahl share their mistakes, their successes, and the beautiful experiences they’ve learned as they navigate their son’s coming out experience.  This episode is a must watch for all parents.  The Traasdahls discuss:  Their son’s coming out experience. Visiting with their bishop and stake leaders. Navigating their own faith and understanding. Wading through feelings of loneliness and fear. Searching for helpful resources. Suicidal ideation and depression. Love and acceptance. Joy.  #LatterGayStories #Learning #ParentsofGayKids #LGBTQ

There isn’t a manual or Sunday school lesson that teaches us how to prepare for our child’s coming out experience. For parents (especially Mormon ones,) you often feel wholly unprepared for the news. For many Latter-day Saints, we aren’t trying to understand this topic because we are convinced it isn’t relevant to us—because something like this doesn’t happen to families like ours. Right? In this powerfully candid and honest episode, Glen and Sandee Traasdahl share their mistakes, their successes, and the beautiful experiences they’ve learned as they navigate their son’s coming out experience. This episode is a must watch for all parents. The Traasdahls discuss: <ul> <li>Their son’s coming out experience.</li> <li>Visiting with their bishop and stake leaders.</li> <li>Navigating their own faith and understanding.</li> <li>Wading through feelings of loneliness and fear.</li> <li>Searching for helpful resources.</li> <li>Suicidal ideation and depression.</li> <li>Love and acceptance.</li> <li>Joy.</li> </ul> #LatterGayStories #Learning #ParentsofGayKids #LGBTQ

150: Mormon Parents of a Gay Child: When Dogma Collides with Ignorance

Welcome new listeners! We’ve had a lot to drink and we’re so glad you’re here. Can on give parenting advice while one is drinking a lot of gin? Let’s find out!!

Episode 16: Top Five Things We do now That We Didn’t Do As Mormon Parents. 

In this important episode that affirms love and clear vision, three LDS parents--Jeralee, Jim, and Teri--share their experiences in meeting the challenging situation of an adult child’s faith transition that leaves uncertain whether or not their future will include Mormonism in a significant way. In addition to sharing the outlines of their conversations and experiences with their sons, they discuss ideas and shifts of perspective that have helped them find peace about what is happening.

146: Mormon Parents Face a Child's Faith Transition

Natasha Helfer Parker interviews J. Seth Anderson and his parents about what it was like for their family when Seth told them he was homosexual.  Seth is a community activist and self proclaimed local historian in Phoenix, Arizona. Born in Provo, UT, he grew up in Utah, California and Arizona. He plays piano, is a seminary graduate and served a mission in Samara, Russia. His day job is in ocean transportation and logistics, but the rest of his time is devoted to building community. He is currently working on a book about downtown Phoenix that will be released in November, he writes for the Downtown Phoenix Journal and for his own blog jsethanderson.com about downtown Phoenix history and politics, Mormon history and LGBT issues. He also a co-host of qTalk Arizona, Arizona's only LGBT themed podcast. Seth lives by the motto,"don't dream it, be it."

Natasha Helfer Parker interviews J. Seth Anderson and his parents about what it was like for their family when Seth told them he was homosexual. Seth is a community activist and self proclaimed local historian in Phoenix, Arizona. Born in Provo, UT, he grew up in Utah, California and Arizona. He plays piano, is a seminary graduate and served a mission in Samara, Russia. His day job is in ocean transportation and logistics, but the rest of his time is devoted to building community. He is currently working on a book about downtown Phoenix that will be released in November, he writes for the Downtown Phoenix Journal and for his own blog <a href="http://jsethanderson.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jsethanderson.com</a> about downtown Phoenix history and politics, Mormon history and LGBT issues. He also a co-host of qTalk Arizona, Arizona's only LGBT themed podcast. Seth lives by the motto,"don't dream it, be it."