1398: Contemplative Mormonism - Jana Spangler Pt. 1

<p>Is it possible to stay active in the LDS Church in 2021 after....</p> <p>....learning all of the problematic history... ....becoming an ally for LGBTQ Mormons... ...becoming a feminist... ...becoming an "intellectual Mormon"... and after losing one's orthodox faith?</p> <p>More importantly, why would anyone WANT to?</p> <p>In Part 1 of my two-part interview with dear friend and faith transitions coach Jana Spangler, Jana tells us the story of her Mormon faith journey, which includes:</p> <ul> <li>Battling with perfectionism as an LDS teen and young adult.</li> <li>Feeling broken and inadequate as a single Mormon woman attending the University Utah, struggling to meet the church's standards of "worthiness."</li> <li>Being threatened with an LDS Disciplinary Council be a well-meaning Mormon bishop, and how that actually HELPED turn Jana's life around at the time.</li> <li>Finding and marrying Rob - who "checked all the Mormon boxes" at the time.</li> <li>Batting with infertility.</li> <li>Experiencing self-doubt and depression as a Mormon Mom.</li> <li>How Jana's passion for self-improvement and retreats/workshops led to a Mormon faith crisis.</li> <li>Jana's shifting views of Christ's atonement, which include absolute, unconditional love.</li> <li>Jana's courage to share her testimony struggles with her Holladay, Utah ward and stake.</li> <li>How untraditional Mormon podcast hosts, authors, and organizations (such as Bill Reel, Gina Colvin, Dan Wotherspoon, John Dehlin, Thomas Wirthlin McConkie, Sunstone, etc.), along with a supportive husband and understanding church leaders, helped Jana find a way to stay ACTIVE in the LDS Church.</li> <li>What factors led Jana to decide to stay active in the LDS Church...for now.</li> </ul> <p>In Part 2, Jana provides a more detailed framework for how others can find a way to remain active in the LDS Church if they so desire, inspired by the works of Richard Rohr and James Fowler (among others).</p>