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If you have searched to understand loved ones who have left their religious faith, this show is for you.
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When Faith Differences Cost Your Relationships - With Al Carraway (opens the original)
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When Al Carraway joined the Church in her 20's, her decision changed everything—including some of her closest relationships. In this powerful conversation, Al shares what it was like to lose friendships, face painful family opposition, and walk a faith journey that often felt lonely and difficult. But she also shares the beautiful story of how patience, grace, and making space eventually helped heal her family relationships. If you have a loved one whose faith choices have created distance in yo
What Am I Afraid Of? (opens the original)
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What if the thing underneath your anger isn’t anger at all? For years, Shiree didn’t realize how much fear was quietly influencing the way she thought, reacted, and related to the people she loved most. Then a counselor asked her a simple question that began to change everything: “What are you afraid of?” In this personal episode, Shiree explores what changed in her relationships when she stopped letting fear be her compass and began learning to trust God instead. What happens when we stop tryin
What Are You Reaching For - With Melonie Mullen (opens the original)
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In this episode, Shiree and guest Melonie Mullen explore the difference between low-hanging fruit and high-hanging fruit —the thoughts and emotions that come easily versus the higher, more rewarding perspectives that often require intentional effort. It can be easy to reach for discouragement, negativity, regret, or focusing on what is missing. But reaching higher may lead us toward forgiveness, acceptance, peace, gratitude, and a more eternal perspective. Together, they discuss how shifting our
Assumptions - The Silent Relationship Killer (opens the original)
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We all make assumptions—about what our loved ones are thinking, why they act the way they do, and even what God is doing in their lives. But what happens when those assumptions aren’t true? In this episode, we’ll look at how assumptions can quietly lead to judgment, misunderstanding, and damaged relationships—especially when someone we love has left the faith. You’ll discover six simple ways to replace assumptions and judgment with compassion, curiosity, kindness, and greater trust in God. Conne
Why People Are Leaving the Church and What We Can Learn - With Jeff Strong (opens the original)
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Why are so many people leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—and what can we do about it? In this episode, Shiree talks with Jeff Strong, author of Torn , about his deeply researched exploration of Latter-day Saint disaffiliation. Jeff shares what he discovered through years of research, thousands of interviews, and his own family’s experience with a loved one leaving the Church. They discuss why people leave, the role church culture can play, and how we can respond with greate
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