I have come to learn for myself that the opposite of faith is not doubt, but rather the opposite of faith is certainty! Having doubt is to be fundamentally human & asking questions is the first step to finding answers and clarity. Let’s shed the shadow of shame cast on doubt and instead seek and find clarity that only comes with asking questions.
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episode 113: Episode 113: Where am I needed? with Lauren Jones
Lauren Jones’ journey started in AZ, then UT, now NM and soon the east coast. As a Mental Health Therapist, she understands the importance of living in congruence with your true self. She shares how she decided to transition which happened well before meeting the missionaries, taking the discussions and eventually joining the LDS Church. Lauren talks about why transitioning helped her be her full self which brought more happiness and peace into her life. She talks about why she joined the church and the effect the words of the Book of Mormon had on her. She has strong desires to serve, love and grow both in the sense of a faith community and on a more personal level, with a significant other. Although she is so grateful she has always been loved and supported in whatever congregation she has resided in, she finds herself asking “Where am I needed?” in her new faith. Connect with Lauren on Instagram @fastgirlrunner23. ___________________________________ The Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™ podcast is a proud member of the Dialogue Podcast Network found at DialogueJournal.com/podcasts. Part of the Dialogue Journal, the Dialogue Podcast Network was founded by Eugene England, a Mormon writer, teacher and scholar. “My faith encourages my curiosity and awe,” Gene wrote in the very first issue of the journal. “It thrusts me out into relationship with all creation” and “encourages me to enter into dialogue.” My hope is that this podcast is an extension of his vision. Hopeful Spaces is a Dallas Hope Charities component of Hopeful Discussions, which is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA. Hopeful Spaces is a monthly parent support group facilitated by Meagan Skidmore Coaching. To join Hopeful Spaces send an email to chc@dallashopecharities.org. Starting January 2024, come join "First Fridays Free Coaching." Click here to register (or go here: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/71129)! Connect with me at meaganskidmorecoaching.com; click "Work with Me" to subscribe to get my free Pronouns 101 guide & download my free 20+ page LGBTQ+ Resource Guide for families. Also, schedule a complimentary chat with me here: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages?provider_id=17026. Please help the podcast grow by following, leaving a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple podcasts and sharing with friends.