425: When LDS "Normal" isn't very Normal

Send us a Positive Review!Series Title:  An Exploration of the Idea of "Normal" within the LDS Church [Part I of II]In this fun collaboration with Casey & Will of the Pioneer Paradox Podcast, Val comes on wearing her "psychologist's hat" to talk about concepts within the LDS faith that seem normal until one squints and realizes that maybe they are common but definitely not 'normal'.  Listen in as they walk through four common phenomenon within Mormondom that may be common ways to view the world but are not necessarily 'normal'.  Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Italy Trip03:14 Myth of Normal Setup06:23 Nature and Feminine Flow08:40 Scouting and Rites of Passage13:29 Canoe Covenant Story18:30 Rituals as Meaning20:59 Finding Your Inner Voice24:26 Normal vs Normative28:32 Boundaries and Growth32:15 Certainty Sets Up Doubt35:29 Exclusivity Blocks Wisdom39:54 Parenting Critical Awareness44:52 Mixed Faith Family Pain50:29 Tribal Narratives Outsiders56:30 Choose People Over Church01:00:34 Decouple God From Church01:04:42 Closing Thanks And FarewellSupport the showSupport the showListen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODESFriday Episodes Annual Access $89Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10Valerie’s Support & Processing GroupsGift a ScholarshipDownload Free ResourcesVisit our Website