427: When Normal Growth Feels Like Rebellion

Send us a Positive Review!Series Title: An Exploration of the Idea of "Normal" within the LDS Church [Part II of II] In this episode Val breaks down a couple of concepts that are NEVER talked about--the difference between "normal" in a family, church, or any collective and what is "normative" in that same group.  NORMAL = "what we do around here that keeps things stable", whereas NORMATIVE = what is developmentally on track to help a person thrive?When these two concepts clash--yikes.  And when your "normative" growth isn't understood, you DO look very "abnormal"...and maybe even sinful, rebellious, prideful, and lost.  Listen in to have your mind blown a little today! Timestamps:00:00 Unexpected Episode Setup00:50 Guesting on Pioneer Paradox02:17 Myth of Normal in Mormonism03:07 Defining Normal06:30 Defining Normative09:09 When Normal Isn’t Healthy11:52 LDS Culture of Conformity13:42 Markers of Mormon Normal19:08 Labels for Nonconformists23:30 Faith Journey as Growth26:08 Normative Developmental Shifts31:05 Reconstruction and Inner Authority34:04 Closing EncouragementSupport 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