K2C 20 – Mormonism, the Matrix and Me – Chapter 14: From PR Man to Prophet

What happens when the public statements of a church leader raise uncomfortable questions? In Chapter 14 of Mormonism, the Matrix and Me, Tracy Tennant reflects on the excitement many Latter-day Saints felt when LDS Church President Gordon B. Hinckley appeared in high-profile media interviews, including conversations with journalist Mike Wallace on 60 Minutes and features in Time Magazine. Many members looked forward to seeing their prophet represent the Church before a global audience. But as Tracy listens carefully to some of the responses given during these interviews, she begins to feel an uneasy tension. Certain statements seem less clear—or less forthright—than she expected from someone regarded as a prophet of God. When Tracy shares her concerns with family members, she receives a reassuring explanation: even if some leaders are not truly functioning as "prophets, seers, and revelators," the Church itself is still true. One day, she is told, the Lord will come to "clean house" and set things in order. This moment becomes another step in Tracy's growing awareness that some questions within Mormonism may not be as easily resolved as she once believed. This episode is part of the audiobook series presenting Tracy Tennant's book Mormonism, the Matrix and Me, which chronicles her journey out of Mormonism and into biblical Christianity. The book Mormonism, the Matrix and Me is available on Amazon for those who would like to read the full story. For more resources helping people transition from Mormonism to biblical Christianity, visit TheMormonMatrix.com.