Polygamous Mormon Roots to Modern Day Christianity - Brittany's Faith Crisis and Conversion

Explore Brittany’s heartfelt story of growing up in Mormon culture rooted in polygamous family history - including extended family fleeing to Mexico to continue to practice - grappling with faith, doubt, and her path to embracing Christianity. Her journey highlights the complexities of cultural, spiritual, and personal transformation, emphasizing the power of love, honesty, and seeking truth.Key TopicsBrittany’s childhood in Mormonism and polygamous rootsCultural practices: garments, crosses, and community lifeQuestions about scripture, church teachings, and historical doctrinesThe influence of family, faith, and her father’s feminist perspectiveEncounters with religious diversity: Catholics, Orthodox, Jehovah’s Witnesses, FLDSThe emotional impact of leaving Mormonism and the spiritual doubts facedRecurring dreams symbolizing her spiritual strugglesThe transition from Mormonism to Christianity and her baptism in 2023Resources for faith transitions and healing from religious traumaTimestamps00:00 - Introduction to Brittany’s background in Mormon colonies of Mexico02:22 - Brittany’s upbringing, community, and early questions about faith04:07 - Historical context of polygamy and Mexican colonies07:02 - Brittany’s perspective on her dad as a feminist and polygamy12:52 - Growing up with LDS cultural norms and distrust of outsiders20:39 - Questions about temple practices, garments, and crosses30:47 - The emotional and spiritual effects of leaving Mormonism35:46 - Encounters with other religious groups: Orthodox, Catholics, Jehovah’s Witnesses42:37 - The death of her father and its impact on her faith journey55:56 - The realization of God’s presence through dreams and spiritual encounters63:46 - Her baptism in April 2023 and embracing ChristianityResources & LinksA House Full of Females by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich - On Mormon women’s role in society and historyHello Saints - Podcast by Jared Halverson - Insightful discussions on Mormon culture and faithThe Journey to Jesus by Brandy Bronson - Exploring faith transition from LDS to Christian faithBible Project - YouTube Channel - Short videos explaining biblical books and themesUnveiling Mormonism - Podcast - Personal stories of faith journeys and deconversion• The Bite Model of Authoritarian Control - Understanding high-demand religions’ influence