7. Lenses | Changing perspectives while navigating LDS faith

In this episode, I’m sharing a few stories about how my perspectives have been changed or challenged. I'll share some experiences from the DMV, the time I was held hostage by the slickest driveway ice in Idaho Falls, and my incredibly awkward junior high strategy of getting my crush's attention. I discuss how these moments parallel the way we choose to see the world. I share a story from my mission where a philosophy professor "Inception-ed" me, making me question whether the "spiritual lens" I grew up with was actually giving me the clearest picture of reality. I'm not doing a deep dive into theology here—I'm just sharing a few instances where my views were challenged or changed as I've navigated life.

An autobiographical look at active LDS marriage during a faith struggles. My wife joins me to discuss what it felt like from her side when certainty collapsed, how we handled communication and emotional struggles, and what staying married looks like inside Mormon culture when one spouse experiences a "faith crisis." My wife and I discuss her perspective on things I've covered so far on The Thinkering & Tinkering Podcast.

While I was dealing with LDS faith issues, I'll share what led to my wife saying, "I just wish you'd be honest with me." And I'll share how I discovered what she meant by that.

I took a giant leap of faith based on what I believed was personal revelation. It didn't turn out quite like I expected.

My adventures with "the truth."

I'll share how I ended up having a "faith crisis."

An introduction to the podcast project. Who this project is for, who I am, and what I will be exploring.