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 Setup
00:50 Guesting on Pioneer Paradox
02:17 Myth of Normal in Mormonism
03:07 Defining Normal
06:30 Defining Normative
09:09 When Normal Isn’t Healthy
11:52 LDS Culture of Conformity
13:42 Markers of Mormon Normal
19:08 Labels for Nonconformists
23:30 Faith Journey as Growth
26:08 Normative Developmental Shifts
31:05 Reconstruction and Inner Authority
34:04 Closing Encouragement
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