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Brave New WealthPredictable Profits & the Power of Letting Go with David Lopez"Simplify to amplify." - David Lopez Host Julienna Viegas sits down with David Lopez, a high-impact financial consultant at Summa, whose mission is to help businesses achieve predictable financial performance. From his early days in Peru to advising growth-stage companies today, David shares his global journey of transformation, revealing why stepping outside your comfort zone isn’t just good advice, it’s a strategy for success. The conversation dives into the critical importance of mental disconnection, cash flow mastery, and how system-building and financial controls are make-or-break factors for scaling companies. David also offers a rare...2025-05-3029 minBrave New WealthUnlocking Success from the Inside Out"I decided to be the solution." - Dr. Lawana Gladney In this transformative episode of Brave New Wealth, host Julienna sits down with renowned Success Psychologist and transformational leader Dr. Lawana Gladney. Together, they explore what it truly means to thrive—in business, health, and life—by stepping outside of comfort zones and embracing holistic success. Dr. Gladney shares her unexpected journey from education to psychology, and how this pivot ignited her mission to help high-performers build resilience, emotional intelligence, and people-first organizations. As the founder of 24 Carat Speakers, she also reveals how she empowers wome...2025-05-1627 minBrave New WealthTax Genie Secrets: Hidden Real Estate & Energy Incentives You’re Probably Missing"I can typically take a dime and turn it into a dollar." - Kim Lochridge Are you leaving money on the table? 💸 In this episode of Brave New Wealth, host Julienna sits down with the “Tax Genie” herself, Kim Lochridge, to unlock powerful tax strategies that most investors and even CPAs overlook. From real estate to energy efficiency, Kim reveals little-known incentives like 179D and 45L, and breaks down how cost segregation can drastically cut your tax bill. They also dig into the burnout many CPAs face, why collaboration is key, and how living outside your comfort zone ca...2025-04-2540 minBrave New WealthThe Dance of Leadership and Wealth: Inclusion & Financial Success with James Pogue"You can accidentally exclude people, you can accidentally diminish people." - James Pogue, Ph.D Leadership and Wealth isn’t just about dollars and power. It’s mental, physical, social, and financial with cultural wisdom. In this episode of Brave New Wealth, host Julienna sits down with Dr. James Pogue, an expert in diversity, inclusion, and leadership, to explore the deeper meaning of success. From his journey in academia to launching JP Enterprises, Dr. Pogue reveals why business growth through the lens of cultural connections is critical for companies to attract and retain top talent. Plus...2025-04-1135 minBrave New WealthFrom Olympic Dreams to Wealth & Resilience | Vince Poscente"Clarity leads to freedom." - Vince Poscente What does it take to go from a recreational skier to an Olympic athlete—and then become a world-renowned keynote speaker and author? In this powerful episode of Brave New Wealth, host Julienna sits down with Vince Poscente to explore the mindset behind wealth, resilience, and personal growth. Inside this episode: ✅ Vince’s extraordinary Olympic journey & lessons in peak performance ✅ The writing process behind his upcoming book ✅ Expert insights on public speaking & coaching ✅ How mountain climbing taught him about clarity, purpose, and...2025-03-2827 minBrave New WealthWealth Starts Here: Insider Tips from a Money Matchmaker"I connect businesses with money." - Syreeta Mitchell In this episode of Brave New Wealth, host Julienna sits down with Syreeta Mitchell, the “Money Matchmaker” and Founder of Cheez, a boutique commercial brokerage. 🎙️ 💰 Syreeta shares her journey of stepping outside her comfort zone to help business owners restructure debt, build business credit, and leverage financial tools like SBA loans. 🔥 Key Takeaways: ✅ Why financial health is directly tied to mental well-being 🧠💵 ✅ The power of business credit & how to use it effectively ✅ Success stories of entrepreneurs overcoming financial distress ✅ The role of network...2025-03-1329 min
Brave New WealthMusic, Growth & Biotech: Unlocking Business Incentives"Every day I'm not learning, I feel like I'm going backwards." - Alex White In this episode of Brave New Wealth, host Julienna sits down with Alex White, Co-Founder & CEO of SUBCITY, to explore the power of tax incentives and economic opportunities for businesses. Alex shares his journey from the music industry to tech, his passion for lifelong learning, and how SUBCITY helps businesses unlock tax credits and financial benefits. 🎶💡 🔥 Key Takeaways: ✅ Alex’s journey from the music industry to leading Subsidi ✅ How SUBCITY helps businesses access economic incentives & tax credits ✅ The pow...2025-02-2826 minBrave New WealthFrom Lower Middle Class to CFO: Tina O'Banion’s Wealth-Building Journey"It's a journey, not a how-to book." - Tina O'Banion In this episode of Brave New Wealth, host Julienna sits down with financial expert and entrepreneur, Tina O’Banion to uncover her inspiring journey from a modest upbringing to becoming a CFO and business leader. They dive deep into: ✅ The role of integrity in business success ✅ Why stepping outside your comfort zone is crucial ✅ The biggest cash flow mistakes entrepreneurs make ✅ How financial clarity can transform your business ✅ Practical resources to improve your financial strategy Learn...2025-02-1432 minBrave New WealthMaximizing Wealth & Tax Strategies with Heidi Henderson"The American dream is still very achievable." - Heidi Henderson In this episode of Brave New Wealth, host Julienna Viegas sits down with Heidi Henderson, partner at Engineer Tax Services, to explore the many dimensions of wealth—mental, physical, social, and financial. Heidi shares her journey into tax services and real estate investing, offering insights on stepping beyond comfort zones and diversifying income streams. They dive into key tax incentives for real estate investors, real-world success stories, and how Engineer Tax Services supports CPAs and business owners. With the year-end approaching, Heidi breaks down tax-saving str...2025-02-0347 min
The Faith Transition PodcastTHRIVE DAY FOR WOMEN - April 2022 - Organizing Committee RecapIn this episode, I have the committee of THRIVE DAY FOR WOMEN gathered to share their thoughts on the event which happened on April 2nd, 2022 at the UCCU Center in Orem, Utah. We have Lisa Hacking, Lindy Johnson, Chelsea Homer, Rebekah Sardakowski, and Meg Griffes participating in the discussion today. I was privileged to be the MC at the event and enjoyed the vibrant energy of women gathered to heal, be uplifted, and leave with new friends and practical tools to navigate the complexities of a faith transition. Jeni Martin is not represented in this audio but she is also...2022-05-0937 min
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 26: Conversation with Dani Enkey - A Day With Dani - Faith Transition - Aspirations...In this overdue episode, I have a heartfelt conversation with Dani Enkey. She shares her life journey starting as a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints, then she discovers through yoga, meditation, and her personal life experiences that her inner world is much more expansive than what she was taught to believe. She finds that she doesn't need an external medium to get in touch with her core self and the divine, and she now chooses to move through life from that inner standpoint.
Dani has a fun and endearing personality, she h...2022-03-211h 35
Mormon Stories PodcastTHRIVE Day for Women - April 2, 2022We are super excited to announce our next THRIVE Day for Women, which will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Orem, Utah. The event will be emceed buy Julienna Viegas, and speakers will include: Tiffany Roe Natasha Helfer Leah Young Donna Kelly Suzy Benson The purpose of all THRIVE events is to promote healing, growth, and community for post-Mormons. THRIVE is a non-profit, and is priced only to cover the event costs, which includes lunch. Click here to Register! ————— We are 100% donor funded! Please click HERE to donate and keep this content com...2022-03-0323 min
Mormon Stories - LDSTHRIVE Day for Women - April 2, 2022We are super excited to announce our next THRIVE Day for Women, which will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Orem, Utah. The event will be emceed buy Julienna Viegas, and speakers will include: Tiffany Roe Natasha Helfer Leah Young Donna Kelly Suzy Benson The purpose of all THRIVE events is to promote healing, growth, and community for post-Mormons. THRIVE is a non-profit, and is priced only to cover the event costs, which includes lunch. Click here to Register! ————— We are 100% donor funded! Please click HERE to donate and keep this content com...2022-03-0323 min
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 25: Part 2. Celeste Carolin - Mama Dragons - The Parachute Program - LGBTQ ChildrenIn this Part 2 episode with Celeste Carolin, executive director for Mama Dragons, we learn more about who are the Mama Dragons and what are the organization's goals. We learn about the nearly 10 thousand Mama Dragons from all over the world, with diverse backgrounds and faith traditions. Celeste also tells us about The Parachute program which was developed this year to empower parents of LGBTQ children as they navigate into new parenting territory so they can better understand their children, be more affirming, celebrate them, and also become resources for those around them. The Parachute program is not just for...2021-11-2945 min
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 24: Conversation with Celeste Carolin - Mama Dragons' Executive Director - Advocacy for LGBTQ+ YouthsIn this conversation, we learn more about Celeste Carolin - Executive Director for Mama Dragons.
Celeste Carolin comes from a business and leadership background with a wide range of senior business roles. She attended Harvard Extension School from 2009 - 2013 studying for a Master’s in Business and is currently working on a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from NCU.
As a queer (lesbian) cisgender woman, Celeste has worked with LGBTQ youth and non-profits for the past 10 years. She served on the Mama Dragons Leadership team in 2016, Mama Dragons Board of Directors from 2016 to 2018. Celes...2021-11-061h 16
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 23: Uplift Kids with Drew Hansen and Amanda SuarezIn this episode, I have a great conversation with Drew Hansen and Amanda Suarez who created the platform and movement Upflift Kids.
Amanda has spent 20 years experiencing our education system from every angle. In addition to completing an B.A. in Elementary Education and an M.A. in School Psychology, Amanda has volunteered in many capacities inside schools - She’s convinced that what kids need most are relationships filled with presence and love, where they can safely learn - She believes kids are capable of being with whatever life brings, both the beauty and the pain - s...2021-10-141h 14Mormon Stories Podcast1477: Serving a Mission at Historic Mormon Sites - What I Wish I Would’ve Known - Camille Jones p.1Are Mormon missionaries who lead tours at historic church sites like those across upstate New York told to teach false information about the church’s founding? Mormon Stories producer and co-host Carah Burrell takes the reins for her second episode as lead interviewer of our guest Camille Jones as we talk with her about serving in Palmyra, New York at the LDS church’s visitor center. In part one of our two-part interview with Camille, we discuss the narrative the church wants to be forwarded about the church’s founding versus what Camille wishes she would have known...2021-09-152h 13Mormon Stories - LDS1477: Serving a Mission at Historic Mormon Sites - What I Wish I Would’ve Known - Camille Jones p.1Are Mormon missionaries who lead tours at historic church sites like those across upstate New York told to teach false information about the church’s founding? Mormon Stories producer and co-host Carah Burrell takes the reins for her second episode as lead interviewer of our guest Camille Jones as we talk with her about serving in Palmyra, New York at the LDS church’s visitor center. In part one of our two-part interview with Camille, we discuss the narrative the church wants to be forwarded about the church’s founding versus what Camille wishes she would have known...2021-09-152h 13
Relationship Mastery - For Women#92: Recording of Bryce Being Interviewed On The Faith Transition Podcast Hosted By Julienna ViegasWelcome! this is a recording of Bryce being interviewed by Julienna Viegas on the Faith Transition Podcast. In this podcast Julienna asks Bryce to share more about relationship work from a man's perspective. If you are interested in Private Coaching or Women's groups with Jenny, go to www.jennymorrow.com for info. If you are interested in Private Coaching or Men's groups with Bryce, go to www.brycebauer.com for info. Enjoy the interview!2021-06-0844 minRelationship Mastery - For Women#91: Recording of Jenny Being Interviewed On The Faith Transition Podcast Hosted By Julienna ViegasWelcome! this is a recording of Jenny being interviewed by Julienna Viegas on the Faith Transition Podcast. In this podcast Julienna asked Jenny to do some live coaching with her. They also discuss religious transition and navigating relationships. If you are interested in Private Coaching or Women's groups with Jenny, go to www.jennymorrow.com for info. If you are interested in Private Coaching or Men's groups with Bryce, go to www.brycebauer.com for info. Enjoy the interview!2021-06-011h 16
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 22: Conversation with Advanced Relationship Coach Bryce BauerIn this episode, I have a candid conversation with Advanced Relationship Coach Bryce Bauer, husband of Jenny Morrow who I had on the previous podcast episode.
This episode is more geared toward single men, coach Bryce will tell us more about how single men looking to have a more meaningful relationship can start - if they feel a bit lost - how they can meet the right person, and how to do the work on themselves.
Coach Bryce self-development first began when he was admitted into a drug rehab facility, 13 years ago. He had destroyed ev...2021-05-1949 min
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 21: Live Therapy Session with Advanced Relationship Therapist Jenny Morrow who dissects Julienna's Troubled Romantic LifeIn this episode, I have a very open and vulnerable conversation with Advanced Relationship therapist Jenny Morrow who has a decade and a half of experience working with thousands of couples and individuals. She helps her clients have more fulfilling and enduring advanced relationships.
Jenny Morrow is a former member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints who, among millions of others, has found that she could better thrive as herself without prescribed ways to be and believe. She is a successful Advanced Relationship therapist who lives what she preaches. Bryce Bauer, Jenny's husband, shares...2021-04-211h 20
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 20: Conversation with Shelise Ann Sola - Ayahuasca, Mushrooms, and more...In this episode, I have an intriguing conversation with Shelise Ann Sola - Actress, Model, ex-Mormon, Instagram influencer, and soon to be a published author who reveres medicinal plants. We talk about her experiences with parallel worlds, Shelise helps us understand her experiences when she let the plants show her what more she could access. Encounter with Aliens, answers to life's questions,... Keep listening it does get weird and super interesting. I absolutely loved having this open discussion where no topics were off the table. I hope you enjoy this discussion!
To learn more about Shelise Ann S...2021-04-031h 28
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 19: Conversation with Andrea Forsythe - Active Progressive Member of the Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter Day SaintsIn this episode of The Faith Transition Podcast, I have an open and honest conversation with Mother, Wife, Singer, Actor, Speaker, Performer Andrea Forsythe, a native of Utah who now lives in Colorado with her family. I discovered Andrea Forsythe on social media, I was intrigued because she is an active member of the LDS Church who also advocates for the LGBTQ+ community. Andrea shares her journey of embracing her authentic self, of being in the business of humans who want to be seen and loved. She shares how she came to find out that the darkness in all...2020-11-261h 42
Healing Sols PodcastHealing Sols Podcast | Ep 2 with Julienna ViegasHealing Sols Podcast episode #2: Reconstructing Identity after Faith Transition & Spiritual Abuse. Open discussion with Julienna Viegas, political scientist, blogger and podcaster talking about her journey coming from a conservative religous background and how her identity has been challenged and rebuilt after her faith transition. You will hear an intersectional perspective on how her identity formation deals with her sense of self as a woman, as a black woman, as a non citizen US resident, her politics & values, her professional choices, her sexuality, and her thoughts of identifying as a spiritual abuse survivor. Julienna is a great example of exactly...2020-10-121h 06
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 18: Conversation with Kimilyn PoulsonIn this episode, I have a candid conversation with Kimilyn Poulson. Kimilyn shares with us her experience being adopted and raised by caucasian, devoted Mormon parents in Utah. She shares her struggles carving her identity in the midst of people who did not look like her. She strived to conform which took a toll on her mental health. She shares her LDS mission experience in the South, where she found herself a minority, as a Mormon. Kimilyn shares her faith transition story and the issues she had put on a shelf growing up in a strict Mormon family. She shares...2020-09-3054 min
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 17: Real Talk with Designer Spencer Nugent (Part II)This overdue follow up episode with Spencer Nugent is a gem, we go deeper into his experience living as a double minority - a black man and non-Mormon man in a small town in Utah. Spencer tells us how he navigates through it all, how he coped with the events and racial tensions of the past few months and what he hopes to see in the future. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did speaking with Spencer Nugent.
Where can you connect with Spencer Nugent:
For a full account of Spencer N...2020-08-2051 min
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 16: Real Talk with Designer Spencer Nugent: Embracing My Blackness in America as a Designer and Ex-Mormon (Part I)In this episode and the one that will follow, I have a real talk conversation with extremely talented Industrial Designer Spencer Nugent. We talk about his career as a Black Industrial Designer. Spencer sees himself, above all, as a Creative and an Instructor who enjoys sharing his skills and process with tens of thousands of avid designers ready to learn. His online platforms have drawn over a hundred thousand followers from all over the world.
In the following episodes, Spencer opens up and shares very personal experiences to help the listeners understand what he had to overcome i...2020-07-151h 14
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 15: Conversation with Super Athlete Tammy HawsIn this episode, Tammy Haws comes back for the 2nd time on The Faith Transition Podcast. She shares her journey of becoming a Super Athlete.
Tammy has under her belt: 20 Full Marathons including 5 Boston Marathons; 33 Half-Marathons; 3 Ultra-Marathons; 1 Half-Ironman and 3 Full Ironman.
Tammy shares how she "fell" into the Marathon and Ironman world without all the fancy types of equipment and training available today. She explains how anyone with the will and discipline to accomplish fitness goals can succeed.
I am a firm believer in constant work to maintain our mental and physical well-being.2020-06-291h 04
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 14: Conversation with Dr. Scott D. Miller (Part 2)In this episode of The Faith Transition Podcast I continue the insightful conversation with Dr. Scott D. Miller that we started in the previous episode. We discuss his journey as a psychotherapist, his thoughts on the Coronavirus pandemic, the death of George Floyd as well as society flight from death, sudden death and the invitation to find ways to “live differently.”
Dr. Scott D. Miller is the founder of the International Center for Clinical Excellence, an international consortium of clinicians, researchers, and educators dedicated to promoting excellence in behavioral health services. Dr. Miller conducts workshops and training in the United Stat...2020-06-151h 06
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 13: Discussion with Dr. Scott D. Miller (Part I)In this episode of The Faith Transition Podcast I have a very insightful discussion with Dr. Scott D. Miller.
Dr. Miller is the founder of the International Center for Clinical Excellence, an international consortium of clinicians, researchers, and educators dedicated to promoting excellence in behavioral health services. Dr. Miller conducts workshops and training in the United States and abroad, helping hundreds of agencies and organizations, both public and private, to achieve superior results.
Dr. Miller is the author of numerous psychotherapy books and articles - you can find them all on his website along with l...2020-06-011h 41
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 12: Conversation with former Temple Square Sisters who left the LDS Church recentlyIn this episode, I have an open conversation with 3 former Temple Square Sisters who left the LDS Church: Kelly Price Nance, Lesa Sears and Monica Valentino O'Brien. They all served on Temple Square a couple of years before I did and left the Church recently. In this episode, they share their faith transition, some experiences serving in the Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission, and where they stand today after leaving the LDS faith. This is the first of several podcasts I will have with former missionaries. I hope you enjoy this fun and heartfelt conversation as much as...2020-05-242h 04
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 11: Dr. Cyndi Owen Matthews & Ashlen Hilliard interview former LDS member Julienna Viegas on Covid-19 ResponseIn this episode, you'll hear a recording of the interview Julienna Viegas, former member of the LDS Church, and Dr. Cyndi Matthews, PhD, Licensed Counselor and Moderator Ashlen Hilliard, Assistant to the Executive Director at the International Cultic Studies Association.
The Mission of the ICSA is to provide information, education, and help to those adversely affected by or interested in cultic and other high control groups and relationships.
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The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 10: Conversation with Dr. Cyndi Matthews on Spiritual Abuse from an Experienced Licensed Therapist's PerspectiveIn this episode of The Faith Transition Podcast, I have a very enlightening conversation with Dr. Cyndi Matthews. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) working with individuals, couples, and families. Dr. Cyndi Matthews graduated with a Ph.D. and Masters in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce. She has over 20 years of clinical experience. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Adlerian therapy. She is a person-centered therapist who focuses on the values of empathy, genuineness, and non-judgment. She is also a Supervisor helping LPC-interns working t...2020-04-242h 04
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 9: Conversation with Dusty Rhoads - Spiritual Abuse, Divorce, Carving a New Life PathIn this episode, I have my friend Dusty Rhoads back on The Faith Transition Podcast. You can listen to his faith transition story in Episode 5. Today we delve a little deeper into his painful divorce, how he felt judged and abandoned by those who should have been there to support him during this painful transition. We talk about the difficulty of rebuilding a life after divorce as well as the importance of honoring our truths. I hope you enjoy this episode and I hope you will share with those you think could benefit from hearing this life transition journey...2020-04-181h 47
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 8: Conversation with Gail Nicolaysen-Shurtleff: Death, Grief, Mental Health, Carving Our Own PathIn this episode of The Faith Transition Podcast I have an uncut heartfelt conversation with Gail Nicolaysen-Shurtleff. She is an accomplished therapist from California who now lives in The Netherlands and practices therapy remotely. Gail got her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology at John F. Kennedy University.
Together we discuss her journey as a former member of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints and the reasons why she left despite her Mormon pioneer heritage and acquaintance with apostles and prophets from earlier years.
We discuss her experience living in the margins as she...2020-04-081h 59
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 7: Conversation with Tammy: Marriage, Divorce, Healing from a Relationship with a Serial Cheater & RebuildingThank you for tuning in! In this episode Tammy shares her two major relationship stories: First a marriage which happened a mere 6 months after meeting as college students, a divorce, then a new relationship with a serial cheater which quickly turned abusive . Tammy bravely decided to share her story with the hope that some who may be in similar situations could know that they are not alone showing that it is possible to break from the cycle of abusive relationships. Tammy helps the listener understand how a mentally stable person manages to get trapped into an abusive relationship. I...2019-12-301h 43
The Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis067: Julienna Viegas - Finding Yourself in Faith TransitionLive at THRIVE Conference, Salt Lake City, UT 11/17/192019-11-2500 minMormon Stories Podcast1222: Julienna Viegas - Finding Yourself in Faith Transition (THRIVEDAY 2019)Live at THRIVEDAY Conference, Salt Lake City, UT 11/17/192019-11-2529 minMormon Stories - LDS1222: Julienna Viegas - Finding Yourself in Faith Transition (THRIVEDAY 2019)Live at THRIVEDAY Conference, Salt Lake City, UT 11/17/192019-11-2529 minThe Gift of the Mormon Faith CrisisJoin us for THRIVEDAY 2019On November 17th in Salt Lake City we will be holding the largest conference for post-Mormons ever assembled. The focus of THRIVEDAY will be healing, growth, and community for post-Mormons. This meeting will NOT be about criticizing or discussing the Mormon church. We are hopeful that everyone who attends will feel educated, uplifted, and empowered. Speakers for the event include: - Wayne Sermon - Lead Guitarist for Imagine Dragons - Amber Scorah - Ex-Jehovah's Witness and Author of Leaving the Witness - Dr. John Dehlin - MormonStories.org - Stephenie Sorensen Larsen...2019-11-1200 minMormon Stories PodcastJoin us for THRIVEDAY 2019On November 17th in Salt Lake City we will be holding the largest conference for post-Mormons ever assembled. The focus of THRIVEDAY will be healing, growth, and community for post-Mormons. This meeting will NOT be about criticizing or discussing the Mormon church. We are hopeful that everyone who attends will feel educated, uplifted, and empowered. Speakers for the event include: - Wayne Sermon - Lead Guitarist for Imagine Dragons - Amber Scorah - Ex-Jehovah's Witness and Author of Leaving the Witness - Dr. John Dehlin - MormonStories.org - Stephenie Sorensen Larsen...2019-11-1210 minMormon Stories - LDSJoin us for THRIVEDAY 2019On November 17th in Salt Lake City we will be holding the largest conference for post-Mormons ever assembled. The focus of THRIVEDAY will be healing, growth, and community for post-Mormons. This meeting will NOT be about criticizing or discussing the Mormon church. We are hopeful that everyone who attends will feel educated, uplifted, and empowered. Speakers for the event include: - Wayne Sermon - Lead Guitarist for Imagine Dragons - Amber Scorah - Ex-Jehovah's Witness and Author of Leaving the Witness - Dr. John Dehlin - MormonStories.org - Stephenie Sorensen Larsen...2019-11-1210 min
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 6: Conversation with Marlena Wilding Smith - Digging deeper into her Mormon Faith Transition, her story as an African-American woman born and raised in UtahIn this episode of The Faith Transition Podcast, I dig a little deeper into Marlena's experience being born and raised in Utah as an African-American woman. We talk about her experience at BYU, the reaction around her when she left the Church. We discuss this year's first lift of the priesthood ban celebration and what transpired from it, the apology hoax that came at the same time, the pressure to conformity which leads to cognitive dissonance, what is her spiritual foundation today and more.
You may occasionally hear her babies in the background because that is real l...2019-11-1055 min
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 5: Conversation with Dusty about his Mission, Faith Crisis, Divorce, Sex, Science, Rebuilding and MoreIn this episode I interview my friend Dusty, a published herpetologist who grew up in the Mormon Church, graduated from BYU and is currently completing his Phd in the Dallas area. Dusty shares some of the issues he had with the LDS doctrine starting in his science classes at BYU. We discuss a study of thousands of people across different faith traditions showing Mormons coming on top for feelings of guilt related to sexuality. An avid student of Carl Sagan, Dusty shares how he transitioned from Mormonism to his current facts and science based new set of beliefs with an...2019-10-221h 36
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 4: Meet Your Friendly Atheist Neighbors - A Candid Conversation with Shar and TheresaIn this episode I have a candid conversation with my friend Shar who lives in Texas and my friend Theresa who lives in New Jersey. We talk about their belief system and how they came to define themselves as atheist. Shar tells us how she came to a cross road as she stood by her father in his last hours before passing. Theresa explains how in her mixed faith household she and her spouse come together to raise their children. They will share their journey of exploring different belief systems but ultimately landing on the same fact based scientific gr...2019-10-1347 min
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 3: Interview With Molly - Divorce, Faith Crisis, Mental Illness, Rebuilding and MoreI’m very excited to share with you this discussion with my friend Molly who opens up and shares her very personal experience growing up Mormon, going to BYU, marrying after 12 weeks of meeting her ex-husband. We discuss the lack of sex education, some women’s issues, her painful divorce. We also discuss mental illness, dealing with a cheating spouse, rebuilding after a divorce and a faith crisis. It's a heartfelt discussion that validates many who are experiencing or have experienced similar situations. Please leave your comments below or on facebook, Instagram or The Faith Transition Podcast website. Thank you f...2019-10-071h 58
The Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 2: Faith Crisis & Tools For A Smoother Faith TransitionIn this 2nd episode of The Faith Transition Podcast Julienna shares some definitions, quotes from books that helped her during her faith transition as well as tools she uses to quiet her mind to come back to a more peaceful state. She talks about where she stands in her spirituality and what led her there. Enjoy and leave some feedback!
Connect with Julienna Viegas:
Web: www.thefaithtransitionpodcast.com
IG: @thefaithtransitionpod
FB: https://www.facebook.com/julienna.viegashaws/
Below are the links to the articles and books m...2019-09-2650 minThe Faith Transition PodcastEpisode 1: Introduction to The Faith Transition Podcast with Julienna ViegasIn this first episode of The Faith Transition Podcast Julienna introduces the podcast, what it's about, who it is for and what she will be talking about in future episodes. She shares a little about her background in Mormonism and why she left the faith.
You can find out more details about this in her Mormon Stories interview with John Dehlin on Youtube: Mormon Stories Episodes 555 and 556 and in the Mormon Stories Podcast 555-556.
Between 2015 and 2017 Julienna also published multiple articles in The Salt Lake Tribune and participated in multiple podcasts as a guest. You c...2019-09-2230 minMormon Stories - LDS949: Immigrant Separation, Freedom Festival, and Youth Interview PolicyOn this episode of Mormon News Podcast, John Dehlin, Julienna Viegas, Stephanie Lobrot, and Sharon Price discuss the LDS response to immigrant family separation, the Provo Freedom Festival, the upcoming LDS hymnal, Family Search to include same-sex relationships, and changes to the youth interview policy.2018-06-261h 06Mormon Stories - LDS943: Reactions to the LDS BeOne Celebration Pt. 2John Dehlin, Julienna Viegas, Sean Carter, and Darron Smith continue discussing last week's LDS BeOne event, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the lifting of the priesthood ban.2018-06-081h 11Mormon Stories - LDS942: Reactions to the LDS BeOne Celebration Pt. 1John Dehlin, Julienna Viegas, Sean Carter, and Darron Smith discuss last week's LDS BeOne event, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the lifting of the priesthood ban.2018-06-081h 08Mormon Stories - LDS936: Priesthood Ban, NAACP Meeting, Apology HoaxJoin Sarah Newcomb (host) along with Sean Carter, Julienna Viegas, and Darron Smith for this week's episode of Mormon News Podcast. Today we will be discussing: - The ongoing conversation regarding the LDS priesthood ban in light of the recent NAACP meeting and apology hoax.2018-06-011h 07
Mormon Stories - LDS593: "Book of A Mormon" Book Review, with Scott D. Miller and Mark Hubble (Panel Featuring Hans Mattsson!)For this Mormon Stories Podcast episode a distinguished panel reviews a newly released LDS mission memoir entitled, "The Book of A Mormon," co-written by world renowned psychologists Dr. Scott Miller and Dr. Mark Hubble. This enjoyable and thoughtful book chronicles Dr. Miller's mission to Sweden in the late 1970s, and is a fascinating and detailed history of correlation-era LDS missionary service.
Joining us to review the book are several panelists: Hans Mattsson (former LDS Area Authority from Sweden), Julienna Viegas-Haws (native of Belgium), Jennie Dendy (served mission in Finland), and Kirk Kinsey (Mark's son).
We al...2015-11-242h 01Mormon Stories - LDS556: What Progressive Mormons Want with Julienna Viegas-Haws Part 2Julienna Viegas-Haws has a fascinating story. Her mother is from the Belgian Congo. She was raised in Belgium. Her mother converted to the LDS Church when Julienna was a child, and credits the LDS church with saving her life. Julienna was raised a highly devout Mormon girl in Belgium, and served a mission on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah.
After a life of full devotion to the LDS Church, Julinenna began to experience cracks in her orthodoxy testimony when her husband began questioning/doubting the LDS Church's truth claims.
While Julienna remains committed...2015-08-171h 27Mormon Stories - LDS555: What Progressive Mormons Want with Julienna Viegas-Haws Part 1Julienna Viegas-Haws has a fascinating story. Her mother is from the Belgian Congo. She was raised in Belgium. Her mother converted to the LDS Church when Julienna was a child, and credits the LDS church with saving her life. Julienna was raised a highly devout Mormon girl in Belgium, and served a mission on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah.
After a life of full devotion to the LDS Church, Julinenna began to experience cracks in her orthodoxy testimony when her husband began questioning/doubting the LDS Church's truth claims.
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