In this emotional and deeply honest episode, Eve and her parents, Neal and Christa, share their powerful story of faith, devotion, awakening, and transformation. Raised in a multi-generational Mormon household, Eve and her family lived and breathed the teachings of the LDS Church—until the cracks began to show.From Neal’s time as a bishop and Christa’s strong belief in Mormon womanhood, to Eve’s mission and eventual faith transition, this conversation explores:The impact of religious upbringing and cultural expectationsThe emotional toll of unaddressed questions and historical issuesHow Gospel Topics Essays, polyandry, and the church’s lack of transparency triggered a faith crisisEve’s pivotal role in helping her parents deconstruct their beliefsThe cost—and freedom—of walking awayHeartfelt, raw, and eye-opening, this interview shines a light on the complexity of leaving a high-demand religion and finding connection, purpose, and joy on the other side. ___________________ </p> <p><a href="https://www.mormonstories.org/mormon-historian-its-issues-in-ces-letter/">Show Notes</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T13dVy3izM">YouTube</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors!</p> <p>Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today:</p> <ul>  <li><a href="https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m">One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox</a></li>  <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories"> us on Patreon</a></li>   <li><a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mormonstories">PayPal</a></li>   <li><a href="https://.venmo.com/u/mormonstories">Venmo</a></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>Our Platforms:</p> <ul>   <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/mormonstories?sub_confirmation=1">YouTube</a></li>   <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories">Patreon</a></li>   <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404">Spotify</a></li>   <li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772">Apple Podcasts</a></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p> us:<br>[email protected]<br>PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117</p> <p><br></p> <p>Social Media:</p> <ul>   <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mormstories">Insta: @mormstories</a></li>   <li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast">TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast</a></li>   <li><a href="https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF"> the Discord</a></li> </ul> 393ya