Of Power, and Love, and a Sound Mind: Leaving Mormonism with Lyn Smith Gregory by @Amber White · Zencastr Video

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S2 E5 · Now I See: Eye Opening Stories from the Formerly Faithful

Of Power, and Love, and a Sound Mind: Leaving Mormonism with Lyn Smith Gregory

Of Power, and Love, and a Sound Mind: Leaving Mormonism with Lyn Smith Gregory

It's hard enough leaving a high-control religion, but leaving when you're part of the well-known founding family comes with its own set of unique challenges.

In this episode, Lyn Smith Gregory (grand-niece of Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon church) shares the powerful story of her leaving the Mormon faith and rebuilding her life.

More from Lyn:

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It's hard enough leaving a high-control religion, but leaving when you're part of the well-known founding family comes with its own set of unique challenges.

In this episode, Lyn Smith Gregory (grand-niece of Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon church) shares the powerful story of her leaving the Mormon faith and rebuilding her life.

More from Lyn:

Visit Lyn’s Website
Follow Lyn on Instagram
Follow Lyn on Facebook
Follow Lyn on LinkedIn

Links

Support the Podcast
Purchase Some Merch
Visit the Now I See Website
Follow Now I See on Instagram

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