Guest Post

Drs. Jana Riess and Benjamin Knoll are looking for people to interview for a sequel to The Next Mormons which was published in 2019 from Oxford University Press. This second book will also draw upon data from the Next Mormons Survey (NMS 2016, 2022, and 2023) but will focus attention primarily on a) people of all ages who have left the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, AND b) people who have experienced a faith transition but still consider themselves members of the Church.

"Sometimes back then it felt like we were patching the airplane we were flying with parts that were already on fire.  And there have been many “you have got to be kidding me” points when we compared the dumpster fire in front of us with the pristine instructions on that theoretical instruction page that is the church handbook."

When I first heard about the plans to redesign the Provo Temple, I was one of the many disappointed people. Petitions were signed, articles were shared, and I voiced my thoughts to friends and family. I held onto hope that the plans would change, but the temple officially closes today and the reconstruction is set to begin.

Following my inner knowing led me to choose intentional birthing, parenting and education. I’ve learned to trust my inner self, my integrity. When that same inner knowing led me away from Church, I could trust her, because I trust myself. I don’t attend the temple anymore but I do attend to the moon and She attends to me. And that is enough for now.

We’ll listen to their stories, someday, and center them, and care.

"We can have different beliefs from one another while still being connected."

"A mixed faith marriage has an impact on both the husband and wife. Those impacts may not be identical. Looking at the differences men and women face can shine a light on areas that cause pain and frustration but can be hard to articulate."

Kirsten Harris is currently a college student at Boise State University. She was born and raised in eastern Idaho, grew up as a member...