280: Mutual Respect: Creating Healthy Relationships When Loved Ones Choose a Different Faith Path--Part 2




Mormon Matters show

Summary: For more than a decade, Chelsea Shields Strayer and her parents, Eric and Heidi Shields, have held very difficult but ultimately fruitful conversations regarding her struggles within Mormonism, which eventually led her to no longer believe its teachings or continue to engage as an active member. Their journey together during this time has been painful, but their relationship has ultimately grown stronger and continues to unfold in rich ways. How have they managed this feat? What has this journey felt like to each of them? What mistakes have they have made along the way? What are some of the key moments, insights, or shifts in perspective that have allowed them to draw closer and stay committed to remaining continually open with each other? This Mormon Matters episode features a wonderful, open dialogue between Chelsea, Eric, and Heidi, held live on May 8, 2015 in the home of Mark and Elizabeth England in Salt Lake City, Utah. The evening event was the May meeting of the group "Faith Again."