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Description
In this episode Valerie introduces you to Mark Crego, fellow Latter-day Saint seeker, whose own many-decades-long faith journey led him to create a not-for-profit organization to help those in faith crisis in the LDS church get the resources they need. In the episode Mark's passion to help others is fueled by the memory of being a young man with questions and nowhere to take them and no community to normalize (or even celebrate) his growth.
Those who do not have resources or a supportive community while on the LDS faith journey often suffer from mental health issues, relationship distress, isolation, and shame. Learn how to be a part of a movement that makes sure that NO ONE experiences their most vulnerable spiritual awakening moments alone and concurrently supports professionals who have devoted their careers to creating communities of healing for the Latter-day Saint seeker.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
01:43 Mark’s Faith Journey Origins
04:00 Why Faith Journey Foundation Exists
05:22 Susan Hinkley and Related Projects
06:11 Valerie on Normalizing Faith Growth
10:20 Finding Neutral Support Beyond Church Systems
15:40 Faith Crisis as Identity Formation
18:59 How Valerie and Mark Met
19:18 Valerie's Origin Story with Latter Day Struggles
23:20 The Miracle of Finding Faith Journey Foundation
26:52 Scholarships and How to Get Help
30:54 Funding Model and Supported Projects
35:20 Sustainable Care and Paying Professionals
37:01 Other Communities and Projects FJF Supports
38:28 Valerie on Criticism of Paid Faith Work
40:14 Compassion Doesn't Mean Free Labor
44:14 Closing Invitation and Final Thoughts
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