290: LDSP CLASSIC! Glimpse into the Spiritual Journey of LDS Theologian Fiona Givens

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Happy holidays Latter Day Struggles listeners! For the next four episodes you will enjoy a few "Classic" episodes that have received some of the highest number of downloads and waves of feedback that these are among some of the most impactful episodes for many listeners.

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In this beautiful and tender episode, Valerie has the privilege of interviewing LDS theologian Fiona Givens about her early life, diverse experiences, important relationships, and classical education that eventually led her into the LDS faith and deeply into the study of many facets of the nature of God.

This story is one of all of the typical ups and downs, seemingly insignificant events that lead to other more significant events, and finally a few moments where Valerie proposes to Fiona why her unique life distinctively prepared her for the work that she is doing now; something that is profoundly blessing thousands of faith-expanding Latter Day Saints in this era. Perhaps Fiona is our own “Esther”, prepared for such a time as now.

Don’t miss this truly love-filled episode if you have found healing through the work of Fiona Givens. It will endear you to her even more.

Books referenced in this episode:

• The God Who Weeps: How Mormonism Makes Sense of Life
• The Christ Who Heals: How God Restored the Truth that Saves Us
• The Crucible of Doubt: Reflections On the Quest for Faith
• All Things New: Rethinking Sin, Salvation, and Everything in Between

Today’s Classic is episode: 126
Show notes:
In this beautiful and tender episode, Valerie has the privilege of interviewing LDS theologian Fiona Givens about her early life, diverse experiences, important relationships, and classical education that eventually led her into the LDS faith and de

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