In this special edition of Mormon Stories, we interview Mel and Stu Brown from Cache Valley, Utah. Many of our listeners will find Mel and Stu’s experience as a mixed-faith couple inspiring and full of wisdom as they share how they navigated differing beliefs—eventually leading to the decision to both leave the LDS Church.

We cover:

Mel’s upbringing in the LDS Church and how she never wavered in keeping the standards expected of her

Stu’s efforts to be clean and worthy to go on a mission and how his experience as a missionary in Oklahoma solidified his testimony

How Mel and Stu met and formed a life as a pair of successful entrepreneurs

How Stu’s testimony began to waver the deeper he studied the scriptures, and how he made the decision to share his growing doubts with Mel from the beginning

Why Stu made the decision to resign from the LDS Church

How Mel reacted to Stu’s doubts by listening and not judging—utilizing Impact training she had previously received

Mel’s growing realization that the gospel was not brining her the happiness she had been promised

How Mel and Stu have molded a new life and share advice for couples who are experiencing a mixed-faith marriage and faith transition

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