How can I separate experiences with imperfect people in the Church from my testimony of the Gospel?: Ask Dr. Julie Hanks
In this episode, I coach Caitlin and address the question “How can I separate experiences with imperfect people in the church from my testimony of the Gospel?” Caitlin shares a personal experience illustrating the tension between external authority and internal authority, and how she came to own her authority. For many, it can be helpful to separate their relationship with the church from their relationship with their Heavenly Parents.
During this episode, I guide Caitlin through identifying the grieving process of recognizing leaders can make mistakes, which is a hard transition to make. I also guide Caitlin through how she can take responsibility for her own faith and her relationship with the church.
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