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Brian Tibbets describes his faith journey from devoted Mormon missionary to suic*dal doubter to healed ex-Mormon. He opens up about the shame and lies he felt compelled to tell while hiding his loss of faith, his wife’s manipulation by unethical therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, and the supernatural beliefs that tore his marriage and family apart. Brian shares intimate details about his experiences with Mormon rules around sexuality and how he tested whether sinning really caused loss of the Spirit. Ultimately, Brian found peace and healing after leaving the LDS church, regaining relationships with his kids, and finding a healthier marriage outside Mormonism. His story serves as a cautionary tale about the harm fundamentalist Mormon beliefs can cause.

Show Notes:

Jodi pleads guilty of child abuse

Neal A. Maxwell

“The Words of Joseph Smith” by Andrew Ehat

Jodi Hildebrandt

Visions of Glory by Thom Harrison

“Doubt your Doubts” by Elder Uchtdorf

QuitMormon. com

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