David Ostler, a former bishop, stake president, and mission president and author of "Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question," discusses his journey in Mormonism in a two-part Mormon Stories interview. Part 1 has 16,803 views in 38 hours.

Ostler grew up in a prominent Salt Lake City Mormon family surrounded by church leadership. He served a mission in Japan and held significant leadership positions including Director of Historical Sites overseeing the Church's Palmyra, New York properties.

Ostler's book addresses how congregations can better minister to questioning members. His leadership experience and family background give him a unique perspective on faith transition and retention issues.