Kim and Josh Coffin's candid discussion with John Dehlin delves into their journey of faith transition within the Mormon Church, exploring the challenges and triumphs of rebuilding their identities and relationships post-departure. Kim's exploration of her LGBTQIA identity, Josh's shift in parenting roles, and their mutual reframing of mental health and gender dynamics are emphasized. The interview highlights their shared experiences of loss, disassociation, and the transformation of their personal and communal beliefs. The Coffins' unwavering commitment to rediscovering authenticity and embracing personal growth serves as an inspiring narrative for those navigating the complexities of faith and identity within and beyond religious communities. Kim & Josh's channel: @SweetRedPoppy Episode Show Notes: https://www.mormonstories.org/portfolio-items/mormon-preppers-step-away-kim-josh-coffin/ Chapters 00:01:04 Tom Harrison wrote Visions of Glory, he is a therapist in Utah 00:03:44 Josh and Kim were different believers, Josh loved the community, Kim was true believing and dedicated to the doctrine 00:05:50 Reading the Gospel Topics Essays 00:10:40 She wasn’t looking for a way out of Mormonism, she wanted to defend it 00:16:50 What you lose when you leave the church 00:19:25 Kim started up her business 00:22:30 The rebuilding held the most joy for them 00:26:10 Loss of identity in a faith transition 00:28:00 Loss of security 00:31:55 Kim was able to come out on the LGBTQIA spectrum 00:36:10 Loss of Community 00:41:13 Change in how they approached parenting 00:48:30 How they handled grief and loss 00:52:56 Rebuilding with mental health 00:53:27 Postpartum after childbirth 00:56:10 OCD/Scrupulosity - Intrusive thoughts, baby getting hurt 01:08:50 How their identities have changed 01:10:30 The world their kids will grow up in 01:18:35 Rebuilding community 01:23:35 Rebuilding with parenting 01:31:45 What they feel the most proud about ___________________ At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology 2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis 3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today One-time or recurring donations: https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?d... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonsto... Paypal: https://paypal.me/mormonstories Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6OgmoqJbOVRq-Lv1P7SzA/join Our Platforms: 🌐Mormon Stories Blog: https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes 🎙️Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories ✳️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7d... 🍎Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🖼️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormstories 📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstories... 🎮Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117