Join us for part two with our insightful guest, Celeste Davis. Picking up from where we left off she takes us on her transformative path of leaving the Mormon Church and reevaluating her beliefs with courage and vulnerability. From deconstructing patriarchy, capitalism, and monogamy to embracing uncertainty and finding self-compassion, Celeste shares practical tools and profound insights for spiritual growth. Her journey of self-discovery offers a fresh perspective on beliefs about God, Jesus, and the afterlife, inspiring listeners to explore their own unique paths and live authentically. If you're seeking enlightenment, emotional regulation, and a deeper understanding of self, this conversation is a must-listen. Part 1: https://youtu.be/B7lTKjqy9ow Marriage Laboratory: http://www.marriagelaboratory.com/blog/author/celeste-davis/ Celeste on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestemdavis/ "Why I don't talk about Jesus anymore" https://www.instagram.com/p/CXP6D1zL7E0/ Episode Show Notes: https://www.mormonstories.org/podcast/deconstructing-mormon-god-celeste-davis/ Chapters 00:00:00 Introductions 00:02:26 Leaving Religion - The Rise of the NONEs 00:06:35 Deconstructing Mormonism, Patriarchy, Capitalism, Monogamy 00:09:30 Awakening to the Patriarchy & Mental Fog of Conditioning 00:15:00 Journey of Deconstruction and Publicly Leaving the Church 00:17:55 Challenges of Speaking at SALT Conference & Progressive Mormonism 00:20:30 Being Careful Not to Criticize Church Leaders in Progressive Circles 00:23:35 Deconstructing Patriarchy & Late Blooming Feminism 00:27:15 Realizing Religious Trauma & Facing Triggers in Zoom Calls 00:30:55 Embracing Uncertainty & Finding Comfort in Not Knowing 00:41:45 Reclaiming Conscience & Deconstructing the Natural Man 00:42:11 Acknowledging Religious Conditioning & Motivating Questions 01:10:35 Recognizing Human Needs & Shifting Views of God 01:16:21 Exploring Perspectives on God & Validity of Atheism 01:18:30 Allowing Flexibility in Spiritual Beliefs & Practices 01:20:30 Challenging Parts of Rebuilding & Blooming as a Feminist 01:23:00 Victory Moments & Reframing Selfishness 01:25:40 Embracing Personal Identity & Functionality of Beliefs 01:29:12 Beliefs About Jesus & His Role 01:31:10 Jesus - The Nice One & Beautiful Constructions of Jesus 01:34:34 Poetic Reflection on Jesus & his Influence 01:39:54 Beliefs on Death and the Afterlife & Living "As If" 01:43:10 Reaching Out to and Working with Celeste Davis 01:44:00 Closing Remarks ___________________ 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?default_interval=m Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories Paypal: https://paypal.me/mormonstories Our Platforms: 🌐Mormon Stories Blog: https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes 🎙️Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories ✳️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&nd=1 🍎Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772 🖼️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormstories 📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast 🎮Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 #MormonStories #Mormon #lds