Mormon Stories
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- Опубликовано: 16 авг 2018
- What would cause a sitting Mormon bishop and his wife to lose their testimonies while he is serving as bishop - leading him to resign as bishop? Jeanne and Jason's story is another in a series of episodes where we interview past Mormon bishops.
The two describe raising their four children in the church, their varied callings, and how inextricable Mormonism was in their marriage and worldview. Jason's first call to a bishopric was not one he felt ready or spiritual enough for. Moved by the words of President Hinckley to “Forget yourself and go to work,” he accepted and immediately went to work. “He was a good bishop,” affirms Jeanne. Jason “upped his 'spiritual game'” by eliminating hard rock from his music collection. Jeanne and their children made similar steps to fit the mold.
Once called as Bishop, Jason began reading the LDS Gospel Topics Essays, beginning with “Race and the Priesthood,” which caused him to reflect on 2 Nephi Chapter 5 as well as his own experience teaching individuals in New Zealand. “It shook my confidence in the scriptures. It never occurred to me that prophets could be wrong...in ways that affect people's lives.” These essays served as the beginning of a series of events that eroded Jason's testimony.
Jason was further shaken by being invited to interview as a candidate for Stake President, causing him to wonder if such callings were really the result of inspiration or perhaps the leadership were just ordinary people doing the best they could. Expressing these concerns to Jeanne caused her grief, wondering how her husband could still be a good in person if he left the church.
Around this time, Jason found Mormon Stories Podcast, which helped him learn more about challenging issues in the church. Issues for Jason began to mount as he learned about individuals who questioned doctrine and did not receive sufficient answers. Jason goes on to describe what it's like to remain a Bishop after losing confidence in fellow priesthood leaders. As both of their testimonies crumbled, Jeanne and Jason describe being “heartbroken.”
What do you do as the bishop, his wife, and family when testimonies crumble?
Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast to hear the full story. You will not find more sensitive and thoughtful people than Jeanne and Jason Booth.
I’ll never get used to how casually I’ll hear things like,
‘then I realized I wasn’t in the grip of the devil.’ said during these 😅
Nothing but respect Intended, humor is a familiar coping mechanism.
They are such a cute couple ;-) Thanks for sharing their story!
Thank you booths for the courage to share your story. My wife and I had a translation out of LDS too. Not easy.
Jon Moon's Western NY outdoor adventures
Its not easy. Its incredibly difficult
And painful
An amazing couple, thank you so much for your bravery and honesty, so glad I saw this video.
We were one of those “happy” families. Then as soon as everyone left the screaming and fighting and yelling started
This couple are true messengers. I would exhort you to give strict heed to their councils and teachings.
I’m glad it worked out here but the church needs to stop telling kids they “chose” their parents. They don’t know if the parents are abu$iv3, it’s putting the blame on the kids and keeps them quiet.
Thank you for sharing! I appreciate so much when people come forward and share. It helps break down the generic stereotypes about why people leave.
Side note: It really sparks some fond memories when people talk about experiences, like your mission, in the Bay Area. I grew up in Lafayette, CA and was in the Oakland Stake.
I served in Oakland right after jeanne… the mission pres. she had would tell missionaries it was wrong to marry outside your race.
I think it's interesting that in this, the first part of their story, there is no mention of the saving power of Jesus Christ. It seems to be all about how the lifestyle is devout Mormonism will get a person into heaven, which to my way of thinking, is a false belief.
I meant to say, "of devout mormonism," not "is devout mormonism."
And it's so lovely that there is a saving power of Jesus Christ so we don't need "authorities" besides Christ to make us worthy of heaven.
Carolyn Pearson, the poet? She is awesome.
40:00 is really sweet. :)
I thought I was part of the chosen generation, born in 1957. What gives? Seems like everyone is told this.
That's one of the ways they bind you to the religion. By making you feel special. When my shelf broke that was one of my big realizations. It sounds silly now, but realizing that I'm just like everyone else was a huge wake up call for me.
I was told I was also part of a chosen generation saved for these last days... it definitely makes us feel obligated to stay faithful and shine as a light to this lost and wicked world.
Why do people say pioneer “stock”. Are they cattle?
Any workshop in netherlands?
Why do people say pioneer “stock”
Satan makes you feel "shame". Being a MORMON is a unique choice. The Book of Mormon takes an intense learning period and has much to offer but it does not, and can not - replace the Bible!
It's NOT intended to replace the HOLY BIBLE! Never has!
HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU HEARD IT SAID IN General Conference "Another Testament (NOT A REPLACEMENT) of Jesus Christ" - right on the front of every Book of Mormon. Two books of scripture to testify of the Savior - you think that's bad? Some investors will not accept the Old Testament so that leaves the New Testament and the Book of Mormon.
psh the book of mormon reads like the dumbest and most boring game of thrones ever. I was raised mormon so I know this, mormonism is the blandest, dumbest, laziest, and 2nd most clearly fraudulent religion on earth right after Scientology. Their churches are ugly and bland, their temples are gawdy and tacky, their members are passive aggressive alone and dangerous in groups. They are mostly white and stem largely from a tiny gene pool which borders on inbreeding. Oh and they are obsessed with the world ending and so you could even argue it's a death cult.
@@criss_x I disagree I love reading the Book of Mormon and I’ve prayed about it and I know it’s true it doesn’t replace the bible it’s another testament of Jesus Christ.
@@carolynaitken7632 you can disagree all you want it doesn't change the fact that joseph smith was a convicted con-man, liar, drunk, and sex offender.
@@carolynaitken7632 also the bible specifically says that if YOU KNOW god is real then he would no longer be real. You have to believe he is real through faith so congrats, you just destroyed god.
Mormon Stories Podcast I'm an Exmormon and I'd like to share my story
What she is trying to say is that "she felt bad for always having weiner's on her mind"... 8:18
Always interesting to me that people who choose to leave the church, just can't seem to leave it alone. A podcast called Mormon stories that should really be called, ex-Mormon stories.
Read several of the comments on RUclips channels that bash the LDS church then we can talk. You state "it turned out to be false" but not all of us feel that way. It turned out to be false for them. Okay, walk away and leave it alone. Why appear on a show like this and continue to try to lead others away from something they view as false? Yes, they lived Mormon lives. Past tense. And chose to leave it. Clearly, this podcast focuses only on those who choose to leave? Does John Dehlin ever talk to anyone who questioned and chose to stay? Not that I've seen but I don't follow his podcasts.
Good to know that he has some episodes that focus on trying to help keep marriages together when one spouse chooses to leave and the other chooses to stay. That's a great thing and I imagine it would be very difficult on a marriage. I certainly understand when someone has a crisis of faith and leaving is the best thing for them. I can appreciate and accept that. What I have difficulty with are those who can acknowledge no good that the LDS church does and continually bashes the church. I guess that's who I'm referring to who can't leave it alone when they leave. You're right, I don't understand it because I haven't lived it. I have however, walked away from toxic things and/or people in my life when they weren't the best thing for me, and while I might think about those things at times, I don't spend much effort continually bashing that thing or person. I walk away. I imagine it would be difficult to leave an organization that you've grown up in, especially if you still have active family members and friends. I would also hope I wouldn't be someone who turns their back on another person because they choose to leave. I would hope my friendships with people I dearly love are stronger than that. Thanks for the civil discussion.
If you have any human empathy for others at all, you would realize that walking away from something that you devoted all of your life to is not just something you can walk away from easily. Clearly you have never had any experience in life that impacted your views so profoundly that when it happened to you, it helped to talk about it, and even share it with others as a way to heal and recover from. You being a member of the lds church, it boggles my mind that you would say such things, knowing that every single Sunday they teach you to be more mindful of those who have different views than you. Also, if you don't like to hear what they have to say, then don't watch it, there's some revelation for ya right there, geez.
You don't know me nor do you know any of my experiences. However, when I choose to walk away from something or someone for the betterment of myself and/or my situation, I walk away. Period. I don't continue to bash the organization or the person. I leave. Nice to know continually bashing an organization is a supportive and therapeutic way for some to deal with whatever makes them unhappy in their lives.
So just because you choose to walk away from something and never talk about it or share it with anyone, doesn't mean everybody has to do it your way Lori, You don't know them, so why assume they "can't leave it alone" based on how they feel, get off them too honey, it doesn't feel nice when it's done to you right?. Bashing or hating is not what they are doing here, they are simply remembering how it happened. I never heard them for one minute trying to bash or hate on the church intentionally or maliciously, there, you are absolutely wrong, and it goes to prove how hateful and critical you are being to them and their experience. Lori, i suggest you analyze more carefully their words and their feelings before belittling their experience like you are doing, it doesn't help your case at all.