Author: Lauren Willardson

Lauren Willardson is a senior at BYU studying journalism, political science, and Spanish. She has worked as a reporter and editor for the Daily Universe and advocates for religious freedom as a fellow of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies and, most recently, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Lauren has enjoyed sharing her story to promote faith through podcasts, firesides, and many other venues. You can learn more about her story on Facebook and Instagram @TheWorkofHisHands.

A missionary prays despite darkness around her, symbolizing the struggle of faith against fear in Heretic Movie.

Media & Education

Heretic in Real Life: A Missionary’s True Story of Survival and Faith

Can Hollywood portray faith responsibly? A survivor’s story reveals the real risks faced by missionaries worldwide.

Lauren Willardson February 7, 2025

Author: Lauren Willardson

Heretic in Real Life: A Missionary’s True Story of Survival and Faith

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