Ex-Brother Bundy and the Gift of Discernment

By Family Bro Evening and Chelsea Johnson

Public Square Media

November 20, 2023

Family Bro Evening: “Ex-Brother Bundy and the Gift of Discernment”

In this thought-provoking episode, the hosts of Family Bro Evening dive deep into one of the Church’s most notorious members, Ted Bundy, and the circumstances surrounding his time in Utah. The discussion extends to the role of the gift of discernment in our lives, both in the context of Bundy’s rampage and as a broader concept in faith and personal growth. It’s a gripping exploration of the intersection between faith, discernment, and the darkest aspects of human behavior.

About the authors

Family Bro Evening

Chelsea Johnson

Chelsea Johnson, M.S., is a licensed marriage and family therapist and president of Gender Harmony Institute.

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