Family Matters
When Loved Ones Leave the Church: Holding to Faith in a Fractured Family
Can faith survive family fracture? Yes, with conviction, grace, and hope shaped by discipleship.
Tyler Andersen
August 11, 2025
Can faith survive family fracture? Yes, with conviction, grace, and hope shaped by discipleship.
What does faith require in horror’s wake? A deeper understanding of agency, space for grief, and trust in divine mercy.
Is there actually a quiet comeback to religion? Faith is showing up on hoodies, playlists, and TikTok, challenging the narrative that religion is dead.
Can Latter-day Saints engage liberalism without compromise? Faith can lead with courage rather than fear.
Why does faith feel hollow? A living, covenantal God was replaced by an impersonal, philosophical ideal.
Why do people stay silent in disagreement? Many avoid disagreement due to empathy, anxiety, or flawed logic.
What makes Pioneer Trek spiritually significant? It builds resilience, identity, and spiritual connection.
Why is God called Elohim, a plural name? The word encodes a lost theology of divine union within a heavenly family.
What does the Garden of Eden teach about gospel questions? It reveals a path of growth, not shame or failure.
How can God be unchanging and still reveal new truths? He speaks to each generation according to their understanding.
