408: Transcending + Including Mormon Atonement Theology

Series Title:  Transcending + Including in "Real Life": Listener Experiences [Part I of III]

In this three-part series we will learn from some of you in our Latter Day Struggle Community who are really integrating the concept of transcend + include into their everyday lives. 

Today you will meet Valerie's guest, Kim, who shares how she has been to transcend former ideas about the atonement of Jesus Christ (focused on the appropriateness of blood sacrifice, sin, repentance, and transaction) while including a whole different message about Jesus' impact in her life. 

These 'on the ground' experiences from listeners like you will hopefully help you see that transcendence and inclusion of Mormonism is possible for you in your deepening faith expansion journey and actually the only way to truly expand your consciousness in ways that are healthy and sustainable. 

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Introduction

00:26 Transcending and Including Mormonism

01:30 Community Feedback and Impact

02:31 Real-Life Application and Group Work

04:07 Kim's Journey and Perspective

07:17 Early Understanding of the Atonement

11:30 Questioning and Reevaluating Faith

15:45 Separating God from Church Institution

19:20 Wrestling with Christian Exceptionalism

20:45 A Sacred Story of Service

25:30 The Kitchen Floor Experience and Jesus Parallel

28:15 Journal Entry: Understanding Christ's Love

31:04 Integrating Past and Present Beliefs

35:50 Fear of Losing Sacred Experiences

39:40 Discovering Expanded Love and Empathy

43:20 Learning from All Traditions and Cultures

46:15 Conclusion and Future Episodes

51:45 Closing Thoughts on Growth and Compassion