Raised in a devout LDS home, "Maven" internalized teachings on divine gender roles and priesthood authority. Though recognizing inequality, she accepted exclusion as part of God’s plan. At church schools, the strict dating norms felt stifling and patriarchal. Understanding her divine worth as contingent on a future partner, Maven lamented what she felt was lesser love from God.

Serving a mission expanded her worldview through profound spiritual experiences. Connecting deeply with investigators and other sisters fostered an independent, confident faith centered on Christ. But returning home, expectations to marry quickly resumed, and with them, that message of being less-than without a husband. Still single, Maven grappled with her place in a church that couldn’t seem to value what she offered on her own.

Part 2:    • Becoming "Maven" - Pt. 2 | Ep. 1597  

Show Notes:
Mormonism live: https://mormonismlive.org/
D&C Reference about Spirits: D&C 129:4-8
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Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction
00:05:00 Growing up and family
00:15:00 Equality
00:25:28 Priesthood
00:40:28 Different shades of Mormon
00:51:30 Being the big sister
00:59:54 Motherhood instead of College narrative
01:11:15 Future is plan B
01:22:10 The red dress
01:34:28 Waiting for a missionary
01:45:51 Snow College
01:57:40 Mormon dating standard
02:09:10 The Bath House
02:24:12 Sex education in college
02:34:44 I work program
02:46:12 21 and not married and the stereotype
02:58:20 The temple and covering women’s faces
03:16:00 Accepting that God will never love me as much as a man
03:25:00 Mission
03:44:46 Being there for a family on her mission
03:57:05 Testimony and Jesus as she leaves her mission

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