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Podcast: Mormon Stories Podcast
Episode: 1840: Confronting Nihilism After Mormonism w/ Brittney Hartley
Description: In this interview, we delve into Brittney Hartley's journey as an Atheist spiritual director, exploring her Mormon upbringing, faith crisis, and profound shifts in beliefs. From being kicked out of home at 16 to grappling with Mormon doctrine and culture at BYU-Idaho, Brittney's story navigates her loss of faith, teaching seminary, raising kids outside the Church, and finding herself in nihilism's depths. The conversation touches on existential fears, embracing the absurdity of life, and the power of personal growth through dark times. Brittney's insights challenge conventional beliefs, highlighting the value of authenticity, inner peace, and ethical living beyond r...