⚠️ Spoiler Alert! In this episode of That’s Church!
You will get unique perspectives from BELIEVERS and NONBELIEVERS!
Ashlie Sanders and Emilie Call are joined by their brother Jake Coon, his wife Mandy Coon, and their friend Cheryl Stout to dive deep into the powerful and polarizing new movie Heretic. The film follows two LDS sister missionaries who visit an investigator’s home, only to encounter a surprising challenge to their faith as he introduces them to a religion he claims is the “one true faith.”
Ashlie and Emilie bring their perspectives as active members of the LDS Church, while Jake, Mandy, and Cheryl—former members who are now post-Mormon—offer unique insights from their personal spiritual journeys. With Emilie and Jake having both served LDS missions as young adults, the group brings a depth of understanding and lived experience to the discussion, exploring how the film resonates across a spectrum of beliefs.
This spoiler-heavy discussion includes:
• The central themes of Heretic and its thought-provoking portrayal of faith exploration.
• A breakdown of the movie’s take on truth, belief, and spirituality.
• Insights from active LDS members and post-Mormons with unique spiritual journeys.
• Reactions from those within the LDS Church, former members, and people of other faiths.
⚠️ Spoiler Alert: Watch Heretic before listening if you want to avoid spoilers!
This conversation is sure to leave you reflecting on faith, truth, and the human search for meaning. And don’t forget—our next episode features Cheryl Stout, where we delve into her deeply personal philosophies and inspiring spiritual journey.
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