The Excommunication of Bishop Sam Pinson and his Family in Ammon, Idaho Pt. 6 - Mormon Stories 1326
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Every once in a while
Every once in a while we have an epic, multi-part Mormon Stories Podcast episode about a family who experiences a faith crisis together -- wherein multiple family members (including some of the children) participate in the re-telling of the story.
This is one of those episodes.
Sam and Sara Pinson were living the Mormon dream: raised in the LDS Church, married in the LDS temple, etc. Sam obtained his “dream job” working 5 years for Microsoft, and later left Microsoft to start his own business. The Pinson dream culminated in Sam and Sara moving to Ammon (Idaho Falls), Idaho, wherein Sam was called as a Mormon bishop. Everything seemed perfect - except it wasn’t.
- Their teenage daughter, Olivia, was questioning both the church, and her sexuality.
- Their son, Sam Jr., was suffering with Scrupulosity (religious OCD)
- And both Sam and Sara were beginning to question their Mormon faith while Sam was serving as bishop.
Today’s episode tells the story of how a devout Mormon family in Ammon, Idaho, led by a Mormon Bishop, can end up losing their faith in Mormonism in 2020. It also includes a full recounting of how Sam began to speak openly about his struggles with the church after losing his faith - leading to threats and ultimately a disciplinary council/excommunication. And yes, Sam recorded and is now sharing here the full audio of his excommunication (Part 6).
Sam’s wife Sara, along with two of their brilliant children - Olivia and Sam Jr. - also participate in this super-thoughtful story/discussion.
You will not be disappointed in this episode. HUGE thanks to Sam Sr., Sara, Olivia, and Sam Jr. for their willingness to join us on Mormon Stories Podcast and tell their epic story.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Recording of the council
01:45 Prayer
03:05 No high council
05:59 Charges, Sam denies
08:08 Comparison with an employee accusing the CEO of bad things
09:43 Procedural talk. Questions start.
13:47 Sam asks where in his FB posts he attacks people
17:20 Who determines truth
21:20 Sam's intent. Why not just resign?
25:20 SP thinking about Sam writing a book, having an ulterior motive
26:37 Discussion about closed vs open belief system
37:14 Sam explaining that his love for truth is the big reason
46:14 Did Sam manipulate his wife and children?
50:28 How does learning about JS marrying a 14 y old strengthen your faith?
59:25 More on the charges. Discussing personal attack. An officer of the church?
1:06:12 The church excommunicating Sam for telling the truth
1:15:28 Sam responding to charges
1:20:18 Sam Jr.
1:24:05 Olivia
1:28:15 Sarah
1:31:28 Deliberation starts
1:32:12 Sam goes back in
1:39:18 Sam and Sara responding
1:43:28 Closing words & Prayer
#LDS #Mormon #PostMormon #ExMormon #MormonStories
This is one of those episodes.
Sam and Sara Pinson were living the Mormon dream: raised in the LDS Church, married in the LDS temple, etc. Sam obtained his “dream job” working 5 years for Microsoft, and later left Microsoft to start his own business. The Pinson dream culminated in Sam and Sara moving to Ammon (Idaho Falls), Idaho, wherein Sam was called as a Mormon bishop. Everything seemed perfect - except it wasn’t.
- Their teenage daughter, Olivia, was questioning both the church, and her sexuality.
- Their son, Sam Jr., was suffering with Scrupulosity (religious OCD)
- And both Sam and Sara were beginning to question their Mormon faith while Sam was serving as bishop.
Today’s episode tells the story of how a devout Mormon family in Ammon, Idaho, led by a Mormon Bishop, can end up losing their faith in Mormonism in 2020. It also includes a full recounting of how Sam began to speak openly about his struggles with the church after losing his faith - leading to threats and ultimately a disciplinary council/excommunication. And yes, Sam recorded and is now sharing here the full audio of his excommunication (Part 6).
Sam’s wife Sara, along with two of their brilliant children - Olivia and Sam Jr. - also participate in this super-thoughtful story/discussion.
You will not be disappointed in this episode. HUGE thanks to Sam Sr., Sara, Olivia, and Sam Jr. for their willingness to join us on Mormon Stories Podcast and tell their epic story.
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***We are 100% donor funded! Please click here to donate to keep this content coming!: https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?d...
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Timecodes:
00:00 Recording of the council
01:45 Prayer
03:05 No high council
05:59 Charges, Sam denies
08:08 Comparison with an employee accusing the CEO of bad things
09:43 Procedural talk. Questions start.
13:47 Sam asks where in his FB posts he attacks people
17:20 Who determines truth
21:20 Sam's intent. Why not just resign?
25:20 SP thinking about Sam writing a book, having an ulterior motive
26:37 Discussion about closed vs open belief system
37:14 Sam explaining that his love for truth is the big reason
46:14 Did Sam manipulate his wife and children?
50:28 How does learning about JS marrying a 14 y old strengthen your faith?
59:25 More on the charges. Discussing personal attack. An officer of the church?
1:06:12 The church excommunicating Sam for telling the truth
1:15:28 Sam responding to charges
1:20:18 Sam Jr.
1:24:05 Olivia
1:28:15 Sarah
1:31:28 Deliberation starts
1:32:12 Sam goes back in
1:39:18 Sam and Sara responding
1:43:28 Closing words & Prayer
#LDS #Mormon #PostMormon #ExMormon #MormonStories
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