Pastor and Experienced Map Maker/Historian John Hamer joined with me to share his faith transition story that eventually led him to the Community of Christ. We talk about how Community of Christ can be a good landing place for people currently struggling with their faith or who have transitioned away from the LDS church. We also discussed his views on literal interpretations of scripture and the historical Jesus.
Thank you so much John for joining me! I am still feeling a little starstruck as I have been watching/listening to multiple lectures and podcasts that John has participated in over the past year during my faith transition journey. John is such a knowledgeable guy and, more importantly, just a genuinely good human.
Resources discussed in this show:
Beyond the Walls Online Ministry: https://www.communityofchrist.ca/btw.html
Beyond the Walls - Continuing Revelation Service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FI_F4ZyUSc
Mormon Stories: John Hamer on CoC as church home for transitioning Mormons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soOOgUE-bJI&t=3045s
Mormon Stories: John Hamer's Story: https://www.mormonstories.org/podcast/john-hamer-on-leaving-mormonism-and-returning-through-the-community-of-christ/
Centre Place Lectures: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEnqfPnCRxLKqM_A7vmYc9xZ2xZcg-itw
If this is your first time listening to Alternative Mormon, I recommend you go back to the first episode and at a minimum read the description. The first half of that episode also introduces my goals and purposes. Each episode will be named and numbered as follows:
1 - Alternative Thoughts
2 - Faith Transition Interviews
3 - The Issues
4 - Everything from Amulek to Zeezrom
The intro and outro music was provided by Dale Harris with his song "Speak to Me". Check out his rad tunes at jdharrismusic.com
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