MIDDLE GROUND - Real Conversations on Faith, Identity & Becoming — Through Brynne's LDS Lens of Curiosity, Love and Doubt
MIDDLE GROUND - Real Conversations on Faith, Identity & Becoming — Through Brynne's LDS Lens of Curiosity, Love and Doubt
Brynne Erickson - Educator, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Life Coach, Mother
Kamron Coleman - From Leaving the LDS Church for 20 Years to Going Back: Mysticism, Suffering, and Finding God Again Through Divine Revelation
1 hour 34 minutes Posted Sep 29, 2025 at 8:22 am.
Family Connections and Misunderstandings
Cultural Separation and Emotional Distance
The Complexity of Leaving a Religion
Exploring Sufism and Mysticism
The Heart of Spirituality vs. Organized Religion
The Role of Suffering in Spiritual Growth
Returning to Faith and Community
The Journey of Self-Discovery and Acceptance
The Voice of the Lord and Personal Revelation
Navigating Relationships and Alcoholism
The Impact of Family Dynamics on Faith
The Nature of the Church as a Living Entity
Art as a Medium for Spiritual Expression
Universal Themes in Religion
The Amalgamation of Religious Testimonies
The Lost Language of the Stars
Star Stories and the Gospel
The Apotheosis Scroll: A Lifelong Journey
Mystery Schools and Initiation
The Cosmic Cycle of Salvation
Recognizing Our Divinity
The Role of Suffering in Growth
The Collective Journey to Zion
The Ongoing Restoration of Knowledge
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In this enlightening conversation, Brynne Erickson and Kamron Coleman explore their familial connections, misunderstandings, and the complexities of faith and spirituality. They discuss the cultural and religious separations that have shaped their lives, the role of suffering in spiritual growth, and the importance of art as a medium for expressing deep spiritual truths. Kamron shares his journey of returning to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after years of exploration in Sufism and other spiritual practices. They emphasize the interconnectedness of all religions and the universal language of spirituality, culminating in a discussion about Kamron's artistic project, the Apotheosis Scroll, which seeks to illuminate the divine nature within all of us.
Brynne’s Social:
Facebook: @Brynne Erickson - my public page
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573316550355
Instagram: @brynne_erickson
https://www.instagram.com/brynne_erickson/
Kamron Coleman:
Art and Apotheosis Scroll - https://kamroncoleman.com/
Interview with David Butler - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTvdTVEBHE0
Takeaways:
Cultural and religious separations can create emotional distance.
Leaving a religion is often a complex and painful process.
Sufism offers profound insights into spirituality and mysticism.
Art can serve as a powerful medium for spiritual expression.
Suffering is a key aspect of spiritual growth and understanding.
Returning to faith can be a transformative experience.
Community and belonging are essential in spiritual journeys.
All religions share a universal language of spirituality.
Recognizing our divine nature is central to spiritual exploration.
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Keywords:
LDS, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, family, religion, spirituality, Sufism, art, suffering, community, divine nature, faith, interconnectedness