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Today we’re joined again by author, screenwriter, song writer, and general wonderful human being, Carol Lynn Pearson. We discuss her new book The Love Map. But there is so much more in this episode. We discuss putting “love” above differences and have get some wonderful insights from Carol Lynn about mixed faith marriage.
We hope you join us on Sunday April 23rd at 7pm Mountain on Zoom as we give our presentation from Thrive St. George on creating meaningful Sundays. On that Zoom we’ll also be telling you all about what we have planned for Marriage on a Tightrope for 2023 and beyond. Use this Zoom link (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83850918477?pwd=eDRzMkJBb3ZnZ0EvVitkVGx6bUdnQT09) or check our Facebook and Instagram accounts on the day of the event. Put it in your calendars!
We’re excited to have Dr. Jennifer Finlayson Fife present in person on Monday May 8th at 7pm at the Alianza building in Pleasant Grove, Utah. She will be presenting for 60 minutes on the topic of “Differentiation: The Key to Navigating Mixed-Faith Relationships”. This event will be in person only. To reserve your spot, Venmo $25 per person to @marriageonatightrope. In your Venmo comment, include “JFF” and your email address. Space is reserved to 100 people!
Workshop on a Tightrope – We’re happy to announce our 9th session of Workshop on a Tightrope. Starting Sunday June 4th, we will be joined live via Zoom with Licensed therapist Natasha Helfer, every Sunday evening from 7pm-9pm mst. The demand for this workshop is through the roof, so register now through Thinkific. Early registration ($50 off) ends May 10th. Sign up now and receive a 7th bonus week (Sex & Intimacy) at no additional cost.
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Kattie and Allan are excited to announce the next phase of Marriage on a Tightrope. From weekly video episodes (!!!), to more events, online and in person meetups, another Workshop on a Tightrope with Natasha Helfer starting soon, Marriage on a Tightrope 2.0 is shaping up to be huge for the mixed faith space.
Join us on Sunday April 23rd at 7pm Mountain on Zoom as we give our presentation from Thrive St. George on creating meaningful Sundays. On that Zoom we’ll also be telling you all about what we have planned for Marriage on a Tightrope for 2023 and beyond. Use this Zoom link (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83850918477?pwd=eDRzMkJBb3ZnZ0EvVitkVGx6bUdnQT09) or check our Facebook and Instagram accounts on the day of the event.
We’re excited to have Dr. Jennifer Finlayson Fife present in person on Monday May 8th at 7pm at the Alianza building in Pleasant Grove, Utah. She will be presenting for 60 minutes on the topic of “Differentiation: The Key to Navigating Mixed-Faith Relationships”. This event will be in person only. To reserve your spot, Venmo $25 per person to @marriageonatightrope. In your Venmo comment, include “JFF” and your email address. Space is reserved to 100 people!
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Jana Spangler joins Kattie and Allan to talk about her work at Symmetry Sols, her time as a student under Richard Rohr, and so much more. Jana’s professional and personal experience combined with her training makes her an expert in the field of faith transitions. She is a sought-after podcast guest, speaker, presenter, and retreat leader. She is passionate about helping her clients find and trust their inner compass and make sense of challenging and misunderstood stages of spiritual growth. Her approach to wellness as an Integral Coach utilizes developmental, personality (enneagram), and other lenses. We are so lucky to have her on the show!
Workshop on a Tightrope – We’re one week away from our 8th session of Workshop on a Tightrope and there are only a few spots left! Starting Sunday February 19th, we will be joined live via Zoom with Licensed Therapist Natasha Helfer, every Sunday evening from 7pm-9pm mst. Over 200 couples have completed this Mixed Faith Marriage course and found it invaluable to their relationship. The demand for this workshop is through the roof, so register now through Thinkific. If you’re interested but need more info, email us at marriageonatightrope@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.
Saturday February 25th – Kattie and Allan will be the opening speakers at Thrive St. George.
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Friday February 3rd 7pm – Dan McClellan will be be joining Kattie and Allan to speak on “Negotiating with the Bible”. While the event is sold out, check our Facebook group event page on the day of the event for a Zoom link to join remotely. This event is free, we’re asking for a small donation to help us cover speaker fees, venue costs, and other expenses associated with the event. Venmo us @marriageonatightrope if you’re able to donate.
Workshop on a Tightrope – We’re happy to announce our 8th session of Workshop on a Tightrope. Starting Sunday February 19th, we will be joined live via Zoom with Licensed therapist Natasha Helfer, every Sunday evening from 7pm-9pm mst. The demand for this workshop is through the roof, so register now through Thinkific. Early registration ($50 off) ends February 1st. Sign up now and receive a 7th bonus week (Sex & Intimacy) at no additional cost.
Saturday February 25th – Kattie and Allan will be the opening speakers at Thrive St. George.
In this episode, Chelsea Homer joins the Mounts to discuss her Facebook group Faith Journey Meetups and her recently established non-profit Lost and Found Club.
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Marriage on a Tightrope is starting 2023 with a BANG. So many events and announcements to share.
Sunday January 29th – We will be joining Sunday Service to collect food for the Utah Food Bank. Search for handle sunday.serv on Instagram for details.
Friday February 3rd 7pm – Dan McClellan will be be joining Kattie and Allan to speak on “Negotiating with the Bible”. Space is EXTREMELY limited. Go to Eventbrite to reserve your spot. If full, email us at marriageontightrope@gmail.com to get on the waiting list. While this event is free, we’re asking for a small donation to help us cover speaker fees, venue costs, and other expenses associated with the event. Venmo us @marriageonatightrope if you’re able to donate.
Workshop on a Tightrope – We’re happy to announce our 8th session of Workshop on a Tightrope. Starting Sunday February 19th, we will be joined live via Zoom with Licensed therapist Natasha Helfer, every Sunday evening from 7pm-9pm mst. The demand for this workshop is through the roof, so register now through Thinkific. Early registration ($50 off) ends February 1st. Sign up now and receive a 7th bonus week (Sex & Intimacy) at no additional cost.
Saturday February 25th – Kattie and Allan will be the opening speakers at Thrive St. George.
In this episode, Kattie and Allan take a look back at their Sundays in 2022 and reflect on how their goals for 2023 are vastly different. They discuss the challenges of balancing different religious beliefs within a mixed faith family and share practical tips on how to make Sundays more meaningful for your family.
One of the key elements of their new Sunday routine is the concept of “words of the year.” Kattie and Allan share how they each chose a word that resonates with them personally and how they plan to integrate these words into their new Sunday routine. They also discuss the importance of encouraging their kids to explore new ideas, discover what “speaks” to them personally and how Sundays are the perfect opportunity for quality time together as a family.
Whether you’re part of a mixed faith family or not, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration for making Sundays more meaningful for your family. Don’t miss it!
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Join us Saturday December 17th at 6pm for our Marriage on a Tightrope Couples Christmas party. It will be at Enlisted Design, 345 Pierpont Ave, Salt Lake City. It will be potluck style. Bring something to share, and cans of food for donation to the Utah food bank.
Our annual fundraising drive ends on December 9th. If you would like to contribute, you can donate here or via Venmo @Marriageonatightrope.
How do you handle the holidays? Are certain traditions more difficult, painful or uncomfortable than before? In this episode, Kattie and Allan discuss how they handle the holidays, teaching about Santa Claus, Christmas music, and tell their story of attending a Christmas concert.
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Aubrey and Tim Chaves are the hosts of the Faith Matters podcast and part of its executive board. They grew up near Salt Lake City, Utah and went to both middle school and high school together. Tim served an LDS mission to Montevideo, Uruguay. He attended BYU for his undergraduate studies before earning an MBA from… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 129: Aubrey and Tim Chaves
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Margi Dehlin graduated from BYU with a major in English and philosophy. She did both cross country and track there as well. She loves the beauty of the outdoors, reading a good book and creating deep abiding connections to those she loves most. She is a certified life coach through the Life Purpose Institute, specializing… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 128: Margi and John Dehlin
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Kattie and Allan discuss how they have invested in their marriage over the years. From date nights to walks around the neighborhood, there are plenty of ways we can all invest in our own marriages. Kattie also talks about her experience at the Art of Desire retreat she attended with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife and how… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 127: Investing in your Marriage and Yourself
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We’re back from our summer hiatus! We spent a MONTH in the UK and we’re finally back on American soil. Hear how the trip went, how Kattie’s summer break from church attendance went, and how she felt going back to church for the first time. Registration for the September 2022 session of Workshop on a… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 126: We’re Back!
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It’s been a while since Kattie and Allan have given an update on what’s going on in their Mixed Faith Marriage. In this episode Allan talks about reducing the religious content he posts on TikTok. Kattie talks about some of the difficult aspects of church attendance. Their 10 year daughter Zara joins them at the… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 125: Mount Family Update
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Leslie and Ben are a Marriage on a Tightrope first! They are a mixed faith couple from the Jehovah’s Witness faith. They were brave enough to record this all on their own. We know you’ll enjoy their story! Registration for the September 2022 session of Workshop on a Tightrope is now OPEN! Join us for… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 124: Leslie and Ben (Jehovah’s Witnesses)
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Madison and Tommy Johnson join us for a conversation about being in a mixed faith marriage and newly married. You may have seen Tommy’s very popular Tik Tok channel @thetomsters which causes people to constantly ask him – so are you in or are you out of the church? Tommy has a large following on… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 123: Madison and Tommy Johnson (@thetomsters)
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We are delighted to have Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife back on Marriage on a Tightrope! Dr. Fife is a relationship and sexuality educator and coach. She teaches online courses and live workshops to individuals and couples seeking to develop their capacity for deeper emotional and sexual intimacy. Dr. Fife has created a space for couples to… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
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Susan Hinckley and Cynthia Winward are the hosts of the popular “At Last She Said It” podcast. They are growing in both popularity and in content and we were delighted to interview them about their podcast. We feel strongly that there are amazing content creators out there who provide a myriad of support for others… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 121: At Last She Said It Interview
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David Ostler joins Kattie and Allan for a 2nd time to discuss the 2nd edition of his book Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question. This second edition dedicated to Mixed Faith Marriage and relationships is available NOW! Go to bridgeslds.com to download the new chapter on Mixed Faith Marriage today. We’d also encourage you to… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 120: David Ostler & Bridges Second Edition
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Allan and Kattie were involved with a vow renewal for dear friends and a fellow mixed faith couple. Allan was honored to officiate the ceremony and the couple was kind enough to give permission for Allan to read what he said to listeners of Marriage on a Tightrope. Want to tell your story on the… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 118: Vow Renewals
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Kattie and Allan recap an eventful weekend. From the Women’s Retreat to deaths of two individuals close to the Mount’s. All shared with a focus on connection, healing, and growth. We’d love to have you in our 6 week online mixed faith marriage workshop with Natasha Helfer. Our first live session will be February 27,… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 117: Connection, Healing, Growth
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A few months ago we asked our listeners to answer a few questions about their mixed faith marriage. Well, we’re here to report on the results! Last we have a few spots left for our women’s retreat Feb 5, 2022. Follow the link and join us. This is for any women, anywhere on their faith… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 116: Mixed Faith Survey Results
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Kattie and Allan discuss what 2022 looks like for the Mount’s. Also, the last episode of Marriage on a Tightrope was a bit tense. We received quite a lot of feedback expressing concern, and even a few messages that went a bit too far in their advice for how Kattie should proceed in the marriage. … Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 115: New Year, New Goals
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Kattie and Allan discuss the latest tricky chapter in their Mixed Faith Marriage. Kattie asks for a “break” in discussing certain topics, Allan’s TikTok channel causes some hurt feelings, and the Mount’s do what they’ve come accustomed to doing over the past 4 years…work it out in front of the microphone. Join us for our… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 114: Shifting Gears
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November 30th is Giving Day! Help Kattie and Allan in their efforts to continue their work in the mixed faith arena by donating today. Donations can be made on the official fundraiser page or via venmo (@marriageonatightrope). On this episode Kattie and Allan share a few unique emails and fun connections they’ve made through the… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 113: Giving Day
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Happy Thanksgiving! This weekend can bring so many emotions to the surface when spending time with your family and loved ones. In this episode we share our Thrive presentation with all of our listeners. How can we have closer relationships with those friends and family we would like to keep in our lives? We give… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 112: United in our Differences
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How does the decision making process change when one spouse no longer believes in God? Allan and Kattie discuss the challenges they have experienced as Allan no longer prays in major life changing decisions. Join us for the 2022 ‘You’re Not Alone’ Women’s Retreat! Registration opens Monday 11/8/21 Saturday, February 5th 2022, 8 am… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 111: Making Decisions without God
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Matt & Laura Hunter Laura grew up in a devout Christian home in Texas. After dating a few Mormon boys, she decided to take a deep dive into learning about the LDS church. She met Matt when he showed up on her doorstep as a missionary to give her the discussions. Their story takes us… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 110: Laura and Matt Hunter (Part 2)
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Matt & Laura Hunter Laura grew up in a devout Christian home in Texas. After dating a few Mormon boys, she decided to take a deep dive in to learning about the LDS church. She met Matt when he showed up on her doorstep as a missionary to give her the discussions. Their story takes… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 109: Laura and Matt Hunter (Part 1)
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Tara and Tyler Briggs join Marriage on a Tightrope to tell their Mixed Faith story. You’ll love this inspiring interview. Join us in Pleasant Grove Utah on Saturday October 9th at 7pm for a mixed faith meetup and special presentation by Kattie and Allan! Bring a dessert to share and chat with other mixed faith… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 108: Tara and Tyler Briggs
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Kattie sits down with fellow believing wife “M”. “M” has hosted events, helped moderate the MOAT Facebook group, and so much more to create invaluable community for Mixed Faith Marriages. She imparts some WISDOM on y’all in this episode! Join us for our 6 week online course with therapist Natasha Helfer! Over 130 couples have… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 107: Kattie sits down with “M”
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In this episode, Kattie and Allan explore the topic of when spouses agree on certain church related topics. It may not be as straightforward as it seems. Join us for our 6 week online course with therapist Natasha Helfer! Over 130 couples have gone through this course and we’re excited to meet with 20+ more… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 106: What Happens When Kattie Agrees With Allan?
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After taking the summer off, Kattie and Allan are back with an update of the past few months. They also give 3 reassurances for those couples just starting off their mixed faith marriage. Want to share your story on the podcast? Click the link to book your interview! Kattie and Allan will also be speaking at the… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 105: 3 Reassurances for those new to Mixed Faith Marriage
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How can you connect as a couple after a spouse transitions away from former beliefs?
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Jon Ogden joins Kattie and Allan to discuss his new solution to the question, “How do we go about teaching our children in a mixed faith family?” Jon and his partners have developed Uplift Kids, a great online teaching resource for families of any religious situation. On Uplift Kids, you have over 30 existing lessons,… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 103: Uplift Kids with Jon Ogden
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Kattie gives an account of her experience traveling to Kansas to be a witness in the Membership Court of her dear friend Natasha Helfer.
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Kattie and Allan discuss the tender topic of supporting a friend through an official LDS Disciplinary Council. Friend of the podcast, Natasha Helfer has been summoned to a Membership Council (Disciplinary Council) on Sunday April 18th. Kattie and Allan discuss their support of Natasha and how you can support as well.
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Kattie and Allan look back at the three years that have passed since the first episode of Marriage on a Tightrope. They check in with 3 couples they met early on in the podcast to see how things have changed in their mixed faith marriage. Thank you for sticking with Marriage on a Tightrope for… Read More »Marriage On A Tightrope: 100: Then vs. Now
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Trigger Warning: Discussion surrounding sex, pornography use, and the guilt/shame that often accompanies those topics. Disclaimer: Kattie and Allan Mount are not certified relationship or sex therapists. In this episode they share their experiences on the topic of sex, and when advice is given, they try to keep the advice centered on healthy communication surrounding… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 099: Sexual Shaming in Marriage
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Ashlee and Shane tell their Mixed Faith Marriage story. They provide such a unique yet familiar perspective. We know that so many will appreciate this great couple! Looking to improve your sexual intimacy? Not sure how to negotiate changes in sexuality in a mixed faith marriage? Join us on February 11th, 2021 at 7pm Mountain… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 098: Shane and Ashlee
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TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide attempts, suicidal ideation, mental illness. Alex and Megan Rosenhan sit down to tell their mixed faith story. Much of the episode focuses on Alex’s diagnosis of Schizoaffective Disorder, how that correlates and in ways led to his faith transition, and how they both have been able to navigate this “new normal.” … Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 097: Megan and Alex Rosenhan
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Active believing member Chris Rich sits down with Kattie for a one on one chat. What story are you telling yourself? Do you want to share your story on Marriage on a Tightrope? Sign up here on Calendly Do you need some help strengthening your mixed faith marriage? Join us for Workshop on a Tightrope! … Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 096: One on One with Chris Rich
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Disclaimer: This episode focuses on one couple’s experience in a Mixed Orientation Marriage. This is not meant to be represented of the all mixed orientation marriages, or the general experience of LGBTQ individuals. Each individual’s experience is valid. Marriage on a Tightrope fully supports the LGBTQ community, LGBTQ individuals, and hopes for dramatic changes in… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 095: Mixed Orientation Marriage with Jim and Pam
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