A Sneak Peak into this Episode In this episode of Unexpected Turns, guest Kristi finds the pandemic an opportunity to reflect on the cultural changes over the course of her teaching career. As she evaluates her own views and beliefs, she begins to consider Biblical...
Hannah’s Story: I slid into the booth at the restaurant, not really sure what the woman across from me planned to say. I had met Elizabeth, one of our church ministers, a few times before, but we were only acquaintances. After we ordered lunch, Elizabeth...
Kristi’s Story: During my childhood in San Diego, my family only attended church at Christmas and Easter. I had a vague sense of God’s existence but little else. As an adult I held back from the faith of my Christian friends, not wanting to pursue my doubts and...
Sydney’s Story: I was raised in an LDS (Latter Day Saints) home. My Mormon upbringing shaped my worldview and my view of God. I didn’t believe Jesus, the Father and the Holy Spirit were one God, nor did I believe in the infallibility of the Bible. I...
Sandra’s Story: The night before surgery, I lay in bed with two preschoolers snuggled on either side. Tiny heads rested on my shoulders. Thumbs plugged in their mouths, they clutched their favorite blankies—pink bunny and blue bear. I savored the sweet...
