Our conversation with Wendy Montgomery on her efforts to make the LDS church safe for LGBTQ people and her eventual decision to leave.
On this episode of the Unburdened podcast, we sat down with Wendy Montgomery, a certified life coach and Enneagram educator. As a mother of five children, four of whom identify as LGBTQIA+, Wendy co-founded Mama Dragons and has served on the board of directors for both Mama Dragons and Affirmation, the largest international Mormon LGBTQIA+ organization.
After her son's coming out, Wendy's faith is tested as she confronts the Mormon Church's doctrines that clash with her unconditional love for her children. She grapples with emotional struggles, engages in activism with groups like Mama Dragons and Affirmation, and considers the broader impact of church policies on LGBTQ+ individuals.
The courage to question, the strength to protect, and the love that knows no bounds— Wendy's advocacy and allyship is a profound lesson in parental love and the courage to stand up for one's beliefs amidst adversity.
We discussed:
- Wendy's journey of faith deconstruction and her evolution towards a more personalized belief system.
- Effects of Mormon Church doctrines on LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, including mental health challenges and social stigmas
- The aftermath of the Supreme Court's marriage equality decision
- Subsequent Mormon church policy targeting LGBTQIA+ members and their children.
- The increase in suicide rates among LGBTQIA+ youth regarding church's policy.
- Establishing healthy boundaries and finding strength in their experiences.
- Use of the Enneagram as a tool for self-discovery and personal growth.
To learn more about Wendy Montgomery:
Website: https://www.wendymontgomery.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendymontcoach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Wendy-Montgomery-Coaching/100084535879114/
Learn more about the Unburdened podcast:
Instagram: @theunburdenedpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Unburdened
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