Marriage on a Tightrope

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness month. In this episode Kattie and Allan are joined by Jon and Rachel to discuss their experience with severe depression and suicidal thoughts. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 086: Suicide Prevention with Jon and Rachel appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

In today’s episode Allan & Kattie explore the topics of miracles and fear. How can they have a respectful conversation with out tearing each other down when they clearly disagree? We have a couple spots left for our September course. Go to Eventbrite to find Workshop on a Tightrope event or click the links through… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 085: Miracles and Fear The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 085: Miracles and Fear appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Anne Buckle is an episcopalian who found herself head over heels for a Mormon boy. She sits down with Kattie to tell her mixed faith marriage story as someone who has never been a member of the LDS church. Sign up for our 6 week online mixed faith marriage course “Workshop on a Tightrope”. The… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 084: Anne Buckle The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 084: Anne Buckle appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife was kind enough to join Kattie and Allan for a 1 hour Q&A. Dr. Finlayson-Fife is a relationship and sexuality educator and coach, as well as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with a Ph.D in Counseling Psychology from Boston College. She wrote her dissertation on LDS women and sexuality, have… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 083: Q&A with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 083: Q&A with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

In this episode, Kattie and Allan talk about how they handled their “back to school” blessings for their 4 childrens. They also give a number of tips on how to approach family milestone events. This can be sibling baptisms, ordinations, etc. Temple sealings is the example that Kattie and Allan spend the most time speaking… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 082: Family Milestone Events The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 082: Family Milestone Events appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Kattie presents her portion of a session she helped present at Sunstone Symposium this year. The topic of the session was “Reframing Your Mixed Faith Marriage”. Kattie spoke specifically about her experience and advice on Self Care in a mixed faith marriage. Registrations for the September session of our 6-week online course “Workshop on a… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 081: Self Care The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 081: Self Care appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Allan and Kattie discuss Allan’s new style of prayer and other ways that a non-believer can strike remain an active part of the LDS community while not sacrificing authenticity. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 080: A New Style of Prayer appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Carol Lynn Pearson sits down with Kattie and Allan to share her life experience. So many of the lessons and wisdom shared by Carol Lynn ties directly to how to flourish in a Mixed Faith Marriage. Go to carollynnpearson.com to see her impressive body of work and to purchase a signed copy of any number… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 079: Carol Lynn Pearson (Love Anyway) The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 079: Carol Lynn Pearson (Love Anyway) appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Jason Mount, older brother to Allan and current LDS Bishop, sits down with Kattie and Allan to discuss faith transitions and mixed faith marriage. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 078: Jason Mount (Brother and Bishop) appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

On this episode, Jen and Jameson Holman talk about their experience being an interracial couple in America in 2020. We feel that race is too important of an issue not to dedicate some time on the podcast. We hope you all enjoy learning from the Holman’s. We also have just a few spots left in… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 077: Interracial Marriage (Jen & Jameson Holman) The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 077: Interracial Marriage (Jen & Jameson Holman) appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

James Ott joins the program to discuss the Word of Wisdom. James uses his expertise in addiction recovery to help us understand the issue from a clinical perspective. He also walks through a brief history of the Word of Wisdom. Here is James’ bio in his own words as found on the Red Willow Counseling… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 076: Word of Wisdom Part 3 (James Ott) The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 076: Word of Wisdom Part 3 (James Ott) appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

On this episode, Kattie and Allan sit down with their 8 year old daughter Zara. They discuss why she wants to be baptized, why she wants Allan to perform the baptism, and mostly gives one word answers….which is understandable for an 8 year old!   There are still spots left in our 6 week online… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 075: Zara Mount (Baptism Part 1) The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 075: Zara Mount (Baptism Part 1) appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Allan and Kattie talk in detail about their experience with the Word of Wisdom. They cover their experience, share lessons learned, and discuss some of the tools that couples can use to negotiate the Word of Wisdom. Many of the tools shared come from our “Workshop on a Tightrope”, a 6-week online course taught by… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 074: Word of Wisdom (Part 2) The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 074: Word of Wisdom (Part 2) appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

In this first of three episodes on the Word of Wisdom, Allan and Kattie are joined by Bret & Rachel Cooper, Ryan & Jessica Magnusson, and Astrid & Aaron Holland. We explore how each of these four couples have handled the Word of Wisdom in their mixed faith marriage. Part 2 will be an in… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 073: Word of Wisdom (Part 1) The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 073: Word of Wisdom (Part 1) appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Chelsea and Danny Anderson tell their story as a mixed faith couple. Chelsea shared a recent talk she gave in Sacrament meeting in its entirety. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 072: Chelsea and Danny Anderson appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Join Kattie and Allan as they discuss how things have been for them during the quarantine. They discuss General Conference, Easter, and have some words of wisdom for Mixed Faith Marriages during these stressful, lockdown days. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 070: Quarantine Update appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

On a very special episode of Marriage on a Tightrope, Allan sits down with his mother Elaine. They discuss Elaine’s upbringing, history with the church, and her experience with 4 of her children leaving the church in a span of 12 months. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 069: Elaine Mount appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Kattie and Allan join with Natasha Helfer Parker to provide a free mini class on Mixed Faith Marriage. This also served as a final preview of our online 6 week mixed faith marriage course, Workshop on a Tightrope. This was streamed live and contains questions and comments from live listeners. We hope everyone is doing… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 068: Free Mixed Faith Marriage Mini Class The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 068: Free Mixed Faith Marriage Mini Class appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Sometimes our episodes are more of an update about where we are at, as opposed to an episode with laid out advice. This is one of those episodes. Kattie discusses her anxiety going into conference and her decision to face Conference head on, instead of escaping on yet another Disney trip….not that that’s an option… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 067: Facing Conference Head On The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 067: Facing Conference Head On appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Around the world, many missionaries are returning home early. Some of those missionaries are returning to families where one parent has transitioned away from the church while they were away. Now those mixed faith couples have to scramble to figure out how to tell their missionaries. On this episode, Karin and Glen Brown explain how… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 066: My Missionary is Coming Home! (w/Glen & Karin Brown) The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 066: My Missionary is Coming Home! (w/Glen & Karin Brown) appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

All of our best laid plans have come to a screeching halt. Coronavirus, earthquakes, mixed faith marriage…How can we slow down and come out stronger in the face of adversity? Allan and Kattie discuss some thoughts about their situation being at home as a family for extended periods of time. Anthony Miller, also joins for… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 065: Option B The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 065: Option B appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Sarah and EJ Morin join Marriage on a Tightrope to tell their story. The Morin’s are unique on the podcast, in that they found themselves in a mixed faith marriage just 2 months after getting married. That was 3 short years ago. Don’t miss out on our 6-week online Workshop on a Tightrope. More info… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 064: Sarah and EJ Morin The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 064: Sarah and EJ Morin appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Nearly a year in the making, Kattie and Allan are excited to announce their partnership with Natasha Helfer Parker to bring you a 6 week online workshop to help fortify your Mixed Faith Marriage To sign up to go the Eventbrite event page, or search for “Workshop on a Tightrope” on Eventbrite (Make sure to… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 063: Introducing Workshop on a Tightrope The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 063: Introducing Workshop on a Tightrope appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Hayden received the Priesthood just 3 days before this episode was recorded. How did that experience go? Kattie and Allan discuss their experience, including missteps that they made.   The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 062: Hayden Gets the Priesthood appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Noah Rasheta joins the podcast to tell his story, and talk about Secular Buddhism. See more of Noah and Secular Buddhism at secularbuddhism.com To support Marriage on a Tightrope, please consider a donation Venmo: @marriageonatightrope The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 061: Noah Rasheta appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Kattie and Allan give an update on the situation with their son’s priesthood ordination. We also hear how their first “Home Church” went down. Donate here (www.marriageonatightrope.org/moat-donation) Venmo: @marriageonatightrope The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 060: Priesthood update; Home Church appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Anthony Magnabosco drops into Marriage on a Tightrope to discuss Street Epistemology. Street Epistemology is a conversational tool that helps people reflect on the reliability of the methods used to arrive at their deeply-held beliefs. Anthony has interviewed over 1000 individuals using Street Epistemology. We were lucky to have him on the show! Anthony Magnabosco’s Top… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 059: Anthony Magnabosco The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 059: Anthony Magnabosco appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

A spontaneous episode. Sometimes you need to stop what you’re doing and say something nice to your spouse. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 058: Stop it and say something nice appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

With their 11 year old turning 12, Kattie and Allan talk about how they have navigated the issue of their son Hayden receiving the Priesthood. Included is a brief talk between father and son. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 057: “Dad, Will you give me the Priesthood?” appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Kattie and Allan provide an update on their December after a months break from recording the podcast. They also talk about themes/words of inspiration for the new year. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 056: A New Year appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Kattie and Allan discuss their experience at the Thrive Conference in SLC. A full day of growing, healing, and community. Kattie expected to be uncomfortable at a post-Mormon conference, but was pleasantly surprised at many of the positive experiences she had as well. Allan expected to feel right at home, but was surprised when he… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 054: Belonging The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 054: Belonging appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Kattie and Allan take questions from listeners. Topics include: Alcohol, continuing church attendance, celebrating Christmas, saying a new type of prayer, and more. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 053: Listener Q&A appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Dr. Julie de Azevedo Hanks joins Kattie and Allan for the second of two episodes. On this episode, she talks about the challenges of raising kids in a mixed faith marriage. Special attention is given to teenagers. For more information, check out this article on teaching Modesty We also mentioned two of Julie’s great books!… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 052: Dr. Julie de Azevedo Hanks on Teenage Children The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 052: Dr. Julie de Azevedo Hanks on Teenage Children appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Jana Riess talks about the findings of her book “The Next Mormons: How Millennials are Changing the LDS Church”. Jana also discusses how mixed faith marriage plays into her research and shares some of her own mixed faith marriage story. We can’t recommend Jana’s book enough! Buy it here on Amazon. You can learn more… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 051: Jana Riess The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 051: Jana Riess appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Dr. Julie de Azevedo Hanks joins Kattie and Allan for the first of two episodes. On this episode, she talks about communicating with family. What is the best way to tell your family that you or your spouse no longer believes? How much detail should you give? For more information, check out these two articles… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 050: Dr. Julie De Azevedo Hanks on Communicating with Family The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 050: Dr. Julie De Azevedo Hanks on Communicating with Family appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Allan doesn’t want to watch General Conference. Kattie is feeling like an old tradition is slipping away. Life Coach Claudine Gallacher sits down with Allan and Kattie to discuss how they can handle the upcoming General Conference. Full disclosure: This was a difficult episode for Allan. Some episodes focus more on one side of the… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 049: Handling General Conference The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 049: Handling General Conference appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Rachel and Bret Cooper tell their mixed faith marriage story. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 048: Bret and Rachel Cooper appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

David Ostler joins the podcast to discuss his new book “Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question” The book can be found on Amazon, Deseret Book, Kofford Books, and at bridgeslds.com David also helps run a Facebook group for parents of children who have left the church. Go to the Marriage on a Tightrope Facebook group… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 047: David Ostler The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 047: David Ostler appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

How should a mixed faith couple handle blessing their children? Kattie and Allan share their experience blessing their children before school got back in session. Donate to Marriage on a Tightrope to show your appreciation and keep the podcast alive. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 045: Children’s Blessings appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Allan heads back to church to see how it feels after an 8 month absence. Kattie and Allan are joined by the kids for a conversation about how church went and we hear from each member of the Mount family. This is the 7th in a series of episodes that will explore what it is… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 044: Back to Church Part 7 (Allan and Kattie) The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 044: Back to Church Part 7 (Allan and Kattie) appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Lindsay Kjar goes back to church for the first time in months. What was her experience like? How was it for her believing husband Matt? This is part of a series of episodes that will explore what it is like to attend church on Sunday as a non-believer and as a spouse of a non-believer. … Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 043: Back to Church Part 6 (Lindsay and Matt) The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 043: Back to Church Part 6 (Lindsay and Matt) appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Allan heads back to church to see how it feels after an 8 month absence. Kattie and Allan are joined by the kids for a conversation about how church went and we hear from each member of the Mount family. This is the 5th in a series of episodes that will explore what it is… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 042: Back to Church Part 5 (Allan and Kattie) The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 042: Back to Church Part 5 (Allan and Kattie) appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Allan heads back to church to see how it feels after an 8 month absence. Kattie and Allan are joined by the kids for a conversation about how church went and we hear from each member of the Mount family. This is the 3rd in a series of episodes that will explore what it is… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 041: Back to Church Part 4 (Allan and Kattie) The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 041: Back to Church Part 4 (Allan and Kattie) appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Lindsay Kjar goes back to church for the first time in months. What was her experience like? How was it for her believing husband Matt? This is part of a series of episodes that will explore what it is like to attend church on Sunday as a non-believer and as a spouse of a non-believer. … Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 040: Back to Church Part 3 (Lindsay and Matt) The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 040: Back to Church Part 3 (Lindsay and Matt) appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Lindsay Kjar goes back to church for the first time in months. What was her experience like? How was it for her believing husband Matt? This is part of a series of episodes that will explore what it is like to attend church on Sunday as a non-believer and as a spouse of a non-believer. … Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 039: Back to Church Part 2 (Lindsay and Matt) The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 039: Back to Church Part 2 (Lindsay and Matt) appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Allan heads back to church to see how it feels after an 8 month absence. Kattie and Allan are joined by the kids for a conversation about how church went and we hear from each member of the Mount family. This is the first in a series of episodes that will explore what it is… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 038: Back to Church Part 1 (Allan and Kattie) The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 038: Back to Church Part 1 (Allan and Kattie) appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Kattie reads a journal entry from January 1st 2018, two weeks before she and Allan recorded their first episode. She talks about how things have changed for the better since those dark days. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 037: Not So Happy New Year appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Soon after the first episode of Marriage on a Tightrope released in January 2018, Allan and Kattie went to dinner with their very first couples. Justin and Polly Brown were one of those couples! Enjoy learning Justin and Polly’s story in this face to face interview. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 036: Justin and Polly Brown appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Allan and Kattie were guests on Richard Ostler’s Listen, Learn, Love podcast. Listen, Learn, Love largely focuses on LGBTQ issues, but Richard also likes taking on faith crisis, mixed faith marriage, and other difficult topics. He is a faithful member of the church and is a wonderful example of a LGBTQ ally. If you are… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 035: Richard Ostler Interview The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 035: Richard Ostler Interview appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.

Natasha Helfer Parker is a certified Marriage and Family Therapist and Sex Therapist. She sits down for a chat with Kattie and Allan to discussed mixed faith marriage tips and sex therapy. You can check out some of the many projects Natasha is working on below! Transitioning Mormon Cruise w/Natasha! Symmetry Sols Mormon Faith Crisis… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 034: Natasha Helfer Parker The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 034: Natasha Helfer Parker appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope.