Why I Resigned as a Mormon Bishop - Nick and Amanda Jones | Ep. 1861 - Video

A few weeks ago, Mormon Bishop Nick Jones (Mississippi) took the LDS church by storm by resigning his position as bishop from the pulpit (with the video being subsequently shared on TikTok and YouTube).

Please join us for Nick and Amanda's (his wife's) story. We welcome your questions and comments. Also, Nick's resignation video can be found here: https://youtu.be/08J-CNG5muw

Episode Show Notes: https://www.mormonstories.org/portfolio-items/i-resigned-as-mormon-bishop/

Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:50 Summary of what they will discuss
00:05:45 Story of Mormon Bishop resigning from the pulpit
00:06:50 Disclaimer for NOT interviewing the bishop today
00:11:06 Clip of Bishop resigning from the pulpit
00:19:07 Reacting to the clip
00:24:44 He has been required to do things he can’t morally stand by
00:43:15 Clip of Bill Reel
00:47:00 Politicians in Utah that are Mormon
00:58:35 Widow's Mite Report Special
01:03:55 Summary of what’s going on in Australia
01:12:09 Church Newsroom “Effectivneess of Church Approach to Prevent Child Abuse”
01:21:20 Topics and Questions “replaces” Gospel Topics Essays
01:26:00 John singing “C is for Cookie”
01:26:27 New resource for people who have questions
01:27:35 Five steps when going through a faith-crisis
01:31:56 “C is for crisis and it’s good enough for me”
01:38:20 How to act toward those seeking answers
01:49:15 What is in the new Guide
01:53:00 Topics that are NOT covered


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