Audra Phelps: Mormon (And Post-Mormon) Parenting

Are Mormons Raising Their Kids Wrong? | Audra Phelps on Mormon & Post-Mormon Parenting What happens when you leave Mormonism and realize you must rethink not only what you believe, but how you raise your children? In this episode of Mormon Discussion, Bill Reel sits down with Audra Phelps for an honest conversation about Mormon parenting, religious conditioning, and raising emotionally healthy children beyond the framework of the LDS Church. Together, we explore how obedience, shame, fear, and rigid expectations can shape parent-child relationships—and how parents can replace those patterns with trust, autonomy, emotional connection, and critical thinking. We also discuss navigating mixed-faith families, teaching children about sex and modesty without shame, managing our own emotional triggers, and learning to give children the freedom to make mistakes. At the heart of this conversation is a powerful question: Are we raising children to obey and conform, or helping them become healthy, independent adults who trust themselves? Whether you’re Mormon, ex-Mormon, or simply questioning how you were raised, this conversation offers practical insights into breaking generational patterns and becoming a more intentional parent.

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00:00 Introduction: Are Mormons Raising Their Kids Wrong? 02:00 Audra Phelps’ Journey Out of Mormonism 04:00 How Mormonism Shapes Parenting 06:30 What Mormon Parenting Gets Right 09:00 Shame, Fear, and Pressure to Conform 12:00 Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset 15:00 Learning to Parent Without the Church 17:00 Finding Your Family’s Own Values 21:00 Balancing Obedience, Boundaries, and Autonomy 23:00 Teaching Emotional Regulation and Critical Thinking 29:00 Navigating Mixed-Faith Parenting 36:00 How Mormon Gender Roles Affect Emotional Development 40:00 Rediscovering Your Identity After Mormonism 46:00 Rethinking Morality and Sexuality 48:00 Teaching Kids About Alcohol Without Shame 59:00 Exposing Children to Different Cultures and Beliefs 69:00 Common Mistakes in Post-Mormon Parenting 75:00 Four Essential Parenting Lessons 81:00 Audra’s Coaching and Resources Audra’s

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