Finding Faith Above with Exmo-Christian Coach, Shelby Hohsfield, Christian podcasts for ex-Mormons, Faith After Church Hurt, ex LDS Faith in Jesus

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Finding Faith Above, Shelby sits down with Lindsay, a woman of strong faith and biblical conviction, to tackle one of the hardest tensions facing Christians today: Are we called to keep the peace, or to make peace rooted in truth? This conversation goes where many avoid. Together, Shelby and Lindsay unpack the difference between peacekeeping (appeaseme...

What happens when your faith feels thin, your prayers feel exhausted, and God moves anyway? In this episode of Finding Faith Above, Shelby sits down with Cecelia Curtis, host of The Heart of Friendship podcast—a top 2% show centered on female friendship and meaningful connection. Cecelia is a Christian friendship coach, a wife of 22 years, a boy mom of three, and a retired military spouse who has...

Have you ever felt like you’re just sitting in the waiting room of life, wondering what God wants you to do next? You pray, you listen, you wait—but the silence feels heavy. Maybe you’re desperate for clarity, asking, “Lord, just tell me what to do, and I’ll do it!” In this heartfelt episode of Finding Faith Above, Shelby shares a personal conversation she had with her 19-year-old son about follow...

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, it’s never enough? Like every time you think you’ve “done all the right things,” you still carry the weight of not measuring up? In today’s episode, Amy shares her heartfelt journey of leaving the LDS Church and discovering the freedom, peace, and grace that only Jesus can offer. From the pressure of perfection and “impossible gospel” expectation...

So… what is the gospel, really? If you came from a background like mine, that word might make you cringe a little. “The gospel” sounded like rules, perfection, checklists, and a whole lot of pressure to measure up. But friend, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Today, we’re breaking down what the gospel actually means according to the Bible—no religion, no fluff, just the real good news of J...

Have you ever felt nervous to ask a question about your faith—worried it might make you look weak, doubtful, or like you don’t belong? Friend, let me tell you: faith is built on questions. Jesus Himself welcomed them. In fact, the most important question He ever asked was this: “Who do you say I am?” (Matthew 16:15). In this episode, we dive into why questions are not a sign of shaky faith, but a...

Do you love a good faith story? This special episode of Finding Faith Above brings you a powerful compilation of testimonies from women who have walked through struggle, surrender, and transformation in Jesus. From moments of desperation to encounters filled with peace, freedom, and God’s incredible grace—these stories will remind you that no matter where you are, Christ is ready to meet you. You’...

Are you new to faith and ready to open your Bible, but not sure where to start? In this episode, I’ll walk you through five practical tips to make your Bible reading simple, enjoyable, and life-giving. From choosing the right translation, to understanding how the Bible is organized, to knowing the best book to begin with (hint: it’s not Genesis!), you’ll gain the tools you need to fall in love wit...

💫 After 2 years away, I’m back on Finding Faith Above—sharing my faith journey, learning to listen to God, and helping new believers build faith.  In this episode, I’m sharing why I stepped away, what God’s been teaching me in the silence, and how He is leading me to reboot this podcast from a whole new place of surrender. I’ll take you through my story—growing up in a split-faith home, wrestling...

Ready to finally know how to navigate what you actually believe? Christian Life Mentorship for Ex-Mormon Women at Finding Faith Above https://findingfaithabove.com/coaching When people are starting to question faith in any capacity, but more so with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, I never suggest just looking into the church. Trying to prove the falsehood or truth of the church ca...

Ready to finally know how to navigate what you actually believe? Christian Life Mentorship for Ex-Mormon Women at Finding Faith Above https://findingfaithabove.com/coaching Has prayer become a ritual? Is it something we do and say the things we need to say and go through the motions? But let me ask- are you talking to God? Really talking to Him?  Today, we are asking the question, Why sometimes do...

Ready to finally know how to navigate what you actually believe? Christian Life Mentorship for Ex-Mormon Women at Finding Faith Above https://findingfaithabove.com/coaching How many of you are currently in a storm? How many of you feel like you are in a thing or are dealing with some life stuff right now?  How about anxiety or something similar? How many of you feel like you have tried so much but...

Last week, we talked about the four types of Exmo-Christian journeys. None are easy. None leave us without scars. One of these journeys is probably right where you are, and today we're talking about the 4th journey.  Ready to finally know how to navigate what you actually believe? Christian Life Mentorship for Ex-Mormon Women at Finding Faith Above https://findingfaithabove.com/coaching Did you Go...

Was your journey out of the Mormon church like everyone else's?  Have you felt alone or like your faith differs from all other Exmo's? Today, I break down what I have seen are the four types of transition journies out of the church, and what I would recommend for you to help you find and build your faith.  I want to hear from you! Come join us in the group, and let's talk more about your journey. ...

You want to know God, who He is, and what He wants you to be.  We are inundated from the world with all these ideas of The Universe, spirituality, and energy, and we think we KNOW God from the way we feel. But what if there is a way to actually know the true nature of God, to know about Him, and Know Him? What if we can actually learn who He is and all His attributes?  Today, we are looking at the...

We are starting a new series- a new series on how God is NOT like us. Ways in which He is divine, His nature, His wrath, and His love.  How does our character reflect His? And do our limitations glorify His greatness and limitless power.  Today we are talking about the steadfast love of God.  We are loosely basing this off of Jen Wilkin's book, None Like Him. Ready to finally know how to navigate...

Today, dear friend, if you are in the LDS church and questioning things, I invite you to listen, take it in, and then maybe go create a list of your own.  So she made a list, and I just love this-  Things I believe Things I want to be true Things I am questioning Things I would miss Things I am unsure about We are talking to Jenni today. She was raised in the LDS church and very much lived it unti...

Join Us in the Community for the Bible Study Get your book for the study, Seamless The enemy is all around us, and the world is fighting to take us down at every step.  How do we be discerning about what is true, acceptable and perfect to God? To our faith? For our life and our salvation?     Today we are talking through 5 ways we can discern the truth and the glory of God. Leave me a Message Here...

Join Us in the Community for the Bible Study Get your book for the study, Seamless You were asked to go to a Bible study. Heck, you are not even sure what happens at these things, but something inside you said go.  You are nervous, worried, and unsure of what to expect.  Today, we will talk about 5 Things to Know Before You Go to a Bible study so you can show up with all the confidence. Leave me a...

Leave me a Message!! Join Us in the Community for the Bible Study Get your book for the study, Seamless How do we know if it’s God talking?  Do we need a mindset shift in trusting Him?  Have we actually surrendered?  How Often do we question our situation? Are we trusting God in all we do, even when it is hard? Ready to finally know how to navigate what you actually believe? Christian Life Coachin...

Join Us in the Community for the Bible Study Get your book for the study, Seamless Pride- Possibly and quite literally the root of all evil. People say money, they say power, they say greed or lust, but when you really peal back the layers and look at what brings us down, every day- is pride.  In the last episode, we talked about the 5 steps to finding faith. Today we are taking a closer look at t...

Join Us in the Community for the Bible Study Get your book for the study, Seamless You want faith.  Truly, you do.  You want to know Him, and you want to know what you believe.  You want to feel confident in your beliefs.  And if you were like me, you wanted that peace that you see in people who really do have faith. But you have no idea how to get it.  Today, we are walking through the 5 Steps to...

Join Us in the Community for the Bible Study Get your book for the study, Seamless You decide to leave the church, the beliefs, or the cultural construct of your childhood. It makes sense, right?   They tell you that you don't have enough faith. You just need to have faith and know that it will all work out.  But you don’t have faith.  Is there something wrong with you? Why can you just not feel t...

Join Us in the Community for the Bible Study Get your book for the study, Seamless We can’t help it. Today, we are all about our dreams, our plans, what we envisioned for ourselves, our life.  And we saw it going a specific way.  And if God was going to interfere, it was going to be with blessings and only blessings.  But that's not quite how life often works out, is it?  Truth is God already has...

Join Us in the Community for the Bible Study Get your book for the study, Seamless When we are in need, do we actually trust?  Are we just hoping for a change, a miracle, for God to step in?  Or do we believe that He will be our rock, our refuge, our sanctuary?  Ready to finally know how to navigate what you actually believe? Christian Life Coaching for Ex-Mormon Women at Finding Faith Above https...