Marriage On A Tightrope

Merry and David Gravett sit down to share their story. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 033: Merry and David Gravett appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope .

Kattie gives 6 tips she has found helpful in supporting Allan in his transition. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 032: 6 Tips for Supporting Your Unbelieving Spouse appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope .

Allan speaks to the spouse in his position about 6 tips for supporting your believing spouse.  Kattie will do a similar episode for the spouses in her position.   The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 031: 6 Tips for Supporting Your Believing Spouse appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope .

Kattie and Allan are joined by their 12 year old son Jackson.  They have an open conversation with Jackson about what the last few years have been like to see his Dad leave the church.  Has it been hard?  Did he struggle with his Dad not ordaining him to the priesthood? Kattie and Allan ask Jackson questions they have never discussed with him before.  The hope here is that listeners that aren&#821...

Matt and Tricia Harward tell their story as a mixed faith couple.  Tricia stepped away from the church in 2018.  Both are moderators of the Mormon Mixed Faith Marriage facebook group and have great insights in this crazy mixed faith world we live in! For those in Northern Utah, we’ll be attending an event called Saturday Salon on May 18th at 6pm at Thanksgiving Point in the Velvet Room.  Reg...

Strap in for an emotional episode.  The first weekend in April was an emotional one for Kattie.  She opens up about some painful experiences and how support from Allan and her friends helped her through a difficult time. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 028: Fear vs. Love appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope .

In March 2019, Allan and Kattie sat down with John Larsen on the Sunstone Podcast. Allan and Kattie tell John their story but also get into some topics that they’ve never covered before. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 027: Sunstone Podcast Interview appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope .

Kattie and Allan dig into a few heavy topics in this episode: Allan introduces coffee into the Mount home The recent LGBTQ revelation reversal Their oldest son attending Priesthood session of conference? They also discuss a few situations they found themselves in while on a recent vacation to California. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 026: Vacations, Coffee, and Policy Updates appeared first on...

In this crossover episode, Allan and Kattie are interviewed on the This Week in Mormons podcast.  Allan and Kattie discuss their story, and what they’ve learned over the past few years as a mixed faith couple. Check out thisweekinmormons.com for more content from our friends over there, and subscribe to their podcast! The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 025: TWiM interviews Allan & Kattie...

Kristen and Tanner Arnett sit down with Kattie and Allan to tell their story. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram: Marriage on a Tightrope. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 024: Kristen and Tanner Arnett appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope .

Allan and Kattie are joined by Colton and Richelle Baines. The Baines are relatively new to mixed faith marriage and are using this podcast as a way of telling their family and close friends about the shift in Colton’s beliefs. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 023: Colton and Richelle Baines appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope .

Allan records a short episode about an email exchange with a listener. You have until 2/16 to vote for Marriage on a Tightrope as Best New Podcast at mainstreetplaza.com! The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 022: Listener Email appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope .

MOAT has been nominated for a Brodie Award for Best New Podcast! Head to mainstreetplaza.com to vote. Kattie and Allan sit down with Gina Colvin and Nathan McCluskey to hear the perspective from a veteran mixed faith couple. We loved chatting with Gina and Nathan and found so many valuable insights in what they shared. Get your notepad ready, there are lots of quotable moments! The post Marriage o...

Allan and Kattie sit down and interview Chelsea and Nick Homer. You may recognize Chelsea’s name as the author of a February 2018 lds.org article about her experience being the believing spouse in a mixed faith marriage. We hope you enjoy this interview with the Homer’s as much as we did! The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 020: Chelsea and Nick Homer appeared first on Marriage on a Tigh...

Kattie and Allan look back at 2018, marking the one year anniversary of the first episode of Marriage on a Tightrope. The post Marriage on a Tightrope 019: The First Year appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope .

Kattie and Allan share their recent experience posting publicly about Allan’s shifting beliefs on Instagram and Facebook. They talk about what Christmas is like in a mixed faith couple, and talk about a few “firsts” they’ve had to reconcile. The post Marriage on a Tightrope 018: Going Public appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope .

Allan and Kattie sit down with Matt and Lindsay Kjar for an interview.  Yet another mixed faith couple is thriving! The post Marriage on a Tightrope 017: Matt and Lindsay Kjar appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope .

Allan and Kattie sit down with James and Denise Stevenson for the first in a series of couples interviews.  James and Denise bring a ferociously positive attitude to the podcast and we can’t wait for you all to hear their story! The post Marriage on a Tightrope 016: James and Denise Stevenson appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope .

It can be difficult to support your spouse in something that you disagree with or don’t find value in.  In this episode, Kattie and Allan share how they have tried to support each other in spite of their differences.  They also invite you, the listener, to come on the show to tell your mixed faith marriage story. The post Marriage on a Tightrope 015: Supporting Each Other appeared first on M...

A few emotional conversations lead to this unexpected update from Kattie and Allan The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 014: An Unexpected Update appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope .

Sometimes you have to hit record and just talk it out.  Kattie and Allan give a brief update on the latest in their lives, Kattie answers a commonly asked listener question, and Allan teaches primary on Mother’s Day. The post Marriage On A Tightrope: 013: Updates, and Emails, and Ramblings OH MY! appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope .

Listeners submitted common questions and comments they receive from their spouse, friends, and family members about their faith transition and mixed faith marriage.  Allan and Kattie try to answer the questions the best they can from their experience. Disclaimer: Allan and Kattie speak from their experience and are not giving professional advice or counseling. The post Marriage On A Tightrope: 012...

In this episode, Allan shares an emotional story of connecting with their oldest son and trying to help him properly respond to failure. The post Marriage On A Tightrope: 011: Teaching Our Children (Part 2: Gaining Confidence) appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope .

What does it look like to set goals and not feel  they have to be centered around “obedience” or “what you should be doing”?  Goals can help each spouse see that the other wants to reinforce the same values and purpose in your family.  Allan and Kattie give a few examples of goals they have set for their marriage and family. The post Marriage On A Tightrope: 009: Setting Go...

Talking to friends and family about a change in beliefs can be difficult to say the least.  In this episode, Kattie and Allan talk about their experience talking to their families, friends, and ward members. The post Marriage On A Tightrope: 008: Talking to Family and Friends appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope .