Honoring Bishop Ken Glenn: Faith, Curiosity, and Christlike Love Beyond Belief

Описание: In this deeply personal and emotional episode of Latter Day Struggles, Valerie and Nathan honor the life, leadership, and quiet courage of their former bishop and dear friend, Ken Glenn, following his sudden and tragic passing.

This conversation is a tribute — not just to Ken as a bishop, but to Ken as a human being: a mentor, a listener, a bridge-builder, and someone who modeled what Christlike love can look like even when beliefs don’t perfectly align.

Ken showed us — again and again — that curiosity can coexist with conviction, that love doesn’t require agreement, and that faith communities don’t have to fracture when people choose humility over judgment.

In this episode, we reflect on:
-How Ken supported our family during some of our most vulnerable years
-His mentorship of our son and the sacredness of showing up consistently
-What it meant to be asked questions instead of talked about
-Navigating faith crisis, church discipline, and integrity with compassion
-Why trust matters more than certainty
-What transcendence and inclusion actually look like in real relationships

This episode is especially for anyone who:
-Is navigating a faith transition or mixed-belief relationships
-Loves the LDS Church but struggles with institutional harm
-Wonders whether devout belief and openness can truly coexist
-Is grieving — a person, a community, or a former version of themselves

Ken Glenn was a traditionally believing member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We are not. And yet — love was never the casualty.

We hope this tribute travels far beyond our usual audience, because Ken’s example is one our communities desperately need.

🕊️ Thank you, Ken. You taught us that love doesn’t require full understanding — only presence.

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