God, “I Don’t Know” with Danny Hoefelmann

It’s ok to not have it all figured out! Personal growth is meant to be a journey! Today’s guest is welcoming this period of life of being ok with not knowing who and what God means to him. We’re talking with Founder of The Good in Media, Danny Hoefelmann all about faith, family, mental health, and what his personal experience was like growing up in the LDS faith. Danny shares his story of growing up in a family that didn’t fit the mold he saw at church growing up, his struggles with his mental health, and what it’s been like leaving the church he grew up in with the fear of losing his family. Regardless of what your beliefs are, our hope with this episode is that you feel empowered to question things in life, and know that it’s ok to not have it all figured out. As Kara has said before, and beautifully says in this episode, God is bigger than the boxes we try to fit our faith and beliefs into. You are loved unconditionally, and it’s ok to take your time growing.   01:00 Meet husband, dad, and entrepreneur Danny Hoefelmann. 03:15 What were your experiences growing up around God and religion? 05:30 Encouraging your kids to question everything. 09:00 How my family didn’t fit the “perfect LDS mold” growing up. 12:00 What was happening in your life when you started to doubt your faith? 15:20 My earliest recognition of suicide. 18:00 Mental health challenges and fear about telling your spouse you don’t want to go to church anymore. 23:30 Why do we try to put God in a box? 27:20 Taking lessons from the bible. 31:15 Does God love you unconditionally? 36:00 You can feel God in different places outside of traditional church. 39:15 Giving service beyond the walls of your church. 43:15 The importance of listening to different points of view. 46:30 It’s ok to “not know”. Follow along with Danny on Instagram | @thegooddanny And @thegoodinmedia   Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara!   ………………………………….   Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala   Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com   Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout