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We are going to add to our panel at least six people who what we're going to do now is we're

going to go through the bite model that Stephen just shared with us. But we're going to have people

share their experiences, you know, in life or in Mormonism or whatever. But what we've got is

a group of panelists who have joined us, we've got Brendan, Heidi, Cara, Paul and Susie. And what we're

going to do is we are going to go through the bite model one by one and we're going to have people

share their experiences. And one thing that's important is we want to have a good, healthy

disposition as we talk about this. So let's not be mean, let's not be nasty, let's not

use cutting cynical snide criticisms or pod shots at the church. The format is here's

what I've experienced. Here's what's been hurtful for me. And you know, here's what, you know,

here's what, you know, I didn't love if that makes sense. And the goal is just for us to process.

We want to help post-mormons process what they've experienced. We want to help active and believing

or semi-believing members process what they're going through. We want to all learn how to have

healthy organizations. And those are all sort of the goals for what we're doing. So with that,

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