Joseph Smith's Family Legacy w/Lyn Smith Gregory

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Religion & Spirituality

4.8 • 566 Ratings

🗓️ 27 November 2024

⏱️ 75 minutes

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In this captivating episode, Rachel welcomes Lynn Smith Gregory, a direct descendant of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon Church. Raised in a devout Mormon family in Utah, Lynn shares her deeply personal journey of leaving the church at the age of 19 after uncovering unsettling truths about her family's legacy and the religion's history. Lynn recounts the immense pressure to live up to her family's revered status within the Mormon community, grappling with perfectionism and a turbulent family environment. Now residing in Savannah, Georgia, Lynn is working on her memoir, "We Were Smiths," which explores the profound impact of leaving the Mormon Church as a Smith. She offers insights into the characteristics of cult-like control within the religion, highlighting the church's insistence on being the sole path to truth and salvation, and the challenges faced by those who choose to leave. Learn more about Lyn and her work here: https://www.lynsmithgregory.com/ Connect with Us on Social Media: - Twitter: www.twitter.com/_indoctrination - Facebook: www.facebook.com/indoctrinationpodcast - Instagram: www.instagram.com/indoctrinationpodcast - Patreon: www.patreon.com/indoctrination - Webinars & Lectures: www.rachelbernsteintherapy.com/videos Your reviews and ratings on Spotify and Apple/iTunes are greatly appreciated and help the show reach a wider audience. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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0:00.0	Welcome to indoctrination, a weekly conversation series about protecting yourself from systems of control.
0:11.2	I'm your host, Rachel Bernstein.
0:13.5	Hello, everyone. I have a special guest on today. Her name is Lynn Smith-Gregory.
0:23.5	She was raised in a Mormon family in Utah closely related to the church's founder Joseph Smith. Growing up, she struggled with perfectionism
0:30.5	and the fear of a violent father. Disillusioned by her discoveries about the history of her family
0:36.6	and her religion,
0:38.3	she left her faith and family to find herself.
0:42.1	Despite academic success, she grappled with guilt and remnants of familial trauma,
0:47.8	eventually leading her to re-examine her truth.
0:51.4	Currently residing in Savannah, Georgia, Lynn is working on a memoir about the
0:55.9	consequences of leaving the Mormon church as a Smith herself. The book, tentatively titled,
1:03.1	We Were Smiths, will provide an in-depth look into a family torn apart by secrets, discord,
1:10.7	and a burdensome legacy.
1:15.0	Here is Lynn Now.
1:26.6	It is my absolute pleasure to have Lynn Smith-Gregory with me today.
1:33.7	Thank you so much.
1:34.7	Welcome to the show.
1:35.9	Thank you so much, Rachel, for having me.
1:38.4	I'm excited to be here.
1:39.8	I would love to get into a lot of different subjects, but if you don't mind just spending a few
1:47.5	moments introducing yourself for people who might not know about what brings you to being
1:52.8	interested in this to begin with. Well, in case your viewers or listeners don't know, I am the great, great grandniece of Joseph Smith,
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