On this Episode, Kattie and Allan explain some big changes that have occurred over the past few months. You may be surprised to hear, that this will be the final episode of Marriage on a Tightrope to appear on this podcast feed! However, do not fear! The Tightrope lives on! You can follow Marriage on a Tightrope and all of their future episodes, meet ups, events, workshops and more in all of the following places. New Podcast Feed: Subscribe to our new podcast feed by the same name in your favori...
Aug 13, 2023•33 min
Today we’re joined again by author, screenwriter, song writer, and general wonderful human being, Carol Lynn Pearson. We discuss her new book The Love Map. But there is so much more in this episode. We discuss putting “love” above differences and have get some wonderful insights from Carol Lynn about mixed faith marriage. We hope you join us on Sunday April 23rd at 7pm Mountain on Zoom as we give our presentation from Thrive St. George on creating meaningful Sundays. On that Zoom we’ll also be t...
Apr 17, 2023•49 min
Kattie and Allan are excited to announce the next phase of Marriage on a Tightrope. From weekly video episodes (!!!), to more events, online and in person meetups, another Workshop on a Tightrope with Natasha Helfer starting soon, Marriage on a Tightrope 2.0 is shaping up to be huge for the mixed faith space. Join us on Sunday April 23rd at 7pm Mountain on Zoom as we give our presentation from Thrive St. George on creating meaningful Sundays. On that Zoom we’ll also be telling you all about what...
Apr 10, 2023•25 min
Jana Spangler joins Kattie and Allan to talk about her work at Symmetry Sols, her time as a student under Richard Rohr, and so much more. Jana’s professional and personal experience combined with her training makes her an expert in the field of faith transitions. She is a sought-after podcast guest, speaker, presenter, and retreat leader. She is passionate about helping her clients find and trust their inner compass and make sense of challenging and misunderstood stages of spiritual growth. Her ...
Feb 12, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Friday February 3rd 7pm – Dan McClellan will be be joining Kattie and Allan to speak on “Negotiating with the Bible”. While the event is sold out, check our Facebook group event page on the day of the event for a Zoom link to join remotely. This event is free, we’re asking for a small donation to help us cover speaker fees, venue costs, and other expenses associated with the event. Venmo us @marriageonatightrope if you’re able to donate. Workshop on a Tightrope – We’re happy to announce our 8th ...
Jan 30, 2023•25 min
Marriage on a Tightrope is starting 2023 with a BANG. So many events and announcements to share. Sunday January 29th – We will be joining Sunday Service to collect food for the Utah Food Bank. Search for handle sunday.serv on Instagram for details. Friday February 3rd 7pm – Dan McClellan will be be joining Kattie and Allan to speak on “Negotiating with the Bible”. Space is EXTREMELY limited. Go to Eventbrite to reserve your spot. If full, email us at marriageontightrope@gmail.com to get on the w...
Jan 15, 2023•57 min
Join us Saturday December 17th at 6pm for our Marriage on a Tightrope Couples Christmas party. It will be at Enlisted Design, 345 Pierpont Ave, Salt Lake City. It will be potluck style. Bring something to share, and cans of food for donation to the Utah food bank. Our annual fundraising drive ends on December 9th. If you would like to contribute, you can donate here or via Venmo @Marriageonatightrope. How do you handle the holidays? Are certain traditions more difficult, painful or uncomfortable...
Dec 05, 2022•51 min
Aubrey and Tim Chaves are the hosts of the Faith Matters podcast and part of its executive board. They grew up near Salt Lake City, Utah and went to both middle school and high school together. Tim served an LDS mission to Montevideo, Uruguay. He attended BYU for his undergraduate studies before earning an MBA from Harvard Business School, and is now an entrepreneur working in Utah County. Aubrey received a degree in Elementary Education from Utah State before teaching fourth grade; she now owns...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 35 min
Margi Dehlin graduated from BYU with a major in English and philosophy. She did both cross country and track there as well. She loves the beauty of the outdoors, reading a good book and creating deep abiding connections to those she loves most. She is a certified life coach through the Life Purpose Institute, specializing in life transitions. You’ll also see her as a co-host on Mormon Stories. You can learn more about Margi at beautyinthenow.org Dr. John Dehlin is the host of Mormon Stories, the...
Nov 07, 2022•2 hr 12 min
Kattie and Allan discuss how they have invested in their marriage over the years. From date nights to walks around the neighborhood, there are plenty of ways we can all invest in our own marriages. Kattie also talks about her experience at the Art of Desire retreat she attended with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife and how that has helped her with her own self development. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 127: Investing in your Marriage and Yourself appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope ....
Sep 25, 2022•31 min
We’re back from our summer hiatus! We spent a MONTH in the UK and we’re finally back on American soil. Hear how the trip went, how Kattie’s summer break from church attendance went, and how she felt going back to church for the first time. Registration for the September 2022 session of Workshop on a Tightrope is now OPEN! Want to hear what past attendees of the course have said? Join this Marco Polo group to see testimonials and ask questions! Join us for our 6 week online mixed faith marriage c...
Aug 27, 2022•59 min
It’s been a while since Kattie and Allan have given an update on what’s going on in their Mixed Faith Marriage. In this episode Allan talks about reducing the religious content he posts on TikTok. Kattie talks about some of the difficult aspects of church attendance. Their 10 year daughter Zara joins them at the beginning to share some of her feelings as well! Registration for the September 2022 session of Workshop on a Tightrope is now OPEN! Want to hear what past attendees of the course have s...
Jul 08, 2022•49 min
Leslie and Ben are a Marriage on a Tightrope first! They are a mixed faith couple from the Jehovah’s Witness faith. They were brave enough to record this all on their own. We know you’ll enjoy their story! Registration for the September 2022 session of Workshop on a Tightrope is now OPEN! Join us for our 6 week online mixed faith marriage course with therapist Natasha Helfer! Over 175 couples have gone through this course and we’re excited to meet with 20+ more couples in the next course! If you...
Jun 22, 2022•48 min
Madison and Tommy Johnson join us for a conversation about being in a mixed faith marriage and newly married. You may have seen Tommy’s very popular Tik Tok channel @thetomsters which causes people to constantly ask him – so are you in or are you out of the church? Tommy has a large following on social media and his humor pokes fun at many cultural nuances in our church. Madison and Tommy have great insight and gives others a look in to what it’s like to go through a faith transition shortly aft...
May 26, 2022•58 min
We are delighted to have Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife back on Marriage on a Tightrope! Dr. Fife is a relationship and sexuality educator and coach. She teaches online courses and live workshops to individuals and couples seeking to develop their capacity for deeper emotional and sexual intimacy. Dr. Fife has created a space for couples to be more honest and show up in their relationships for each other. In addition to her courses and workshops, she has a series of in person retreats coming up thi...
May 18, 2022•38 min
Susan Hinckley and Cynthia Winward are the hosts of the popular “At Last She Said It” podcast. They are growing in both popularity and in content and we were delighted to interview them about their podcast. We feel strongly that there are amazing content creators out there who provide a myriad of support for others in this space and Susan and Cynthia fall in to that category. It is our goal to share with our listeners as many resources at any level we can to continue to support continued growth....
May 11, 2022•1 hr 41 min
David Ostler joins Kattie and Allan for a 2nd time to discuss the 2nd edition of his book Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question. This second edition dedicated to Mixed Faith Marriage and relationships is available NOW! Go to bridgeslds.com to download the new chapter on Mixed Faith Marriage today. We’d also encourage you to purchase the book for yourselves, your parents, other family, and local church leaders. It is a GEM of a resource. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 120: David Ostler &a...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Kattie and Allan give all the details on their double baptism with their children Zak and Zara. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 119: The Baptisms appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope .
Apr 22, 2022•56 min
Allan and Kattie were involved with a vow renewal for dear friends and a fellow mixed faith couple. Allan was honored to officiate the ceremony and the couple was kind enough to give permission for Allan to read what he said to listeners of Marriage on a Tightrope. Want to tell your story on the podcast? Schedule an interview here Join us for our 6 week online mixed faith marriage course with therapist Natasha Helfer! Over 150 couples have gone through this course and we’re excited to meet with ...
Feb 14, 2022•18 min
Kattie and Allan recap an eventful weekend. From the Women’s Retreat to deaths of two individuals close to the Mount’s. All shared with a focus on connection, healing, and growth. We’d love to have you in our 6 week online mixed faith marriage workshop with Natasha Helfer. Our first live session will be February 27, 2022 and there are a few spots left. Join before Valentine’s day and get free entry into the bonus Sex and Intimacy week. Sign up here Want to tell your story on Marriage on a Tightr...
Feb 07, 2022•33 min
A few months ago we asked our listeners to answer a few questions about their mixed faith marriage. Well, we’re here to report on the results! Last we have a few spots left for our women’s retreat Feb 5, 2022. Follow the link and join us. This is for any women, anywhere on their faith journey. Want to tell your story on the podcast? Schedule an interview here Join us for our 6 week online mixed faith marriage course with therapist Natasha Helfer! Over 150 couples have gone through this course an...
Jan 26, 2022•37 min
Kattie and Allan discuss what 2022 looks like for the Mount’s. Also, the last episode of Marriage on a Tightrope was a bit tense. We received quite a lot of feedback expressing concern, and even a few messages that went a bit too far in their advice for how Kattie should proceed in the marriage. On this episode, Allan and Kattie provide an update on how things have been since the last episode, an a reassurance that their marriage is juuuuuuust fine! Want to tell your story on the podcast? Schedu...
Jan 12, 2022•45 min
Kattie and Allan discuss the latest tricky chapter in their Mixed Faith Marriage. Kattie asks for a “break” in discussing certain topics, Allan’s TikTok channel causes some hurt feelings, and the Mount’s do what they’ve come accustomed to doing over the past 4 years…work it out in front of the microphone. Join us for our 6 week online course with therapist Natasha Helfer starting Sunday February 27th, 2022! Over 150 couples have gone through this course and we’re excited to meet with 20+ more co...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min
November 30th is Giving Day! Help Kattie and Allan in their efforts to continue their work in the mixed faith arena by donating today. Donations can be made on the official fundraiser page or via venmo (@marriageonatightrope). On this episode Kattie and Allan share a few unique emails and fun connections they’ve made through the podcast over the past few years. The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 113: Giving Day appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrope ....
Nov 30, 2021•20 min
Happy Thanksgiving! This weekend can bring so many emotions to the surface when spending time with your family and loved ones. In this episode we share our Thrive presentation with all of our listeners. How can we have closer relationships with those friends and family we would like to keep in our lives? We give you 5 strategies you can implement now just in time for the busiest season of the year and most family filled. Here’s a link to the slide presentation! Also we would love for you to part...
Nov 22, 2021•33 min
How does the decision making process change when one spouse no longer believes in God? Allan and Kattie discuss the challenges they have experienced as Allan no longer prays in major life changing decisions. Join us for the 2022 ‘You’re Not Alone’ Women’s Retreat! Registration opens Monday 11/8/21 Saturday, February 5th 2022, 8 am – 4pm Alianza Building, 5th Floor 1064 North County Blvd, Pleasant Grove, Utah Line up for the retreat: Speaker ; Jana Spangler – IPC, Symmetrysols Provider; “The Powe...
Nov 05, 2021•52 min
Matt & Laura Hunter Laura grew up in a devout Christian home in Texas. After dating a few Mormon boys, she decided to take a deep dive into learning about the LDS church. She met Matt when he showed up on her doorstep as a missionary to give her the discussions. Their story takes us through Laura’s fascinating background that is as unconventional as we’ve heard yet. This two part episode will keep you guessing what happens next. It includes how Matt & Laura got together, their adoptions ...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Matt & Laura Hunter Laura grew up in a devout Christian home in Texas. After dating a few Mormon boys, she decided to take a deep dive in to learning about the LDS church. She met Matt when he showed up on her doorstep as a missionary to give her the discussions. Their story takes us through Laura’s fascinating background that is as unconventional as we’ve heard yet. This two part episode will keep you guessing what happens next. It includes how Matt & Laura got together, their adoptions...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Tara and Tyler Briggs join Marriage on a Tightrope to tell their Mixed Faith story. You’ll love this inspiring interview. Join us in Pleasant Grove Utah on Saturday October 9th at 7pm for a mixed faith meetup and special presentation by Kattie and Allan! Bring a dessert to share and chat with other mixed faith couples. Location: Alianza HQ – 1064 N County Blvd Suite 500, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 The post Marriage on a Tightrope: 108: Tara and Tyler Briggs appeared first on Marriage on a Tightrop...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 31 min
Kattie sits down with fellow believing wife “M”. “M” has hosted events, helped moderate the MOAT Facebook group, and so much more to create invaluable community for Mixed Faith Marriages. She imparts some WISDOM on y’all in this episode! Join us for our 6 week online course with therapist Natasha Helfer! Over 130 couples have gone through this course and we’re excited to meet with 20+ more couples in the next course! Go to Thinkific to register today. If you’d like to help sponsor a couple that ...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 4 min
