# Growing Up in the LDS Church: Tim Howse’s Story of Faith, Doubt, and Leaving Mormonism

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Published: 2026-06-30T01:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this powerful interview, Tim Howse shares his personal story of growing up in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He reflects on what his early years in the Mormon Church were really like, the culture he was raised in, and the experiences that shaped his beliefs and identity.Tim opens up about his journey with honesty and perspective, offering insight into life inside the Church during his childhood and what stood out to him most as he grew older. This conversation explores faith, upbringing, and the personal path that eventually led him to reevaluate everything he was taught.Whether you’re familiar with Mormonism or hearing these experiences for the first time, Tim’s story provides a thoughtful and human look at growing up in a high-demand religious environment.🔗 Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eUlVLaUhAkPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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