What happens when a multiracial woman raised in a loving family that valued advocacy, positivity, and education joins the Mormon church? Summur's fascinating journey takes you from her NFL player father desegregating a team, to her mother fiercely protecting her from bullies and racism. Despite nurturing experiences at home, Summur faced harsh judgments and segregationist attitudes at church - a stark contrast that began shaping her doubts. Her path winds through BYU, an African American Studies class that unveiled new perspectives, and a traumatic racist cop incident, before working as a flight attendant and meeting her husband.

With a unique multicultural lens, Summur shares the powerful family influences, eye-opening experiences, and pivotal moments like a young girl's innocent "Look mommy, a Lamanite" comment that led her to fundamentally question certain Mormon teachings and toxic cultures like purity culture. Prepare for an insightful, thought-provoking journey through the eyes of a Black Mormon woman.

Part 2:    • Doubting in a Mormon Marriage: Summur...  

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Chapters
00:00:01 Unique Mormon upbringing and experiences.
00:15:39 Family exploration of faith leads to conversion to Mormonism in 1983.
00:48:26 Upbringing focused on character over race, religion, or culture, promoting a human-centric view.
1:05:33 Family culture fosters critical thinking and self-connection.
1:21:43 Education over marriage
1:53:54 Navigating social circles in college while holding onto personal beliefs and moral compass.
2:09:40 Family history reveals the necessity of civil rights movements like the Black Panthers.
2:25:47 Journey of rediscovering faith and purpose after overcoming challenges and seeking a bigger plan.
2:41:50 Betrayal and assault incident involving a friend.
2:57:52 Finding faith through prayer and guidance from family, leading to a decision to move to Hawaii.
3:14:17 Realization of personal judgment and cultural differences after moving to Utah.


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