Apr 30, 2021
There are aspects of Mormon culture and emphases among
Latter-day Saint teachings that make it very difficult to for many
to understand, let alone, experience true Grace. Katie Langston was
one of these people, constantly worrying if she was "doing enough,"
if she was "worthy" in the eyes of God, if she were innately evil.
Ultimately, she was diagnosed with "scrupulosity," a form of
obsessive-compulsive disorder that zeros in on such thoughts. As
she reached the end of her rope, she began to experience hints of
Grace in the form of people in her lives, and then, ultimately,
through a powerful, direct experience of God's love. God let her
know, in no uncertain terms, that she was loved unconditionally,
and has always been and always will be. There is nothing that she
could ever do to cause God to cease loving her.
She continued to journey within Mormonism for many years before
ultimately receiving a "call" to ministry, one that she has chosen
to live out within the Lutheran tradition. She has written a memoir
about her many experiences along the way, Sealed: An Unexpected
Journey into the Heart of Grace, which was just recently
published. A long-time friend and collaborator with LDF host Dan
Wotherspoon, this episodes celebrates Katie's book and the powerful
and powerfully written story of her life up until now which has
brought her to the cusp of ordination. It is honest, wise,
gut-wrenching, humorous at times, and provides a wonderful
introduction to a Grace-filled world. Don't miss out!