Finding Faith Above with Exmo Christian Shelby Hohsfield, Self-worth, Self-help, Know God, Ex-Mormon, Religious Trauma, Churc

By Shelby Hohsfield | Exmo Christian, Writer, Speaker, and unstoppable ENTHUSIAST of Living God’s Purpose after the Church.

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I help women safely reconnect with God. I know what it is like to have so many questions about the Christian faith. If you are like me, you may have some religious baggage that left you questioning your self-worth in a big way. You’re asking... How do I raise my kids with faith when I’m still trying to figure it out? Where can I find a community I can trust? Why does every church feel like culture shock? Will I ever know Jesus? Is Faith something meant for other people? It’s just so overwhelming. And the world keeps telling you you are enough- all on your own, you are enough. …but you don’t feel like it. In fact, you question your self-worth at every opportunity. Friend, I have been there! And here is a secret- without God, you will never be enough. And that is an amazing thing. Keep reading… I’m Shelby Hohsfield. At times, I was an ex-Mormon, agnostic, a Sunday Christian, want-to-be Buddhist, and a New Age follower, but God had very different plans for me. The whole time I was living in one very big lie- that I was in charge of my own enoughness and my works would save me and my life. Don’t get me wrong, I am all about self-help and personal development, but as a born-again, fully transformed Christian, I learned there is the world’s way, and there is God’s way. It took me 20 years after leaving the Mormon church to finally meet God, and when I did, I would never be the same. To quote CS Lewis, ”The more we get ourselves out of the way and let Him take us over, the more truly ourselves we become.” Mere Christianity. You are enough not because of what you have done but because of what He has done, and He lives through you. In this podcast, we are going to dive into Bible truths explained just for Exmos and New Believer mamas so you never have to feel overwhelmed or question your compass or self-worth again. We talk about social pressures, family struggles, basic Christian beliefs, and God’s amazing grace for you. This is the place for theology, apologetics, and wisdom from His word that will shape your life, your confidence, and yes, your feeling of enough. Be prepared for Self-help done in God’s amazing way. Friend, you are in the right place! xoxo, Shelby ___________________________________________________________________ ABOUT YOUR HOST Finding Faith Above is hosted by Shelby Hohsfield. Shelby grew up in a mixed-faith home and attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon or LDS) church until she was 18. As most people do when they leave the church, 85% actually, Shelby left God altogether when she left the LDS church. It wasn’t until she was pregnant with her son that God was made evident to her. From there sparked a quest to FIND FAITH, a fleeting idea that challenged her at every step. After trying all matters of religion for years, she was struck one night when some big things literally brought her to her knees- When things got super hard, it was the surrender to the one true God that changed everything about Shelby’s life, belief, and understanding of this universe we live in. After a 20-year journey after leaving the church, she finally found faith above. As Jesus asked us to do, Shelby now dedicates herself to the great commission- telling the world the good news of Jesus. ___________________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH ME Email> hello@findingfaithabove.com Website> https://findingfaithabove.com/ FB Group> https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianwomenafterreligion Instagram> https://www.instagram.com/findingfaithabove/ _____________________________________________________________

Episode Date
122. Who is Jesus, Really?? 10 Things We Should Know About Christ
Nov 06, 2023
121. Why Do My Prayers Not Get Answered?
Nov 01, 2023
120. What if Jesus Doesn’t Work for Me? 3 Things You Need to Know About God’s Grace
Oct 30, 2023
119. Did you Go Straight to Christianity After Leaving the Church? Girl #4, this is for you-
Oct 16, 2023
118. The Four Types of Ex-Mormon. Which One Are You and How Does this Change your Journey?.mp3
Oct 12, 2023
117. Are You Wanting to Learn About Who God Is? Here Is The Number One Place to Find Him
Oct 05, 2023
116. Is God a Loving God? How is God Different From Us-
Oct 03, 2023
115. Can You Find Community Outside of the LDS Church? From LDS to Jesus// Interview with Exmo and Believer Jenni Maag
Sep 28, 2023
114. Looking to Know Truth? How to Discern the Truth and the Glory of God
Sep 26, 2023
113. Embarrassed at a Bible Study? 5 Things to Know Before You Go// Worship Practice
Sep 19, 2023
112. Is it God Talking, or is it Me? Are You Running Away from What God Has Asked Of Us or Trusting God?
Sep 14, 2023
111. Why did Eve Eat the Apple? The #1 Thing Blocking Your Faith and A 3 Question Self Evaluation
Sep 12, 2023
110. 5 Steps to Building Your Faith in God// How to Find Faith
Sep 07, 2023
109. The Secret to Faith- The One Thing You Would Never Expect// How to Find Faith
Sep 05, 2023
108. A Moment of Silence for our Dead Plans and Here’s to Trusting God// How to Find Faith
Aug 31, 2023
107. Hoping for a Miracle or Trusting God Will Get you Through?
Aug 29, 2023
106. I Don’t Want to Shove God Down My Kids Throat. The Biggest Mistake I Made on My Faith Journey and How It Brought Me To God// Stories of Faith
Aug 24, 2023
105. Are We Afraid to Be Different? #1 Bible Truth to Build Our Confidence to Be Different.
Aug 22, 2023
104. Questioning Your Value? (No Guilt, just Endless Motivation) // Interview with Faith-Based Holistic Health Coach, Robin Rhine McDonald
Aug 17, 2023
103. Self-Worth in the Gutter? A 4-Step Plan to Take Care of Your Body// Personal Development
Aug 15, 2023
102. How Not to Blow Your Next Decision- 3 Steps to Navigate Choices After the Church
Aug 10, 2023
101. Tired of Checking Boxes to Get to Heaven? What is the Bible’s Way? Learn Gospel, Grace, and the Good News //Interview with Pastor Mark Parsons
Aug 08, 2023
100. 100 Episode Celebration and 3 Ways to Find Faith Above!
Aug 02, 2023
99. What is the Gospel? A Question So Many of Us Exmos Don’t Know. //Basic Christian Beliefs
Jul 31, 2023
98. I Can, I Am, I Will- How Do We Find God and Know How to Get Through Hard Things? //Interview with Exmo, New Believer Chassady Thomas
Jul 27, 2023
97. What is a Believer’s Baptism?// Christian Beliefs and Bible Study
Jul 25, 2023
96. What is the One Thing We Often Forget in Our Prayers? //Worship Practice & Hear God
Jul 20, 2023
95. If we Pray, Can we Fix the World? 3 Things God Says About the World in His Word// Society and Culture
Jul 18, 2023
94. 3 Words to Think of When you Hear the Word Testimony AND My Testimony, My Jesus Journey, My Come to Jesus Moment //Part 7 of 7 Testimony Series
Jul 16, 2023
93. Who Is the Head of the Church? What Does the Bible Say About Prophets and Today? //Part 6 of 7 Testimony Series
Jul 15, 2023
92. What Church is True? What Does the Bible Say About Christ’s Church? //Part 5 of 7 Testimony Series
Jul 14, 2023
91. Is Joseph Smith in the Bible?? AND How to Hear Answers to Prayer. // Part 4 of 7 Testimony Series
Jul 13, 2023
90. What Does the Atonement Really Mean? //Part 3 of 7 Testimony Series
Jul 12, 2023
89. Does Heavenly Father Live and Does God Love His Children// Part 2 of 7 Testimony Series
Jul 11, 2023
88. LDS Testimony vs Christian Testimony. What is the Difference??// Part 1 of 7 Testimony Series
Jul 10, 2023
87. Overwhelmed?? The Ultimate Life Hack of Pairing Self-awareness with Intentional Living to Build a Relationship with Jesus// Interview with Julie Redmond of Mom Made Plans
Jul 07, 2023
86. What is True Faith and How do We Surrender// Wisdom Wednesday
Jul 05, 2023
85. 3 Pitfalls of Finding a New Church. How to be Close to God, and Build Community!
Jul 04, 2023
84. How to Plan Your Next 10 Years to Live Without Regret. 3 Ways to Live in Line with God and Rock this Next Decade.
Jul 01, 2023
83. My God, It’s Resurrection Sunday
Apr 08, 2023
82. How to Share Your God-Led Story
Mar 30, 2023
81. How to Teach Our Kids About God, with Children’s Author Christie Thomas
Feb 17, 2023
80. Tools for a Life of Faith with Vanessa Szanto
Feb 03, 2023
79. Introducing Christianity to Mormons with Eric Johnson
Jan 27, 2023
78. Do God and Business Mix? Interview with Top Podcaster and Business Coach, Stefanie Gass
Oct 17, 2022
77. What is Original Sin? Is sin the same for Christians as it is for Mormons? 5 facts about biblical sin//Basic Christian Beliefs Every Exmo and New Believer Needs to Know.
Oct 10, 2022
76. What Does it Mean, God is with Us? 2 Things to Know your Strength// Wisdom Wednesday
Oct 05, 2022
75. How Do We Go from Judgement to Jesus? Part 2// Interview with Ex-LDS -Christian and Street Minister, Courtney Ko
Sep 30, 2022
74. How Do We Go from Judgement to Jesus? Part 1 // Interview with Ex-LDS -Christian and Street Minister, Courtney Ko
Sep 29, 2022
73. 5 Mind-blowing Facts About God’s Creation-A View You Have Never Heard Before //Basic Christian Beliefs Every Exmo and New Believer Needs to Know.
Sep 26, 2022
72. Did God Make a Mistake? A Verse to Help You Know Your Worth// Wisdom Wednesday
Sep 21, 2022
71. What is Theology and Can I Become a Theologian? //Theology for the Soul
Sep 12, 2022
70. Finally!! The Trinity Explained in 4 Easy Steps. //Basic Christian Beliefs Every Exmo and New Believer Needs to Know.
Sep 05, 2022
69. What Translation of the Bible Should I Use? 3 Steps to Finding the Perfect Translation for YOU. //Basic Christian Beliefs Every Exmo and New Believer Needs to Know.
Jun 03, 2022
68. No More Rules! How Can We Have Faith, Not Law in God’s Family? //Wisdom Wednesday.
Jun 02, 2022
67. Is the Bible Cool? Should YOU Do Lessons or Just Read? //Interview with Ex-LDS and Biblical Theology Student, Amy Van Vogt
May 28, 2022
65. Can I Trust the Bible? Here are 8 Reasons Why. //Basic Christian Beliefs Every Exmo and New Believer Needs to Know.
May 26, 2022
64. Did Jesus Get the Best Mic Drop?? How Isaiah 61 Transcends Time and Speaks Across Millenia Straight to You. // Wisdom Wednesday.
May 18, 2022
63. Do YOU have a Super Power? What are Spiritual Gifts and How to Discover Yours.
May 17, 2022
62. Affirmations that Work! How to Use God’s Strength to Fight Life’s Biggest Battles, Interview with Carla Arges
May 13, 2022
61. The Hard, (but Good) Truth About Love// Wisdom Wednesday.
May 11, 2022
60. Ditch the Guilt and Enjoy the Margarita. 4 Steps to a Mindset Shift that Busts Guilt and Brings Grace.
May 09, 2022
59. What Does it Mean to Fear the Lord and Find His Wisdom? //Wisdom Wednesday
May 04, 2022
58. Help! Can Someone Give me Directions? What is MY Purpose in Life?
May 02, 2022
57. Seasoned with Salt? What are the Words YOU Speak Reflecting? //Today’s Wisdom Wednesday.
Apr 27, 2022
Help! Can Someone Give me Directions? What is MY Purpose in Life?
Apr 26, 2022
56. Are You Opening your Heart to God? How to Build a Relationship vs Religion.
Apr 25, 2022
55. Where Can YOU Find Wisdom? Is it Earthly Ambition or From Above in your Heart?
Apr 20, 2022
54. How to Start a Jesus Journey. Are YOU Ready to Find Faith?
Apr 18, 2022
53. 3 Need-to-Know Steps to Faith. Honest Truth! A Shift in this Podcast that May Surprise you.
Apr 11, 2022
52. Was I Part of a Toxic, Restrictive Cult? From a God Hater to Redeemed. Part 2. A Story of Faith from the Multi-Talented Athena Dean Holtz
Apr 02, 2022
51. Was I Part of a Toxic, Restrictive Cult? From a God Hater to Redeemed. Part 1, A Story of Faith from the Multi-Talented Athena Dean Holtz
Apr 01, 2022
50. Can’t Believe I’m Here! Top 10 Lessons Learned 50 Episodes into this Ex-Mormon Christian Show.
Mar 29, 2022
49. How Hard is it to Trust God? A Story of Faith from Ex-LDS and New Believer, Sara Jimenez
Mar 26, 2022
48. Is There Evidence of God? Three Passages That May Surprise YOU.
Mar 21, 2022
47. How He Helps the Broken. Can our Moment of Desperation Become our Saving Grace? Interview with Ex-LDS Klarice
Mar 17, 2022
46. Is it Time for a Transformation? We are going from Ex-Mormon to God’s Grace. Are YOU ready?
Mar 15, 2022
45. How to go from Depression to Living in Purpose. Do YOU Need CBT? An Intro to Christian-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Interview with author, Lauren Roskilly
Mar 10, 2022
44. Introducing YOUR kids to Jesus. Are you afraid of too much? A Simple Way to Know the Love of Jesus.
Mar 08, 2022
43. Are YOU on a Jesus Journey? How to Build a Relationship with our Lord and Savior. An Interview with Christian Ex-LDS Mama, Liz Lowder
Mar 03, 2022
42. Are YOU Walking Away from the Presence of the Lord? A Story About Purpose, a Big Fish, and Accepting God’s Will.
Mar 02, 2022
41. Are You Hesitating? Here is a Practical Way to Study the Bible and Know the Lord, with Guest Candice Reyes.
Feb 24, 2022
40. Wondering How to Talk to YOUR Family Still in the Church About Faith? Here is the Secret that May Open the Door to Truth.
Feb 21, 2022
39. Does God Hear Me? The # 1 Way to Hear From God and How YOU Can Know God is Listening.
Feb 15, 2022
38. What Guides YOU After Leaving the Church? 5 W’s of Who YOU are and the 2 Questions to Ask Yourself in Every Situation.
Feb 10, 2022
37. Creating a Holy and Holistic Home. How to Bring God into your Home and Life, with Guest, Natalie Mel
Feb 03, 2022
36. Was Pre-existence Real? Is God an Exalted Man? The Beautiful Words of John 1:1
Feb 01, 2022
35. A Prayer for our Families- How do I Pray?
Jan 27, 2022
34. The Biggest Struggle after Leaving the Church- Family and the Courage to Talk.
Jan 25, 2022
33B. What is Obedience to God? A Season of Trust. An Interview with Autumn Haney
Jan 21, 2022
33A. What is Obedience to God? A Season of Trust. An Interview with Autumn Haney
Jan 20, 2022
32. What is ’The Church’? What Does the Bible Say and Do you Have the Courage to Find out what is True?
Jan 18, 2022
31. A Swan Dive into the Lap of Jesus- A Simple Concept that Changes Everything. Interview with Robin Luftig
Jan 13, 2022
30. Where Do I Start my Faith Journey After Making Mistakes?- A Small Change with Massive Impact
Jan 11, 2022
*Reloaded* 29. Change your Relationship with God- One thing that will Bring you Closer to Him. Interview with Miranda Lee.
Jan 06, 2022
28. 3 Steps to Having Courage so you May face your Fears.
Jan 04, 2022
*Exclusive* How to Find True Success in 2022- A Look at What is to Come.
Jan 01, 2022
How to Find TRUE Success in 2022- What this Podcast is all about
Jan 01, 2022
27. 2021 Recap- What I Did This Year and Be the First to Know What is Next!
Dec 28, 2021
26. A Peace That Surpasses All Understanding. How to Understand Peace in our Hearts.
Dec 07, 2021
25. Is Jesus Speaking to me? How to Hear God‘s Voice. Interview with Pooja Chilukuri
Dec 02, 2021
24. Should we Read the Bible Every Day? Why Read the Bible and the Peace it Can Bring.
Nov 30, 2021
23. What is the Meaning of Thanksgiving for Christians? Give Thanks with Purpose
Nov 25, 2021
22. Is There a Way I am Supposed to Pray? How to Pray according to the Bible. Simple Prayers.
Nov 23, 2021
21. Disappointed with God? What does it Mean to Return to His Steadfast Love, with Gina Duke
Nov 18, 2021
20. Are you Risking Rejection at the Holiday Table? 3 Bible Truths to Bring Peace.
Nov 16, 2021
19. Romans 3:1-31- A Reading and Study Questions- God Remains Faithful, All People Are Sinners, and Christ Took Our Punishment
Nov 04, 2021
18. Faith vs Belief. How to Know the Difference.
Nov 02, 2021
17. Romans 2:1-29- A Reading and Study Questions- God’s Righteous Judgement and the Law
Oct 28, 2021
16. The Importance of Having People and Church for your Faith. Do you Need Community? An Interview with Patricia Sung
Oct 26, 2021
15. Romans 1:18-32- A Reading and Study Questions- God’s Anger at Sin
Oct 22, 2021
14. Does Being a Christian Jive with Self-Help? What Does the Bible Say About Self-Help? How to Tackle Self-Help and Allow for God’s Will.
Oct 20, 2021
13. Romans 1:1-17- A Reading and Study Questions- Greeting, A Longing to Visit Rome, and The Righteous Shall Live by Faith
Oct 15, 2021
12. A Bible Lesson with my Baby (Tween) Girl- 7 Verses- Biblical Advice for a Tween Girl in Today’s World
Oct 12, 2021
11. Man’s Rules versus God’s Plan. Can we Have a Relationship with Jesus Regardless of Church? Freedom in His Word.
Oct 05, 2021
10. How to Lead Someone to the Lord. What you need to know… Judgment, Love, Example
Sep 28, 2021
9. Can we Earn our way? 3 Big Truths about Achievement and Striving for Personal Success
Sep 21, 2021
8. Grace for Ourselves. Learning to use our Story to Save Others. Grace After Fire.
Sep 14, 2021
7. What to do When We are Lost in Life After Leaving the Church? 3 Ways to Help and Why I Left the Church? Support, Lost, Friendship
Sep 07, 2021
6. Is This Supposed to be Easy? Why do Hard Things Happen and Should we Regret? Faith in Ourselves or God? Loss, Regret, Christian Faith, Christian Life Coach,
Aug 31, 2021
5. Can Alcohol Be an Idol? Why Putting God First Matters. 5 Acknowledgements to Clearing the Idols and Finding Strength in the Lord. Idols, Surrender and Renewing of the Mind.
Aug 24, 2021
4. Did you Leave God? The Stages of Grief and the Surprising Truth After Women Leave the Church.
Aug 20, 2021
3. Can We Do This Alone? Three Key Tactics for Finding Community to Build your Faith
Aug 01, 2021
2. Is the Bible Real? Can I Trust it? The Number One Thing you Can Do to Know Jesus Today.
Jul 31, 2021
1. I Rejected God for Decades. Why and How I Finally Came Home to Him -- My Faith Journey – Welcome to the Finding Faith Above podcast.
Jul 31, 2021