#85 - Ty and Danielle Mansfield's Story: Faith, Love and Vulnerability (Part II)

A Way Beyond the Rainbow

This is part II of a two-episode series with Dr. Ty Mansfield and his wife Danielle where we talk about their personal experience with their mixed-orientation marriage.
In this episode, we dive deep into spiritual themes, as well as how we can support men and women experiencing SSA or GD in our communities. How important is recognizing one's Divine purpose in our individual and collective journeys? What can Muslims learn from the Mormon experience in providing appropriate safe spaces and support systems for men and women experiencing SSA or GD? What are ongoing projects that we can help support and learn from? These and other relevant questions are explored in this episode.
References mentioned in the episode:
- North Star International
- Voices of Hope project
- Voices of Hope: Latter-Day Saint Perspectives on Same Gender Attraction- An Anthology of Gospel Teachings and Personal Essays
- In Quiet Desperation: Understanding The Challenge Of Same-gender Attraction
- Voices of Hope podcast

Chapters

1. #85 - Ty and Danielle Mansfield's Story: Faith, Love and Vulnerability (Part II) (00:00:00)

2. Episode Introduction (00:00:37)

3. On the Domains of Attraction (00:01:55)

4. On Experiencing Panic or Regret (00:08:50)

5. On Disclosing to Kids (00:19:17)

6. On the Importance of God and Recognizing Divine Purpose (00:26:57)

7. On Providing Support for Men and Women Experiencing SSA or GD (00:48:52)

8. On "North Star International" and "Voices of Hope" Project (00:55:34)

9. What Muslims Can Learn from the Mormon Experience (01:03:22)

10. Final Messages and Contact Info (01:15:00)

11. Ending Remarks (01:32:48)