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Have you ever felt lost trying to figure out what it really means to follow Jesus?
Do you wonder if the Bible can be trusted or what exactly the gospel is?
Maybe you’ve carried hurt from past religion or the LDS (Mormon) church and secretly wish there was a “Christianity for beginners” guide that made it all clear.
This podcast is your safe space to take baby steps in faith and finally understand what it means to be a Christian.
Inside Finding Faith Above, you’ll learn the Christian basics for new believers—who God is, why the gospel matters, and how to walk with Jesus day by day without overwhelm or confusion.
If you’ve longed for peace, truth, and confidence in your relationship with Christ, this is where you’ll find it.
I’m Shelby Hohsfield, a former Mormon who spent 20 years after leaving the chruch searching through religion, doubt, and confusion before finding freedom in the true gospel of Jesus Christ. I know what it feels like to start from scratch, to question everything, and to need things explained simply.
That’s why I created this podcast—to walk with you as you grow in faith, learn truth from Scripture, and experience the love of Jesus for yourself.
So grab your Bible and hit play.
It’s time to take your first baby steps toward real faith, real freedom, and the real Jesus.
xoxo, Shelby
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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.
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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/
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Episodes
Saturday Mar 26, 2022
Saturday Mar 26, 2022
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How hard is it to trust God?
After we leave the thing that was supposed to be our salvation, how do we ever put trust in God again? Today we are talking to Sara Jimenez. Sara spent all her time doing everything she could to earn God's favor in order to make her life better and got nowhere.
She gave up on God and religion.
And when she was angriest with God, the most broken that is when she felt His love.
It is not about earning His favor. It's about trusting Him to bring peace in hearts even at the hardest times. Trusting Him that those hard times may even be what brings us to Him. Trusting Him with our lives and souls. This is a story of faith.
Todays Bolg with all the cool stuff!
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Email> hello@findingfaithabove.com
Website> https://findingfaithabove.com/
FB Group> https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianwomenafterreligion
Instagram> https://www.instagram.com/findingfaithabove/
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Grace Mentorship Program
https://findingfaithabove.com/gracementorship
Is There Evidence of God? Three Passages That May Surprise YOU.
We can't see Him. Seeing is often believing so how are we supposed to trust that He exists? How are we supposed to know He is all around us?
Just believe? A feeling?
Is there evidence of God? Today, we are looking at two Bible passages that might just hold the answer.
Work past old religious wounds, learn basic Christian beliefs, develop a custom Bible practice focused on your biggest questions, and finally understand grace. Here, we are building a relationship with our God.
Todays Bolg with all the cool stuff!
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FB Group> https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianwomenafterreligion
Instagram> https://www.instagram.com/findingfaithabove/
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Grace Mentorship Program
https://findingfaithabove.com/gracementorship
Your guide from Ex-Mormon to God's Grace with Ex-Mormon Faith Transformation Coach, Shelby Hohsfield.
Work past old religious wounds, learn basic Christian beliefs, develop a custom Bible practice focused on your biggest questions, and finally understand grace. Here, we are building a relationship with our God.
Website> https://findingfaithabove.com/
FB Group> https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianwomenafterreligion
Instagram> https://www.instagram.com/findingfaithabove/
How He Helps the Broken. Can our Moment of Desperation Become our Saving Grace? Interview with Faith-Based Social Worker and Ex-LDS Member, Klarice
He never leaves us and He will never forsake us.
Today's episode is a bit heavy. Our guest Klarice went through some exceptionally hard times. This episode deals with depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. But more than that it deals with God's love and His grace.
At the lowest of moments on her journey, God's miracle was waiting and Klarice's life and heart were never the same.
She grew up in a prominent family in a small town with a large LDS community. She had a large loving family, but all the while was hiding a secret of depression and lack of self-worth.
It took years and some very hard times for things to change. This is a story of redemption and proof that God is there, just waiting for us.
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Grace Mentorship Program
https://findingfaithabove.com/gracementorship
Your guide from Ex-Mormon to God's Grace with Ex-Mormon Faith Transformation Coach, Shelby Hohsfield.
Work past old religious wounds, learn basic Christian beliefs, develop a custom Bible practice focused on your biggest questions, and finally understand grace. Here, we are building a relationship with our God.
Website> https://findingfaithabove.com/
FB Group> https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianwomenafterreligion
Instagram> https://www.instagram.com/findingfaithabove/
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Looking for a Coaching Session? Learn what true Grace is and build self-worth in Him! Schedule Here- https://findingfaithabove.com/nextsteps
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Do YOU Need CBT? From Depression to Living in Purpose. An Intro to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Love of the Lord,
Have you felt the tug of depression? Statistically, one in six women in the United States is on an anti-depressant. Not good odds. And all the self-help stuff often has only temporary relief, if not lasting negative effects. It becomes negative because the focus of all self-help goes back to one, solitary problem- ourselves. It always relies on us tapping into this strength we have somewhere inside us and suddenly snapping out of it. Then, when we can’t find this strength or it doesn’t last we are left feeling more deficient, more lost, less equipped, and more broken. Ladies, It takes a true mind-shift to gain mental peace and that can’t be found in self-help books, the latest motivational trend, or even within our strength. This mind shift happens when the most amazing moment comes and you realize you were never meant to be the strong one. In fact, you were meant to surrender. His will is strong enough to move mountains. All we have to do is give it to Him.
The guest we have on the show today has focused all her work in Christ to make that mind shift. Lauren Roskilly is a woman who has walked through the fire, been in the depths of depression and illness and has risen above on His strength. With a renewed sense of purpose, she now lives in His purpose taking direction from God alone on where to serve. Lauren is a mum of two beautiful children. She has a BA Hons in Health and social care and also a diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is the author of the book, ‘Christian-based Cognitive Behavioral therapy', a Christian Life Coach, she helps people to recognize and overcome limiting beliefs & negative mindsets and help them to discover and step into their God-given purpose.
This episode spoke volumes to me and willing to be it will for you also.
Visit the super cool blog post for this episode to get more🥳
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Ever wonder why?
The reason behind every one of my episodes comes from past experiences, real-life questions, and struggles I have been through as an exmo (gal who left religion).
Want to know more about how this came about and resources that helped me get to the other side of faith? Grab the Scoop Here
Need to meet others like you?
Let’s share! Share your creative, God-led story, heal from the old religious junk and make friends while we do it. Support, friendship, and collaboration at the FaceBook Group- Ex-Mormon Women for Jesus https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianwomenafterreligion
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
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We grew up having maybe a bit too much religion. Some of us would even say it was shoved down our throats. The last thing we want to do is do that to our kids, but how do we do God with them? I was afraid of doing too much and inadvertently deprived my kids of knowing the love of Jesus. Is that what we want? Absolutely not. Today we are talking about sharing Jesus with our kids and a simple way to know the love of Jesus with our kids.
***Get the Resource Library Here.***
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/620480aed328ec5152cef854
Ever wonder why?
The reason behind every one of my episodes comes from past experiences, real-life questions, and struggles I have been through as an exmo (gal who left religion).
Want to know more about how this came about and resources that helped me get to the other side of faith? Grab the Scoop Here
Need to meet others like you?
Let’s share! Share your creative, God-led story, heal from the old religious junk and make friends while we do it. Support, friendship, and collaboration at the FaceBook Group- Ex-Mormon Women for Jesus https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianwomenafterreligion
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
All the videos, apps, and behind the scenes🙌
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Are you walking away from the presence of the Lord? A Story About Purpose, a Big Fish, and Accepting God’s Will.
Are you on a Jesus Journey? Better yet, do you have a relationship with our Lord? We can do all the works, go to church, fulfill callings, learn about church and about gospel, but are we taking the time to know Him?
Today, we are hearing the story of a former LDS member, and ex-Mormon mama and wife, Liz Lowder who decided to do just that, build a relationship. It started while she was still in the church, but now overflows into all parts of her life.
It is not easy to get out of the mindset of working for His love, but we always have to remember, His love He freely gives.
Blog Post for this Episode Here!🥳
***Get the Resource Library Here.***
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/620480aed328ec5152cef854
Ever wonder why?
The reason behind every one of my episodes comes from past experiences, real-life questions, and struggles I have been through as an exmo (gal who left religion).
Want to know more about how this came about and resources that helped me get to the other side of faith? Grab the Scoop Here
Need to meet others like you?
Let’s share! Share your creative, God-led story, heal from the old religious junk and make friends while we do it. Support, friendship, and collaboration at the FaceBook Group- Ex-Mormon Women for Jesus https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianwomenafterreligion
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
All the videos, apps, and behind the scenes🙌
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https://view.flodesk.com/pages/620480aed328ec5152cef854
Are you walking away from the presence of the Lord? A Story About Purpose, a Big Fish, and Accepting God’s Will.
"And the Lord spoke to the fish and it vomited Jonah out upon the dry land." Yes, that is Jonah chapter 2 verse 10 and it says exactly that in the Bible. I always get surprised about seeing some of the very honest verses in the Bible. I make a joke but really this is a wonderful story about understanding what it means to follow the will of the Lord. I make a joke but really this is aI make a joke but really this is a wonderful story. Are you walking away from the presence of the Lord? A Story About Purpose, a Big Fish, and Accepting God’s Will.
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***Get the Resource Library Here.***
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/620480aed328ec5152cef854
Ever wonder why?
The reason behind every one of my episodes comes from past experiences, real-life questions, and struggles I have been through as an exmo (gal who left religion).
Want to know more about how this came about and resources that helped me get to the other side of faith? Grab the Scoop Here
Need to meet others like you?
Let’s share! Share your creative, God-led story, heal from the old religious junk and make friends while we do it. Support, friendship, and collaboration at the FaceBook Group- Ex-Mormon Women for Jesus https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianwomenafterreligion
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
All the videos, apps, and behind the scenes🙌
***Get the Resource Library Here.***
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/620480aed328ec5152cef854
Are You Hesitating? A Practical Way to Study the Bible and Know the Lord.
How many of you are sitting right now hesitant to pick up the bible. We know we are told how it can move in our lives, but it's intimidating, uncomfortable and we question, will He really speak to us?
Is the Bible something we can even understand?
Our guest today, Candice Reyes found herself in this exact position.
She is a speaker, fellow podcast host, author, mama, and follower of Jesus.
At an integral part of her life, she recognized that she could not possibly be alone in her hesitation to open the bible. She created a beautiful and practical way for us to get into the word, pray and worship. This is Candice's story of finding faith and her amazing direction on how you can study the Bible and know our Lord.
You can find a link to Candice's book in the resource library.
Full Blog Page for this Episode🥳
All the videos, apps, and behind the scenes🙌
***Get the Resource Library Here.***
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/620480aed328ec5152cef854
Ever wonder why?
The reason behind every one of my episodes comes from past experiences, real-life questions, and struggles I have been through as an exmo (gal who left religion).
Want to know more about how this came about and resources that helped me get to the other side of faith? Grab the Scoop Here
Need to meet others like you?
Let’s share! Share your creative, God-led story, heal from the old religious junk and make friends while we do it. Support, friendship, and collaboration at the FaceBook Group- Ex-Mormon Women for Jesus https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianwomenafterreligion
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
All the videos, apps, and behind the scenes🙌
***Get the Resource Library Here.***
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/620480aed328ec5152cef854
Wondering How to Talk to YOUR Family Still in the Church About Faith? Here is the Secret that May Open the Door to Truth.
When we come to know Jesus we just can't help it, we want to share it everywhere. We also want our loved ones to know the truth.
When talking to loved ones or really anyone still in the church it is so incredibly tempting to just tell them all the facts. You want to share all the truth you have uncovered about church history, reliability, lies, facts, deception- truth.
But here is today's big question- does sharing all the deep, dark dirty facts get others closer to Jesus? Does it help us? Is it what Jesus would want us to do?
Today we are talking about the consequences of sharing too much too soon with members and what Jesus truly wants.
Wondering How to Talk to YOUR Family Still in the Church About Faith? Here is the Secret that May Open the Door to Truth.
Full Blog Page for this Episode🥳 https://findingfaithabove.com/wondering-how-to-talk-to-your-family-still-in-the-church-about-faith-here-is-the-secret-that-may-open-the-door-to-truth/
All the videos, apps, and behind the scenes🙌
***Get the Resource Library Here.***
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/620480aed328ec5152cef854
Ever wonder why?
The reason behind every one of my episodes comes from past experiences, real-life questions, and struggles I have been through as an exmo (gal who left religion).
Want to know more about how this came about and resources that helped me get to the other side of faith? Grab the Scoop Here
Need to meet others like you?
Let’s share! Share your creative, God-led story, heal from the old religious junk and make friends while we do it. Support, friendship, and collaboration at the FaceBook Group- Ex-Mormon Women for Jesus https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianwomenafterreligion