Dave Harris opens up about his personal journey of faith, mental health, and the defining moments that shaped his testimony. From childhood encounters with tragedy to navigating scrupulosity and returning home early from his LDS mission, Dave shares an honest reflection on why he continues to believe, even when life is far from a fairytale.

Key Topics in This Episode:

• Life-Shaping Experiences: Reflections on witnessing tragedy as a young boy and how unspoken trauma impacts mental and spiritual well-being.

• The Crucible of Scrupulosity: Facing religious OCD, feelings of inadequacy, and the difficult decision to return home early from the Wellington, New Zealand mission.

• The Anchor Point: A powerful spiritual experience at the Missionary Training Center (MTC) while hearing the account of Joseph Smith’s First Vision.

• Faith Over Perfection: Why trials aren't faith-destroyers, but invitations to stay humble, grounded, and reliant on Jesus Christ.

Connect & Share:

• Email: dave@navigatingabrokenvessel.com

• Website: navigatingabrokenvessel.com

• Socials: Search @navigatingabrokenvessel on Facebook and Instagram

  
  

  Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional, and this should not be taken as any kind of medical advice. If you need assistance, I highly recommend working with mental health professionals. I use many myself.