My Dad Ruined My Mormon Wedding w/ Kayli & Nathan Hinckley | Ep. 2029

Listen to this episode from Mormon Stories Podcast on Spotify. In this powerful, raw, and emotional conversation, Nathan Hinckley and his daughter Kayli open up about their journey through Mormonism — from deep devotion to painful disillusionment — and how faith, family, and unexpected truths collided at one of the most sacred moments: Kayli’s wedding.From early seminary mornings and dreams of the Celestial Kingdom to patriarchal blessings, church culture clashes, and a heartbreaking faith crisis — this interview pulls no punches. Nathan, a once-devoted bishop and father, shares how his spiritual unraveling sent shockwaves through his family, culminating in a moment that changed everything at his daughter's temple wedding.How do you break the news to your family that you no longer believe — when your whole life has been built around it?How did Kayli handle growing up as a “perfect Mormon girl,” only to find herself questioning it all before adulthood?Topics explored:-Growing up Mormon in Tennessee-Spiritual perfectionism & scrupulosity-Patriarchal expectations vs self-identity-Leaving the Church and breaking generational cycles-Family dynamics around faith, control, and truth___________________YouTubeShow Notes00:00:00 Introduction00:04:41 How the Hinckley’s end up in Tennessee00:22:29 Kayli’s upbringing on “the compound” also called “The Mormon Holler” by non-members00:26:15 Mormon garment mindset and wearing bikinis00:36:10 Kayli learning the word “feminist”00:42:45 Scrupulosity around beauty and appearance or just the rules?01:07:56 Persecution complex, throwing rocks at a tree01:22:00 Getting her patriarchal blessing01:27:49 Dating non-members and finding a husband01:46:45 How was Kayli’s testimony during this time?01:57:03 Still born sister that she wanted to see in heaven02:04:16 Nathan losing his testimony02:13:40 Nathan was asked to take a survey for the Church on the Gospel Topics Essays02:27:30 Nathan struggles with his testimony02:36:17 Kayli goes down the rabbit hole while parents on vacation02:39:59 I was one person before, and in the next moment I was a different person02:50:38 Why didn’t Nathan just hide it or fake it02:55:51 Nathan began writing and posting things publicly 03:01:01 Kayli removed her name from the Church pretty quickly03:05:26 “An Old Friend of Mine” song03:14:30 How did Ethan respond to Kayli’s deep dive into the church?Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors!Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today:One-time or recurring donation through DonorboxSupport us on PatreonPayPalVenmoOur Platforms:YouTubePatreonSpotifyApple PodcastsContact us:[email protected] Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117Social Media:Insta: @mormstoriesTikTok: @mormonstoriespodcastJoin the Discord