Archive - Staying & Straying

Honest reflection: Do I want people to leave the church?

And why I think it's important to speak ill of the "Lord's anointed"

Jun 6 •

Ashleigh Gentry Davis

May 2025

The Secret Wives of Mormon Lives

In case you missed the prequel

May 29 •

Ashleigh Gentry Davis

The Art of Worship: from spiritual authority to spiritual studio

When worship shifts from something rigid to something creative

May 23 •

Ashleigh Gentry Davis

Not So Great to be Eight

On the well-meaning grooming tactics at LDS baptisms

May 15 •

Ashleigh Gentry Davis

Why I can't get behind the law of chastity

FYI: I created this post based on my own experience, though it only scratches the surface.

May 9 •

Ashleigh Gentry Davis

Lose yourself to find yourself, they said

Sometimes the more you give, the more you lose

May 2 •

Ashleigh Gentry Davis

April 2025

Be my bishop, temple interview style

Will I pass? What should make someone worthy for the temple?

Apr 24 •

Ashleigh Gentry Davis

Not all "good people" are safe people.

Joseph Smith and the legacy of the eternal blind eye

Apr 17 •

Ashleigh Gentry Davis

On Being a "Negative Voice" in the Church

What we misunderstand about naysayers

Apr 10 •

Ashleigh Gentry Davis

Helpful Little Gods

Some personal imaginings on deity(ies)

Apr 3 •

Ashleigh Gentry Davis

March 2025

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