Staying on the Covenant Path Post-Divorce: Grayson McAllister's Story - Latter-Day Lights

LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" - Inspirational LDS Stories

How do we stay on the covenant path when life takes an unexpected turn?
Full-time family therapy student & 3-year divorcee Grayson McAllister shares his inspiring journey of navigating life as a single father after a painful divorce. Beginning with his once sought-after ideal of the perfect family, Grayson takes us through the realities of marriage and the unexpected challenges that tested his faith, resilience, and understanding of what it truly means to walk the covenant path.
Despite facing societal judgment among members of the Church post-divorce, Grayson found solace in his relationship with God. He opens up about how his darkest moments became a catalyst for personal growth, allowing him to transform his pain into a beacon of hope for others experiencing similar trials.
Grayson’s journey is a testament to the power of faith, optimism, and the Savior’s boundless love. He offers a profound message of hope, illustrating that even when the covenant path isn’t what we expected, it’s still one worth walking.
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Chapter

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Welcoming Grayson McAllister to the show (00:00:33)

3. Grayson’s family life + hobbies (00:02:30)

4. The desire for The American Dream (00:08:23)

5. Grayson’s college dating life (00:12:08)

6. How Grayson met his wife (00:16:16)

7. Grayson on marrying young (00:18:30)

8. Marriage problems + divorce (00:21:33)

9. On being judged in the Church post-divorce (00:24:34)

10. Elder Carpenter’s marriage talk (00:28:38)

11. Getting out of victim mentality (00:32:00)

12. Keeping & shifting the covenants post-divorce (00:38:14)

13. Can you stay married if one of you leaves the Church? (00:45:23)

14. Picking your hard (00:51:45)

15. How our thoughts make us self-sabotage (00:53:19)

16. There’s no option to quit (00:56:30)

17. Tips for getting through divorce (01:00:33)

18. Final thoughts (01:03:30)

19. Outro (01:06:50)