Friendsgiving Part 2: When someone you love leaves the Church, it can stir up grief, confusion, and love that’s hard to untangle. In this episode of Measure of Her Creation, I sit down with a friend who has left the Church to explore how to hold onto friendship and stay grounded when faith paths diverge. It’s a conversation about empathy, curiosity, and learning to stay connected through shared humanity and grace, even when beliefs differ.
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When Your Friends Leave the Church: How to Stay Connected
By Michaela Proctor Hutchins
· November 25, 2025
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