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A crisis of faith may feel like the death of our testimony. But what if it is not the death of our testimony, but a rebirth of it?After a lifetime of being a devoted Latter-day Saint, Rico Maranto unexpectedly suffered a severe and devastating crisis of faith that plunged him into what he now calls "the dark night of the soul." Overcome with doubt and uncertainty, he began to feel abandoned by God and all that He has taught. But through the years of his dark night, Rico transitioned from nearly losing his faith to rediscovering rebirth.Now Rico shares his story and explains how his crisis transformed him and entirely changed his perspective on faith. In this inspiring book, Rico reframes our perception of doubt and alleviates the shame and guilt that many feel when experiencing similar faith crises. With his loving understanding and knowledge gained as someone who has been through the storm and come out stronger than ever, you will discover
the five stages of faith as a template for spiritual development.strategies and toolsets for enduring a crisis of faith.how to help others who are struggling with their own doubts.If you or a loved one are struggling with your faith, know that the dark night of the soul is not reason to despair; it is a divinely designed spiritual chrysalis intended to transform us into all the Lord needs us to become-the best version of ourselves.
Rico Maranto grew up in the Bible Belt. He was the only member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in his Southern Baptist private school where he found his faith was frequently challenged. He later served as a missionary in Kentucky where he met Bible scholars at nearly every door who could quote scripture to support their criticisms of his sacredly held beliefs. Those experiences fortified him and encouraged him to gain a deeper understanding and testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. After his mission, he served in various Church leadership positions. After serving as a bishop for the second time, he suffered a severe and devastating crisis of faith. After enduring his crisis of faith, he desired to support others in crisis. Rico is a leadership development consultant. He was a contributing author for Servant Leadership in Action by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell and authored two magazine articles and two children's books. He has an MS in Organizational Leadership and Human Resources Management and resides in Kingwood, TX, with his wife, Elizabeth, and their four children.
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