Graduated BYU and Resigned Immediately - Ryan Huey | Ep. 2136

From Mormon Stories Podcast by Dr. John Dehlin

April 13, 2026 · 2h 35m

About this episode

Ryan Huey discusses his journey of resigning from the Church immediately after graduating from BYU and the factors that influenced his decision.

What would compel a BYU student to resign from the Church immediately after graduation? Join us today as we explore this question and more with our guest, Ryan Huey. Ryan was raised in Missouri as one of six children in a very devout Mormon family. He served an LDS mission in Texas, worked as an EFY counselor, and later attended BYU–Provo. But at multiple points throughout his Mormon upbringing, the foundations of his faith began to show cracks. Topics include: -Shame cycles -Mission experiences -Finding identity beyond Mormonism -BYU student culture and more We hope you enjoy this thoughtful conversation about faith, identity, and how to redefine your life beyond Mormonism. ___________________ Show Notes YouTube At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology 2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. John Dehlin

Guest: Ryan Huey

Topics covered

faith crisis
identity
Mormon culture
BYU student experience
shame cycles
mission experiences

Keywords

BYU
Mormonism
faith
identity
religious crisis
mission
EFY
shame
student culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU, EFY, Mormon Stories

Places: Missouri, Texas