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Mormon Stories Podcast

Mormon Stories Podcast

The "Idyllic" Mormon Upbringing - Michele & Mike Seamons Pt. 1 | Ep. 2193

Sep 14, 2026 · 1h 59m

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Today we welcome Michele and Mike Seamons to the podcast. Michele and Mike are a married couple who were both raised in the LDS faith and experienced what they describe as an “idyllic” Mormon upbringing. In Part 1, we begin with each of their backgrounds and what it was like to grow up in faithful LDS homes with supportive families, wards, and communities surrounding them. Michele was raised in Sandy, Utah, while Mike grew up outside of Los Angeles, California. We also discuss Michele’s mission experience and how the two eventually met at the MTC. In Part 2, we pick up with Mike’s mission story before moving into their early marriage and family life, business pursuits, and increasing…