Daughter of Mormon General Authority Hartman Rector Jr. - Lila Tueller Pt. 4 - Mormon Stories #1248

Today we are interviewing Lila Tueller - daughter of prominent Mormon General Authority, Hartman Rector Jr. Today we will discuss Lila’s story, which includes:

- Her parent’s story joining the church and becoming church leaders.
- What it was like to grow up in the family of a prominent Mormon General Authority.
- Lila’s own faith journey as a Mormon, which includes her own faith crisis.
- Lila’s beliefs and perspective now about Mormonism, and about life.

[andrewfike]

Lila Tueller has guts to lay her life story out there like that for the whole world to see. I just watcher all four episodes transfixed by her courage and beauty. Raised in the faith in SLC attending Skyline High School and the UofU, I am stunned that the daughter of a General Authority has healed herself sufficiently to calmly tell us her heartbreaking story. God bless you Lila.

[mattjohansson]

"No matter how good the church is now, the well is poisoned. I do not want to drink from it". Spot on.

Once again. Good work 👏

[Rockyrocks]

I just love her demeanor. She’s very respectful and talks about the positives even though her life had incredible hardships!! Thank you Lila for taking time to share your story, it’s helped me a lot

[delindasowder]

Oh my gosh, this story broke my heart - she is TRULY an Angel. . Tell her thank you so much for sharing her story.

[marleymae]

Lila you look like you are 35! Thanks for being so authentic and real. Your story touched me very much.

[dominique___]

I binged all 4 parts. So many feels. In case y'all reading comments to 3 yr old videos: This has been very cathartic for me. I honestly have had a lot of resentment in my soul for Hartman Rector Jr... because even on my mission in the mid 70's, I hated the blacks being blocked. I used Elder Rector Junior's teachings to teach others the "less valiant" myth, on my mission and subsequently as a Gospel Doctrine teacher.

This story has helped me see a different side to him, and to the GA's and their families. I've finally come to peace with Elder HRJ. Thank you, Lila. Your story and mine have some similarities. I appreciate your vulnerability so much.

[squeakybb]

This needs to be broadcasted everywhere, shown to everyone. It's amazing, and raw and genuine. I've never heard an experience in the church spoken so openly and bluntly. People NEED to hear Lila's story

[tamicox]

I feel like she’s telling my story. I was so unhappy in my marriage- severely depressed, suicidal ideation… after 17 years I decided I’d rather go to hell then stay in the marriage- I finally filed for divorce. My stake president told everyone I was “ just a bored housewife” and I was lucky to have the husband I had and that if I divorced I’d suffer heart ache and sorrow the rest of my life. I went through with divorce- was dis fellowshiped for a decade- Just like this sweet lady, my then x was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer. I took care of him till he took his last breath.

[harryfve]

after 30 years of being outcast, listening to another inner family member's journey is a weight lifted. thank you for sharing. this is as close as i will get to a conversations with my tbm sisters.

[andreadiamond]

Another riveting, well told, heartfelt story. Thank you all so much. Best wishes.

[KyLoxoxo]

What a respectable woman, mother, sister, wife and daughter. I’m so glad yall are posting shorts from past interviews I would’ve never found this blessing of a women. I’ve watched all 4 episodes. She is so full of kindness, wisdom, knowledge, and her openness to share is inspirational. I feel like she represents a good portion of ppl in the church (to a never Mormon). I’m glad she shared I bet it’s helped countless of ppl. Much love Mormon stories and Lila! ❤

[Resili]

Lila, you're an incredible human being. Thank you so much for sharing your journe! You have not ideia how much you've helped me with your interview while I'm going through my faith crisis. You're are inteligente, gorgeous, humble and very charismatic lady. May your life always be blessed with all your heart desires. Thank you so much John and everyone working with you for helping us out during this delicate time. Let's support the show!

[trsnomis]

Anyone who lives for the church pays a huge price in time and emotional trial. There are so many in the church who are depressed and anxious because they feel like all they can do is still not enough and or done well enough. The church seems to give the impression that they have the market cornered on goodness and service. Not so. Never was so. There is a lot of happiness and joy to experience and share without feeling guilty for not doing enough. Without being judged by anyone but the the Lord.

[aliceaubalmasque]

What a beautiful and wonderful lady ! Love this inspiring story 💗

[rebeccaonetwo]

Lila is a gorgeous person inside and out and I bet she will find love and a beautiful new chapter at the perfect moment in time ❤

[liannacescano]

I was a receptionist at BYU Idaho for a few years. John Rector was more reserved and kept to himself but he was one of the highly requested counselors. Many of the more complex cases for clients wanted to see him. Seems like he must have been enlightened for a long time

[guytellitstrait]

Thank you so much for this interview! 🤗

[debbie]

Lila is a beautiful lady inside and out. She is a Godly example to others. God bless her and stay strong. What a great podcast with Lila.

[magdalenechan]

She is just a brave and beautiful lady. Wish her have a abosultely happy life without the mormon influence.

[personofinterest]

Thank you Lila for doing these interviews. I was so connected with Emma, I felt there was a big problem, and when I listened to the Year of Polygamy podcasts with Lindsay, I just ran right out of the church aged 70. That was in 2015. Thank God I'm out, I pity my grandchildren but I have to just believe they'll be OK. Then it was Rough Stone Rolling, the Gospel Topics Essays. I needed therapy. I am so grateful for the pioneers like John and Lindsay and Jeremy. Thank you so much. 💜 💜