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Alyssa Grenfell | HOST

Alyssa Grenfell is the author of “How to Leave the Mormon Church: An Exmormon’s Guide to Rebuilding After Religion”, the bestselling guide that combines personal storytelling wit practical strategies for healing after leaving a high-demand faith. Raised in a devout LDS household, she attended BYU, served a full-time mission, and married in the LDS temple before undergoing a profound religious transition in her mid-twenties. Her work explores the emotional and psychological toll of leaving religion, particularly for women, and young people raised in high-demand environments.

Since 2017, Alyssa has gained a wide following for her thoughtful and witty content on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, where she deconstructs Mormon culture and supports others in religious transition. Her work has been featured in national media, and she continues to be a leading voice in the ex-Mormon community. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and two children.

Tim Kosnoff | HOST

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Tim Kosnoff is a nationally recognized trial attorney with more than forty years of experience representing survivors of child sexual abuse. He co-represents over 17,000 clients in the Boy Scouts of America Chapter 11 bankruptcy, one of the largest sexual abuse litigations in U.S. history. His legal work has spanned thousands of cases against religious and secular organizations, including the LDS Church, the Catholic Church, and youth-serving institutions like the Boy Scouts of America.

With over $500 million secured in settlements and jury verdicts, Tim is known for his fierce advocacy and deep understanding of trauma-informed legal practice. He has been widely profiled by media in the U.S. and Canada and is considered one of the most seasoned attorneys fighting institutional abuse.

Lindsay Hansen Park | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

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Lindsay Hansen Park is an American historian, writer, and activist known for her groundbreaking work at the intersection of Mormonism, feminism, and social justice. She is the Executive Director of the Sunstone Education Foundation, where she champions open dialogue and historical accountability within the Mormon tradition. Her widely acclaimed podcast, Year of Polygamy, has been credited with reshaping public understanding of polygamy in the LDS Church and has amplified the stories of women and families often erased from official narratives.

In addition to podcasting, Lindsay is a respected media consultant and historian. She served as historical consultant for FX’s Under the Banner of Heaven, Netflix’s American Primeval, and as consulting producer for ABC’s Daughters of the Cult on Hulu. Her forthcoming biography of historian Juanita Brooks will be published by the University of Utah Press in Spring 2026. She co-hosts the Sunstone Mormon History Podcast, has spoken at the Cambridge Union, and her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, BBC, Al Jazeera, and more.

Eric W. Phillips | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

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Eric W. Phillips is a writer, producer, and director known for his work on high-profile television series, including Apple TV+’s For All Mankind, Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy, and Altered Carbon. His television credits span writing, story development, and post-production across genre-defining shows, and his work has appeared on AMC, SYFY, and Universal platforms. He also developed Apple’s interactive Time Capsule app for For All Mankind, expanding the show’s universe across mediums.

Eric is also a seasoned comedy writer, with original shows performed at UCB Franklin, iO West, The Comedy Central Stage LA, and San Diego Comic-Con. His multidisciplinary storytelling approach brings a sharp narrative edge to Architecture of Abuse.

Lizzy Bean | PRODUCER

Lizzy Bean is a producer and entrepreneur with a passion for immersive, emotionally resonant storytelling. For Architecture of Abuse, she produced, edited, mixed, and was responsible for the sound design, as well as the website, copywriting, and social media assets and management. Her skill set bridges the creative and technical, making her an essential force behind the scenes of the series.

Emily Sellers | RESEARCHER & PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Emily Sellers is a researcher and writer with particular interest in Utah and LDS Church history and culture. She holds an MFA from Birmingham City University in the UK where she gained experience in narrative nonfiction and traditional storytelling. As a researcher and production assistant for Architecture of Abuse, Emily brings academic rigor and deep cultural insight to the project.