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Four apostate millennials sit down and take a long hard look at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints:Follow these friends raised in varying degrees of Mormonism as they attempt to make sense of what the Mormon Church actually teaches, and how that measures up to actual history and fact.Oh, also we’re super drunk!
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Mormon to Medium

Nannette Wride / Brad Zeeman

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"Deep emotion can break you, or break you open. I chose the latter, and embrace my gifts" Nannette was a lifetime member of the "Mormon" church until tragedy struck her family. In 2014 her husband was violently murdered. It was that day, her heavenly gifts were cracked wide open and she began to "see". Since then, Nannette has embraced her psychic/medium abilities and burst out of the "Mormon bubble"; growing her spirituality in a whole new way. Join her as she "looks beyond the veil" and us ...
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An Exmormon's Guide is a podcast dedicated to helping others through their faith transition. The host, Johnnie Walker, goes over the basics on all the new things the exmormon world has to offer.
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Heart Of The Matter is a component of The Great News Network, an educational media organization promoting faith without religion. Host of Heart Of The Matter, Shawn McCraney, has opened up his phoneline each Thursday to take calls to discuss the wide array of topics he has taught about concerning this faith. Call 220-222-HOTM on Thursdays from 11am-1pm MT to speak with Shawn!
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Welcome to this podcast! If you like this podcast, come join Jenny in her new podcast: "Advanced Relationship Podcast," where she and her husband, Bryce, talk about how to get empowered in your relationships with yourself and others! If you want to learn more about Jenny, or get coaching or support, go to www.jennymorrow.com
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The Fomo Podcast

The Fomo Podcast

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We are two Former Mormons who were raised as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We’re also both registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapists in the state of California. We share our own stories, insights, and clinical opinions related to mental health and thriving in a life after Mormonism. We welcome active members of the church, former members, therapists serving this population, as well as those that are curious to listen in.
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Your two favorite ex-mormon apostates take you on a comedic exploration and analysis of new and old religious fundamentalism. Every week they examine hot-button issues like shame, sexuality, purity culture, and misogyny from a post-religious lens. Come and join the affirming and inclusive space for everyone navigating deconstruction, religion, society, and culture.
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I’ve left the Mormon church but, damn it, I just can’t seem to leave the church alone. Whether you’re navigating leaving a high-demand religion too or simply find yourself fascinated by religion (and where it can go off the rails), pull up a camp chair. I share my post-Mormon perspective on the quirkiness of church culture and the compelling journey of faith deconstruction. I’ll be reading and reacting to crazy religion story submissions, doing long-form interviews and deep diving into churc ...
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Ex-Mormon, neurodivergent, divorcee, sharing my thoughts on Mormonism. Join me for stories, interviews, history, and difficult conversations while we sort through what it means to be an exmo. Find me on instagram @confessionsofanexmo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Latter Day Survivors

Latter Day Survivors

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Survivors supporting other survivors learning how to heal from * Fundamentalist high demand religions * Trauma * Child Sexual Assault/Pedophilia/Incest * Narcissistic abuse * Generational abuse * LGBTQIA+ abuse & discrimination * Manipulation, gaslighting, shame, guilt
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Celestial Sex, hosted by Chris Duce and produced by Colin Hatch, is an interview series about love and sex through the lens of Mormon upbringing. Our conversations dive into the confusing nature of growing up in Mormonism where sexuality is taught as something that's beautiful and sacred, but can only be explored after you're married- usually very quickly in between the temple sealing and the reception in the back of an '88 Mercury Tracer. Recorded in Los Angeles, we speak with post-mormons, ...
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Exmormonology

Amy Logan, Life Coach

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Exmormonology is a podcast created to help you work through your faith crisis out of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, AKA The Mormons. Leaving high demand religion is most likely one of the hardest things you will ever do and takes longer than you think it will. My faith crisis began in 2006 and back in the day there was not a huge wonderful exmormon community that there is today. I felt very alone, especially as a woman. I did not see any women creating content that I needed ...
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A native of Southern California, Jeremy was born in the covenant. A 6th generation Mormon of Pioneer heritage, Jeremy reached every Mormon youth milestone. An Eagle Scout, Returned Missionary, and BYU alumnus, Jeremy was married in the San Diego Temple with expectations and plans of living Mormonism for the rest of his life. In February 2012, Jeremy experienced a crisis of faith, which subsequently led to a faith transition in the summer of 2012. In the spring of 2013, Jeremy was approached ...
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I help exmo Christian women Build Self-worth through Biblical Truths. Are you ready to go on a Jesus Journey? You’re invited! I know what it is like to have so many questions about the Christian faith. If you are like me, you may have some religious baggage that left you questioning your self-worth in a big way. You’re asking... How do I raise my kids with faith when I’m still trying to figure it out? Where can I find a community I can trust? Why does every church feel like culture shock? Wi ...
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TW: Mentions of homophobia, transphobia, self-harm, and suicide Being queer and Mormon is a TRIP! Things that leaders of the Mormon church have said about being gay are absolutely horrendous and beyond damaging...and we're about to talk about it! Sources: 1. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/official-statement/same-gender-attraction#:~:text=…
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Send us a Digital Epistle Welcome to the 69th episode of *The Great and Spacious Podcast*! Abigail, Abish, aaaAAAaaa, and our special guest Claudia kick off the show with a cocktail-fueled celebration of our milestone episode. We’re spreading the love (and the drinks) in the absence of our beloved Moroni, who's missing this week. As we revel in our…
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We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Send us a text and let's chat! In this episode, learn about Nannette's retreat at a monastery to become a touch for health instructor. She explains more about the powerful practices and techniques that enable self-healing in a holistic way to impact the body, mind, and soul, and how any individua…
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I’m doing ketamine treatment! And I’ve got a lot to say about it! Today I’m recapping the how, what and why of my own ketamine therapy, including what led me to it. I share my takeaways, which include thoughts on Mormon faith deconstruction, motherhood, friendship breakups, self-compassion and ~the meaning of life~. I also talk about my recent trip…
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Sammi shares what it's like being deeply invested in the church just to realize that you can't stand by the beliefs and history that you spent your whole life defending. CES Letter (print): https://cesletter.org/ CES Letter (audio): https://archive.org/details/CESletter Note: We are not experts--we are just humans with real-life experience.…
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Send us a Digital Epistle In this episode of the Great and Spacious podcast, your hosts aaaAAAaaa, Abigail, Abish, Moroni, and special guest Claudia bring you humor, history, and cocktails. Broadcasting live from the Great and Spacious building—and Los Angeles—they set the tone with witty banter and sharp commentary. Moroni cracks wise about being …
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We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Send us a text and let's chat! Join this week's episode of the Mormon to Medium podcast as Nannette and Brad delve into a personal and emotional journey involving a parole hearing for the woman connected to the tragic murder of Nann's husband Cory. Nanette opens up about the challenges and emotio…
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Tara Herbert opens up about how her identity was repeatedly erased: as a transracial adoptee in a white Mormon family, as a Black woman misled about the church’s problematic past, and as a mother excluded by men from spiritual rituals. She also shares her journey of rediscovering her identity and worth outside the confines of the Mormon church. For…
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Send us a Digital Epistle Join us on this special holiday episode of High… on a Mountain Top where we hear from long time listener Fanny about growing up in the church, her de-conversion story, and her experience going to LDS Family Services when she got pregnant at 16 years old. We are also high, so what would have probably been a 30 minute story …
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TW: Mentions of sexual assault, self-harm, and suicide. Karina shares her story of growing up in Mormonism and what it's like realizing that your whole life has been a lie. CES Letter (print): https://cesletter.org/ CES Letter (audio): https://archive.org/details/CESletter Note: We are not experts--we are just humans with real-life experience.…
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We’re telling more mission tales, focusing on the lack of safety many missionaries experienced. From stalkers and hostile governments to dangerous companions and hurricanes, there's no shortage of ways to feel unsafe on a Mormon mission. The common thread? Those in charge doing the absolute least to ensure our safety. Trigger Warning: This episode …
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Send us a Digital Epistle Join us for another enlightening episode where we chat about life’s little absurdities. We dive into the wonderful world of cocktails with "Bubbly Baptism." Tipsy times ensue as we also explore Taco Bell's latest Cheez-It creations and the joy of stretchy maternity pants. Featuring our witty hosts Abigail, Moroni, aaaAAAaa…
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Only three days into her honeymoon, Gabby's husband began abusing her. She believed he was a good Mormon boy because he’d always played the part. The violence continued, sometimes even triggered by church rules, until she found the strength to leave. Soon after, she discovered she was pregnant. Gabby shares how the church made her more vulnerable t…
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Send us a Digital Epistle Welcome to another episode of the Great and Spacious podcast, where the hair colors are debatable, the beards are optional, and the sarcasm is eternal. Your hosts Moroni, Abigail, Abish, and aaaAAAaaa kick things off with a raucous introduction, poking fun at their questionable life choices and each other. Fresh from a min…
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As Charli XCX knows, being a girl can be so confusing—especially for a post-Mormon! Around the campfire today, we're chatting about grieving identity after a faith transition, a stake president who needs to grow up and learn some social skills, and why I haven't officially removed my records from the church yet. I also respond to submissions about:…
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Send us a Digital Epistle In this lively and humorous introduction to the "Great and Spacious Podcast," the hosts dive into a spontaneous and playful conversation about capybaras. Abigail, Moroni, Abish, aaaAAAaaa, and Claudia share a mix of humor and banter as they correct each other on capybara facts, peppered with personal anecdotes and workplac…
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Meredith Peterson shares the journey that led to her coming out as a transgender woman. She tried to live the model Mormon life, including going on a mission and graduating from Brigham Young University. She even had to endure horrible conversion therapy sessions in a family friend’s basement. After coming out as gay, she discovered the art of drag…
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Send us a Digital Epistle It's pride month, and Moroni wanted to celebrate by inviting his partner Reuben to tell his story of sneaking into the temple as a non-member. So join Moroni, Reuben, Abigail, and aaaAAAaaa on this Ocean's level temple high-st. Reuben recalls all of the preparatory work getting ready to experience the temple for the first …
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Buckle up for the best (and craziest) posts from the exmormon subreddit. I’ve curated wild stories, thought-provoking questions, and hilarious comments from my favorite Reddit page to scroll through late at night. We’re talking about murderous moms (yes, you read that right), a Sunday school lesson about Taylor Swift, and a return missionary gettin…
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Send us a Digital Epistle Welcome to another thrilling episode of The Great and Spacious Podcast, where opening lines are as elusive as Moroni’s plates. Abigail, our resident opener-flubber, dives into her specialty of comedic intros, proving once again that she’s much better at goodbyes. Moroni and aaaAAAaaa join in the banter, setting the stage f…
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We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Send us a text and let's chat! "Sorry folks, park's closed. Moose out front shoulda told ya." With the Parole Board Hearing this week for the accomplice in the murder of Nannette's husband Cory we did not record an episode. However, we will be back next week to update you on everything that happe…
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After 10 years, Kelsey Wells is finally ready to share her whole story about leaving Mormonism. We dive into her devout Mormon upbringing, her husband leaving the church before her, and the intense social and emotional fallout she faced after discovering the church wasn’t true. Then we chat about how she's rebuilt her sense of self and spirituality…
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Send us a Digital Epistle In a playful banter, the hosts reminisce about the song "Peaches" by The Presidents of the United States of America, sparking memories of discovering its true meaning through the ChaCha text service. They jest about modern high-tech services like human-operated Amazon stores and a quirky incident at the Kansas City Airport…
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We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Send us a text and let's chat! Brad and Nannette sit down with their friend Drew as he discusses the intense emotions and turmoil he faced from questioning long-held religious beliefs after attending the funeral of Nannette's murdered husband Cory. This raw and candid conversation delves into the…
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First Wednesday of the month means it’s time for a campfire chat! I’m reading and responding to your thoughts, questions and advice inquiries. Some things we’re chatting about: How I’m REALLY doing since my dad’s death The way you should treat the Mormon missionaries If ex-religious people are more educated and enlightened than religious ones Why i…
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Today my guest is Chad Murphy, an artist, musician, and associate professor at Oregon State University. Chad and I talk about how we know each other (0:47), how Chad presents in the world in regard to gender (2:21), and the music that connected with him as a young person navigating the culture of the Mormon church. Chad talks about the Smashing Pum…
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Send us a Digital Epistle Prepare for a delightful mess as our hosts stumble through their introductions, swapping names and bantering about the show’s theme. This week, we’re diving into D&C Section 10, aka "The Case of the Missing 116 Pages." We've got a Reddit theory about Joseph Smith’s tactics, and Abish’s social media escapades—think TikTok m…
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We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Send us a text and let's chat! Nanette and Brad continue conversing with Drew, who shares his painful yet transformative journey. Drew discusses his experiences of child abuse and how people in his community, including church members, were complicit. He reveals the struggles and triumphs of escap…
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Many of us who are ex-religious can pinpoint a moment when everything came crashing down. Today, we are talking through those moments. They run the gamut—from reading multiple accounts of Joseph Smith’s First Vision and hearing Jeffrey R. Holland’s “musket fire” talk to having a friend come out as gay and watching a Scientology documentary that fel…
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Send us a Digital Epistle Join your favorite ex-Mormon misfits—Abish, Abigail, aaaAAAaaa, and Moroni—as they kick off another episode with their usual mix of humor, tangents, and irreverence. This time, they recount their hilariously makeshift eclipse viewing experience with cobbled-together sunglasses, somehow segueing into a heartfelt ode to the …
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We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Send us a text and let's chat! In this episode of Mormon to Medium, Brad and Nannette engage in a candid discussion with their guest Drew, who shares his harrowing yet inspiring journey from a troubled childhood within a very abusive Mormon household to finding his path toward healing and self-di…
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Today, I unpack the Mormon-run "Ward Radio" hate episode about little old me! I discuss my reservations about snark content and then proceed to dive into a snarky episode of my own. But hey, I do it much better than they do. And I guess I've got to live up to my new "mean girl" title somehow. Cultural Hall recap of Ward Radio video: https://www.you…
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Send us a Digital Epistle In this episode, we’re diving into the divine absurdities of D&C 6. Your beloved hosts Moroni, Abigail, aaaAAAaaa, and Abish kick off with their usual banter about their colorful personalities before introducing the Oliver Cow-Dry Martini—a cocktail inspired by today’s theme. Sip along as they share the recipe and their un…
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We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Send us a text and let's chat! Nanette and Brad discuss overcoming the fear of spirits, and a ghost story from a listener that ties back to Brad's childhood experiences. The story involves a haunting presence in a rented house, culminating in a revelation about its origin linked to a tragic event…
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Andrew flatlined and had an afterlife experience that really shook up his Mormon worldview when he was brought back to life. This kicked off an unraveling of faith in his 40s that ultimately led to leaving the Mormon church. We talk about his leaving and reconstructing, as well as connect over losing close family members, swap mission stories and a…
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Send us a Digital Epistle Intro: Join aaaAAAaaa, Abigail, Moroni, and Abish for another wild ride through irreverent humor and insightful banter. In this episode, the hosts kick things off with playful greetings to their beloved listeners, affectionately dubbed "campers" and "shit bags." aaaAAAaaa sets the tone with promises of laughter and a splas…
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EFY aka Especially for Youth aka Mormon youth summer camp- let's get into it. From COWs (crushes of the week) to creepy counselors to Christian worship knock-off music being sung in unison, there's a lot to talk about. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may ha…
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