Latter-day Faith is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Wotherspoon, PhD, that explores faith and its realities for this time in human history. Although each discussion maintains awareness of its primarily Latter-day Saint audience, the conversations, sensibilities, and variety of guests featured are drawn from many religious traditions.
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Welcome to the Jess Plus Jesus Podcast! 🌟 Everything is better with Jesus. I'm your host, Jess Thomas. At my lowest point in life, I cried out to Jesus for help. He not only came to my aid but also washed me clean, healed my soul, and gave me a new life and purpose. Now, I am passionate about sharing with the world the incredible power that is available in Christ. He can heal all wounds and lift every burden. This podcast is dedicated to living in the presence of God, where you can experienc ...
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UnYoked Podcast: Navigate your divorce and recovery with grace. 🎙️ Buckle up, Christians! UnYoked isn't your typical podcast about God's view on marriage or when God allows divorce. We're diving into the complexities of divorce and post-divorce life, providing a safe space to discuss the milestones and challenges we face as Christians navigating this journey. 🌟 God's grace extends beyond the statement "I hate divorce." On UnYoked, we explore the standards, restoration, and renewal God gracio ...
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Welcome to "Consider Priesthood", a podcast channel dedicated to bringing you intimate conversations, enlightening stories, prayers, and updates about the journey towards priesthood, straight from our seminarians and priests. Hosted by the Office of Vocations, Diocese of Sacramento, our mission is to create a platform where stories of faith, spiritual reflections, and the daily lives of those considering, pursuing, or living a priestly vocation can be shared and celebrated. In each episode, ...
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We are a community of imperfect believers that exist to share the message of faith, hope and love through prayer, resources and testimonies to everyone, everywhere, everyday.
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The Ultimate Spiritual Barrier & How to Steer Clear
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In this episode of Jess Plus Jesus, we dive deep into the ultimate spiritual barrier that many Christians face. This block can derail your faith and hinder your spiritual growth if left unchecked. We'll explore its roots, how it manifests in your life, and the subtle ways it can take hold. Most importantly, you'll learn practical steps to steer cle…
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186: Life and Other Transformational Stuff
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This episode is a joy. In it, LDF host Dan Wotherspoon chats with his friend Stan Bennion about Stan's life and experiences as a Latter-day Saint whose sense of adventure led him and his family to live in interesting places. Stan has had the good fortune to be able to marry his fascination with new and interesting things to his Mormon life in ways …
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Defeating Fear and Anxiety with God’s Word
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In this episode of the "Its You" Series we explore how to conquer fear and anxiety by turning to the timeless truths found in God’s Word. Discover powerful scriptures and spiritual practices to help you find peace and strength in challenging times. We’ll discuss how faith can transform your mindset and empower you to confidently face life’s fears. …
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185: Garments, Responsibility, and Wisdom
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This is a wise and inspiring episode, which uses as a springboard the recent emphases on garment wearing and its relationship to worthiness, including a new statement to be read during the temple recommend interview. It is a conversation between LDF board member Terri Petersen and show favorite Jody England Hansen that addresses these things throug…
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Surrendering Your Desires & Aligning Your Life to God's Purpose
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In this episode of the "It's You" Series, we explore the transformative power of surrendering your desires and aligning your life with God's purpose. We dive into the spiritual journey of releasing the wants that weigh us down, and how true freedom is found in embracing God's plan for your life. Discover how letting go of earthly attachments opens …
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In this episode, LDF host Dan Wotherspoon shares something he delivered at the most recent Salt Lake City Sunstone Symposium. He spoke as part of a panel in a long-running Sunstone session titled, "Why I Stay." Instead of giving the "why" of his decision to stay actively involved in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Mormon life, h…
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7 Steps to Breaking Old Ways and Embracing The New Life in Christ
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In this episode of the "It's You" series, host Jess Thomas guides you through "7 Steps to Breaking Old Habits and Embracing a New Life in Christ." Join Jess as she explores practical and spiritual steps to help you shed old ways and walk in the transformative newness that comes from a life devoted to Jesus Christ. Discover how you might be your own…
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183: Buddhist Insights for Living Within or Without a Religious Tradition
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In this wonderful podcast episode, LDF board member Terri Peterson interviews author and podcaster Noah Rasheta about Buddhist teachings that transcend faith boundaries and can help people live with greater clarity and equanimity whether they are formally religious or not. With Terri's prompting, Noah shares his journey as a Latter-day Saint on thr…
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5 Common Negative Christian Mindsets & How To Defeat Them
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In this episode, we dive into the "5 Common Negative Christian Mindsets & How To Defeat Them." Join Jess as she explores common misconceptions that can hinder spiritual growth and personal well-being. She identifies these negative mindsets, discussing their origins and impacts on daily life. More importantly, provide spiritual strategies to overcom…
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182: Creating a Fulfilling Life Outside of Formal Religious Structures
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Most people who come to this podcast have likely, at some time in their life, wondered what their lives would be like were they to step away from Mormonism--and not just the church but, perhaps, everything else that one might call "religious" in nature. What if there is no God? What if there is no need for saving ordinances? What would it be like t…
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Hey!! Welcome to today's episode of the Jess plus Jesus podcast. In this episode, Jess Thomas delves into the 7 ways you might be your own worst enemy on your spiritual journey. Join her as she uncovers the common pitfalls and self-sabotaging behaviors that can impede your growth and connection with God. From your mind to neglecting spiritual fello…
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181: Temple Recommend Interviews, Worthiness, Self-Assessment
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In this wonderful conversation, Latter-day Faith board member Mark Crego talks with Chris Kimball, the author of Living on the Inside of the Edge: A Survival Guide (By Common Consent Press, 2023) about his experiences with the LDS temple recommend processes. Their focus is on the notion of "worthiness," which most Latter-day Saints view as the purp…
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180: Understanding Better Our Own and Others' Motivations
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This episode, co-hosted by Dan Wotherspoon and Terri Petersen, brings to the forefront once again the insights and helpful ideas in Jon Ogden's 2017 book, When Mormons Doubt: A Way to Save Relationships and Seek a Quality Life. Jon joins the hosts to discuss his approach to saving relationships through understanding the primary things that we and o…
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As someone is experiencing a shift of faith, it is very common to find a need to change their prayer practices. Likely, their view of God has changed, which leads to confusion about how to approach this new Being or Source. What used to be simple and connective no longer feels the same. Should they stop praying altogether? Many do. In this episode,…
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178: Life as a Divorced Mom in the LDS Church—One Woman's Experience
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In this wonderful episode, Faith Journey Foundation board member and great friend of the show Terri Petersen speaks with her friend, Christy (pseudonym) about her church life as a active woman with children, who also happens to be divorced. As you can imagine, in a church that touts the vital importance of families, it is not always a comfortable e…
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177: Mercy as Taught in the Book of Mormon
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If we are not careful, it is very easy to become lazy in our scripture studies--reading but not pausing long enough to really see and understand what it is saying. In the course of our years as Latter-day Saints, we generally have developed ready answers to what this or that passage is about, and we groove those interpretations into our minds. But …
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176: Grace as Taught in the Book of Mormon
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If we are not careful, it is very easy to become lazy in our scripture studies--reading but not pausing long enough to really see and understand what it is saying. In the course of our years as Latter-day Saints, we generally have developed ready answers to what this or that passage is about, and we groove those interpretations into our minds. But …
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Not Ready to Say Goodbye: Faith, Grief, Healing -S3E1
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“Not Ready to Say Goodbye: A Journey of Faith, Grief, and Healing" S3E1 Losing a loved one is a profoundly difficult experience, and the process of saying goodbye can be complex and deeply personal. By embodying empathy, patience, and practical support, we can offer meaningful assistance to those grieving, helping them navigate their loss with comp…
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Inside the Walls: A Bent Christian Podcast Series S2E1 #Prison #christianpodcast #faithjourney
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I will never forget thinking to myself that I have tried to avoid this moment my entire life. I was being held by this huge, incarcerated individual with tears running down my face and it all started by handing out cookies for Kairos Prison Ministry! #Prison #christianpodcast #faithjourneyBy Bent Christian
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175b: What is Latter-day Faith Podcast? What Do Dan and Mark Really Think? Part 2
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Latter-day Faith Podcast has just passed its 4th anniversary, and one of its early listeners who is now a great friend, Terri Petersen, suggested we need an interview show in which she’d ask questions of LDF host Dan Wotherspoon and his great friend and partner for the whole Latter-day Faith enterprise, Mark Crego. Terri reached out to many other l…
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Unpacking the Untold Complexities Within Christian Marriages
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Join Dawn Wiggins and Todd Turner on the UnYoked Podcast as they tackle the intricate and often misunderstood realms of marriage, personal growth, and divorce from a Christian perspective. In this compelling episode, they delve deep into why quick fixes and surface-level counseling may not be enough for marital issues. They explore the importance o…
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Have you ever been disappointed in God's answers? You are not alone. Even if He is protecting us, it can still be frustrating. Learning to have faith in all situations takes practice. This is a crazy story about God doing exactly what I prayed for Him to do and I was still disappointed when God Said NO!…
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What is Bent Christian? S1E1 We are a community of imperfect believers that exist to share the message of faith, hope, and love through prayer, resources, testimonies, and podcasts to everyone, everywhere, every day.By Bent Christian
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Join us in "Building a New You After a Divorce" of the UnYoked Podcast with Todd Turner and special guest Carrie Korem Vitt, as they dive deep into the journey of personal and spiritual growth, particularly in the context of navigating life changes such as divorce. From tackling the stigma of taking breaks from church activities for mental health (…
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Building a Better Dating Plan After Divorce
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Join us on the latest episode of the UnYoked Podcast, "Building a Better Dating Plan After Divorce" where host Todd Turner and special guest Carrie Korem Vitt dive deep into the complexities of modern dating. Explore what happens when we release control in relationships (#LettingLoveLead), discuss the impact of gender roles (#GenderRoles), and unwr…
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175: What is Latter-day Faith Podcast? What Do Dan and Mark Really Think?
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Latter-day Faith Podcast has just passed its 4th anniversary, and one of its early listeners who is now a great friend, Terri Petersen, suggested we should do an interview show in which she'd ask questions of LDF host Dan Wotherspoon and his great friend and partner for the whole Latter-day Faith enterprise, Mark Crego. Terri reached out to many ot…
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Trauma to Triumpth: EP. 3 Going From Numbness To Hearing God's No Ft. Shawna Praey
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Ladies of Light podcast interview with guest Shawna Praey. This episode discusses how deep you can be in your mess and how God turns you around. This episode talks about how you can be doing all the things but still feel lost on the inside. Shawna also shares how she was a Juno Award (Canada's Grammy)winner for best contemporary Gospel Album, then …
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LDS general conferences are often difficult for Latter-day Saints who are experience shifts in their faith, but at the same time wonderful boons to others. Certain talks can be painful reminders of ideas and ways of approaching God and life that we who are in the midst of faith journeys have come to find unhealthy; just as many are exhilarating to …
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Trauma To Triumpth: Ep. 2 Goal Oriented To God Oriented with guest Kristen Owens
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Ladies Of Light podcast interview with guest Kristen Owens in the "Trauma to Triumph" Series Kristen Owens Information Kristen is the host of Health, Healing & Holiness podcast, the Host of Health Matters & Creating your Best Life both on Rogers TV. Kristen has worked with various corporations in the last couple decades educating and inspiring a wh…
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Transforming Victimhood into Victory: A Story of Faith
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In this heartfelt episode of UnYoked Podcast, host Todd Turner sits down with Victory Lyric, a guest who sheds light on finding hope and renewal after life's devastating blows. They delve into the complexities of personal belief in the aftermath of divorce. - Discussing how the concept of everything working out for good evolves after challenging li…
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At the Relief Society's Anniversary Conference held March 17, 2024, Sister J. Anette Dennis made a statement that ignited a firestorm online, including on the LDS Church's own Instagram page. Here is the statement in question: “There is no other religious organization in the world, that I know of, that has so broadly given power and authority to wo…
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Meeting Our Seminarians: Ivan Franco Martin
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Welcome back, listeners! After a brief hiatus, we're excited to embark on a special series featuring interviews with three remarkable seminarians from St. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park. In our series opener, we dive into the life and spiritual journey of Ivan Franco Martin, a dedicated seminarian who could, with divine guidance, be stepping into…
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Losing Church Friends: A Candid Look at Religious Social Dynamics
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Join us in a raw and revealing session on the 'UnYoked Podcast' as host Todd Turner teams up with guest Carrie Vitt in Season 2, Episode 3, titled "Losing Friends." In this intimate conversation, which delves deep into the personal upheaval following a divorce, we peel back the layers of church relationships, societal judgments, and the quest for g…
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Divorce Diaries: Unpacking the Post-Split Chaos
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Join host Todd Turner and guest Carrie Korem Vitt for a forthright and personal look into the complexities of navigating life after divorce in Season 2, Episode 2 of the UnYoked Podcast. Dive into the heart of trauma, healing, and moving forward as we explore the often-misunderstood journey through the lens of faith, forgiveness, and self-discovery…
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Unhappily Ever After? The Reality of Christian Marriages on the Brink
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Join Todd Turner and special guest Carrie Korem Vitt in the UnYoked Podcast Season 2 Premiere as they dive deep into the heart-wrenching and often taboo topic of divorce within the Christian community [00:00 - 05:00]. With unflinching honesty, they explore the challenges faced by believers trapped between the extremes of enduring unhappy marriages …
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Join us in the premiere episode of UnYoked Season 2 where host Todd Turner welcomes the esteemed Carrie Vitt, a celebrated functional nutritionist and writer who's bravely sharing her tumultuous journey through divorce from a Christian perspective. From the depths of despair to finding hope and empowering others, Carrie uncovers the raw emotions an…
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The Book of Mormon has become a fraught topic for many Latter-day Saints who are in the midst of a faith shift. Those who are no longer certain what to think about this foundational scripture will often not feel comfortable studying it. And this is especially a problem this year, as the Book of Mormon is the Sunday School text for 2024. In this bri…
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Trauma To Triumpth: Jess Thomas Story Part 2 "I was able to forgive my abusers"
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God is trying to free some people with this testimony. I look forward to what he has in store for it. I pray It reaches those who need it. Please share it!! This is all about the new series from "Trauma to Triumph" This is an interview series with women of God sharing their testimony of how God can make a way out of no way. How Great his spirit is …
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172: The LDS Church Offers Resources for Those with Questions, Part 2
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In mid-December 2003, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints added two new entries to the Gospel Topics section of its website. One addresses those Latter-day Saints who have questions or doubts, or who are undergoing a difficult faith journey. The other offers advice to those who love them or are someone who has been approached by these p…
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171: The LDS Church Offers Resources for Those with Questions, Part 1
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In mid-December 2003, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints added two new entries to the Gospel Topics section of its website. One addresses those Latter-day Saints who have questions or doubts, or who are undergoing a difficult faith journey. The other offers advice to those who love them or are someone who has been approached by these p…
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Trauma To Triumpth: Ep.1 Jess Thomas Story "I lived wild to numb my depression"
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God is trying to free some people with this Testimony. I look forward to what he has in story for it. I pray It reaches who needs it. Please share it!! This is all about the new series from "Trauma to Triumph" this is an interview series with women of God sharing their testimony of how God can make a way out of no way. How Great his spirit is that …
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Merry Christmas, everyone! For this week's show, we are replaying three previous Latter-day Faith episodes related to Christmas! Episode 168 is an encore of the episode released last December, "Looking Fresh at the Creche," featuring Jody England Hansen. Episode 169 is an encore of the episode first released in December 2019, "Christmas: Birthing t…
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Breaking the Divorce Curse: Unleashing a New You
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Welcome to Episode 17 of the UnYoked Podcast: 'The Secrets to Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce' with your compassionate and insightful host, Todd Turner. This episode dives deep into the personal and spiritual rebirth that can emerge from the ashes of a Christian divorce. Todd takes us on a journey of empathy and healing, filled with thought-prov…
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The Bedroom and the Bible: Single, Divorced, and Questioning Intimacy
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Welcome to Episode 16 of the UnYoked Podcast with host Todd Turner: "Intimacy and the Single Divorced Christian." In this episode, we dive deep into the taboo yet pressing topics that face divorced Christians today. We explore a range of intimate matters [00:02:15], from the moral implications of masturbation [00:03:45] to the real definition of se…
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167: Thomas McConkie: At-One-Ment--Embodying the Fullness of Human-Divinity
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This episode celebrates Thomas McConkie's incredible new book, At-One-Ment--Embodying the Fullness of Human-Divinity, and dives into several of its topic areas that LDF Host Dan Wotherspoon chose as potentially helpful to this listening audience. In both a personal and descriptive tone they discuss the importance of training our minds to "concentra…
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Redemption Unveiled: The Art of Sharing Your Secrets
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Join Todd Turner in Episode 15 of the UnYoked Podcast, titled "Keeping Secrets after your Divorce," as he navigates the delicate terrains of grace, transparency, and redemption in the aftermath of a relationship. Timestamped discussions take you through an enlightening conversation that explores personal anecdotes and biblical parallels, leaving no…
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Unveiling Divorce: The Dark Truths Behind Happily Ever After
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Join host Todd Turner on the UnYoked Podcast in Episode 14: "The Dark Truths Behind Happily Ever After," where he delves deep into the soul-stirring journey of post-divorce recovery. This episode is an unfiltered examination of life after the crumbling of matrimonial dreams, assessing if societal norms have truly given us a realistic understanding …
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Living for God: the Consecrated Life with Fr Carl Schlichte
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Hello everyone, welcome back to the Consider Priesthood Podcast, and happy National Vocation Awareness Week. We are excited to continue these retreat talks from the “Quo-Vadis retreat” from late this summer 2023. Today we have Fr. Carl Schlichte from the Dominican Friars in Oakland California. Here Father Memo will introduce his talk about Consecra…
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Christian Dating Debunked: Rethinking Compatibility in Faith
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Join Todd Turner on the UnYoked Podcast as we dive deep into the timeless quest for love and connection in Episode 13, "Finding Your Next Forever Partner." Whether you're starting anew after a Christian divorce or looking to refine your approach to dating, this episode is packed with provocative insights and advice tailored for the modern Christian…
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166: Wrestling with Grooming and Polygamy, Part 2
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Note: This two-part episode (Episode 166 is Part 2) is a departure from the usual focus of Latter-day Faith, which emphasizes teaching about and encouraging healthy faith development through introducing listeners to wise and powerful teachers in this area as well as to spiritual practices that can help us face our struggles with faith and church, f…
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