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Examining LDS Church truth claims in a thoughtful way, seeking objectivity.
This podcast addresses ideas within the LDS faith tradition that many people struggle with but are too afraid to talk about. Valerie and Nathan address controversial, challenging, and important topics that affects members of the LDS faith. They firmly but respectfully question anything that seems to cause shame, suffering and struggle for individuals. This podcast is a place for openness, dialogue, and for those interested in developing spiritual and psychological agency. You can find Valeri ...
At Last She Said It is a podcast that seeks to amplify and explore a variety of voices, stories, ideas and experiences of Mormon women.
A place for discussion about LDS lifestyle
Mormon Stories is an attempt to build understanding between and about Mormons through the telling of stories in both audio and video formats.
Join Angilyn and Nate Bagley as they capture the real-life stories of amazing LDS couples, and learn the principles and tools of how to have an incredible Eternal Marriage from LDS marriage experts. If you want a marriage that makes you look forward to eternity... this show should be in your feed!
In this podcast, Allie and Nathan Hooper provide a resource to help you build a rock-solid foundation for your marriage from the ground up! They provide specific, actionable advice to help you get one step closer to that dream marriage! You will not only learn from the mistakes and challenges of a couple who was just in your shoes, but also will hear from some of the leading relationship experts who will give you the tools you need to navigate pre-marriage life and enter your marriage both e ...
As a Certified Sex & Marriage Coach, and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Amanda Louder helps conservative Christian women love their sex life! In this podcast, Amanda helps women embrace their sexuality so that they can become the woman they were created to be. She teaches you how to integrate sexuality into your marriage in a loving and healthy way, get rid of the drama and negative emotions around sex in your marriage, and develop a better relationship to yours ...
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This podcast started out as a self help podcast for moms trying to find balance in motherhood and business but morphed into a documentation of Crystal and Sean Escobar's journey out of the Mormon church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints). The Podcast has been therapeutic on so many levels for its hosts. They vulnerably share their pitfalls and triumphs as they work to deconstruct a lifetime of indoctrination from the LDS church which they exited in the Spring of 2018. Sexual s ...
I'm Hannah Coles, LDS Life Coach and I help women overcome their insecurities, worries, and doubts and teach them how to create AMAZING, lasting, genuine confidence!
Mormon Land explores the contours and complexities of LDS news. It's hosted by award-winning religion writer Peggy Fletcher Stack and Salt Lake Tribune managing editor David Noyce.
Welcome to The Sisterhood Podcast, where we believe women rise when they lift each other. This podcast is an encouraging place for women who love the gospel but sometimes struggle with the church. We are here to help you feel less alone and strengthened in your journey to keep the faith. Join us for courageous conversations about the intersection of faith, politics, and social issues, with the hope of bringing church members all over the faith spectrum together in a spirit of love and unders ...
Modest clothing designer, Brigitte Shamy and her husband Jason share their recipes for success in family, business, and marriage. They have built a multi-million dollar business from their basement that has become one of the top preforming roadshows of all time in Costco. They have been married for 17 years and have 4 daughters... You learn, laugh and cry, and cry laughing as this dynamic duo becomes your new favorite part of the day.
This podcast provides practical tools and real life application for taking your life from where ever it is to the next level. We cover relationships, health, emotions, mindset, confidence, entrepreneurship, money and all other parts of being a human. Did you know there is something better than happiness? It’s the life you were meant to live.
Perfectionism is a highly misunderstood concept. This mindset and lifestyle is often pursued in an attempt to save ourselves from negative life experiences such as awkwardness, embarrassment, and shame. This podcast delves into the negative impacts of perfectionism and how and why it damages individuals, relationships, and families. With 10 years of perfectionism research and a couple decades of life experience, co-hosts Anna and Alysha take you through the different ways you can recognize, ...
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is a sex and relationship expert who has been interviewed for hundreds of podcasts. You can access all the amazing content covering issues of faith, sexuality, integrity, belonging, and more right here on the interview archive! Dr. Finlayson-Fife is an LDS relationship and sexuality coach as well as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois. Dr. Finlayson-Fife also has a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. The advice offered through any and a ...
How quickly do we judge others? We have found it is difficult to judge when we seek to understand where people are coming from. A Brave Space is a podcast dedicated to everyday people and their unique experiences. We do not claim to be experts. We are learning alongside you through these conversations. In a world where opinions are often stated as facts, we invite you to have an open mind to the various perspectives of our guests. We are based out of Utah. Therefore, many of the discussions ...
we are seeking to Gather the tribe of Ephriam and learn to live Gods higher laws so that Zion can be redeemed before the coming of Messiah ben Judah. JST, Genesis 9:21–25. Compare Genesis 9:16–17 21 And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant, which I made unto thy father Enoch; that, when men should keep all my commandments, Zion should again come on the earth, the city of Enoch which I have caught up unto myself. 22 And this is m ...
We discuss the Mother in Heaven, the Patriarchal Order, Priesthood, Marriage, as well as female and male roles within the LDS community. Not a feminist group, but one that explores all things related to the power created through the combination of the feminine and masculine.Get your copy of "We are Adam: the Partnership of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and what it means for you", mentioned in this podcast, here: https://www.amazon.com/We-Are-Adam-Partnership-Garden/dp/1462138241/ref=sr_ ...
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Latter Day Struggles
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Episode 104: How LDS Marriage Theology Complicates Growth Potential for the Mixed Faith Couple
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In this portion of this series featuring the tender stories of individuals learning about the complexities of the LDS eternal marriage theology first hand, Valerie visits with Cindy, a woman brave enough to share her story of her two marriages.Her first marriage was the result of young Cindy’s desire to please her orthodox family, her ward, and her…
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Mormon Stories - LDS
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1745: Mormon Happiness w/ John Larsen
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When Mormons talk about happiness what do they mean? We will deconstruct how the Church uses the concept of happiness to control and gaslight members. Episode Show Notes YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us…
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The Sisterhood Podcast
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Episode 155 - The Inspiring Life of Emmeline Wells with Church Historian Lisa Tait
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Join Allyson this week as she interviews LDS Church Historian, Lisa Tait, about the inspiring life of Emmeline B. Wells. Further Resources: Emmeline B. Wells, An Intimate History by Carol Cornwall Madsen An Advocate for Women: The Public Life of Emmeline B Wells, by Carol Cornwall Madsen The Diaries of Emmeline B. Wells The Discourses of Eliza R. S…
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At Last She Said It
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Episode 130: Speaking in Sacrament Meeting | The Cynthia Edition
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For ALSSI listeners, it’ll be no surprise that when Cynthia was asked to speak on the subject of atonement, she pivoted to an exploration of grace. In Episode 130, ideas from her talk inspire a conversation about the relationship between those two words, as well as salvation and healing. Do Latter-day Saints believe in grace? Or are we mostly just …
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Episode 105: When a Too-Small Theology of Eternal Family Crumbles around Your Beloved Queer Child
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Join Valerie in this incredibly tender episode with two sets of LDS parents with children on the LGBTQ+ spectrum as they share their journey as individuals, as a couple, and as a family system embracing their gay and transgender children.Each of these beautiful parents walk us through their early years of life in the LDS church and their varying ex…
Have you ever been in a situation where people are asking for your services but they don’t want to pay you, or at least you think they don’t want to pay you? Maybe you’ve even provided your services for free in the past so you could gain some experience or test your offerings. Discover what to do when you decide you’re done with the freeloaders and…
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Mormon Stories - LDS
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1744: Recovering after Mormonism - Dr. Steven Hassan
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Join world cult expert Steven Hassan as he shares almost 50 years of experience regarding how to heal and grow after a high demand religion or cult. Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon Our Platforms: Yo…
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Sex for Saints
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Episode 256 - How to Add Role-Play Into Your Sexual Repertoire
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In this episode, I’m speaking with Katie Runyan of Faithful Fling, a subscription role-playing website. We talk about how to easily add role-play into our marriages. This is such a fun episode! Katie talked about how she created her business because it’s what she was looking for when they first started role-playing. Listen to this episode, and then…
To celebrate 400 episodes and show my appreciation to all of you who listen to this podcast, I’m sharing a message that’s near and dear to my heart that I think will have exponential value in your life if you apply it. Want to change something about yourself? Want to land a new role at work? Navigating parenthood for the first time? All of it requi…
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1743: Joining and Leaving the Moonies / Unification Church - Cult Expert Dr. Steven Hassan
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Please join us today as Dr. Steven Hassan tells us the story of how he was recruited into a cult (The "Moonies"), and how he became one of the world's experts in cults. A few links are included below: 3/18/22 - THRIVE Unite Registration (Lehi and Ogden) 3/19/22 - Full-day workshop with Steven and John (tickets) on Understanding Cults: A Foundationa…
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Mormon Stories - LDS
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1742: Progressive Bishop w/ an Unbelieving wife - Martine & Stuart Smith Pt 3
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Martine and Stuart Smith are back in part three to discuss experiencing the “heavy hand” of Priesthood Authority from their Stake President; from false teachings affecting lives, being told not to watch a specific show he didn’t like, making youth “covenant” to go on missions and never date non-Mormons, only to see him be released and excommunicate…
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1741: Dealing with the tragedy of infant death as Mormon parents - Martine & Stuart Smith Pt 2
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Martine & Stuart have their first child, Nathaniel, who was diagnosed with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a rare, painful, and ultimately fatal genetic skin condition. Caring for a child with EB is an immense emotional toll on them due to the constant pain the baby suffers with basic daily tasks like feeding & changing diapers. This episode delves fur…
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Mormon Land
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So Americans don’t view Latter-day Saints favorably. What that means? Does it matter? | Episode 277
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It seems to be a common human trait to wonder how others see us. Who among us is most likable? Most respected? Most trusted? It is, of course, of particular value to those in the minority, perceived as outcasts or threats or newcomers to the scene. This may be especially pertinent to faith groups.A new poll from the Pew Research Center found that r…
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Episode 129: Three Sisters, Three Experiences | A Conversation with Cynthia, Patricia, and Carolyn
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It’s easy to assume that when we’re all in the same room, we’re hearing, seeing, and experiencing the same things. But this discussion between three sisters shows that living in the same house, growing up in the same family, and attending the same ward and church activities carries no such guarantee. In Episode 129, Cynthia is joined by her two sis…
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The Sisterhood Podcast
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Episode 154 - Our Church’s Relationship to Traditional Gender Roles (and why Tiffany started a nonprofit)
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News Story Afghanistan Women on Women's Day Main Topic Sowby, T. (2020). The Efforts of Women to Breakdown Traditional Gender Roles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints [Unpublished manuscript]. New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Arizona State University. Favorite Things Faith Matters Episode 149 with Jared Halverson …
**Click HERE to learn more about our 2023 Art of Loving Retreat (for men)** In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife joins Richard Ostler to discuss the experiences in her early life that shaped her personal, professional, and spiritual journey—including her shift from following cultural expectations to following her own heart and desires. List…
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Mormon Stories - LDS
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1740: A Belgian Mormon Story - Martine & Stuart Smith Pt 1
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Martine, a Belgian convert to Mormonism, shares what growing up in Belgium was like and how she and her sister end up converting to Mormonism. She eventually made it to the United States to attend General Conference and get her Patriarchal Blessing when her sister decided to serve a mission. Due to connections with several families of missionaries,…
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Episode 103: A Single Woman’s Perspective on the LDS Theology of Eternal Marriage
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Join Valerie and her special guest Lark, a single woman who candidly shares her painful journey beginning in the youth program aspiring to check every single box on the Mormon woman spectrum that was practically guaranteed to bring her all of the love, fulfillment, and satisfaction earth or heaven could offer.This seemed all good and fine until lif…
Pursuing your purpose and living it out is extremely gendered in our society. As women, we’ve been conditioned to believe that we’re being selfish somehow if we pursue our purpose. Discover why courage and purpose go hand-in-hand, and how, in general, men don’t seem to have the same fear about aiming high that women experience. You’ll hear why fulf…
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1739: Joseph's Failed Prophecies | LDS Discussions Ep. 37
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YouTube Link In this engaging interview, Mike from LDS Discussions, Nemo the Mormon, and John Dehlin review the failed prophecies of Mormonism's founder, Joseph. They start by discussing what the Bible says about failed prophecies and those who tell them. They then delve into specific failed prophecies, including the Second Coming of the Lord in 18…
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Episode 102: Personal Battles with Fear and Shame Due to LDS Eternal Marriage Theology
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In this final autobiographical portion of this series focusing on the complexities of the LDS eternal marriage doctrine, Valerie and Nathan reflect on their own relationships with fear and shame as driving forces in their own formative years. This conversation spans several topics including fears around single-hood (and the deep psychological wound…
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Episode 255 - Taking Things To The Next Level ||Embracing You! Teaser||
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Rather than dwelling on the questions your brain is offering to you, answer them. Thoughtfully think about them and answer them. You have the answers already inside of you. I’m so excited to share this teaser from my subscription podcast with you. In this episode, I talk to Jen and Floyd about taking things to the next level. I’ve been working with…
There are two philosophies I use when coaching. First, I believe we should enjoy life and have fun, and second, I think that we need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. I’ve used both of these philosophies to achieve success in different areas of my life and help my clients achieve their dreams as well. Discover how these seemingly opposin…
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Enriching Your Sexual and Emotional Relationship
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**Join us for Dr. Finlayson-Fife's 2023 Art of Desire Retreat** TODAY ONLY you can save $100 on this retreat by using code WD2023 (code expires at 11:59 PM on 3/9/23). Click HERE for your ticket! If you feel anxious about sexuality, you are definitely not alone. The trepidation that many of us feel makes a lot of sense, given that most of us got ve…
YouTube Link The interview discusses the tensions between Mormon historians and church leadership in the 1970s, focusing on the publication of a pamphlet responding to a critical book by the Tanners. Initially rejected by Mormon leadership for publishing due to their discomfort with the real history revealed in it, the pamphlet is instead published…
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Mormon Land
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How Latter-day Saints can immerse themselves in Easter | Episode 276
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Many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints complain about the fact that there’s no expansive or universal celebration of Easter in their religion.While much of Christendom builds up to the holiest day on the calendar with preparation rituals like Lent or immersive traditions such as waving palms on Palm Sunday, washing feet on …
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Episode 128: It's Not Easy—A Conversation about Having Hard Conversations | with C.A. Larson
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Latter-day Saint women in a liminal faith space may find it’s not easy to know what to say, or to whom they can say it. It can feel scary to share non-traditional thoughts with the people closest to us—a husband or partner, a parent, close friend, or child—or discuss shifts we experience in foundational aspects of our church or spiritual lives. In …
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The Sisterhood Podcast
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Episode 153 - The Social Hierarchy of Church Callings
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News Story What happens to our culture when books are banned: 'A chilling effect' Main Topic The Value of Every Calling Favorite Things Frownies original wrinkle patches Eugene England’s biography by Terryl Givens: “Stretching the Heavens: The Life of Eugene England and the Crisis of Modern Mormonism.” Cooling pillow Volcano Linen Spray Baking toas…
We are excited to announce Thrive Unite 2023 - which is scheduled for March 18th. Events will be held in the following cities: Idaho Falls Denver Ogden Seattle Zurich Switzerland Calgary Canada Portland Lehi Omaha Chicago Fort Wayne Ticket costs Range between $0-40. Each of these events provides opportunities to meet with people that have experienc…
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Wannabe Balanced | MINDSET Coach
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Ep #156: Creativity for Problem Solving & Manifesting More of What You Want
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When we hear the word creative, we often think of artsy people who spend their days painting or writing songs and poetry. But creativity is one of THE most powerful energies we can all access. This energy is not just for the people who we deem as creatives, but it’s available to ALL of us. Not for the sole purpose of creating art per se, but it can…
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Mormon Stories - LDS
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1737: Losing Faith When Your Child’s a Mormon Missionary: Julie and Jill Durrant
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YouTube Link Jill and Julie Durrant share their Mormon upbringing and the challenges they faced within the faith. They discuss the expectations placed on Mormon children and the milestones they must achieve to be considered successful in the community. Julie's scrupulosity and the patriarchal blessing she received add to her struggles. Jill talks a…
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Episode 101: Personal/Relational Impact of Institutionalized Patriarchy & Eternal Polygamy Theology
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In this very personal episode, Val and Nathan talk about their own lived experiences around the LDS eternal marriage doctrine and specifically how they have navigated concepts of patriarchy and eternal polygamy. Valerie expands the concepts of masculinity and femininity and shares thoughts on how these concepts are often confused with our socialize…
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Better Than Happy
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Entre-Talk: Maybe I’m Just Not Good at This
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When you’re struggling in your business, do you ever find yourself thinking that maybe you’re just not that good at what you do? It’s tempting for your brain to think that the problem is you, that you just don’t know what you’re doing. This week, discover how to respond to that part of your brain that’s telling you that you aren’t good enough. Get …
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Mormon Stories - LDS
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1736: Mormon Church Finances Revealed - The Widow's Mite Project w/ Radio Free Mormon
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YouTube Link In this revealing interview, you'll learn about the founding of the Widow's Mite Report and its project goals and methods. The conversation takes a deep dive into the Mormon Church's wealth and how it mishandles funds taken from the poor to fund its massive investment accounts. You'll hear about whistleblowing within the church, source…
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Mormon Stories - LDS
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1735: When the Moon Turns to Blood w/ Leah Sotille | Mormon Stories Book Club
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Youtube link Author Leah Sotille will be joining John and Rebecca to discuss her book examining the culture of end times paranoia and the trail of mysterious deaths surrounding former beauty queen Lori Vallow and her husband, grave digger turned doomsday novelist, Chad Daybell. When The Moon Turns to Blood tells a gripping story of extreme beliefs,…
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Episode 100: Unprogramming the Dependency and Gender-Role Based Model of LDS Marriage and Family
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In this very personal next several episodes in this series on the LDS theology of eternal marriage and its implications, Val and Nathan talk about their own marriage and how both individually and as a couple they have experienced plenty of soul-struggle in an effort to find the path that celebrates both relational intimacy (in all of its forms) as …
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Sex for Saints
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Episode 254 - How Can I Get My Wife to Develop Her Sexual-Self?
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How do I get my wife to develop her sexual self? That is probably one of the most common questions I get from husbands. This question makes the assumption that if I just say the right thing in the right way their eyes will be opened and all will be right in my world. But that is not usually the case. And what it actually ends up doing is creating m…
In today’s world, where there’s a heavy focus on division, we need to make more effort to truly connect and foster unity, without losing sight of our values. Julie Rose has been a radio journalist for 20 years, and she has a real talent for helping us look at all sides of a situation in a way that fosters unity. Julie is sharing her experience of l…
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Mormon Land
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How Brigham Young instituted a racist policy that lasted for more than a century | Episode 275
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In 1833, a leading Latter-day Saint, William W. Phelps, published a column under the headline “Free People of Color,” making it clear that, since its founding three years earlier, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints exercised no racial barriers.Black members were not only welcome in the fledgling faith but also eligible for all of its r…
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Episode 127: Who Said You Could Wear That?
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Cultural taboos and prohibitions can feel etched in stone for many Latter-day Saint women. Even in things so personal as what to wear to church, we may feel little room to deviate from what’s expected. In Episode 127, Cynthia and Susan discuss choices they each make that are counter to the cultural norm. They’re small things, but in a church where …
