Best Lori Pierce Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 770: Lori LeVar Pierce, President Exponent II, LGBTQ Ally, Feminist, Active LDS 1:12:25

6d ago1:12:25

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My friend Lori LeVar Pierce (grew up in the South, BA and MBA from BYU, corporate executive, married mother of three, teacher, lives in Columbus, Mississippi) joins us to introduce listeners to Exponent II—which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Lori talks about the purpose of Exponent II (including a quarterly magazine, a blog, annual retreat) …

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Rest and Reset Relaxation ©2024 9:09

2h ago9:09

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पुष्टि और विश्राम ©2024 Affirmations and Relaxation 20:02

3h ago20:02

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एलेक्सिस हैरिसन द्वारा स्क्रिप्ट, लता कृष्णचंद द्वारा अनुवादित और सुनाई गई। फोटो: खाना ©2019 पैट मैकमिलन Script by Alexis Harrison, translated and narrated by Lata Krishanchand. Photo: Khana ©2019 Pat McMillan Free Resources: https://www.yogaforscleroderma.comBy Pat McMillan

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Episode 772: Bryce Cook, LDS Father of Two Gay Sons, Longtime Ally 1:19:45

40m ago1:19:45

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My friend and mentor Bryce Cook (married, father of 6 children/7 grandchildren) joins us to talk about how he and his wife Sara navigated the road of having two gay sons (which started in 2003 when their son Trevor came out as gay). Bryce talks about how his worldview of gay people dramatically changed upon learning his good/talented/spiritual son …

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Episode 771: Seth Price, Recent RM, Gay Latter-day Saint 1:03:57

2h ago1:03:57

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** Trigger Warning. This episode talks about suicide. If you are suicidal, please call, test, chat 988 ** My friend Seth Price (Canadian, Age 20, Service Missionary) joins us to bravely share his story. Seth talks about dealing with and then accepting being called on a service mission (finished July 2024) when he always wanted to serve a proselytin…

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ब्रह्मपुत्र नदी पर तैरते हुए©2024 Floating on the Brahmaputra River 27:25

8d ago27:25

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ब्रह्मपुत्र नदी में तैरते हुए आराम करें। पैट मैकमिलन द्वारा लिखित स्क्रिप्ट, लता कृष्णचंद द्वारा अनुवादित और सुनाई गई। फोटो: डॉल्फ़िन 2 © 2024 माइक रीमन Relax as you float down the Brahmaputra River. Script by Pat McMillan, translated and narrated by Lata Krishanchand. Photo: Dolphin 2 © 2024 Mike Reiman Free Resources: https://www.yogaforscleroder…

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Episode 769: Jessie Salter and Jett Atwood, Same-Sex Marriage, Attending Church 1:12:58

14d ago1:12:58

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My friends Jessica Salter and Jett Atwood (gay Latter-day Saint women in a same-sex marriage, attend and believe in Church) join us to share their stories. Jett & Jessie (who were married on June 15, 2024) talk about their supportive ward in Utah County (including their bishopric attending their reception) and being so fortunate to have many in the…

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Episode 768: Sarah and Jeff Case, Gather Conference, Gather For Youth 1:16:54

17d ago1:16:54

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My friends Sarah and Jeff Case (mixed-orientation marriage, active LDS, two queer kids) join us to update listeners on their story, share principles to keep families together, and the new Gather for Youth (ages 14-18) at the Gather Conference (Sept 13-14th, 2024). Sarah (middle school teacher, straight) and Jeff (clinical psychologist, gay) talk ab…

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Episode 767: Brenden Krogh, Gay Latter-day Saint, Christ’s Ability to Bring Hope 1:04:23

29d ago1:04:23

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My friend Brenden Krogh (age 25, grew up in Grantsville/Mona Utah, Lives in St George, Active LDS, RM) joins us to share his story. Brenden talks about his journey to understand and accept being gay and the role of his Heavenly Parents and the Savior in this process—including personal revelation that he is created as intended and he should feel no …

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Care for Your Feet 2024 7:36

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Spend a few minutes caring for your feet. Free Resources: https://www.yogaforscleroderma.comBy Kathy Randolph

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Episode 766: Sarah and Josh Sabey - @forlittlesaints, New Book: Book of Mormon Storybook 51:18

27d ago51:18

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This episode is guest-hosted by Tonya Miller. Tonya interviews Sarah and Josh Sabey, who run For Little Saints (@forlittlesaints). Sarah and Josh share the experiences they've had in creating their newest publication, "The Book of Mormon Storybook." Sarah and Josh talk about wishing that they had a way to share the scriptures with their children th…

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Episode 765: Lilly MacKenzie, Transgender Latter-day Saint, BYU Student 57:51

1M ago57:51

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My friend Lilly MacKenzie (3rd year BYU student) joins us to share her story. Lilly talks about her journey (starting in her early years) realizing she was different and gradually developing the vocabulary, understanding, and person insights to realize she is transgender. Lilly talks about how she feels so much better being her authentic self. Lill…

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Episode 764: Austin Peterson, Gay Latter-day Saint, Gather Conference, Gather For Youth 1:14:30

1M ago1:14:30

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My friend Austin Peterson (Ghana RM, BYU Grad, FSY Leader, Gather Event Coordinator) joins us to share his story. Austin starts with his journey to accept being gay and gradually coming out (including as a Bishopric member during his testimony). Austin talks about the good experiences and the painful experiences being open in his Latter-day Saint c…

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Episode 763: Spencer Smith, Gay Latter-day Saint 1:09:12

2M ago1:09:12

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My friend Spencer Smith (age 31, ER attending pharmacist, BYU grad, active LDS) join us to share his story. Spencer (oldest of five; grew up in Sacramento) talks his journey to accept his sexual orientation and coming out to others. Spencer talks about not being able to make dating work with women and managing the sometimes painful cultural expecta…

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Episode 762: Todd (gay) and Tanya (straight) Hughes, Recently Divorced, Staying Close 1:07:49

2M ago1:07:49

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My friends Todd and Tanya Hughes (live in Ventura County CA, married for 29 years, recently divorced, still best friends) join us to share their story. Todd (who recently turned 50) shares his background growing up gay in the church, and all the shame and self-hate that came with that. Todd and Tanya met on their missions and ended up getting marri…

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Affirmations and Relaxation ©2024 10:47

2M ago10:47

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Episode 761: Dr. Jeremy Kerrigan, Age 40, Gay Latter-day Saint, Recently Out 1:08:10

2M ago1:08:10

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**This podcast mentions suicide. If you are suicidal, please call/text chat 988** My friend Jeremy Kerrigan (LDS convert, married father of 5, Arizona native, Chiropractor, photographer) joins us to share his story. Jeremy talks about being aware of this same-sex attraction most of his life but not fully addressing it until he came out to his wife …

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Episode 760: Glen “Mateo” Bass; Bisexual Latter-day Saint, Rebaptized 2024, Sharing Hope 1:10:28

2M ago1:10:28

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**This podcast mentions suicide. If you are suicidal, please call/text chat 988** My friend Glen Bass (father of two, lives in Utah County, left church 2018, rebaptized 2024, divorced after 15 years of marriage) joins us to share his story. Glen talks about his early years figuring out he is not 100% heterosexual. Glen talks about his mission and b…

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Episode 759: Dr. Kerry Spencer Pray, New Book: “The Book of Queer Mormon Joy” 51:55

2M ago51:55

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My friend Dr. Kerry Spencer Pray (lives in Maryland, Associate Professor at Sevenson University, married to her wife Heather, mother of two, taught at BYU for 15 years, no longer practicing Mormon) joins us to share her story. Dr. Pray talks about her prior marriage to her former husband (they both are gay), why that marriage ended (they are on goo…

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Episode 758: Jaci Wightman - Wellness Coach, Healing From Compulsive Eating and Sugar Addiction 1:13:25

2M ago1:13:25

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This episode is guest-hosted by Tonya Miller. Tonya interviews Jaci Wightman, who shares her compelling story of recovery from dependence on food, and on sugar in particular. Jaci describes the ways that she felt prepared and guided in her journey, which began with her learning that sugar addiction is very real. Jaci talks about being resistant to …

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Episode 757: Haymitch St. Stephen, New Book about Forgiveness (Ourselves and Others) 1:07:54

3M ago1:07:54

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My friend Haymitch St. Stephen (BYU degree, Stanford graduate degree, mid 30s, SLC native, Latter-day Saint) joins us to talk about his new book called “Friend of the Devil: A Story of Mental Health, Mistakes, and Self-Forgiveness”. This book is the story of Haymitch’s lifelong friend Cameron White, who—at age 17 in 2007—was the drunken driver of a…

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Episode 756: Hannah Russell, Asexual Latter-day Saint 1:25:11

3M ago1:25:11

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My friend Hannah Russell (married mother of three, PhD, lives in Cincinnati, active Latter-day Saint) joins us to share her story of being asexual out of a desire to help others not feel alone. Hannah starts realizing she is different and falsely concluding “I am not a divine child of Heavenly Parents” because I don’t have any sexual interest. Hann…

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Floating on the Brahmaputra River ©2024 9:06

3M ago9:06

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Episode 755: Kate Kendrick and her non-binary child Morgan 58:50

4M ago58:50

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My friends Kate Kendrick (she/her) and her non-binary child Morgan (they/them) join us to share their story. Kate, who is no longer active LDS, joins us to talk about her journey to become an LGBTQ ally and then fully love and accept her sixteen-year-old non-binary/pansexual child who goes by the pseudonym "Morgan." (who is age 16). It is a beautif…

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Episode 754: David Ostler “Healing our Divides: Answering the Savior’s Call to be Peacemakers.” 1:14:08

4M ago1:14:08

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My good brother David (author of “Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question”) joins us to talk about his new book which gives readers a gospel-based framework and tools to navigate the increasingly polarized and contentious landscape of modern society. In the podcast, David talks about why he wrote the book, who is the audience, and how he hopes i…

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Episode 753: Arthur Wiseman, Recently Returned Gay LDS Missionary 1:11:23

4M ago1:11:23

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My friend Arthur Wiseman (who returned from his successful mission in Gilbert Arizona in Dec of 2023, plans to become a therapist, and returned to live in Arizona) shares his mission experience. Arthur (who knew he was gay since age 6 and planned to tell no one) shares what it was like starting his mission and feeling spiritual promptings (many tim…

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Relax Your Low Back © 2024 11:51

4M ago11:51

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वसंत ऋतु में विक्टोरिया जलप्रपात ©2024 Victoria Falls in the Spring 10:49

4M ago10:49

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विक्टोरिया फॉल्स की सैर पर पैट मैकमिलन से जुड़ें। फोटो: विक्टोरिया फॉल्स डबल रेनबो ©2016 पैट मैकमिलन द्वारा स्क्रिप्ट अनुवाद एवं कथन लता कृष्णचंद द्वारा Join Pat McMillan on a stroll to Victoria Falls. Photo: Victoria Falls Double Rainbow ©2016 Script by Pat McMillan Translation and narration by Lata Krishanchand Free resources: https://scleroderma…

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Episode 752: Kyle Jones, M.D., Author 1:01:51

4M ago1:01:51

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** This podcast mentions suicide. If you are suicidal, please call/text chat 988**Guest host Tonya Miller interviews Kyle Jones, M.D., who talks about his most recent book, “When All Hope Seems Lost: A Gospel Perspective on Mental Illness in Youth,” which will be released later this month. Kyle is a Family Practice physician who works primarily wit…

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Episode 751: Jashon Fabia, Author: “Swirling in the Eddy: LDS, Filipino, & Gay” 1:07:00

4M ago1:07:00

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My friend Jashon Ray Fabia (Age 33, single, LDS, RM, BYU-H grad in Psychology and Music, finishing Master's in Music Therapy) bravely shares his story as a queer Filipino Latter-day Saint (our first guest from the Philippines) and his new book (see show notes). Jashon shares the shame he felt which continued until he came out to himself in his mid-…

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Episode 750: Erik Thompson, Gay Latter-day Saint, Overcoming Addiction, Finding Hope in Christ 1:34:04

4M ago1:34:04

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**This episode talks about suicide. If you are suicidal, please call/text/chat *988** My friend Erik Thompson (Age 40, single, active LDS, RM) bravely shares his story with a heart full of desire to give others hope. Erik vulnerable and bravely talks about: Being a survivor of sexual abuse at age 13.Spiritual OCD (Scrupulosity).Porn and masturbatio…

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Episode 749: Cameo & Cooper Johnson, LDS Parents of a Queer Daughter 1:29:36

4M ago1:29:36

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My friends Cameo and Cooper Johnson (LDS parents of 4 children, live in Flagstaff AZ, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners) join us to share their story from the perspective of both LDS parents of a queer daughter (RM, engaged to another RM woman) and their professional work specializing in supporting LDS LGBTQ individuals and families. In…

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Episode 748: Nate Miller, Gay, Age 26 1:17:53

4M ago1:17:53

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My friend Nate Miller (grew up in Davis County, lives in Salt Lake County, Philippines RM, U of U graduation, no longer attending church) joins us to share his story. Nate starts with reading a powerful journal entry/letter during his mission that shares his journey (since age 6) of navigating being different and eventually realizing he is gay. Nat…

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Episode 747: James Smart, Gay Latter-day Saint, Recent RM, BYU Student 1:03:13

5M ago1:03:13

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My friend James Smart (RM, age 20, from Rexburg Idaho, Santa Rosa CA missionary, at BYU) joins us to bravely share his story. James starts with reading his powerful and well-written coming out post sharing his story growing up knowing he was different, dealing with shame and associated coping mechanisms, deciding to serve a mission, and finding gre…

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Episode 746: Cameron Staley, Ph.D. – New Book “Confessions of an LDS Sex Researcher.” 1:00:16

5M ago1:00:16

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This episode is guest-hosted by my friend, Tonya Miller. Tonya was on episode 501 and wrote the third chapter in my most recent book, called “Ministering To Those With Church-Generated Pain or Trauma.” Tonya interviews Dr. Cameron Staley, Ph.D., who talks about his most recent book: “Confessions of an LDS Sex Researcher.” Cameron is a clinical psyc…

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Episode 745: Jacob Guy, Gay Latter-day Saint, New Book: “The Scorpion Unit” 40:10

5M ago40:10

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**Warning: This podcast talks about suicide. If you are suicidal, please call/text/chat 988** My friend Jacob Guy (RM, age 23, Senior at Weber State, shared his story on Episode 613) joins us to talk about his new book “The Scorpion Unit” a story that Jacob hopes will help people considering suicide. In the podcast, Jacob talks about why he wrote t…

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Episode 744: Stacie Proctor, Survivor of Mental Health-Related Trauma. 1:07:50

5M ago1:07:50

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This episode is guest-hosted by my friend, Tonya Miller. Tonya was on episode 501 and wrote the third chapter in my most recent book, called “Ministering To Those With Church-Generated Pain or Trauma.” Tonya interviews Stacie Proctor, who joins us to talk about her life as a mom, wife, business executive, and active member of the Church, who also l…

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Episode 743: Dale Schafer, Convert, RM, Same-Sex Marriage, Deep Testimony of the Church/God 1:27:35

5M ago1:27:35

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My friend Dale Schafer (California Convert, Adelaide Australia ’79-81 RM, Twice Excommunicated, Lives with his husband in Hudson Valley, NY) joins us to share his story his life as a gay Latter-day Saint. Dale starts with his childhood of feeling like an outcast/not belonging because of his sexual attraction to men. Dale talks about his conversatio…

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Episode 742: Scott Grover, Gay British Latter-day Saint, Left Church for 18 Years, Returned 1:15:24

5M ago1:15:24

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My friend Scott Gover (late 40’s, lives north of London, left church in his 20’s, returned 18 years later, active for last 11 years) joins us to share his story. Scott starts with his growing up years having a deep testimony of the Church and also realizing his was gay. After many unanswered prayers to change his sexual orientation, Scott concluded…

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Episode 741: John Gustav-Wrathall, Same-Sex Marriage, Believes In and Attends Church 59:18

6M ago59:18

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This episode is guest-hosted by my friend Steven Kapp Perry from the “In Good Faith” podcast. He interviews John Gustav-Wrathall (a dear friend and mentor) who appeared in an early episode—Episode 49—which we’ll link to below. John shares some of his earliest spiritual experiences, which gave him a solid faith in God, and then describes his journey…

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Episode 740: Jacob Troxel, Recently Retuned Gay Missionary 1:42:45

6M ago1:42:45

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My friend Jacob Troxel (who recorded this podcast three weeks after his successful mission in Canada Edmonton) joins us to bravely share his experiences as a gay Latter-day Saint and one of the first openly gay missionaries in the Church (which is noted on his Facebook profile). Jacob (who grew up in Camarillo) talks about realizing he might be dif…

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Episode 739: Lindsey Sais, Same-Sex Marriage, Believe in Savior/Church, Overcoming Addition 1:17:36

6M ago1:17:36

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My friend Lindsey Sais joins us to share her powerful story. Lindsey (early 40s, married for 5 years to her wife Connie, lives in Raleigh NC) joins us to bravely share her story of being divorced at age 23, coming out as gay that same year, working through addiction, being an ex-felon, and suicidal ideation. Lindsey talks about how addiction is not…

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Episode 738: Josh and Jen Rollins, LDS Parents of 3 LGBTQ children 1:38:55

6M ago1:38:55

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My friends Josh and Jen Rollins (married for 26 years, parents of 5, live in Riverton Utah, active LDS) share their story of their middle child Aiden coming out as gay, then their oldest children Jace coming out as gay and later transgender, and then their second-oldest Chelsea coming out as bisexual. Josh (who was serving as Bishop during much of …

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एलेक्सिस हैरिसन द्वारा स्क्रिप्ट। लता कृष्णचंद द्वारा अनुवादित और सुनाया गया। हॉट एयर बैलून ©2023 पैट मैकमिलन Script by Alexis Harrison. Translated and narrated by Lata Krishanchand. Photo: Hot Air Balloon ©2023 Pat McMillan Free Resources: https://www.yogaforscleroderma.comBy Alexis Harrison & Lata Krishanchand

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E25: Lean for Community Projects with Maria Grzanka, Dominic Stokes and Matt Horvat 26:00

6M ago26:00

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At the 2023 Lean Global Connection virtual conference held in late November, Maria Grzanka, Dominic Stokes and Matt Horvat share their experiences setting up and participating within Lean Portland. They discuss project examples of teaching Lean to nonprofits in the Portland area, and what they learned and benefitted from those experiences. There is…

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Episode 737: Lily Prisbrey, Powerful Missionary Homecoming Talk 1:03:36

6M ago1:03:36

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My friend Lily Prisbrey—who recently returned from both a proselyting mission (Philippines) and a service mission (Utah). She joins us to give her farewell talk. In this talk, Lily bravely talks about:Her journey with scrupulosity and faith-related guilt.Finding a loving, accepting, and NOT “ever-disappointed” God.Finding God in the Filipino people…

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Episode 736: Zak Hazlett, The Outdoor Therapist 1:06:22

6M ago1:06:22

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My friend Zak Hazlett (Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from BYU) joins us from his home in Moab, Utah to talk about his life mission to bring more kindness, love, understanding into our community. Zak (who grew up running rivers in Southern Utah) talks about merging this love of the outdoors and his desire to help others into a career…

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Episode 735: Ben Schilaty 1:21:21

6M ago1:21:21

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Our friend Ben Schilaty (who recently turned 40 and is co-host with Charlie Bird on the Questions from the Closet podcast) joins us to talk about his decision to date men, his commitment to our Church and the gospel of Jesus Christ, his decision to leave BYU (on good terms) and start his career as a therapist (Ben has a Masters in this field) focus…

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