Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler
792 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 812 ratingsWelcome to our podcast!
My name is Richard H. Ostler and I am a native of Salt Lake City, small business owner, married father of six with several grandchildren. I believe in and am deeply committed to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and want it to work for a wider group.
I am the author of three books:
“Listen Learn and Love: Embracing LGBTQ Latter-day Saints” published in 2020 available at Deseret Book (deseretbook.com/product/5248297.html) and Amazon (amazon.com/dp/1462135773)
“Listen Learn and Love: Improving Latter-day Saint Culture” published in 2022. The book explores who we can do better to help all Latter-day Saints feel more welcome, needed and a feeling of belonging in our congregations. Available at Deseret Book (deseretbook.com/product/6003149.html) and Amazon (amazon.com/dp/1462139566)
“Listen Learn and Love: Building the Good Ship Zion” released in Sept 2023. The book explores additional topics to help all Latter-day Saint feel welcome and needed on the Good Ship Zion. Available at Deseret Book (deseretbook.com/product/6026921.html) and Amazon (amazon.com/dp/1462145280)
The purpose of all three books is to help us better create Zion by helping more feel welcome, a sense of belonging, and needed in our congregations.
Proceed from the books go the Stockton Power Memorial Scholarship (www.standingforstockton.com) in honor of Stockton Powers a gay Latter-day Saint teenager who died of suicide in 2016. Everything I do is a self-funded labor of love ❤️
I am the author of two Ensign articles:
‘How the Savior’s Healing Power Applies to Repenting from Sexual Sin’ (August 2020/YSA Digital Only) www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2020/08/young-adults/how-the-saviors-healing-power-applies-to-repenting-from-sexual-sin
‘7 Tips for Overcoming Pornography Use’ (October, page 72) www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2020/10/young-adults/7-tips-for-overcoming-pornography-use.
This podcast is designed to discuss some more complicated issues in our church to help all of us better “listen, learn and love” so we can minister in a more effective way to all of our Heavenly Parents’ children.
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Episodes
Episode 80: Tina (cis-gender) and Brandon (transgender) Jenson, Active LDS, 4 children
January 23, 2019 17:21 - 1 hour - 115 MBMy friends Tina and Brandon Jenson share their journey with Brandon coming out 5 years ago as transgender after 14 years of marriage and how they are navigating that road, keeping their family together and staying active in the Church. It’s a brave and courageous story where they have both stretched to rely on personal revelation, clinic experts and each other. You can read more here: http://mytransmormonlife.blogspot.com. Thank you for sharing your story. You two are awesome!
Episode 79: Brian Spittler, Latter-day Saint, Age 34, Bisexual, RM, Married Father of Two
January 21, 2019 02:13 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBMy friend Brian Spittler shares his journey growing up as a bisexual Latter-day Saint of overcoming shame and coming out to his dear wife Ali, which strengthened their marriage. Brian is bravely sharing his story so others can understand the difficult road of our bisexual Latter-day Saint friends and be a voice of hope and healing for closeted bisexual members. Thank you Brian for sharing your story. I learned so much. You have my admiration love and respect. You and your wife are awesome. ...
Episode 78: Will Edgel, Age 29, active Latter-day Saint, RM, Gay, Hopeful for Future
January 17, 2019 16:09 - 1 hour - 101 MBMy friend Will Edgel shares his journey being in a same-sex relationship, ending that relationship, returning to the Church, wonderful Priesthood leaders, serving a Mission, doing a voices of hope video (ldsvoicesofhope.org/voices/will/), having a strong relationship with our Savior, and eventually hopes to marry a woman and have a family. These experiences have organically led him to empower other people to explore and share their stories through his business called ELIX-Life stories (www.el...
Episode 77: Stacey Harkey, RM, Gifted Performer, BYU Grad, Gay Latter-Day Saint
January 14, 2019 00:36 - 1 hour - 107 MBMy friend Stacey Harkey shares his journey as a gay Latter-day Saint. Stacey came out in December 2018 with this FB post https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10104722886604359&id=17829724 that went viral and was followed up by an LDS Living Article. In the podcast Stacey shares his journey, personal revelation from God, coming out to close friends and family, helpful insights for our younger LDS LGBTQ members and hopes for the future. Stacey is strong and courageous. I am ...
Episode 76: Coco Berthmann, 25, Convert, Survivor of Child/Human trafficking, Following Her Dreams
January 13, 2019 03:55 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBMy friend Coco Berthmann bravely shares her story as a survivor of child trafficking/human trafficking while living in Germany, her brave escape at age 15, following her dreams to New York, finding herself in Salt Lake City and joining the Church, and how sharing her story to help bring an end to trafficking. It’s a remarkable story of courage, healing, forgiveness, hope and following dreams. Thank you Coco for sharing your story. You are strong, courageous and awesome!
Episode 75: Rebecca Moore, Latter-Day Saint, Age 26, Pursing a Career at NASA
January 11, 2019 17:42 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBMy friend Rebecca Moore shares her career aspirations at NASA, a wonderful talk she gave about Fasting, insights into Rebekah from the Old Testament, and life as a bi-sexual Latter-day Saint. Rebecca is strong, faithful, unique, courageous with wonderful insights about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is people like Rebecca that give me hope in the future of our Church and world. I think you will enjoy her podcast.
Episode 74: Alex Boye, Singer, Actor, LDS, Married Father of 6, Giving Hope to Everyone
January 09, 2019 22:53 - 1 hour - 103 MBMy friend Alex Boye shares his story of joining the Church while living in England, significant hardship, serving a mission, building a foundation on Christ, using his God-given musical gifts to bless others, his latest song and video called ‘Bend Not Break (https://youtu.be/0o1T_y81_DU) to give hope to those who are suicidal, and inspiring thoughts for our dear LGBTQ friends. Thanks Alex for your efforts to lift, give hope and heal others. May God continue to sustain you in your unique a...
Episode 73: Matthew Wilkinson, Gay Latter-Day Saint, Age 26, RM, BYU Graduate
January 05, 2019 04:13 - 1 hour - 101 MBMy friend Matthew Wilkinson shares his journey as a gay Latter-day Saint coming to terms with his sexual orientation as a teenager growing up in England, serving a mission, his kind and loving Mission Presidents (Robert and Pat Preston), coming out to his wonderful parents and family members, graduating from BYU in Geospatial Intelligence, and his desire to be a University Professor. While Matthew has deep admiration for the Church and isn’t trying to pull people out of the Church, he share...
Episode 72: Daniele D’Apuzzo, Age 28, RM, Italian, BYU Graduate, Author
January 01, 2019 19:04 - 1 hour - 105 MBMy friend Daniele D’Apuzzo shares his journey of his girlfriend calling off their engagement leading to heartbreaking pain and deep reflection. Daniel wrote a book about this experience to share how he healed with gives hope to others (including our friends who are suicidal). I’ve read his book and it has great insights to heal from pain thru the love of God and the power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Daniel’s book can be found at: https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Broken-Wings-Secure-...
Episode 71: John Gustav-Wrathall, Executive Director Affirmation
December 28, 2018 17:44 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBMy friend John Gustav-Wrathall introduces us to Affirmation, a support organization of our LDS LGBTQ friends. I’m personally supportive of Affirmation and its mission to help our LDS LGBTQ friends. You can learn more about affirmation at https://affirmation.org/. You can also listen to John’s personal journey as a gay Latter-day Saint in Episode 49.
Episode 70: Dr. Eric Huntsman, BYU Religion Professor, Author, Disciple of Christ
December 21, 2018 20:50 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBMy friend Eric Huntsman talks about his new book ‘Becoming the Beloved Disciple: Coming unto Christ through the Gospel of John’ and his August 2017 BYU devotional ‘Hard Sayings and Safe Spaces: Making Room for Struggle as Well as Faith’, his love of Jesus, and our members. Many of my BYU Friends have mentioned how Brother Huntsman is bringing them closer to Christ and finding hope as they navigate complicated topics. I think you will enjoy the podcast
Episode 69: My Stake Conference Talk About Helping Our Dear Members in a Faith Crisis
December 20, 2018 01:19 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBEpisode 69: My Stake Conference Talk About Helping Our Dear Members in a Faith Crisis by Richard Ostler
Episode 68: Stanley Alvey, Gay Latter-day Saint, age 19, Great Man, Wonderful Family Support
December 18, 2018 23:19 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBMy friend Stanley Alvey, my youngest guest yet, bravely shares his journey coming out to his parents Duke and Jessica Alvey at age 16. Their wonderful support. How coming out to his parents has strengthened their relationship and brought the whole family closer. Stanley shares his deep testimony of our Heavenly Father, the Savior and our Church. He also talks about the difficult road he faces trying to reconcile his love for the church and desire to stay a member in good standing and h...
Episode 67: Ricardo and Elizabeth Rosas, Active Latter-day Saints, Mixed-Orientation Marriage
December 15, 2018 20:44 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBMy dear friends Ricardo and Elizabeth Rosas share their journey in a mixed-orientation marriage. They first shared their story in late 2016 on the Church’s ‘Mormon and Gay Website’ at https://mormonandgay.lds.org/articles/ricardos-story and https://mormonandgay.lds.org/articles/elizabeths-story It’s a beautiful story that can help all marriages grow stronger with principals of honestly, vulnerability, trust, common goals with a foundation in the Savior. This podcast is particularly hel...
Episode 66: Sam Skidmore, Gay Latter-day Saint, age 23, RM, BYU Psychology Graduate
December 12, 2018 22:22 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBMy friend Sam Skidmore shares his journey as a gay Latter-day Saint coming to terms with his sexual orientation as a teenager, coming out to his Mission President, teaching at the MTC, coming out to others while at BYU, graduating in Psychology, desire to get a PHD in Counseling Psychology so he can teach at a University and also have a private practice for LGBTQ+ people. Sam also shares how he is at a crossroads as a gay Latter-day Saint and is having a hard time seeing how he can stay a si...
Episode 65: Dr. Spencer Fluhman, Executive Director of the Neal A Maxwell Institute at BYU
December 07, 2018 00:24 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBMy friend Spencer Fluhman talks about the Maxwell Institute, how seeing good in other faiths helps us appreciate the restored truths in our Church, ministering to those in a faith crisis and helping thoughts for our LGBTQ Saints. Many of my BYU friends have mentioned to me the personal ministry of Brother Fluhman and how he is helping them navigate complicated topics. I think you will enjoy the podcast.
Episode 64: Harper Dawn Forsgren, active Latter-day Saint, BYU Student, RM
November 26, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBMy friend Harper (along with her dear friend Sophie Huff) tell the story of her mission (successfully competed) having PTSD because of traumatic and difficult experiences on her mission. Harper bravely shares what happened, how she coped, the isolation and difficult feelings she felt, and how she managed to complete her mission. She also shares how she is coping with PTSD today and remaining a faithful member even with this difficult mission experience which was outside of her control. ...
Episode 63: Susan Meredith Hinckley, Latter-day Saint, Mother of Three, Writer/Artist, Why I Stay
November 24, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBMy dear friend Susan Hinckley shares her lifelong wrestle with our church and why she stays an active member. It’s a remarkable story. I believe Susan’s multi-decade journey to stay will help others (especially our younger members) know there are others on this path that have processed complicated issues and have found a way to authentically stay. Susan also talks about teaching Relief Society for the past 5 years, and her efforts to create a culture to process complicated topics in a f...
Episode 62: Todd Sylvester, Beliefcast Podcast, Helping others overcome addictions
November 20, 2018 17:23 - 1 hour - 111 MBMy friend Todd Sylvester shares his story overcoming addictions and plans for suicide following a successful basketball career (including taking State at Brighton High). He talks about how a great friend and Bishop who gave him hope and path to find Christ through our restored church. Todd, now married with 4 children and one grandchild, has spent his life helping other overcome addictions. If you want to feel hope and inspired, please listen to this podcast. Thank you Todd. You are a ...
Episode 61: Kim Pearson, active Latter-day Saint, Father of gay son
November 17, 2018 23:56 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBMy friend Kim Pearson share his journey as a married father of three children one of which is his gay 18 year old son. Kim shares the journey of his son coming out at age 13, finding safe places for him (such as joining the Bridging Voices, The Portland GSA Youth Choir), and supporting him in his decision to not be an active Latter-day Saint. Kim is doing a great job keeping his family together and navigating this complex space in our Church. Thank you my friend Kim for sharing your story!
Episode 60: Jake Watts, Active Latter-day Saint, Discusses Faith Journeys
November 11, 2018 19:43 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBMy long-time friend Jake Watts (married father of two young children) discusses his own faith journey following his mission and how he stays a believing and committed Latter-day Saint. Jake has wonderful insights into how to help our members in a faith crisis/journey in a positive and thoughtful way. His thoughts will also help those who are trying to help others in a faith journey. Jake also shares insights into how he and his wife are teaching the more complicated issues to their childr...
Episode 59: Regina Pistilli (lesbian Catholic), Chuck Clark (straight Latter-day Saint)
November 08, 2018 03:28 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBChuck shares the story of how he initiated and led the first ever community float project (that included people of all backgrounds) for the Days of ’47 Parade. Regina shares her perspective on how the float project gave the community a chance to build something beautiful together. After the Days of 47 Parade, both Chuck and Regina spoke in their local Ward about this community effort. They share their Christlike talks in our podcast. Thank you Chuck and Regina. You two are awesome!
Episode 58: Colin Hanson, Travis and MacKenzie Tiner, Viewmont Class of 2012
November 03, 2018 16:54 - 1 hour - 102 MBColin Hanson shares his journey as a gay Latter-day Saint coming out to friends following his successful mission in Brazil including his close friends from the 7th grade Travis and MacKenzie Tiner (married three years ago, active Latter-day Saints). The three of them share this journey together. Very helpful insights on how a friendship can be strengthened and how Travis and MacKenzie are providing much needed support to Colin and how Colin is now in a much healthier places as trusted fr...
Episode 57: Dallin Steele, Active Gay Latter-day-Saint, Age 27, RM
October 31, 2018 15:37 - 1 hour - 104 MBMy good friend Dallin shares his journey coming out to family, friends and a FB post (April 2018 https://www.facebook.com/Pheonix123/posts/10215909544042280). He talks about staying close to Heavenly Father and getting personal revelation. He talks about the helpful things friends, family and two Bishops have done for him. He also gives us insights into our transgender friends. Thank you Dallin for sharing your story. You are a great man! Dallin’s blog can be found here:
Episode 56: Erika Munson, Mormons Building Bridges
October 21, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBErika Munson, a straight married Latter-day Saint, shares her journey of marching in a Utah Pride parade in 2012 which led to founding of Mormons Building Bridges. Erika has great Christlike principals for active Latter-day Saints to step into this space of supporting God’s LGBTQ children. She also shares helpful insights about our LGBTQ friends. Thank you Erika for sharing your story. You are awesome!
Episode 55: Jake Lee, Latter-day Saint, Married, BYU Law School
October 15, 2018 19:14 - 1 hour - 28 MBOur family friend Jake Lee, a bridge builder, talks about respect for those in a different political party, empathy of our LGBTQ friends, his own emotional health and how that is helping him touch the cross of others, and concludes with his strong testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Thanks Jake for sharing your journey. You are a great man. Sister Ostler and I love you and your wonderful family.
Episode 54: Royal and Elissa Richards, Latter-day Saints, Dear Friends, Wonderful Gay Son
September 26, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 36 MBOur dear family friends, Royal and Elissa Richards, share their family story of raising three great sons who all served missions and who are all married. Their middle son Conner is gay and was married earlier this year to his husband Jan. Royal and Elissa will talk about how are navigating this road, supporting and loving their dear son Conner, keeping the family circle together and helpful Ward support (including some vulnerable and helpful Elder Quorum discussions, and a shower hosted by ...
Episode 53; Jodie Palmer, Latter-day Saint, Gay, Mother, Mixed Orientation Marriage
September 23, 2018 15:56 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBMy friend, Jodie Palmer, is a mother, educator, coach, and bridge builder. She is also gay and in a mixed orientation marriage (MOM). Her passion is spreading empathy and dialogue as the universal guides to navigating conflict without losing connection. Thank you, Jodie, for sharing your journey, as well as helpful insights in navigating complex and difficult issues. You are wonderful and a beloved daughter of Heavenly Parents, and I’m glad to call you friend!
Episode 52, Briget (cisgender) & Ann Pack (transgender), 19 Years of Marriage, Latter-day Saints
September 16, 2018 01:43 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBAfter 15 years of marriage, Briget and Ann Pack share their story of Ann transitioning from male to female and why they have stayed married over the past 5 years since that transition. They have helpful insights for us to better understand, support and love God’s transgender children. Briget is the Chair of the Board of North Star and Ann is involved in Affirmation. They introduce these organizations to help us understand how each organization helps our Latter-day Saint LGBTQ members.
Episode 52, Brigit (cisgender) & Ann Pack (transgender), 19 Years of Marriage, Latter-day Saints
September 16, 2018 01:43 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBAfter 15 years of marriage, Brigit and Ann Pack share their story of Ann transitioning from male to female and why they have stayed married over the past 5 years since that transition. They have helpful insights for us to better understand, support and love God’s transgender children. Brigit is the Chair of the Board of North Star and Ann is involved in Affirmation. They introduce these organizations to help us understand how each organization helps our Latter-day Saint LGBTQ members.
Episode 51: Austin Hodges, Active Gay Latter-day Saint, Age 22, Holds Temple Recommend
September 13, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBMy friend Austin Hodges share his story of knowing he was gay around age 12, coming out to friends, family and church leaders, being suicidal, serving a mission, being diagnosed with MS and coming home after a year, dating men including going through and finishing church discipline, holding a temple recommend, being suicidal including having a plan but being saved, having a new boyfriend where they are keeping the law of chastity so Austin can stay in full fellowship. Thank you Austin for ...
Episode 50: Brian Tipton, Active Gay Latter-day Saint, Age 35, Temple Worker
September 11, 2018 16:02 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBMy friend Brian Tipton share his story of knowing he was gay at age 11, coming out his sister, Bishop and family. Brian then shares stepping away from the church, dating men including two serious relationships, feeling impressed to return to the Church, the difficulty of ending a relationship, role of the Savior and the Book of Mormon, a loving Bishop, a loving family and now serving in the Temple. Thank you Brian for sharing your story. You are a remarkable and courageous man.
Episode 49: John Gustav-Wrathall, Same-Sex Marriage, Affirmation Executive Director
September 05, 2018 17:27 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBMy friend John Gustav-Wrathall shares his journey as a gay Latter-day Saint who served a mission, resigned from the church, staying close to God, finding his husband, returning to church and staying in his same-sex marriage. Thank you John for sharing your story. You are a great man and honored to call you friend.
Episode 48: Grayson Moore, Transgender Man, and His Mother Neca Allgood
August 27, 2018 22:50 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBMy friends Grayson and Neca (both Latter-day Saints) share their journey to comes to term with Grayson’s gender identity being male, affirming that gender and the road they shared together with Grayson’s social, legal and medical transition. Great podcast to learn more about our transgender friends and how to understand, respect and support them. Thank you Grayson and Neca for sharing your journey. You two are awesome.
Episode 47: Vickie Walker, Husband Killed in a Shooting, Two Gay Sons, Latter-day Saint
August 24, 2018 22:16 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBMy dear friend Vickie Walker tells the story of her husband Jeffrey being killed and 16 year old son injured in the Trolley Square 2007 shooting, starting Circle the Wagons (circle-the-wagons.org) for survivors to heal, having two gays RM sons who have both stepped away and have partners, supporting and serving God’s LGBTQ children and doing all this as a Latter-day Saint. Vickie is one of the bravest, most loving and Christlike people that I know. Thanks for sharing your story!
Episode 46: Tarik LaCour, Convert, Black, RM, Married, Age 27, Temple Worker
August 22, 2018 22:43 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBMy friend Tarik LaCour shares his journey to join the restored Church of Jesus Christ and serve a mission in Alabama. Tarik shares how he processes the messy and complicated history of our church, imperfections of our inspired leaders, and how he maintains a strong testimony. He shares some of his favorite doctrines and why he is a committed member. It is people like Tarik that give me hope in the future of the Church and the world. Thank you, Tarik for sharing your story. You are a g...
Episode 45: Patrick Risk, Sexual Abuse Survivor, Works for The Church, Getting Married
August 19, 2018 17:46 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBMy friend Patrick Risk bravely shares his story as a survivor of sexual abuse as a child, confronting his perpetrator, healing and now helping so many others. Patrick gives hope and healing to other survivors and also has insights for everyone on how to support, understand and help victims of sexual abuse. You are a brave man, Patrick. Respect. You and your wife have a great life together! Patrick: You are a great man. You inspire me and inspire many others!
Episode 44: Bryan Mortensen, Early Release Missionary, RM, Faithful Member
August 15, 2018 01:26 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBMy friend Bryan Mortensen shares his journey leaving the MTC after 5 days, returning to serve a service mission, and then finishing his mission in the Texas Lubbock mission. Bryan has great insights for our early release missionaries, for family and local leaders to best support them and for all of us to better support those on the margins of our Church. Thank you Bryan for sharing your story as it is helping so many. You are a great man and are helping our Restored Church work for more...
Episode 43: Chad Curtis, PHD Candidate, Gay, Victim of Sexual Assault, Mixed-Orientation Marriage
August 07, 2018 20:31 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBMy dear friend Chad Curtis bravely shares his story of being an victim on a sexual assault before his mission, coming to terms with his sexual orientation after his mission, concluding his sexual orientation is not a result of the sexual assault, a loving and helpful Bishop, dating his future wife and jointly walking into a mixed-orientation marriage. Thank you Chad for sharing your story. I hope our listeners feel your courage, vulnerability and pure spirit. Your story helps all of us b...
Episode 42: John Martinez, Gay Mormon Convert, Age 31, San Diego Architect, Ward Clerk
August 02, 2018 18:39 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBMy dear friend John Martinez shared his journey to join the Mormon church, processing Prop 8 as a new convert, falling in love, being inactive, almost resigning, receiving his Endowment and doing Temple work for relatives, and his hopes for the future. Thank you John for sharing your story. You are a great man.
Episode 42: John Martinez, Gay LDS Convert, Age 31, San Diego Architect, Ward Clerk
August 02, 2018 18:39 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBMy dear friend John Martinez shared his journey to join the Mormon church, processing Prop 8 as a new convert, falling in love, being inactive, almost resigning, receiving his Endowment and doing Temple work for relatives, and his hopes for the future. Thank you John for sharing your story. You are a great man.
Episode 41: Jerry Chong, Gay Mormon Convert, Calgary Temple Worker
July 27, 2018 18:49 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBMy friend Jerry Chong shares his conversation story, coming out as gay, and the LGBTQ sensitivity training he does for the Stakes in Calgary, Canada. Thank you Jerry for sharing your journey so we can all better understand. You are awesome.
Episode 40: Mormon Brother, Gay, Active Mormon, Semi-Closeted
July 25, 2018 17:10 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBMy dear friend Mormon Brother from twitter (https://twitter.com/SGAMormon) shares his journey as a gay active Mormon. Listening to this podcast and following him on twitter will help all of us better understand God’s LGBTQ children.
Episode 39: Patrick Patterson, Gay, Black and New Mormon Convert
July 22, 2018 02:17 - 1 hour - 42 MBMy dear friend Patrick Patterson shares he journey to join the Church in August of 2015 and come out as gay in April 2017. Patrick is an Elder in his Ward and serves as the Assistant Ward Mission Leader. Patrick is a remarkable man. I think you will enjoy hearing his story.
Episode 39: Patrick Patterson, Gay, Black and New LDS Convert
July 22, 2018 02:17 - 1 hour - 42 MBMy dear friend Patrick Patterson shares he journey to join the Church in August of 2015 and come out as gay in April 2017. Patrick is an Elder in his Ward and serves as the Assistant Ward Mission Leader. Patrick is a remarkable man. I think you will enjoy hearing his story.
Episode 38: Eric Kirby, LGBTQ Ally, Assistant Vice President, Southern Utah University
July 17, 2018 22:55 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBMy friend Eric Kirby shares his journey to love, understand and support God’s LGBTQ children and how that is part of his Mormon beliefs. I became aware of Eric when I saw this Tweet on June 3, 2018 at the beginning of Pride Month https://twitter.com/ericmkirby/status/1003458251059417089. Eric helps us understand how active Mormons can show love, support and respect for God’s LGBTQ children. Please listen as Eric shares his journey.
Episode 37: Dr. Lisa Hansen, Active LDS and LGBT Therapist, Speaks About our Transgender Friends
July 14, 2018 18:21 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBLisa Hansen, PhD, LMFT, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and clinical director of Flourish Counseling Services, PLLC (with an office at Encircle). She has conducted approximately 4,000 LGBTQ therapy sessions. Lisa shares her insights and expertise on our transgender friends to help families, local leaders and our trans friends navigate this road. Thank you, Lisa! You are awesome!
Episode 37: Dr. Lisa Hansen, Active Mormon and LGBT Therapist, Speaks About our Transgender Friends
July 14, 2018 18:21 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBLisa Hansen, PhD, LMFT, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and clinical director of Flourish Counseling Services, PLLC (with an office at Encircle). She has conducted approximately 4,000 LGBTQ therapy sessions. Lisa shares her insights and expertise on our transgender friends to help families, local leaders and our trans friends navigate this road. Thank you, Lisa! You are awesome!
Episode 36: Taylor Christensen, RM, Knows 'Messy Church History' and Believes
July 03, 2018 17:55 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBMy friend Taylor Christensen (active Mormon, RM, age 24) shares how he maintained his testimony in our Restored Church knowing all the complicated and messy topics in our history. I believe it is members like Taylor that are part of the future. Instead of avoiding these topics, Taylor has learned about and wrestled with these difficult topics. He maintains a strong testimony and can now ‘go there’ with others giving them vision and tools to stay. Taylor also has great empathy and unders...
Episode 35: Dexter Beach, Early Release Missionary, Faithful Member
June 28, 2018 03:43 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBMy friend Dexter Beach (from my home Stake) shared his journey as an early release missionary and shares how best to support these great members. Dexter talks about what questions to ask and what questions are less helpful. Dexter is one of the finest men I know and has a great life ahead of him. This podcast is based on his June 20, 2018 Facebook post that deeply touched me https://www.facebook.com/DexterTheStudBeach/posts/2478839285474915