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Ep. 15 - Faith Journeys, Communism, and Climate Repentance: A Conversation with Ex-Mormon Madison Palica

In this episode, I speak with Madison Palica, a self-described ex-Mormon. Obviously, there are some things that we disagree on, but you may be surprised about how much we agree on given my brief description. Among the things we discuss in this conversation is the history of the Church with communism and the UN, and particularly Madison's concern about the apparent involvement of Jeffery R Holland and David A Bednar with the “10 principles of climate repentance” announced last month at COP27. 

Ep. 14 CLIP - Hymn Singing Shut Down by BYU Admin

This clip is taken from Ep. 14 - Frontlines of Religious Liberty: My BYU LGBTQ Protest Experience. In this clip, I discuss my experience of having our plans for a hymn-sing flash mob circumvented by the office of the general counsel. I explain why I think there is a double standard at play.

Ep. 14 CLIP - Title IX: Background and BYU Battle

This clip is taken from Ep. 14 - Frontlines of Religious Liberty: My BYU LGBTQ Protest Experience. In this clip I discuss Title IX, President Oaks securing religious exemptions, and the threat those exemptions are under from groups like the Black Menaces.

Ep. 14 CLIP - The Bounds of Religious Freedom

This clip is taken from Ep. 14 - Frontlines of Religious Liberty: My BYU LGBTQ Protest Experience. In this clip, I discuss what LGBTQ protesters see as the bounds of religious liberty and contrast that with what the Constitution and the Brethren see as true religious liberty.

Ep. 14 - Frontlines of Religious Liberty: My BYU LGBTQ Protest Experience

In this episode, I discuss the October 11th "Strikeout Queerphobia" protest buildup, event, and legal problems we ran into along the way. I also was able to include audio we got from interviews at the event to respond to their words directly.

Ep. 14 - Frontlines of Religious Liberty: My BYU LGBTQ Protest Experience

In this episode, I discuss the October 11th "Strikeout Queerphobia" protest buildup, event, and legal problems we ran into along the way. I also was able to include audio we got from interviews at the event to respond to their words directly.

Ep. 13 - BYU Hire Hitler? Free Speech in Academia with Nathan Tenney

Nathan Tenney is a BYU student with an interesting perspective on free speech and academic freedom. We sit down to discuss where we agree and disagree about what would make the best BYU education. Among many other angles we discuss, would it have been good for BYU to hire Hitler to increase academic freedom and diversity? Check out our Independent Student Newspaper: The Cougar Chronicle Follow BYU Conservatives on Instagram @byuconservatives  

Ep. 12 - A Different "Gay" Perspective with Skyler Sorensen

Skyler (Sky) is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and a recent BYU graduate. He also happens to be gay. If you listened to social media you would think he is supposed to be angry at the university and the Church. That is not the case though. Who you are attracted to is a big part of your life, but it doesn't predestine every single thing about you. Sky graciously allowed me to come and sit in his studio and have a conversation with him about politics in the church,...

Ep. 11 - Progressives vs Doctrine with ATKT Podcast and Tommy Stevenson

I sit down with Tommy, my BYU Conservatives co-admin, and chat over zoom with Carson and Catherine, the co-hosts of the Around the Kitchen Table Podcast (ATKT Podcast). We discuss Heavenly Mother, the rationale for the Curch's neutral stance on politics, and much more. Ultimately being faithful requires faith and the practice of the basic "primary answer" principles in the Church. What we so often focus on is the things that are not important. 

Ep. 10 - BYU Conservatives with Tommy Stevenson

I sit down with my fellow BYU Conservatives Instagram page admin, Tommy Stevenson, for a great and fun conversation. We discuss many aspects of BYU and go on many tangents along the way. We also answer the questions posed to us by our Instagram followers.

Ep. 10 COMPILATION - BYU Conservatives Discuss BYU

This compilation goes over a condensed highlight reel of Luke and Tommy discussing BYU. Taken from Episode 10.

Ep. 9 - Black Student Union President Nate Byrd

In the past week, Brad Wilcox was in the news for comments he made over race and the priesthood. Out of that, I found Nate Byrd and was pleased that he readily accepted an invitation to come on. We had a great discussion about the Priesthood ban, recent comments by Brother Brad Wilcox on the topic, and the prevalence or lack of a racial hierarchy in the Church and USA. I am excited for you to hear it. I also want to encourage you to share this with others if you find this to be a useful part...

Ep. 8 - Bridging the Gender Gap

There are many opinions surrounding women's and men's roles in society. Voices calling for equality of outcome are loud and popular. But "you are not entitled to your own opinion, you are entitled to your own informed opinion. Nobody is entitled to ignorance." Unfortunately, it's easy to assume male-dominated professions and the "gender wage gap" are the products of sexism and oppression. We will debunk those claims, explain why they are so dangerous, and suggest ways to help change minds. ...

Ep. 7 CLIP - BYU's Dress Code Problem with Tori Kimball

Tori and I realize we have the same pet peeve in relation to BYU's Dress and Grooming Standards. That is, that they are often not followed or enforced. 

Ep. 7 CLIP - The Political Gender Gap at BYU with Tori Kimball

Tori and I discuss a recent survey that showed girls at BYU were 3 times less likely than guys to say that they were voting for Trump.  Tori also gives suggestions for how the right can improve its appeal amongst female college students. 

Ep. 7 CLIP - Derrick Chauvin Trial Reaction with Tori Kimball

Tori and I react to the recent verdicts announced in the Derrick Chauvin trial. We discuss the importance of the rule of law in the case. We also examine why so many people have strong opinions on the case, even though they do not know the basic facts of the case. 

Ep. 7 CLIP - The Political Gender Gap at BYU with Tori Kimball

Tori and I discuss a recent survey that showed girls at BYU were 3 times less likely than guys to say that they were voting for Trump.  Tori also gives suggestions for how the right can improve its appeal amongst female college students. 

Ep. 7 - America as she sees it: A Conversation with Tori Kimball

Tori Kimball, TPUSA's campus coordinator for BYU and host of the podcast "America as I see it", joins me for a long conversation about the state of the country, conservatism, and  BYU. We delve into the shift to leftism at BYU, respond to the verdict of Dereck Chauvin,  disagree about country music, and so much more. 

Ep. 6 - Thoughts on that Racism Devotional

Submit feedback on BYU's Race Equity and Belonging Report here On an institutional level, I am of the belief that the most important work we can do is to try and keep BYU free of the influence of Critical Race Theory and all other forms of critical theory. Though there may be some truth in it, overall it not in line with the gospel and, when implemented, hurts everyone, including those it alleges to help. I am excited to talk about other topics in this podcast, but I think, for the sake of ...

Ep. 5 - The Fight for Dixie with guest Kanton Vause

We look outside the confines of BYU and look to Southern Utah, referred to in the past as Utah's Dixie.  There is currently a fight over the use of that name in the local university. Kanton Vause is one of the main fighters to preserve the name of Dixie State. In this podcast we discuss the battle over Dixie State with Kanton and the implications of these types of battles going on throughout the country. We also discuss some troubling developments with anti-racist classes being taught in ins...

Ep. 4 - A Conversation with Noble Glines

In a first for this podcast, I sit down with another person to hear and discuss their perspectives on topics covered in this podcast. In this episode I sit down with Noble Glines, a Utah native, return missionary and former BYU student. We talk about BYU's Race Equity and Belonging Report, discuss his experience with BYU and why he left, and comment on Dallin H Oaks April 2021 conference address. Noble also uses some verses from the Book of Mormon and explains the relation he sees between th...

Ep. 3 - Paved with Good Intentions: BYU's Diversity Equity and Belonging Report

Ep. 3 - Paved with Good Intentions: BYU's Race Equity and Belonging Report

How to fight back: Give feedback on the Race Equity Belonging Report  here. BYU's Committee on Race Equity and Belonging Report is out. Episodes 1 gave important background information and built the case that America, in contrast to the story we are told by everyone, is not a deeply racist place. Episode 2 explained critical race theory, its roots, problems, and permeation into the academy. With that background, I take on BYU's Race Equity and Belonging Report. This episode examines and cha...

Ep. 2 - Getting Critical of Critical Race Theory

This is the second of four episodes that look at racism and its relation to BYU's Committee on Race Equity and Belonging's report and recommendations published in February 2021. In this episode we discuss critical race theory to better understand where the thought process behind this report came from.   Racism has always been a problem in every part of the world for all time. It is one sin among many that humans just cannot seem to shake off, and at many times do not want to shake off. I do...

Getting Critical of Critical Race Theory

This is Part 2 of 4 of podcasts responding to BYU's Committee on Race Equity and Belonging's report and recommendations published in February 2021. In this episode we discuss critical race theory to better understand where the thought process behind this report came from.   Racism has always been a problem in every part of the world for all time. It is one sin among many that humans just cannot seem to shake off, and at many times do not want to shake off. I do not begrudge anyone who wants...

Ep. 1 - Where is the Racism?

This is the first of four episodes that look at racism and its relation to BYU's Committee on Race Equity and Belonging's report and recommendations published in February 2021. In this episode we address the narrative of racism that was pushed heavily beginning with the tragic death of George Floyd. We attempt to separate fact from fiction on the narrative of racism in America. Intro: On February 26, 2021 BYUs committee on race equity and belonging released a report detailing their study of...

Ep. 1 - Where is the racism?

This is the first of four episodes that look at racism and its relation to BYU's Committee on Race Equity and Belonging's report and recommendations published in February 2021. In this episode we address the narrative of racism that was pushed heavily beginning with the tragic death of George Floyd. We attempt to separate fact from fiction on the narrative of racism in America. Intro: On February 26, 2021 BYUs committee on race equity and belonging released a report detailing their study of...

Where is the racism?

This is Part 2 of 4 of podcasts responding to BYU's Committee on Race Equity and Belonging's report and recommendations published in February 2021. In this episode we address the narrative of racism that was pushed heavily beginning with the tragic death of George Floyd. We attempt to separate fact from fiction on the narrative of racism in America. Intro: On February 26, 2021 BYUs committee on race equity and belonging released a report detailing their study of racism at BYU. It listed 26 ...