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Episode 53: Tight Like Unto a Dish?: A Conversation with MormonLeaks
February 17, 2020 22:04 - 1 hour - 15 MBRyan McKnight and Ethan Dodge believe that the LDS Church would be a better place if it were transparent about its finances and policies. Toward that end, they have established MormonLeaks which releases internal documents and recordings from the LDS Church. John Larsen interviews McKnight and Dodge about some of the surprising results of their …
Episode 52: The Ex-Mormon Overcorrection
February 10, 2020 21:51 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBDuring his years of watching the ex-Mormon community, John Larsen has seen an interesting pattern. As they leave the LDS Church, ex-Mormons often accidentally deprive themselves of emotional and psychological benefits to which Mormonism doesn’t have exclusive claim. What are these benefits, and how can ex-Mormons reclaim them? Listen to this episode here.
Episode 31: From Asylum Seeker to Soldier to Advocate: A Conversation with Marta Vázquez
February 07, 2020 18:46 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBMarta Vázquez came to the United States from Honduras at 17 years old, pregnant and with a small daughter in tow. Her goal was to join the U.S. Army. Now she is an advocate for asylum seekers in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Vázquez talks with Sara Bybee Fisk about her fascinating life. Listen to this …
Episode 51: Returning to Church Without Returning to Church
February 03, 2020 21:08 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBCould returning to church actually be a sign of significant spiritual growth for post-Mormons? Or would they just be sucked back into the cultural ailments they were trying to escape in the first place? Stephen Carter argues that eventually returning to church is essential—but for reasons that would surprise both orthodox Mormons and post-Mormons. Listen …
Episode 20: Houston, We Have a Problem (in Kirtland)
February 03, 2020 19:28 - 44 minutes - 54.5 MBIf you think safety is expensive, try… creating a bank? Things were just getting good in Kirtland until the Saints tried their hands at banking, or anti-banking. Join Lindsay and Bryan as they talk about the Kirtland Safety Society and how the attempt to form a Mormon bank didn’t turn out so well. Listen to …
Episode 50: Religion Is a Technology, and Jesus Was a Saboteur
January 27, 2020 22:27 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBAre LDS borderlanders the only ones who can slow down, or even stop, the Pride Cycle as described in the Book of Mormon? Stephen Carter thinks so, because they’re the only ones who have been both inside and outside the “technology” of the LDS Church. With a few tips from Jesus, Stephen thinks borderlanders can …
Episode 30: Race and Divorce in the LDS Church: A Conversation with Laura Ruiz
January 23, 2020 19:48 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBThe stresses of race, patriarchy, politics, and sexual shame all contributed to the collapse of Laura Ruiz’s marriage. Cristina Gonzalez Cole talks with Ruiz about her journey. Listen to this episode here.
Episode 49: What Was In the Lost 116 Pages?: An Interview with Don Bradley
January 20, 2020 21:29 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBImagine if the Book of Mormon were 116 pages longer. That’s what Don Bradley has been doing for the past 15 years as he has reconstructed what might have been in first 116 pages of the Book of Mormon manuscript that Martin Harris lost. Jaxon Washburn interviews Bradley about his methods and findings. Listen to …
Episode 49: What Was In the Lost 116 Pages?: An Interview with Don Bradley
January 20, 2020 21:29 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBImagine if the Book of Mormon were 116 pages longer. That’s what Don Bradley has been doing for the past 15 years as he has reconstructed what might have been in first 116 pages of the Book of Mormon manuscript that Martin Harris lost. Jaxon Washburn interviews Bradley about his methods and findings. Listen to …
Episode 48: LGBTQ Equality Would Break LDS Doctrine: A Call for Responses
January 13, 2020 21:07 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBAlthough an advocate for LGBTQ equality, John Larsen doesn’t believe the LDS Church can bring that community into full fellowship without dismantling its doctrine. In this episode, he lays out his argument and then calls for responses to it, hoping that there is indeed room for LGBTQ equality in the LDS Church. Listen to this …
Episode 48: LGBTQ Equality Would Break LDS Doctrine: A Call for Responses
January 13, 2020 21:07 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBAlthough an advocate for LGBTQ equality, John Larsen doesn’t believe the LDS Church can bring that community into full fellowship without dismantling its doctrine. In this episode, he lays out his argument and then calls for responses to it, hoping that there is indeed room for LGBTQ equality in the LDS Church. Listen to this …
Episode 48: LGBTQ Equality Would Break LDS Doctrine: A Call for Responses
January 13, 2020 21:07 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBAlthough an advocate for LGBTQ equality, John Larsen doesn’t believe the LDS Church can bring that community into full fellowship without dismantling its doctrine. In this episode, he lays out his argument and then calls for responses to it, hoping that there is indeed room for LGBTQ equality in the LDS Church. Listen to this …
Episode 29: How Community of Christ Expanded Its Priesthood: A Conversation with Kay Fletcher
January 09, 2020 16:40 - 1 hour - 61 MBCommunity of Christ started ordaining women to the priesthood in the mid-1980s and then (in the United States) members of the LGBTQ community in 2013. Kay Fletcher, a lifelong member of the Community of Christ and a member of its Quorum of Seventy, talks with host Kimberly Anderson about how these changes transpired. Listen to …
Episode 29: How Community of Christ Expanded Its Priesthood: A Conversation with Kay Fletcher
January 09, 2020 16:40 - 1 hour - 61 MBCommunity of Christ started ordaining women to the priesthood in the mid-1980s and then (in the United States) members of the LGBTQ community in 2013. Kay Fletcher, a lifelong member of the Community of Christ and a member of its Quorum of Seventy, talks with host Kimberly Anderson about how these changes transpired. Listen to …
Episode 29: How Community of Christ Expanded Its Priesthood: A Conversation with Kay Fletcher
January 09, 2020 16:40 - 1 hour - 61 MBCommunity of Christ started ordaining women to the priesthood in the mid-1980s and then (in the United States) members of the LGBTQ community in 2013. Kay Fletcher, a lifelong member of the Community of Christ and a member of its Quorum of Seventy, talks with host Kimberly Anderson about how these changes transpired. Listen to …
Episode 19B: Part Two: More Episodes Than One
January 08, 2020 19:30 - 37 minutes - 40.9 MBThe history of polygamy is long and discursive so we try to break it down for you in this two-part episode. Listen to Lindsay and Bryan give an overview of Mormon polygamy and discuss the history of its origins to today. This is part two in the series and discusses the history of the modern …
Episode 19B: Part Two: More Episodes Than One
January 08, 2020 19:30 - 37 minutes - 40.9 MBThe history of polygamy is long and discursive so we try to break it down for you in this two-part episode. Listen to Lindsay and Bryan give an overview of Mormon polygamy and discuss the history of its origins to today. This is part two in the series and discusses the history of the modern …
Episode 19B: Part Two: More Episodes Than One
January 08, 2020 19:30 - 37 minutes - 40.9 MBThe history of polygamy is long and discursive so we try to break it down for you in this two-part episode. Listen to Lindsay and Bryan give an overview of Mormon polygamy and discuss the history of its origins to today. This is part two in the series and discusses the history of the modern …
Episode 19B: Part Two: More Episodes Than One
January 08, 2020 19:30 - 37 minutes - 40.9 MBThe history of polygamy is long and discursive so we try to break it down for you in this two-part episode. Listen to Lindsay and Bryan give an overview of Mormon polygamy and discuss the history of its origins to today. This is part two in the series and discusses the history of the modern …
Episode 47: What Really Happened to the Lost 116 Pages?: An Interview with Don Bradley
January 06, 2020 04:40 - 1 hour - 20.8 MBThe loss of the original 116 pages of the Book of Mormon manuscript is often laid at the feet of Lucy Harris. But it’s possible—even likely—that she was innocent. Jaxon Washburn talks with Don Bradley about this traumatic incident in early Mormon history. Listen to this episode here.
Episode 47: What Really Happened to the Lost 116 Pages?: An Interview with Don Bradley
January 06, 2020 04:40 - 1 hour - 20.8 MBThe loss of the original 116 pages of the Book of Mormon manuscript is often laid at the feet of Lucy Harris. But it’s possible—even likely—that she was innocent. Jaxon Washburn talks with Don Bradley about this traumatic incident in early Mormon history. Listen to this episode here.
Episode 47: What Really Happened to the Lost 116 Pages?: An Interview with Don Bradley
January 06, 2020 04:40 - 1 hour - 20.8 MBThe loss of the original 116 pages of the Book of Mormon manuscript is often laid at the feet of Lucy Harris. But it’s possible—even likely—that she was innocent. Jaxon Washburn talks with Don Bradley about this traumatic incident in early Mormon history. Listen to this episode here.
Episode 47: What Really Happened to the Lost 116 Pages?: An Interview with Don Bradley
January 06, 2020 04:40 - 1 hour - 20.8 MBThe loss of the original 116 pages of the Book of Mormon manuscript is often laid at the feet of Lucy Harris. But it’s possible—even likely—that she was innocent. Jaxon Washburn talks with Don Bradley about this traumatic incident in early Mormon history. Listen to this episode here.
Episode 47: What Really Happened to the Lost 116 Pages?: An Interview with Don Bradley
January 06, 2020 04:40 - 1 hour - 20.8 MBThe loss of the original 116 pages of the Book of Mormon manuscript is often laid at the feet of Lucy Harris. But it’s possible—even likely—that she was innocent. Jaxon Washburn talks with Don Bradley about this traumatic incident in early Mormon history. Listen to this episode here.
Episode 28: Allies to End Detention: An Interview with Jennifer Gonzalez
January 02, 2020 18:28 - 1 hour - 26.5 MBOne day, Jennifer Gonzalez found out that there was a refugee detention center just 20 miles from where she lived. Her life changed when she and some friends wrote to the people who were being held there, including a man named Nephi. In this episode, she shares her story with Cristina Gonzalez Cole. Listen to …
Episode 28: Allies to End Detention: An Interview with Jennifer Gonzalez
January 02, 2020 18:28 - 1 hour - 26.5 MBOne day, Jennifer Gonzalez found out that there was a refugee detention center just 20 miles from where she lived. Her life changed when she and some friends wrote to the people who were being held there, including a man named Nephi. In this episode, she shares her story with Cristina Gonzalez Cole. Listen to …
Episode 28: Allies to End Detention: An Interview with Jennifer Gonzalez
January 02, 2020 18:28 - 1 hour - 26.5 MBOne day, Jennifer Gonzalez found out that there was a refugee detention center just 20 miles from where she lived. Her life changed when she and some friends wrote to the people who were being held there, including a man named Nephi. In this episode, she shares her story with Cristina Gonzalez Cole. Listen to …
Episode 28: Allies to End Detention: An Interview with Jennifer Gonzalez
January 02, 2020 18:28 - 1 hour - 26.5 MBOne day, Jennifer Gonzalez found out that there was a refugee detention center just 20 miles from where she lived. Her life changed when she and some friends wrote to the people who were being held there, including a man named Nephi. In this episode, she shares her story with Cristina Gonzalez Cole. Listen to …
Episode 28: Allies to End Detention: An Interview with Jennifer Gonzalez
January 02, 2020 18:28 - 1 hour - 26.5 MBOne day, Jennifer Gonzalez found out that there was a refugee detention center just 20 miles from where she lived. Her life changed when she and some friends wrote to the people who were being held there, including a man named Nephi. In this episode, she shares her story with Cristina Gonzalez Cole. Listen to …
Episode 28: Allies to End Detention: An Interview with Jennifer Gonzalez
January 02, 2020 18:28 - 1 hour - 26.5 MBOne day, Jennifer Gonzalez found out that there was a refugee detention center just 20 miles from where she lived. Her life changed when she and some friends wrote to the people who were being held there, including a man named Nephi. In this episode, she shares her story with Cristina Gonzalez Cole. Listen to …
Episode 46: John’s Top-Ten List
December 30, 2019 19:51 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBWhat’s up with John Larsen, anyway? On some episodes, he’s very critical of the LDS Church; on others, he’s very supportive. In this episode, John presents the top ten most important things to know about his approach to Mormonism. Listen to this episode here.
Episode 46: John’s Top-Ten List
December 30, 2019 19:51 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBWhat’s up with John Larsen, anyway? On some episodes, he’s very critical of the LDS Church; on others, he’s very supportive. In this episode, John presents the top ten most important things to know about his approach to Mormonism. Listen to this episode here.
Episode 46: John’s Top-Ten List
December 30, 2019 19:51 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBWhat’s up with John Larsen, anyway? On some episodes, he’s very critical of the LDS Church; on others, he’s very supportive. In this episode, John presents the top ten most important things to know about his approach to Mormonism. Listen to this episode here.
Episode 46: John’s Top-Ten List
December 30, 2019 19:51 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBWhat’s up with John Larsen, anyway? On some episodes, he’s very critical of the LDS Church; on others, he’s very supportive. In this episode, John presents the top ten most important things to know about his approach to Mormonism. Listen to this episode here.
Episode 46: John’s Top-Ten List
December 30, 2019 19:51 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBWhat’s up with John Larsen, anyway? On some episodes, he’s very critical of the LDS Church; on others, he’s very supportive. In this episode, John presents the top ten most important things to know about his approach to Mormonism. Listen to this episode here.
Episode 46: John’s Top-Ten List
December 30, 2019 19:51 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBWhat’s up with John Larsen, anyway? On some episodes, he’s very critical of the LDS Church; on others, he’s very supportive. In this episode, John presents the top ten most important things to know about his approach to Mormonism. Listen to this episode here.
Episode 46: John’s Top-Ten List
December 30, 2019 19:51 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBWhat’s up with John Larsen, anyway? On some episodes, he’s very critical of the LDS Church; on others, he’s very supportive. In this episode, John presents the top ten most important things to know about his approach to Mormonism. Listen to this episode here.
Episode 45: What Would Jesus Do with $100 Billion?
December 23, 2019 20:28 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBA whistleblower recently alleged to the IRS that the LDS Church has kept $100 billion of funds meant for charitable purposes. The Church maintains that it keeps funds in store for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. In this episode, John Larsen analyzes what that statement could mean about the LDS version of the Second …
Episode 45: What Would Jesus Do with $100 Billion?
December 23, 2019 20:28 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBA whistleblower recently alleged to the IRS that the LDS Church has kept $100 billion of funds meant for charitable purposes. The Church maintains that it keeps funds in store for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. In this episode, John Larsen analyzes what that statement could mean about the LDS version of the Second …
Episode 45: What Would Jesus Do with $100 Billion?
December 23, 2019 20:28 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBA whistleblower recently alleged to the IRS that the LDS Church has kept $100 billion of funds meant for charitable purposes. The Church maintains that it keeps funds in store for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. In this episode, John Larsen analyzes what that statement could mean about the LDS version of the Second …
Episode 45: What Would Jesus Do with $100 Billion?
December 23, 2019 20:28 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBA whistleblower recently alleged to the IRS that the LDS Church has kept $100 billion of funds meant for charitable purposes. The Church maintains that it keeps funds in store for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. In this episode, John Larsen analyzes what that statement could mean about the LDS version of the Second …
Episode 45: What Would Jesus Do with $100 Billion?
December 23, 2019 20:28 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBA whistleblower recently alleged to the IRS that the LDS Church has kept $100 billion of funds meant for charitable purposes. The Church maintains that it keeps funds in store for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. In this episode, John Larsen analyzes what that statement could mean about the LDS version of the Second …
Episode 45: What Would Jesus Do with $100 Billion?
December 23, 2019 20:28 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBA whistleblower recently alleged to the IRS that the LDS Church has kept $100 billion of funds meant for charitable purposes. The Church maintains that it keeps funds in store for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. In this episode, John Larsen analyzes what that statement could mean about the LDS version of the Second …
Episode 45: What Would Jesus Do with $100 Billion?
December 23, 2019 20:28 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBA whistleblower recently alleged to the IRS that the LDS Church has kept $100 billion of funds meant for charitable purposes. The Church maintains that it keeps funds in store for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. In this episode, John Larsen analyzes what that statement could mean about the LDS version of the Second …
Episode 45: What Would Jesus Do with $100 Billion?
December 23, 2019 20:28 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBA whistleblower recently alleged to the IRS that the LDS Church has kept $100 billion of funds meant for charitable purposes. The Church maintains that it keeps funds in store for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. In this episode, John Larsen analyzes what that statement could mean about the LDS version of the Second …
2019 Eugene England Memorial Personal Essay Contest Winners
December 18, 2019 06:33 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB1st Place: “Mother-Hunger,” by Dayna Patterson. As an LDS missionary, Patterson feels the pull of the Divine Feminine when she enters a Catholic basilica. “Why would I want to rob these people of a Mother to pray to, when I had no Mother to pray to? The guilt was laced with envy—how delicious would …
2019 Eugene England Memorial Personal Essay Contest Winners
December 18, 2019 06:33 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB1st Place: “Mother-Hunger,” by Dayna Patterson. As an LDS missionary, Patterson feels the pull of the Divine Feminine when she enters a Catholic basilica. “Why would I want to rob these people of a Mother to pray to, when I had no Mother to pray to? The guilt was laced with envy—how delicious would …
2019 Eugene England Memorial Personal Essay Contest Winners
December 18, 2019 06:33 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB1st Place: “Mother-Hunger,” by Dayna Patterson. As an LDS missionary, Patterson feels the pull of the Divine Feminine when she enters a Catholic basilica. “Why would I want to rob these people of a Mother to pray to, when I had no Mother to pray to? The guilt was laced with envy—how delicious would …
2019 Eugene England Memorial Personal Essay Contest Winners
December 18, 2019 06:33 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MB1st Place: “Mother-Hunger,” by Dayna Patterson. As an LDS missionary, Patterson feels the pull of the Divine Feminine when she enters a Catholic basilica. “Why would I want to rob these people of a Mother to pray to, when I had no Mother to pray to? The guilt was laced with envy—how delicious would …
2019 Eugene England Memorial Personal Essay Contest Winners
December 18, 2019 06:33 - 31 minutes - 24.8 MB1st Place: “Mother-Hunger,” by Dayna Patterson. As an LDS missionary, Patterson feels the pull of the Divine Feminine when she enters a Catholic basilica. “Why would I want to rob these people of a Mother to pray to, when I had no Mother to pray to? The guilt was laced with envy—how delicious would …