Ask a Mormon Lesbian With Laura Root: Pushing Someone Out of the Closet? (episode 22; 251)
So my question is how can you help someone realize that they might be a lesbian though they firmly deny it out loud and too themselves? In this episode of Ask a Mormon Lesbian Podcast, Laura and Miguel tackle another listener question. To submit questions to...
The Racism 101 Podcast – Losing 1,470 Immigrant Children? (episode 40; 255)
Did the USA really lose 1,470 immigrant children? Has the White Media equivocated on reporting the lost immigrant children? Did President Trump and Attorney General Sessions cause this problem with undocumented immigrant children? How did President Obama use...
The Weird & Wild Old Testament: Snakes! Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?!! (episode 4; 250)
Have snakes always been seen as evil? Why does Womankind take such center stage in the creation story of Genesis? Dr. Sheldon Greaves' answers might surprise you! Please visit Dr. Greaves' original podcast series, Discovering the Old Testament,by clicking...
The Racism 101 Podcast – The Legacy of Black LDS Pioneers: Building Zion (episode 39; 253)
Why do Black Mormons call the 1978 revelation, "The 1978 Restoration?" Why is it important for Black Mormons to tell their own stories? Why is The Legacy of Black LDS Pioneers: Building Zion...
Ask a Mormon Lesbian With Laura Root: Milk – a Movie Review (episode 20; 249)
In this episode Laura sits down with Miguel to review the 2008 biographical film about gay rights activist and politician, Harvey Milk. To submit questions to Laura fill out the form below, or email her at asklesbianmormon@rationalfaiths.com (it...
Mormon Women Speak: Karena’s Story of Ecclesiastical Abuse – part 2 (episode 4; 248)
Spiritual and ecclesiastical abuse can take on many forms, and most members have no idea to what lengths church leaders will go. Karena's story is both insightful and frightening and inspires us to ask some hard questions. Just how common is this type of...
Mormon Women Speak: Karena’s Story of Ecclesiastical Abuse – part 1 (episode 3; 247)
Spiritual and ecclesiastical abuse can take on many forms, and most members have no idea to what lengths church leaders will go. Karena's story is both insightful and frightening and inspires us to ask some hard questions. Just how common is this type of...
The Weird & Wild Old Testament: The Organization and Sources of the Old Testament (episode 3; 246)
What does Genesis have to say about Environmental Justice and Global Warming? You might be surprised in Dr. Greaves answer. Please visit Dr. Greaves' original podcast series, Discovering the Old Testament,by clicking here. Scroll down for links. If...
Apostasy and the Occult
When many consider the Temple Recommend Interview “apostasy” question, we automatically think of Ordain Women and other “apostate” groups, or perhaps even holding opposing (political) views from that of our Bishop. But this is not the only possible interpretation....
Ask a Mormon Lesbian With Laura Root – JJ & G (episode 19; 240)
I love your podcasts because I respect and appreciate you! Furthermore, I had been dogmatically taught, based upon various scriptural citations, that gay relationships were an abominations to the life of a believer! However, having a nephew who...
The Racism 101 Podcast: Do NOT Get Your DNA Tested-Part 2 (245;38)
Does a white person's DNA results sometimes act like an opiate for their white guilt when it shows they aren't "just white"? Dr. Geoffrey Nelson PhD, sits down with Miguel to answer this question and more regarding the ever-growing popular mail-in DNA...
The Racism 101 Podcast: Is the Fake Apology Enacting White Supremacy? (episode 37; 244)
Is the Fake Apology,from the First Presidency, enacting White Supremacy? Dr. Darron Smith and Miguel disagree on the answer and a few other things too in this episode of the Racism 101 podcast. From Sistas in Zion. Look and listen to how Black Mormon...
The Weird & Wild Old Testament: The Organization and Sources of the Old Testament (episode 2; 243)
Septuagint? Massoretic Text? The Prophets? The Law? The Writings? Is anyone else confused? These questions and more are answered by Dr. Sheldon Greaves in this episode of The Weird and Wild Old Testament Podcast. Please visit Dr. Greaves' original...
Ask a Mormon Lesbian With Laura Root – Reese (episode 18; 238)
Hi! I have a question.... As a young, Homosexual Biromantic Mormon girl (haha yeah it’s a thing. Saying I’m gay is just easier though i had used bisexual first...), what was the best way to tell your bishop and discuss the whole topic and do you have any tips?...
She Lives
Imagine what it would be like to hear as much about Heavenly Mother as we do Heavenly Father. Imagine if we spoke of Her as often as we do of Him. Imagine if we worshiped Her as vocally and immersively as we do Him. Imagine if the King Follett sermon were written...
The Racism 101 Podcast: Do NOT Get Your DNA Tested-Part 1 (242;36)
What can and can't a mail-in DNA test tell you? What are some of the problems with the science used with mail-in DNA tests? Dr. Geoffrey Nelson PhD, sits down with Miguel to answer these questions and more regarding the ever-growing popular mail-in DNA tests....
LGBTQ Mormon Crisis
Two Printable handout for bishops and stake presidents that talks empirically about LGBTQ suicides:
The LGBTQ Mormon Crisis: Responding to the Empirical Research on Suicide
Youth Suicide Rates and Mormon Religious Context: An Additional Empirical Analysis
The Barker Brothers’ Projects
These videos were created for Latter-day Saint parents and allies to voice their love for their LGBT brothers and sisters, sons and daughters. They want to give a message of comfort and support to other parents who are navigating the difficult conflicts that can arise in families around this issue.
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