The CES Podcast: Paul’s 1st Epistle to Timothy (episode 49;191)
Was the author of The First Epistle to Timothy a misogynist? Who wrote Paul's First Epistle to Timothy? All these questions and more are answered on this podcast episode which covers Paul's First Epistle to Timothy. If you would like to email Dr. Greaves a question,...
190: Ask a Mormon Sex Therapist Part 21
Interviews with LDS Relationship and Sexuality Counselor Dr. Finlayson-Fife Here in the 21st installment of the “Ask a Mormon Sex Therapist” series Jennifer responds to two new questions. The first question asks about "dirty/degrading" talk during sex and the second...
My Sacrament Meeting Prayer
Recently, I was asked to give the benediction in Sacrament Meeting. So, what is the real meaning behind this prayer, and to whom (within the Godhead) was it directed? What about the biblical imagery used? I'll let you figure it out. Is there possibly some sacred...
The CES Podcast: Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians – chapters 4-6(episode 46; 189)
Did Paul really write the sexist verses we find in The Epistle to the Ephesians? Who wrote Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians/ All these questions and more are answered on this podcast episode which covers Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians chapters 4-6. If you would like...
What’s Not Pissing Off Miguel This Week? – with Jack Naneek: “The Problem with White Liberals” (episode 3: 188)
What's the problem with white liberals? Miguel Barker-Valdez and Jack Naneek discuss whiteness as a proxy for power, rather than a mere skin color or race. Power dynamics inside society in general and churches specifically are considered. Miguel's burden to educate...
The Primary Thing
1. Asking if the Mormon Church is "true" is not the right question. 2. Mormons assume that belonging to the right church is the Primary Thing. 3. A church or religious group can be instrumental and helpful. It can sometimes even be necessary. But it can’t be the...
The RACISM 101 podcast: What Does It Mean to Be White? (episode 21; 187)
What does "white" mean? Can People of Color be racist towards white people? In this episode Dr. Smith and Miguel answer a listener's two questions. To read the entire article that Dr. Smith quoted, click here To read about how Mexicans became "white", click here....
The CES Podcast: Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians (episode 45; 186)
Did Paul write the Epistle to the Ephesians? What is pseudepigrapha? Why was psudephigrapha written? All these questions and more are answered on this podcast episode which covers Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians chapters 1-3. If you would like to email Dr. Greaves a...
Racism 101 – White Trash (episode 20;185)
Was the American Revolution constructed around racist ideas that came from Thomas Paine's, Common Sense? Dr. Smith and Miguel discuss Dr. Nancy Isenberg's book, White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in America. Please leave an email question for Dr....
Could Mormon voters have prevented Donald Trump in 2016? Probably not.
This week is the one-year anniversary of the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Many of us had hoped that Election Day would end the months of campaign drama, thinking that our lives would get back to normal. As we know, though, American voters (as mediated by the...
Shoulder to the Wheel
June 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the end of the priesthood and temple ban. Although the ban is behind us, it has left lasting legacies in our faith community. We are writing to ask for your help in encouraging others to prepare for this upcoming anniversary...
The CES Podcast; Paul’s Epistle to the Colossians (episode 44; 184)
What does Colossians say about slavery? Who wrote Colossians? What evidences do we have that Paul wrote Colossians? What evidences do we have that Paul did not write Colossians? All these questions and more are answered on this podcast episode which covers Paul's...
We Need A Martin Luther
For the last several weeks, I’ve been attending a Lutheran church. I randomly decided to try it in September and happened to be there the first day the pastor started a series of sermons related to the Reformation and the fundamental beliefs of Lutheranism. On the...
Racism 101 – What the Hell is Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)? (episode19;183)
Are things from Latino culture only valuable when adopted by whites? Azul and Miguel discuss Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and why so many white Americans are appropriating it.
The CES Podcast: Romans 13-16 (episode 44; 182)
Was all of Romans written by Paul? What did Paul think of vegetarians? All these questions and more are answered on this podcast episode which covers Romans 13-16 If you would like to email Dr. Greaves a question, fill in the form below. We would love to play and...
Apologia
My apology to my evangelical upbringing…. I’m sorry I for struggling with my faith for so many years, but the good news is I don’t struggle with it anymore. Let me explain….. I’m sorry I never could be sure of my salvation. I still don’t know if I’m “saved,” but I...
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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