The Weird and Wild Old Testament Podcast: SACRIFICE, SIN, & THE COMSIC ORDER (episode 18; 290)
Was animal-temple sacrifice an attempt to limit the amount of animals being killed? Is there a difference between theology and Biblical History? Did animal sacrifice get rid of a person's sin? All these questions and more are answered in this titillating...
Thoughts on Sam Young, Excommunication, and Responding to Internal Dissent
This past week Sam Young announced that he had been excommunicated from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for his aggressive advocacy to change the youth interview process. In Sam Young's excommunication letter, he was informed by his Stake Presidency...
Why Does Laura Still Go To Church? The Ask a Mormon Lesbian Podcast With Laura Root (episode 31; 292)
"Why would you stay in a church, (LDS), that has excommunicated you?" This question and more are discussed in this episode of the Ask a Mormon Lesbian Podcast To submit questions to Laura, fill out the form below,
The Weird and Wild Old Testament Podcast: INTERPRETING THE TEXT (episode 17; 288)
How do Jews and Mormons interpret the Hebrew Bible differently? Do Mormons have a Midrash? Is the Book of Mormon a Midrash? All these questions and more are discussed with Dr. Sheldon Greaves in this episode of The Weird and Wild Old...
Dear Progressive Mormon Man
Dear Progressive Mormon Man, We share this space. This space where we engage in the wrestle; where the struggle is real. This space of curious learning coupled with hopeful healing. This space that offered a soft landing for those affected by the great and spacious...
Mormon Women Speak: Uncovering The Truth About Ritual Abuse (episode 9; 289)
You've heard of ritual abuse, the Pace Memo, and repressed memories. But what is the truth behind organized ritual abuse? And does it really happen within mainstream Mormonism? Join Lesley and Leah, as they speak with Tara Workman-Tulley, LCSW, trauma therapist,...
The Weird and Wild Old Testament Podcast: BIBLICAL GENOCIDE & 9/11 TERRORISTS -(episode 19; 291)
What parallels are there with the Canaanite genocide in the Old Testament and the 9/11 terrorist attacks? Why did President George W. Bush use scripture to justify the U.S.A's invasion of Afghanistan? Is Genocide ever a moral virtue? When is a "Holy War"...
Ask a Mormon Lesbian With Laura Root: What is Trans-erasure?(episode 30; 287)
What can one do to be a trans-ally when one doesn't know a transgender person? What is the difference between a transsexual person and a transgender person? These questions and more are discussed in this episode of the Ask a Mormon Lesbian Podcast To submit...
The Weird and Wild Old Testament Podcast: KEEPING THE SABBATH DAY HOLY (episode 16; 284)
Why are there two versions of the 10 Commandments? What does the Hebrew Bible say about social justice? All these questions and more are discussed with Dr. Sheldon Greaves in this episode of The Weird and Wild Old Testament. If you would like to...
Sexism In Language, Part 2; Mormon Women Speak & Racism 101 Podcasts (episode 9, 286)
In this episode, Miguel and Leah Marie talk with Jennifer Gonzalez about how the language we use becomes a lens through which we see the world. How does this enforce sexism and racism? How could language be used to break down hierarchical paradigms? This is part...
Sexism In Language, Part 1; Mormon Women Speak & Racism 101 Podcasts (episode 8, 285)
In this episode, Miguel and Leah Marie talk with Jennifer Gonzalez about how the language we use becomes a lens through which we see the world. How does this enforce sexism and racism? How could language be used to break down hierarchical paradigms? This is part...
Subtle Worlds: The Unofficial Temple Prep Guide
Recently, I read Subtle Worlds by David Spangler, which is a collection of “field notes” devoted to the subtle realms of the Spirit World. Through my dissertation research, I have been given the added privilege of speaking with David Spangler, and I find his theories...
The Weird and Wild Old Testament Podcast: Are You Pure? (episode 15; 281)
Do animal sacrifices erase sin? Is there a difference between being impure and committing a sin? Is male homosexuality a sin, abomination, or an act of de-purification, or none of the above? All these questions and more are discussed with Dr. Sheldon Greaves in...
Timshel
As a child, I was one of the most carefree kids in the world. I laughed a lot. I loved anyone and everyone I saw or met. There was no guile at all that I remember, except maybe towards my brothers for making me wash dishes while they watched baseball. I was like this...
Theological Maturity
Many of my fellow Mormons have become complacent in theological certainty, and apathetic to theological responsibility. Many sit in pews awaiting revelation they have not actively sought for. I see theological immaturity, arrogance, and ignorance, when we need...
Ask a Mormon Lesbian With Laura Root: BELIEVER, A Movie Review- part 2 (episode 29; 283)
What are some of the good points of the Documentary, Believer? What were some of the problems with the documentary, Believer? What can all of us learn from the documentary, Believer? What is wrong with some of the science on LGBTQ Mormon suicides as...
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
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