Ask a Mormon Lesbian With Laura Root: BELIEVER, A Movie Review- part 1 (episode 28; 282)
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...
The Weird and Wild Old Testament Podcast: The Exodus (episode 14; 280)
How is the Exodus Story of story of immigration? This question and more are discussed by Dr. Greaves and Miguel in this episode of The Weird and Wild Old Testament Podcast If you would like to email Dr. Greaves a question, fill in the form below. We would...
The Weird and Wild Old Testament Podcast: The Story of Joseph (episode 13; 279)
Why did Donny Osmond play the role of Joseph in, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat? This question is not answered, but others are in this episode of The Weird and Wild Old Testament Podcast with Dr. Sheldon Greaves. If you would...
278: Ask a Mormon Sex Therapist Part 24
Interviews with LDS Relationship and Sexuality Counselor Dr. Finlayson-Fife Here in the 24th installment of the “Ask a Mormon Sex Therapist” series Jennifer responds to two new questions. One question is about navigating intimacy after having learned to orgasm after...
The Weird and Wild Old Testament Podcast: Archeology and the Bible (episode 12; 277)
What can archeology tell us about the history of the Hebrew Bible? Dr. Greaves answers that question and more on the latest episode of The Weird and Wild Old Testament Podcast If you would like to email Dr. Greaves a question, fill in the form below. We...
The Racism 101 Podcast:Looking at John Rawls’ Theory of Justice Through the Lens of Racism (episode 45; 275)
"John Rawl’s wasn’t so interested in a just society, but rather in a just democracy" Miguel sits down with political philosopher, Dr. Chris Henrichsen, to look at John Rawls' ethical philosophy of "Theory of Justice" through the lens of...
Ask a Mormon Lesbian With Laura Root: To Whom Will I Go? (episode 27; 274)
In this episode of the Ask a Mormon Lesbian Podcast, Laura reads an essay about her Church service, realizing she was gay, her excommunication, and her longing to be with the Saints....
The Weird and Wild Old Testament Podcast: Jacob’s Cunning (episode 11; 276)
Could Jacob really change the color of goats and sheep by having them stare at sticks? Why was Jacob's father in law, Laban, such a jerk? These questions and more are discussed with Dr. Greaves on this episode of the Weird and Wild Old Testament If you...
Ask a Mormon Lesbian With Laura Root: Who are Laura’s Heroes? (episode 26; 273)
Hi Laura, Tonight I watched a HBO special on the life of Billy Jean King. What an amazing woman! First of all, she was the first woman's superstar in tennis. But, more than that, she was a pioneer for women's rights, and the first female star...
God’s Gender Identity Crisis
Recently it was announced in a news report that the Episcopal Church is considering going gender-neutral when it comes to God. A committee was formed to review the best way to amend the Book of Common Prayer, removing any exclusively male language from the text, both...
Mormon Women Speak Podcast: #mormonmetoo (episode 6; 272)
Listen in as Lesley and Leah Marie talk to Nicole about her story of abuse. She also explains what led her to advocacy for victims of abuse withing in the church, and what she's been working on since. Nicole and Lesley are now working to shine a light on...
The Weird and Wild Old Testament Podcast, Rebekah Lies to Jacob (episode 10, 270)
Why would Rebekah favor Jacob over Esau? Why would Rebekah lie to Isaac so Jacob could receive the greater blessing? Why would Jacob go along with Rebekah's plan? Why would Laban lie to Jacob? All these questions and more are discussed in this episode of...
The Racism 101 Podcast – Aditi, An Indian Immigrant (episode 44; 267)
What's it like immigrating from India to the United States and how does one deal with the stereotypes of being "the model minority?" Miguel sits down with Aditi, an Indian immigrant, to find out and to get a little history lesson. Please...
Ask a Mormon Lesbian With Laura Root: Miguel’s Discipline (episode 25; 269)
"...she [my wife] is a lesbian and does not find men attractive." "...but did not answer the question, were you [Miguel] excommunicated?" - In this episode of Ask a Mormon Lesbian Podcast Laura and Miguel read a listener comment and answer a lister...
The Weird and Wild Old Testament Podcast, Abraham Trying to Kill Isaac and Lying About Being Married to Sarah(episode 9, 269)
Why would Abraham lie to King Abimelech about Sarah being his (Abraham's) wife? Why would King Abimelech send Sarah and Abraham away with gifts if he (Abimelech) had done nothing wrong? What are the many problems with the story of Abraham being commanded,...
The Racism 101 Podcast, Get Out – A Movie Review (episode 44, 268)
What role do white women play in the ongoing oppression of black Americans? Jennifer, Sabra, and Miguel discuss this question and more in this movie review of, Get Out. Please donate to the relief efforts taking place in Guatemala Verified Go Fund Me...
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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