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Whether you’re deep-rooted in faith, a dissenting voice, or just starting your journey as a member, join me every Thursday on Blonde Apologist!
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In this inspiring episode, I sit down with an incredible woman who grew up as an orphan in Mozambique and shares her powerful journey to embracing the gospel. She reflects on the cultural differences between church life in Africa and the U.S., offering unique insights into how the gospel is received and practiced across continents. We also discuss the rapid growth of the Church in Africa, particularly the increase in temples, and how this expansion is impacting communities. Our guest shares her thoughts on race and the priesthood, offering a fresh perspective on these important topics within the gospel.
In this episode, we dive into the new Hollywood horror film Heretic, which features two sister missionaries—and surprisingly, we're not the punchline! We give a full summary of the movie, exploring how it portrays our beliefs and culture, highlighting what it got right and what might be a bit off. Plus, we discuss our responses to the arguments made against our faith throughout the film. Tune in for an insightful and engaging conversation!
I am joined by NFL player Bronson Kaufusi to discuss the law of tithing—how faithfully paying a tenth of our income can unlock the blessings of heaven, both in material and spiritual forms. Bronson offers unique insights into how to balance the pursuit of financial success while maintaining faith in God.
Whether you’re navigating your career, building wealth, or simply trying to stay true to your faith, this episode is a thoughtful reflection on how we can honor God with our resources and live a life that reflects His will.
In this episode, I sit down with my two younger sisters for a candid conversation about today’s dating culture—especially within our LDS community. We share our own experiences navigating the ups and downs of dating and read your hilarious submitted stories that highlight just how unique (and sometimes challenging!) dating can be in our culture. From awkward first dates to some pretty memorable ‘spiritual compatibility’ conversations, this episode dives into the quirks, joys, and occasional frustrations of dating in the Church.
In his General Conference address, President Nelson encouraged us to deepen our understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ every week, starting now, and for the rest of our lives. In today's episode, I share my thoughts on the enabling power of the Atonement of Christ. While we may feel more familiar with its redeeming power, the enabling power is just as vital in our journey toward salvation and exaltation.
Today we address the growing concern of anxiety and depression, which is affecting more individuals at an alarming rate. As prophesied, in these latter days, many are experiencing heightened fear and sorrow amidst life’s challenges. I’m joined by my stake president, Dr. Mark Ogletree, as we explore how our church culture has shaped members' views on mental health. Together, we delve into the ways the gospel of Jesus Christ and professional help offer hope and healing for those grappling with these struggles.
In this episode, we dive into how God directs His perfect plan through imperfect prophets. Critics often point to shifts in prophetic direction as signs of inconsistency and falsehood. However, as believers, we see these changes as a testament to the essential role of prophets in an ever-changing world.
God is in relentless pursuit of you! No matter what you've done or how far you feel you've gone, He is always waiting with open arms for your return. In today’s episode, Nia Lui, shares her experience of returning to Christ’s embrace after stepping away for a period of time.
Between the transcendent and seemingly unbearable moments of motherhood, we are sustained through our faith. In this episode, my sister and I discuss our experiences with motherhood and how through Christ we find strength. We believe, as Sheri Dew taught, "Motherhood is more than bearing children. It is the essence of who we are as women. It defines our very identity, our divine stature and nature, and the unique traits our Heavenly [Parents] gave us."
Did you know that having open family communication about sexuality with your children helps them to have a much healthier relationship with sex? Research shows these conversations will help delay their first sexual experience, lead to fewer partners, and increase their ability to discuss sex with a partner.
Unfortunately this topic is often considered taboo and thus avoided in our church culture.
In today’s episode we talk about the beautiful parts of our sexual theology, how to better understand it for ourselves, and then how to discuss it with our children. I am joined by Tammy Hill, a licensed sex therapist and retired BYU professor.
It is fun and scary to find our faith at the center of pop culture! Hulu's new show, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, was full of drama, "secrets", and diet coke. I was fully entertained while watching but we have to discuss some of the claims made about our church throughout the season.
If you are on social media, you are no stranger to the many criticisms surrounding our faith. In today's episode, I interview Jasmin Rappleye, who often takes these criticisms head-on and publicly shares our beliefs. We discuss the ups and downs of sharing our faith online, how to stay rooted, and ways to navigate spiritual questions or concerns.
There are many reasons why a missionary might come home earlier than expected; but anyone who experiences this will share feelings of guilt, disappointment, and shame. In this episode, my friend shares her experience of coming home early due to mental health challenges. It is a beautiful example that God's hand can always be found, even in our darkest moments of despair.
I believe modesty to be an important principle from God. I also believe it has been misunderstood and misrepresented throughout history. In this episode we talk about what the church teaches about modesty, how we might teach this principle to our children, and share some wild experiences with modest culture in the church.
Get to know my husband and me as we share our experiences dating and getting engaged. We discuss how to get answers to prayers, the role agency plays in God's plan, and how to navigate trials.
If your first time going through the temple was less than ideal, you are in good company. In this episode, we talk about our first experiences, why we chose to keep going, and what the temple endowment means to us now. This is also a great episode for anyone preparing to go in the future!
Hannah Neelman is a Latter-day Saint, professional ballerina, mother Tradwife, and now has a new label: victim. But is she really a victim of our Mormon culture? You know I have so many thoughts so let's dive in!
I am so quick to encourage everyone to go on a mission. My mission meant everything to me and created such a foundation for my faith-filled life. But they aren't all sunshine and rainbows! In today's episodes, we will discuss some of the good and bad we experience on our missions as I read your submitted mission stories.
We all have strong opinions on this topic and today I am sharing mine! Let's chat about the culture and the doctrine surrounding the temple garments. In this episode, I will discuss the wild judgment culture, the relaxed culture, and why I love mine!
What is the purpose of a Bishop? In today's episode, I sit down with a recently released BYU Bishop and discuss the honor code, the repentance process, and the role of a Bishop. Bishop Tingey shares what the brothern of the church want to see for the future generation, and I ask him about the credibility of some BYU folklore. Enjoy!
In this episode you will meet my friend Paige Moon and hear her experience getting pregnant before marriage, going through the repentance process, and ultimately making it to the temple with her family. As members we believe in the redeeming power of Jesus Christ and Paige's story is a beautiful example of that belief in practice.
Join me and my friend, Katelyn, as we chat about our experience as women in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. We discuss what womanhood means to us and how society and church have influenced that understanding.
Many cultural practices have been passed down from one generation to another within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Are they all doctrinally sound or just superstition? In this episode, my husband and I will discuss some of these practices, where they come from, and whether or not we will enforce them in our home. Wearing bikinis, watching rated-R movies, swimming on Sunday, etc. Are these cultural practices or commandments from God?
Welcome to Blonde Apologist, I am so glad you are here!
Let's talk about what you can expect as a listener. This is a pro LDS podcast. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and I absolutely love my faith.
Through engaging discussions, we will take on the taboo and challenge the conventional, all while firmly rooted in our shared beliefs in the gospel of Christ.
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