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Latter Day Struggles

The Latter Day Struggles Podcast addresses beliefs and issues within the LDS faith that are challenging to talk about but vital to discuss for those trying to navigate their relationship in or around the church. Valerie and her guests invite psychological maturity, theological health, and institutional integrity.

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293: How the Powerhouses on "At Last She Said It" Found Their Backbones & their Voices Jan 06, 2025

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When someone starts a podcast in the LDS faith journey space, one question that is often asked is this: "Have You ALWAYS had this much courage?" Join Valerie in this episode as she asks this question to friends and colleagues Susan and Cynthia of "At Last She Said It".

In this episode Susan & Cynthia share very different stories about their journeys that led them to the airwaves. Their stories are each unique in part because their temperaments are totally different, and perhaps that is what makes their work so relatable, engaging, and inspiring.

So whether you are an introvert (like Susan) or an extrovert (like Cynthia) there will definitely be something in this episode for you if you're looking to find that backbone and voice of your own to use in some realm of your life!

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291: LDSP CLASSIC! Women Worldwide Vote "Opposed" to Institutional Claims of Female Authority Dec 30, 2024

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Happy holidays Latter Day Struggles listeners! For the next four episodes you will enjoy a few "Classic" episodes that have received some of the highest number of downloads and waves of feedback that these are among some of the most impactful episodes for many listeners.

Also, as a way to share my love and gratitude for all of you during this holiday season, the classic episodes dropped on Friday 12/27/24 and Monday 1/3/25 will be open to ALL listeners! Thank you for your support as your subscriptions make this podcast possible and sustainable in the long run.

Today’s Classic is episode 211:
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Join Valerie as she explores a variety of topics connected to the 2024 rebirth of the Law of Common Consent demonstrated by LDS women throughout the world who recently voted "opposed" to claims that women in the LDS church have more authority than women of other church's worldwide.
In this episode, Valerie processes a variety of topics including:
**Several reasons why the LDS church has chronic struggles with allowing women equality.
**A conversation about historical lack of collaboration with systems of learning, knowledge, and worldwide restoration enlightenment.
**A maladaptive commitment to "immovability".
**A conversation about the need to address intersectionality of the feminine divine and queer issues in LDS "eternal family" theology.
**Encouragement to embody love as the foundational energy of lasting spiritually-empowering social reform.

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289: LDSP CLASSIC! Feminine Visions, Divine Love, and Differentiation with Fiona Givens Dec 23, 2024

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Happy holidays Latter Day Struggles listeners! For the next four episodes you will enjoy a few "Classic" episodes that have received some of the highest number of downloads and waves of feedback that these are among some of the most impactful episodes for many listeners.

Also, as a way to share my love and gratitude for all of you during this holiday season, the classic episodes dropped on Fridays 12/27/24 and 1/3/25 will be open to ALL listeners!
Thank you for your support as your subscriptions make this podcast possible and sustainable in the long run.

Today’s “Classic” is episode 125:
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Join Valerie and guest Fiona Givens as together they discuss a true prophetess and mystic, Julian of Norwich.

Father Richard Rohr has often called Julian his "favorite mystic" and Fiona attributes this woman as one of the most personally influential to her in the development of her own whole and holy theology of the divine. If these two recommendations aren't enough for you...then I don't know what to say!

A few highlights of this episode:

**Julian's “showings” really shine a light on God’s inability to be angry with us for our humanness
**Our current struggles with the nature of God in some brings up pain, anxiety, religious scrupulosity, and defection from the church
**Our misunderstandings of the nature of God brings up generational trauma to the extent that we perpetuate a God concept that estranges us from Julian's God of infinite love
**According to Julian's visions, sin is “no thing” in God’s eyes. Our missteps are the education that endears us to God
**As a committed Catholic, Julian too struggles with heavenly visions that did not align with the teachings of her “holy church” and she [as do we] does the work of differentiating her church’s imperfections with her personal revelations, choosing to align with the truth that was revealed to her directly from it’s source

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287: Why Patriarchal Men Cannot Tolerate Critique Dec 16, 2024

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Series Title: The Shocking Correlation Between Men Socialized in Patriarchies & Psychological/Spiritual Underdevelopment [Part V of VI]

In this episode, Valerie and Nathan continue to discuss how being spiritually formed in a patriarchy negatively affects men. This episode highlights how being raised in this "power-over model" hampers male emotional maturity, leading to issues like lack of empathy, rigid black-and-white thinking, and minimal self-reflection, making it tough for men to admit mistakes or be accountable to those around them both personally and institutionally.

Valerie and Nathan emphasize their desire to highlight this topic, hoping that more knowledge will bring a greater capacity for individual, family, and institutional growth and healing.
Breaking Down Patriarchy Podcast- Amy McPhie Allebest- "How to be an Anti-Patriarchist

Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People- Lindsey C. Gibson PsyD
The Creation of Patriarchy- Greda Lerner
Sapiens: A Brief History of Human Kind- Yuval Noah Harari

The Weaker Sex? Science That Shows Women are Stronger Than Men- The Guardian

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285: Why Patriarchal Men See the World Transactionally Dec 09, 2024

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Series Title: The Shocking Correlation Between Men Socialized in Patriarchies & Psychological/Spiritual Underdevelopment [Part III of VI]
In this episode Valerie and Nathan continue to explore how patriarchal systems can negatively impact the spiritual and psychological development of men.

They discuss why patriarchal men learn to see the world transactionally, why they might struggle with listening skills, and how this all impacts their capacity to find connection with their higher selves, others, and God. Nathan shares his personal journey of moving away from these norms, emphasizing the need for men to embrace a more emotionally aware and connected way of living. Join us as we dive deep into these critical issues and offer insights for creating healthier relationships.

Breaking Down Patriarchy Podcast- Amy McPhie Allebest- "How to be an Anti-Patriarchist

Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People- Lindsey C. Gibson PsyD
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents- Lindsay C. Gibson PsyD

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283: Patriarchy and its Connection to Low Empathy in Men Dec 02, 2024

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Series Title: The Shocking Correlation Between Men Socialized in Patriarchies & Psychological/Spiritual Underdevelopment [Part I of VI]
Join Valerie and Nathan as they kick off a new DEEP DIVE series exploring how patriarchy affects men in the LDS Church.
This series compares the attributes that emotionally underdeveloped people have in common with men socialized in an institutional patriarchy.
In each episode Nathan candidly shares how he is slowly healing from the wounds that patriarchal teachings imposed upon his mind and heart.
Tune in to understand with even more clarity how patriarchal structures negatively impact the growth and development of everyone, not just women, and why addressing this topic is crucial for a healthier LDS church.
Don't miss this eye-opening six-part conversation!
Breaking Down Patriarchy Podcast- Amy McPhie Allebest: "How to be an Anti-Patriarchist

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents- Lindsay C. Gibson PsyD
LDSS Patriarchy Series: Episodes 212, 213, 214
LDSS Blog: Patriarchy's Effect on Men's Mental Health

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281: A Fascinating History of Feminism in the LDS Church Nov 25, 2024

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Series Title: Celebrating 50 Years Exponent II & Mormon Feminist Voices [Part I of II]
In this episode, Valerie speaks with Katie Ludlow Rich and Heather Sundahl, the co-authors of newly published book '50 Years of Exponent II'.
They discuss the fascinating history of the original “Woman's Exponent” magazine in the late 1800s and its revival magazine “Exponent II”, both offering a place for Mormon feminists to gather, write, and share their experiences as women of different eras wrestling with issues crucial to their time and their identity as women.
The conversation in this and Friday’s episode explores the impact of polygamy on Mormon feminism, the importance of women's independent voices, and how Exponent II's existence provided a crucial platform for Mormon women's stories and experiences.
Trying to make sense of how feminism exists in an institutional patriarchy? Wanting to find others who value their heritage but feel passion for women’s and gender minority issues? You’ve found your place!
Please support Exponent II by purchasing the book “ 50 Years of Exponent II” https://www.amazon.com/dp/1560854774/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_P68B2S5G0PJ8SSB93JZM?linkCode=ml2&tag=valeriehamaker-20
Charitable donations always welcome to help them build an endowment. Go to https://exponentii.org/support-mormon-feminism/donation/

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279: Strategies to Heal Mixed-Faith LDS Couples Nov 18, 2024

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Series Title: A Story of LDS Faith Expansion & Marital Resilience [Part V of V]
In this episode Valerie answers a variety of audience questions regarding the complexities of the LDS faith journey when a married couple finds themselves in different places on the LDS faith spectrum.
Valerie provides resources, insights, and tools around topics that range from how to establish emotional safety in frightening conversations, how to develop emotional intimacy, how to navigate parenting struggles, healthy boundaries, and how to grow intimacy & mutual in the differentiating marriage.

NOTE: the episode that was mentioned in this episode as forthcoming addressing why LDS marriages struggle so much when one partner goes on a faith journey was dropped one episode BEFORE this one (not after this one!). Sorry for the possible confusion!

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277: My Faith Journey Actually Made our Marriage Stronger Nov 11, 2024

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Series Title: A Story of LDS Faith Expansion & Marital Resilience [Part III of V]
In this episode, Valerie is joined again by Katie and Jeremy as they share their journey from early religious alignment, through painful confusion and isolation, and then profound personal and relational growth and intimacy as a couple and family.
Emphasizing the importance of emotional safety, attachment styles, and healthy stress management, Through their candid discussions, Katie and Jeremy reveal how understanding each other's childhood experiences, pursuing curiosity over certainty, and utilizing trauma-informed counseling have given them the tools needed to resuscitate their marriage and find more connection than they had even before their faith expanding journey together.
This episode highlights strategies for couples facing similar faith-related challenges and offers a wealth of hope, practical advice, and profound insights for couples striving to strengthen their relationships amidst evolving spiritual beliefs connected to the LDS faith tradition.

For more information on the online class created and facilitated by Valerie Hamaker [Stress Management and Sharing Your Narrative] that is discussed in this episode go to https://valerie-hamaker-s-school1.teachable.com/p/a-couple-s-guide-to-faith-crisis-expansion-session-03-stress-management-sharing-your-narrative

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275: An LDS Marriage in the Valley of the Shadow Nov 04, 2024

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Series Title: A Story of LDS Faith Expansion & Marital Resilience [Part I of V]
In this episode, Valerie hosts a heartfelt and raw discussion with Katie and Jeremy about the complexities of navigating a mixed-faith marriage. They share personal stories, fears, challenges, and the journey they've taken to find common ground and love despite differing faith paths.
This episode delves into the deep emotions of fear, hurt, shame, loneliness, and highlights the importance of communication, empathy, and love in overcoming marital struggles connected to faith transitions.
Learn more about the online class created and facilitated by Valerie Hamaker [Establishing Safety as a Couple] discussed in this episode here

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