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071: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 3 -- Estrangement and Reconciliation: An interview with Loyd Ericson Oct 19, 2007

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In part three of our series on the Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation, we interview Loyd Ericson -- UVSC student of philosophy. In this interview Loyd discusses his estrangement from, and eventual reconciliation w/ the LDS church. He also discusses his views on the LDS church’s approach to public relations and war.

070: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 2b -- Transformation: An interview with Ashley Sanders Oct 15, 2007

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In part two of our series on the Spirituality of the rising LDS generation, we interview Ashley Sanders — former BYU student, english/philosophy major, political activist, and chief organizer of the BYU Alternative Commencement with Ralph Nader, in opposition to the invitation to U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney.

069: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 2a -- Transformation: An interview with Ashley Sanders Oct 15, 2007

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068: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 1 -- Flexibility: An interview with John Kovalenko Sep 28, 2007

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In part one of our series on the Spirituality of the rising LDS generation, we interview John Kovalenko — BYU student, musician, and church believer. John also discusses same sex attraction as a young, believing Mormon and BYU student.

067: Women in the LDS Church Part 11 - A Gift Given, A Gift Taken: Washing, Anointing, and Blessing the Sick Among Mormon Women Sep 22, 2007

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Linda King Newell, “A Gift Given, A Gift Taken: Washing, Anointing, and Blessing the Sick Among Mormon Women,” Sunstone 6 (Sept.-Oct. 1981): 16-22. Response by D. Michael Quinn.

066: Women in the LDS Church Part 10 - The LDS Church's Opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment Aug 22, 2007

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In this episode, Martha Sontagg Bradley, author of Pedestals and Podiums Utah Women, Religious Authority, and Equal Rights -- discusses her research into the LDS church's opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment. Most LDS historians and feminists credit this amazing series of events as the major impetus for the Mormon feminist activism that emerged in the 1980s and early 1990s. We hope you enjoy Martha's version of the story.

065: Women in the LDS Church Part 9 - Margaret Merrill Toscano: On the church, priesthood and Mother God Jul 26, 2007

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Margaret Merrill Toscano is one of the most prominent and controversial feminists in the LDS church. In this episode Margaret discusses her feelings about the LDS church, women and the priesthood, and Mother God.

064: Women in the LDS Church Part 8 - Margaret Merrill Toscano: Reactions to Dissent Jul 26, 2007

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Margaret Merrill Toscano is one of the most prominent and controversial feminists in the LDS church. In this episode Margaret discusses the reactions to her dissent.

063: Women in the LDS Church Part 7 - Margaret Merrill Toscano: Becoming a Mormon Feminist Jul 26, 2007

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Margaret Merrill Toscano is one of the most prominent and controversial feminists in the LDS church. In this episode Margaret discusses her journey into both Mormon Studies and Mormon Feminism.

062: Women in the LDS Church Part 6 - Margaret Merrill Toscano: The Early Years Jul 26, 2007

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Margaret Merrill Toscano is one of the most prominent and controversial feminists in the LDS church. In this episode we discuss her early years growing up in Arizona as a faithful but questioning Latter-Day Saint, including her time at BYU as a student.

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