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1762: When Your Adult Mormon Children Stop Believing - Rod & Nan Osborne Pt 2 May 10, 2023

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Join Nan and Rod Osborne on a journey through their lives as devoted Mormons, parents, and spouses, and discover how their faith shaped their family culture. From Nan's early years in the LDS community to Rod's conversion and mission, to the challenges of raising a large family, no topic is off-limits in this captivating interview. Along the way, they share their experiences with temple worship, gender roles, and the pressure to keep their children on the "Mormon train." However, when their children start to question their faith, Nan and Rod's world is turned upside down. Will their family survive these faith crises, or will it tear them apart?

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1761: When Your Adult Mormon Children Stop Believing - Rod & Nan Osborne Pt 1 May 09, 2023

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1760: Growing Up Mormon With Lori Vallow Daybell - Cousin Megan Conner May 02, 2023

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Today accused murderer Lori Vallow’s cousin, Megan Conner, shares what it was like to grow up as a cousin to the Cox family. She also discusses the Mormon ties to the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell murders and discusses her own Mormon faith transition.

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1759: The Lori Vallow Daybell Trial - Week 2 & 3 - Castings, Deaths, and Temples Apr 30, 2023

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Join Gerardo, Lauren, Mindy, and John for an all-new episode as they discuss the second and third weeks of Lori Daybell's trial. This is your chance to catch up on one of the most bizarre trials of the year, as the panel guides you through the latest jaw-dropping testimonies, and intriguing Mormon themes unfolding in Ada County's courthouse.

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1758: The Problems with Mormon Personal Revelation | LDS Discussions Ep 39 Apr 28, 2023

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In this thought-provoking interview, Mike, Nemo, and John Dehlin delve into the controversial topic of personal revelation in Mormonism. The discussion covers a range of doctrinal problems and contradictions that challenge the idea of personal revelation, from the dangers of blind obedience to leaders, confirmation bias, silencing dissenters and emotional manipulation. The conversation ultimately questions who has the authority to decide what constitutes valid personal revelation.

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1757: Is the Mormon Church an Unhealthy Organization? w/ John Larsen Apr 20, 2023

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Sometimes we find ourselves involved in organizations, governments and communities that might be psychologically unhealthy to us or our communities. John Larsen has collected a few points you can use to check to see if an organization might be considered dangerous or unhealthy.

There are elections with only one candidate up for each office.
All members are expected to vote in unison.
The term “beloved” is applied to a living leader by other leaders of the organization.
Loyal members calling for reform or change are purged or otherwise silenced.
There are no means for membership to appeal a decision.
The group is willing to break up families or other social structures to further or preserve its own organizations.
Members are encouraged to look and dress the same. Uniformity is encouraged or required in clothing, haircuts, jewelry, etc.
Life events are controlled by the organization. For example, you cannot marry without leadership approval.
There is an organizationally controlled media including television, radio and newspapers. All outside media is cast as suspect.
The organization is overly focused on winning over vulnerable populations such as the youth, those who are grieving, or those in financial distress.
The group is involved in many business or monetary transactions wholly unrelated to the central mission of the organization.
Members are encouraged or required to never say anything negative about the leadership.
The organization uses litigation as a means to silence dissident membership or outside organizations speaking against the group.
Community leaders are chosen by the central organization. Local communities have no say in who their representatives will be.
The governance structure of the central organization is ambiguous, hidden or unknown.
Obedience to the central organization is encouraged over all other values.
All finances are kept secret.
The leadership of the organization is preoccupied with the most intimate details of member’s lives including finances, sex and personal relationships.
Leadership tends to speak of the victim-hood of the organization even in endeavors where the organization has a majority or controlling influence.
Organizational history is overly sentimentalized and unflattering information is edited out of official documents.
The organization insists that it has primacy or is more important than all other organizations.
The group has an almost obsessive focus on the outward appearances of organizational buildings and properties, grass is meticulously cut, no litter is ever found, grounds are always perfect. A great deal of time and effort is spent on this resource.

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1756: Rebuilding Life as a Mormon Widow - Janae Thompson Pt. 2 Apr 18, 2023

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In Part 2 of her interview, Janae Thompson shares her journey as a young widow navigating the Mormon doctrine of eternal families and the challenges of dating and remarriage. She discusses the disparities in church policies and teachings that caused her to question her faith and ultimately led her down the rabbit hole of learning about the history of Mormonism. Janae talks candidly about exploring her sexuality and finding new rituals and practices to connect and uplift her after leaving the church. Her story is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the possibilities for happiness and health after leaving a religious institution.

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1755: When Your Mormon Husband Dies – Janae Thompson Pt. 1 Apr 17, 2023

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In this emotional and gripping interview, Janae Thompson shares her journey as a Mormon woman and the struggles she faced in a religion that demanded perfection and conformity. From her early years in the Mormon church, to her time at BYU and beyond, Janae recounts the challenges of fitting into a narrow mold while dealing with her own personal struggles, including an eating disorder and the pressure to find an eternal companion. But it was the sudden death of her husband Grant that truly tested Janae’s strength and resilience. Through her raw and honest reflections, Janae offers a powerful insight into loss, grief, and the search for meaning and purpose in the face of tragedy.

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1754: The Lori Vallow Daybell Trial - Week 1 - Money, Power, & Mormonism Apr 16, 2023

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Get ready to dive into one of the most bizarre trials of the year. Join Gerardo, Lauren (Hidden True Crime Podcast), Mindy, and Brenton (LinkedIn, Tiktok) as they guide you through the first week of Lori Daybell's trial. Buckle up as they highlight the most jaw-dropping testimonies, riveting opening statements, and intriguing Mormon themes unfolding in Ada County's courthouse. The panel will explore some of the most compelling moments of the trial, breaking down the evidence and analyzing how Lori's beliefs align with early Mormonism, from Joseph Smith's treasure digging to some of the more obscure religious doctrines that have shaped the LDS faith.

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LDS Church 2022 Growth, Arizona Clergy Privilege, Holland Ill Health w/ Patrick Mason and Jana Riess - Mormon News 02 Apr 12, 2023

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Today we discuss:
– LDS Church membership growth/statistics for 2022.
– Arizona court upholds clergy privilege in child abuse case.
– LDS leader in Trenton charged with allegedly enticing teen girl from congregation.
– LDS apostle Jeffrey Holland ‘excused’ from church duties due to ill health. He won’t speak at SUU.

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