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Our Guide to Pride - (and Why We Don't Celebrate It) Jun 02, 2023

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On today’s episode, how do we handle pride month, and why don’t we celebrate it? We’ll also be taking some of your questions at the end of the episode!

On this podcast, we are faith-affirming first. This means before anything else, we affirm and support the doctrine of Jesus Christ as found in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Keeping Grace Tied to Truth - Plus Q&A! May 05, 2023

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On today’s episode, how can we be kind and graceful when advocating for truth? And how can we do so while not watering down the truth? We’ll also be taking some of your questions at the end of the episode.

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Teens & Transgenderism - A Gospel-Centered, Compassionate Approach Apr 21, 2023

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On today’s episode, with the rise of transgenderism among teens, what worries us and what brings us hope? What do we know, what do we not know, and what clarity does the gospel and our Savior bring to this hard topic?
Also, what is the most compassionate, gospel-centered approach to the issue? All that and more on today’s episode of Sit Down with Sky and Amanda.
Sources:
Limited understanding on the effects of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for children:

ROGD study

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-023-02576-9

Suicide rates pre and post-op:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21364939/

The vast majority of children who show signs of gender confusion grow out of it:

http://www.sexologytoday.org/2016/01/do-trans-kids-stay-trans-when-they-grow_99.html

Jordan Peterson talks with de-transitioner Chloe Cole:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O3MzPeomqs&pp=ygUaam9yZGFuIHBldGVyc29uIGNobG9lIGNvbGU%3D

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Are Mixed-Orientation Marriages for Everyone? [ & General Conference Backlash ] Apr 07, 2023

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On today’s episode, we’ll be seeking to answer the question, “are mixed-orientation marriages for every gay church member?” We’ll also be covering a couple of talks from General Conference that have received backlash, and what we think of the backlash.
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Man vs. God on "Identity" Mar 24, 2023

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On our first episode as husband and wife, we give a brief overview of our progression as a couple—from dating to marriage—to give context for the rest of the episodes. We also tackle the question of identity. How does God define it? How does man define it? How can we align our self-perception with God’s Plan of Salvation?
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LGBTQ Suicide & How the Gospel Helps Nov 11, 2022

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On today's episode, what leads LGBTQ teens to suicide, and how can we help?
We look at this question through the lens of David Archuleta's recent announcement of leaving the church.
Plus, stay tuned until the end for an exciting announcement about the future of the podcast.
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Advice for New Missionaries - Gay or Straight Oct 28, 2022

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On today's episode, we recount mission experiences, including hard ones like Preston's sexual assault, and provide advice for new missionaries entering the field—gay or straight.
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Sources:
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https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/answers/Book_of_Mormon/Nephi%27s_killing_of_Laban/Ethical_considerations

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FSY Pamphlet Changes - Free Rein for Sin? Oct 14, 2022

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On today's episode, we're introducing a new opening segment.
We also give our brief thoughts on General Conference, the changes to the FSY pamphlet, and what people are missing in regard to the changes.
Plus, would God ever inspire you to break the commandments or a covenant?
All that and more on today's episode of Sit Down with Sky and Preston.
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Embrace Being Weird - Elder Oaks Devotional Recap Sep 30, 2022

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On today's episode, we're reviewing President Oak's devotional from a couple of weeks ago.
We'll discuss the importance of being unique by worldly standards.
All that and more on today's episode of Sit Down with Sky and Preston.
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Tactics of Evil and BYU Pamphlet Controversy Sep 09, 2022

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On today’s episode, what are common tactics of the adversary?

And what can we learn about them from the BYU pamphlet controversy? Preston shares some insider info from a friend in the New Student Orientation BYU department.

All that and more on today’s episode of Sit Down with Sky and Preston.
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