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.
Podcasting since 2022 • 425 episodes
Latter Day Struggles
Latest Episodes
420: All Hierarchies are Not Bad
Series Title: Making Sense of Current Human Ascension & Human Atrocity [Part III of IV]In this episode Val & Nathan tackle two more of the four tenets that make sense of how the world is both spiraling upwards towards God conscio...
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419: Formal Patriarchy & Inevitable Harm
Series Title: Straight Talk on Patriarchy and Harm [Part II of II]In this episode Val & Nathan lay out a several reasons why they feel that the LDS church is not able to address the strong correlation between its patriarchal structur...
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BONUS EPISODE: Women in Ward Sunday School Presidencies: Progress, Breadcrumbs, or the “Near Enemy”?”
In this episode I respond to your requests to explore the March 2026 Church news release announcing that women can now serve in ward Sunday School presidencies, and how this is linked to stages of psychological/faith development.Please s...
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418: The Cost of Awakening
Series Title: Making Sense of Current Human Ascension & Human Atrocity [Part II of IV]In this episode Val & Nathan tackle two of the four tenets that make sense of how the world is both spiraling upwards towards God consciousness...
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417: Confronting Men's Violence Against Women & Girls in the LDS Church
Series Title: Straight Talk on Patriarchy and Harm [Part I of II] In this episode I read to you a shocking and brilliant article that I wish every Latter-day Saint can hear. This is a tough topic but one where reform will not touch ...
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