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.
Latter Day Struggles
Latest Episodes
433: On Churches of Legitimacy & Churches of Transformation
Series Title: Religion IS Political [Part III of VII]In this episode Val & Nathan go more "macro" and explain how churches (just like human beings and human civilizations) go through stages of development and that a church will choos...
BONUS EPISODE: “Exploration of the ‘New’ Plan of Salvation” Audiobook
Hey Friday Fellowship! As an extra perk—we are now dropping each Monday 1.0 series in “audiobook” format after the final episode of the series drops for you. What does this mean for you? It means you can get ahead on the material Va...
BONUS EPISODE: “Religion IS Political” Audiobook
Hey Friday Fellowship! As an extra perk—we are now dropping each Monday 1.0 series in “audiobook” format after the final episode of the series drops EARLY for you. What does this mean for you? It means you can get ahead on the mater...
432: Learning to Read the Room (& Many other Perspectives too!)
Series Title: A Path to Wholeness Beyond the Mormon Faith Crisis [Part III of VIII]In this episode Val & Nathan expand on how YOU can achieve the kind of spiritual transformation that you didn't think possible when you stumbled out o...
431: LDS Strategic Political Engagement & the Upholding of Traditional Male Power Structures
Series Title: Religion IS Political [Part II of VII]In this episode Val & Nathan walk through the last several decades and map issues of high and low LDS political involvement, offering a template for what the church feels is signifi...
Fan Mail
This podcast is changing my life! I had struggled in deep confusion and feelings of doubt that my Heavenly Parents loved me, or that They were even there at all. But Valerie’s ability to confront difficult subjects in the church and explain psychological concepts, while at the same time making you feel heard and validated, loved by God, and part of a community is incredible. I’ve never felt closer to God or understood the Atonement of Christ better than I do now. What I've learned here is helping me navigate a complicated relationship with the church and has made me realize that maybe I can be the growing, changing person I am and still be a part of the LDS church. I could go on and on about how amazing this podcast is but I’ll keep it short😊Thank you Valerie for doing what you’re doing!! God bless you🙏
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