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.
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BONUS EPISODE: “Religion IS Political” Audiobook
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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 material Valerie will be discussing in her LIVE FELLOWSHIP event in a single, uninterrupted format! In learning that is this deep, rich, and new, a second pass is ideal, especially in the "audiobook" format! So enjoy the experience as things 'click' into place as you take in this 'audiobook'! And please let us know what is happening within you as you transcend and include Mormonism one series at a time!
This week we have prepared the most recent series titled “Religion IS Political” for you! Enjoy this deep dive.
Timestamps:
00:00 Series Kickoff
09:08 Autonomy and Control
20:51 Initial Reactions
30:42 Authority and Obedience
40:24 Review and LA Churches
50:05 When Church Mobilizes
59:33 Silence as Endorsement
01:10:29 Episode Three Reset
01:19:41 Faith Groups Resisting
01:30:51 Legitimacy vs Transformation
01:44:20 Missionary Empathy and Abuse
01:54:20 Neutrality and Article of Faith
02:09:10 Religion Politics Coevolve
02:20:49 Legitimacy Church Trap
02:32:59 From Race to Patriarchy
02:40:30 Religion Meets Politics
02:54:18 Christian Nationalism Warning
03:06:05 Power Morality and Obedience
03:21:42 Pope Leo vs Trump
03:37:46 Episode Six Silence Ethics
03:51:02 Truth Claims Block Reform
04:02:29 Rethinking Prophets and Prophecy
04:14:55 Two Jesuses and Scripture Lenses
04:28:42 Breaking Social Hierarchies
04:42:55 Accessing God Without Gatekeepers
04:55:19 Fellowship Invite and Farewell
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