077: Understanding the Mormon"September 6" -- Paul Toscano Pt. 1
In September of 1993, 6 Mormon"intellectuals" were disciplined by the LDS church: 5 of them excommunicated, and 1 of them dis-fellowshipped. Perhaps the most strident and controversial of the 6 was Paul Toscano. This is his story.
31 Loka 200731min
074: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 6 -- Grace: An interview with BYU student Kimball Sanders
In part 6 of our series on spirituality and the rising LDS generation, we interview BYU student Kimball Sanders. In this interview Kimball discusses many aspects of his faith, including his experiences at BYU, and his struggles with church culture. He also emphasizes the importance of love, forgiveness and grace within Mormonism.
26 Loka 200724min
076: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 8 -- Kingdom of God: An interview with University of Utah student Ann Whittaker
In part 8 of our series on spirituality and the rising LDS generation, we interview University of Utah student Ann Whittaker. In this interview Ann discusses many aspects of her faith, including her exploration of church history and feminism issues within Mormonism.
25 Loka 200720min
075: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 7 -- Conversion: An interview with University of Utah student Caleb Proulx
In part 7 of our series on spirituality and the rising LDS generation, we interview University of Utah student Caleb Proulx. In this interview Caleb discusses many aspects of his faith, including his struggles as an anti-war activist within Mormonism.
25 Loka 200713min
073: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 5 -- Re-evaluation: An interview with BYU student David Lassetter
In part 5 of our series we interview BYU student David Lassetter. David was raised in a home very well-versed in Mormon Studies (Dialogue and Sunstones abounding), and seems to have benefited tremendously therefrom. In this interview, David discusses some of his views on the atonement, evolution, church doctrine, and membership awareness of history and doctrine.
23 Loka 200737min
072: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 4 -- Honesty: An interview with BYU Professor Chris Foster
In part 4 of our series we interview BYU Philosophy Professor Dr. Chris Foster. Dr. Foster was raised a"devout atheist" and then later converted to Mormonism. In this interview, he discusses his conversion to the church, along with his views on faith, religion, the church, teaching at BYU, and the importance of honesty and openness in all our religious endeavors.
19 Loka 200731min
071: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 3 -- Estrangement and Reconciliation: An interview with Loyd Ericson
In part three of our series on the Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation, we interview Loyd Ericson -- UVSC student of philosophy. In this interview Loyd discusses his estrangement from, and eventual reconciliation w/ the LDS church. He also discusses his views on the LDS church’s approach to public relations and war.
19 Loka 200718min
070: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 2b -- Transformation: An interview with Ashley Sanders
In part two of our series on the Spirituality of the rising LDS generation, we interview Ashley Sanders — former BYU student, english/philosophy major, political activist, and chief organizer of the BYU Alternative Commencement with Ralph Nader, in opposition to the invitation to U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney.
15 Loka 200725min
