How BYU Kept Black Students Out | Ep. 1935
Join us as we uncover what drove change within the Mormon Church, from government pressure on BYU to admit more black students to the church’s troubling response. We’ll dive into shocking letters sent...
2 Sep 20242h 16min
Top Mormon Historian Admits Issues Raised in CES Letter - Richard Bushman | Ep. 1934
Today we are joined with Sandra Tanner to discuss Mormon historian, Richard Bushman’s recent response to the CES Letter. Bushman’s response was on the topic of the translation of the Book of Mormon. D...
30 Aug 20243h 42min
Mormon Politicians Confront Prophets Over Racism | Ep. 1933
Join us as historian Matthew Harris returns to discuss what happens when members of the Mormon Church First Presidency go rogue. We explore George Romney's support of Civil Rights versus Ezra Taft Ben...
26 Aug 20242h 54min
New Transgender Policy Shocks Mormons | Ep. 1932
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently released new policies surrounding transgender members of the church. It has taken the news and social media by storm! Among other things, the n...
25 Aug 20241h 33min
Why Mormon Women (and Men!) Love Plastic Surgery | Ep. 1931
A new study shows that religion usually leads to a more positive body image but Mormons in Utah are getting cosmetic surgeries at a rate 10% higher than the national average. What’s driving this trend...
23 Aug 20242h 2min
Black Mormons Respond to Church Leaders Supporting Racial Segregation? | Ep. 1930
Join Nate Byrd, Summer-Rayn, Dr. Darron Smith, and John Dehlin as they tackle the uncomfortable truths of Mormon leaders supporting racial segregation. This episode dives into topics like the European...
19 Aug 20243h 13min
Finding Joy After My Mormon Dream Collapsed - Allison Shiffler | Ep. 1929
Join us today as John and Margi interview Allison Shiffler. Raised in a part-member family, Allison faced struggles with body image, bulimia, and the perfectionism in Mormon culture. She went through ...
15 Aug 20243h 8min
Renegade Apostle: Hugh B. Brown’s early attempts to lift the priesthood and temple ban | Ep. 1928
Join us today as we discuss the priesthood and temple ban with historian Matthew Harris. Today we will discuss Hugh B. Brown and his attempts to lift the priesthood and temple ban for black members of...
12 Aug 20242h 11min
