Early Tracks: Abducted in Plain Sight
We're diving into Abducted in Plain Sight—the Netflix documentary.On the surface, it's a story about a child predator who kidnapped the same girl twice. But underneath? It's a devastating exposé of ho...
9 Jan 0s
The Mormon Patriarchal Blessing — A Personal Prophecy About Your Eternal Future, Your Tribe of Israel, and What Happens When It Doesn't Come True
When Mormon teenagers come of age, an elderly man delivers a personal prophecy — their tribe from ancient Israel, blessings and life calling, all conditional on remaining faithful. When Mormon teenage...
8 Jan 0s
What Mormon Missions Are Actually Like - The Companion System, Door Knocking, Obedience Culture, and What Happens When It Goes Wrong
Hundreds of thousands of young Mormons leave home for up to two years to knock on strangers' doors. Never alone. Can't call home most days. Sixteen-hour days. Hundreds of thousands of young Mormons le...
8 Jan 0s
Mormon Folklore - Three Nephites, Cain as Bigfoot, Garments that Stop Bullets, and Stories that Circulate Alongside Official Doctrine
Every religion has official doctrine and folk religion. Mormon folklore is particularly rich — and understanding it explains a great deal about the culture that official manuals never will. Jess and ...
8 Jan 0s
Why Mormon Bishops Ask Children About Masturbation Behind Closed Doors - And What Finally (Sort of) Changed
Your worthiness to enter God's house is determined by a volunteer with zero professional training asking you detailed personal questions in a private room. He might be your dentist. He has a handbook....
6 Jan 0s
Inside the Mormon Temple — Sacred Ceremonies, Secret Handshakes, Special Underwear, and Non-Members in the Parking Lot
Your Mormon friends disappear inside for hours doing ceremonies they can't describe to you. Non-members can't attend their own children's weddings. There's special underwear involved. This explains al...
6 Jan 0s
