21st Century Saints: Recent Episodes
Jane Christie
A podcast and livestream series for members, those affiliated with or adjacent to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United Kingdom and around the world.
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Content warning: this episode deals with issues around harm and suicide. To find support near you contact your emergency care provider.
Gail earned her Bachelors in 1995 at Sonoma State University, where she focused on humanistic Psychology. She earned her Master’s in Clinical Psychology in 1994 at John F Kennedy University, and is licensed in both California, USA, and The Netherlands, where she resides. She returned to her education at San Francisco Theological Seminary/Redlands University, where she earned a Certificate in Spiritual Direction in 2022 Gail was raised in the LDS church. Her family was privileged to serve in the Andes mission in (1962-1965) as mission president, wife, and family. Mormonism gave her some things that she will cherish. In 2018 she left Mormonism for a new faith home. Gail is a Psychotherapist, and a spiritual director. Her specialties include: grief, loss, faith journeys, and disability. Gail was born with cataracts, and has limited vision. She is also hearing impaired, and uses hearing aids. She is an ally to the LGBTQIA2s+ community. She is a friend to those dwelling on the fringes.
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We're here to discuss what the future of Community of Christ will look like in the UK and around the world. This is going to be an exciting discussion!Carla Long is from a small town in Kansas . She attended Graceland University and graduated with a BA in Mathematics. Carla and family live in Kansas City, MO, as she is now a Counselor to the Presiding Bishop for Community of Christ. Joelle Wight, a minister of Community of Christ, serves as the Invitation Minister and Co-Mission Center President in the Chesapeake Bay Mission Center. She was ordained to the office of Seventy in November 2019 and set apart as a President of Seventy in April 2023. Joelle received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Graceland University. She lives with her little dog in Washington, DC, USA
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Even the some of the most orthodox Latter-day Saints are confused and concerned about Jack N Gerard's talk from this past Easter 2024 General Conference - Integrity: A Christlike Attribute. It was the talk that tipped Jane into resigning membership in the Church. We're joined Live! by the incredible Rebecca Bibliotecha to break down why this talk has become a tipping point for many.Mormonish Temple LinksMcKinney, TXhttps://youtu.be/yCYuyESdcCo?si=eovmoItqPPGYMUZ4https://youtu.be/FrsxzE0-CfE?si=8obdpgQZG4RZz5Imhttps://www.youtube.com/live/tgiMLRzjJeI?si=WpzgMQuFTcny3CZq (RFM on Newscast)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjoh9yYKWms Lone Mountain, NVhttps://youtu.be/W3wU0VLoXbs?si=4VBQvN5dop27O0nLhttps://www.youtube.com/live/Ex9dU2BrO1w?si=ODbFXZ3s_R4obhD1 (RFM on Newscast)Cody, WY and Heber Valley, UT are covered togetherhttps://youtu.be/8_h-ei-6cq0?si=tFxpY19jBev1_hn9https://youtu.be/ho4FHWoWItE?si=Ftsn1F2l3S-7Ldrehttps://youtu.be/D6bYGjr40KA?si=4NmoJAye3l9t_-a3https://youtu.be/ESyWsL2usKs?si=QyHchRw377WIqEej
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Join me live for a major update
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We're live with Andrew Bolton & Ryan Comins as we talk about an upcoming Peace Colloquy which is being hosted by Community of Christm here in the UK on March 15th - 17th, 2024.Why is Peace such an important principle of the restoration? Ryan Comins: After graduating from Queens’ College, Cambridge with a degree in Theology & Religious Studies, Ryan completed a PGCE and worked for two years as a teacher of Philosophy and Religion in Surrey. He then returned to Cambridge to complete an MPhil in Biblical Studies. In September 2023 he began his PhD. He grew up a Latter Day Saint and is a friend of Community of Christ.Andrew Bolton: Growing up Roman Catholic he first met Latter Day Saintism in Oregon when he was a 19 year old horticultural student. He later met Community of Christ in Germany when working there and was caught by the idea of Zion, of a better world in this life. He was also drawn in by the very loving fellowship of congregations in Germany and then in South Wales. He coordinated Peace and Justice Ministries for 12 years for Community of Christ at their international headquarters in Independence. He was born inPreston, Lancashire and went to school in the Clitheroe/Downham /Chatburn area. With Jewell, his wife of many years, they now live in Leicester and enjoy working on their garden allotment, and engaging in a number of peace and justice projects.
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We're live with the Britvengers to discuss the new UK Mandatory Reporting law and give you all the latest analysis with the introduction of criminal backgrounds in the LDS Church. How are things REALLY going? We help you decide!
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David recently conducted a survey about why people in the UK left the Church and how leaving impacted them. He's here to tell us what he learned.
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Join Jane, Live! as we explore what The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seem to be seeking in friendships and relationships with individuals and organisations. What does the Church value most? And who do 21st Century Saints see as "The Noble and Great Ones"?
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Safeguarding Campaign 2024 PHASE 2 Launch!
We're bringing you the results of our 2023 Survey on abuse in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as news of our 2024 campaign! Ready for phase 2 Launch?
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We're live in the studio this week with the incredible John Hamer as we look at Emma Smith and her spiritual journey.https://www.youtube.com/@centre-place
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We're joined live in the studio with the incredible Miss Poppy Chesty and a few of her Burlesque students as we talk about Modesty Culture, Body Shaming and much more in this special After Dark episode!
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Join Sara and Jane Live! as we discuss how we see "Belonging" in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints following October 2023 General Conference
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We're here to talk you through the process of DBS background checks!
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Barbie is the Queen of Summer 2023 and she has been empowering people of all ages and genders. But how does the movie intersect with Mormonism? Get ready for this! Join us Live!
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Join us for this special broadcast!Thank you to guests, Grace Pool, David Sheppard, Andrew Bolton, Nemo the Mormon and NWG.You can donate to the podcast via our Paypal link @21stCenturySaints or via https://donorbox.org/21st-century-saints-fundraiserDon't forget to subscribe to our channel here on YouTube. You can also like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/21stcenturysaintsOur Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/21st.centurysaints/And our TikTok channel https://www.tiktok.com/@21stcenturysaints?lang=en
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In this Live episode Jane talks about the personal impact of losing Church community and how that is shaping her future choices.
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Church anxiety is real. We're here to talk about coping strategies with therapist David Sheppard.
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Exactly 1 year ago 21st Century Saints launched our Safeguarding project. As we review everything that's been achieved in this past 12 months, the 21st Century Saints team will be here Live to answer all your questions!
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We are fangirling here! THE TikTok Superstar Julia Saunders AKA Analysing Mormonism is here in our virtual corridor with Ruth. We are huge fans and can't wait to share this fantastic conversation with you!
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Join Ruth and guest host Richard Heath in the virtual Corridor for a chat with Doug Vincent, a beloved voice in the world of Mormonism.
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Jane shares some thoughts on the matter of discernment. In light of policy changes in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, how should we view the process of revelation?
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Join Jane, Sara, Leon and Landon for our panel discussion on pronouns, flags and how to be the best allies we can be. We're about to be educated!
The BBC media article we shared is here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-60221034
Transgender support, information and training: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/
You can find our friends Celebrate With Pride over at their website for all your UK Pride and Queer merch needs! https://www.celebratewithpride.com/ or go visit them at the famous Barra's market in Glasgow.
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Join 21st Century Saints and Nemo The Mormon as we take you through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Official Safeguarding Announcement of 20th June 2023.
Link to the Church UK Safeguarding website
https://uk.churchofjesuschrist.org/safeguarding
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Join us live for the special announcement we've all been waiting for!
Background checks and Stake Safeguarding Specialists to be called in historic move from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the UK!
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This week Ruth interviews Britvenger Peter Bleakley. What exactly keeps Peter so tied to a Church which has excommunicated him?You can donate to the podcast via our Paypal link @21stCenturySaints or via https://donorbox.org/21st-century-sai...Don't forget to subscribe to our channel here on YouTube. You can visit our website at 21stCenturySaints.OrgYou can also like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/21stcenturys...Our Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/21st.centur...And our TikTok channel https://www.tiktok.com/@21stcenturysa...
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In todays episode we announce recent tightening of Church policies on Safeguarding. You can find out more about our discussion on sharing non consensual images here:https://stopncii.org/
The policy update was sent to leaders in the form of a letter. Wording as follows:
To: General Authorities; General Officers; Area Seventies; Stake, Mission, and District Presidencies; Bishoprics and Branch Presidencies; Members of Stake and Ward Councils a. At least two adults must be present at all virtual and in-person Church-sponsored activities for children or youth (see General Handbook, 20.7.1). b. Leaders should avoid one-on-one contact with a child or youth unless they are clearly visible to nearby leaders. Also avoid one-on-one contact through phone, texts, social media, videoconference, and so on unless other leaders are included. c. President Russell M. Nelson counseled “each of us to be alert to anyone who might be in danger of being abused and to act promptly to protect them” (“What Is True?,” Liahona, Nov. 2022, 29). If leaders become aware of any kind of abuse or neglect, they should report it to appropriate civil authorities and counsel with the bishop immediately (see General Handbook, 38.6.2).
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Today we discuss the impact of current rumours that there may be a new policy of exclusion (POX) aimed at transgender individuals. LGBTQIA+ merchandise - https://www.celebratewithpride.com/ If you need support after todays discussion please reach out:Samaritans116 123 (freephone)jo@samaritans.orgsamaritans.org
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Ruth and Sara are turning the tables as Jane takes the hot seat tonight for an Ask Me Anything interview! Nothing is off limits, so if you have a question you'd like to make sure we ask, just let us know!www.21stCenturySaints.Org
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David B. Ostler Bio
Professionally, David is retired. He has a Bachelor of University Studies from the University of Utah in Quantitative Methods and an MBA from Dartmouth College where he was an Amos Tuck Scholar. Before retirement, his career focused on evidence-based medicine, including products for health insurance companies, hospitals, governmental health purchasers, physician groups and pharmaceutical companies. Prior to retirement, he was Executive Vice President of Optum International,and Chairman of United Health, UK.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, David Ostler has served as a bishop, stake president, mission president, and as a director of a Church historical site and visitors' center. He has served three full-time and two church service missions, most recently in his home stake working with leadership to understand why people no longer believe or no longer attend. With his wife, they have six wonderful children—some of whom no longer hold basic Latter-day Saint beliefs. He wrote Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question, a book about how to minister to those who question the first edition was released in July 2019. The second edition was released in April 2022.
Presently David works to find ways to create dialogue and relationships with people who believe differently in religion and politics. He has lived and served on four continents. Married to Rachelle Ostler, they have 6 children and 6 grandchildren.
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Join us Live as we talk with Nemo the Mormon about the Sustaining of Church Officers at this coming Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Do 21st Century Saints Sustain or Oppose?
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In March 2023, 21st Century Saints were asked to give a presentation on our Safeguarding work at Hugh James Conference on Abuse. You can watch our presentation here and look out for a follow up on this in the very near future.
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It has been two years since Peter Bleakley was excommunicated and he's still attending every week. Join us as we talk with Peter and Lynn Bleakley about what he's experiencing and why he's still deeply engaged with the Church.Links:Abuse Surveryhttps://forms.gle/SZqzyrSvFnK17WoR6
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During our latest podcast we launched our 21st Century Saints Survey - a simple, confidential way to share your experiences or your concerns with us. You can find a link to the survey here https://forms.gle/LpHHgbhXPcqjeLV67 or reach out to us at janechristie@21stCenturySaints.Org
We are equally interested in hearing about positive experiences as we build a picture of Safeguarding in the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints here in the UK and across the world.
The people who have reached out to us so far have helped us see where there are clusters of abuse in some areas, where there are concerning behaviours around individuals, and your voices are making a real impact. Contact with us is completely confidential, so if you feel able to, please consider completing the survey and sharing wherever you feel able.
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Join us as we discuss the UK women's broadcast which was streamed Live on Sunday 12th March, 2023.
Ruth, Sara & Jane are joined by fellow Britvenger Peter Bleakley to talk about what we learned and what impact the meeting is likely to have in the UK.
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Join the team and our guest Debbie Shrubb this week for International Women's Day where we talk about Latter Day Saint women, in particular older women, their leadership roles and visibility. And we're going to get candid about our older women and sex.
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In a change to our usual broadcast, this Safeguarding Sunday, we share our recent interview with the organisers of the Hugh James Abuse Conference on the Subject of Abuse. We talk about our backgrounds and our work ahead of the conference presentation which you can sign up, free of charge to participate in, this Wednesday 7th March 2023.
You can sign up at https://www.hughjames.com/events/abuse-conference-07032023
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Join us for an last minute discussion as leaked audio has hit the internet.
Watch the original video here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ4FI2_hJtM
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What would an all women Bishopric look like? How would the Church be different if a woman was a Stake President?
Join Jane, Sara and Ruth as we discuss authority, and imagine they ways in which a ward led by women might be different and the same.
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Tonight we are interviewing the newest member of the 21st Century Saints Team, the brilliantly insightful Ruth Heath. Join us Live!
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Live! Our Update at long last!
We're finally here to let you know the things we've been doing in 2022 and it's BIG!!!
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Live! The Church needs Therapy! with David Sheppard
This week we're joined by therapist David Sheppard.
You can find out more about David's work at davidsheppardcounselling.co.uk
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The Book of Mormon Musical: A Guide for Latter-day Saints!
What did an engaged member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a returned missionary think of The Book of Mormon Musical? We're here to tell you what you need to know!
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We're Assembling the Britvengers for the first time here on 21st Century Saints as we discuss YM General President Ahmad S Corbitt's recent talk on Activism Against The Church or ATC as he calls it.
We have lots to say about his opinions on how "activism against the Church can blind, mislead ‘valiant’ souls".
Join us alongside Mormon Civil War's Peter Bleakley, Priesthood Dispatches, Juian Heath and Nemo The Mormon, LIVE!
https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2022/11/1/23424931/brother-ahmad-s-corbit-activism-discipleship?utm_campaign=churchnews-en&utm_content=entry&utm_medium=social_share&fbclid=IwAR33bjZAjNOqMy4Fi4YbZomB3vMIotMO9-LBv7xG5bOHuKLiZehn-eoIkAk
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Bring your popcorn!
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We're back from our break and we're ready to talk! What does a faithful church member do with the huge amount documentaries and shows that have aired over the summer? Well, the usual go to, is to ignore it. But that's not our style, so let us guide you through in what we hope is a helpful way! See you shortly!
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Join Jane, Alana and Sara Elizabeth as we address The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
You can find all the information and links we discuss in this episode at www.21stCenturySaints.org
Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/background-checks-for-all-volunteers-in-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints
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We are proud to present the long awaited second part of our interview with Ben Hunter!
Part One here:
https://youtu.be/J-TOekQYNIw
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Content warning. Themes of child abuse.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11141843/Foster-mother-admits-giving-children-soap-taste-punishment-stop-telling-lies.html?fbclid=IwAR07NbFWwn5bIi1RgHArCYbu-KVolRD3doFhMIpBvumuos5LF5VrB6DHINk
https://childabuseinquiry.scot/hearings/transcripts/
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This evening we launch our campaign asking for improved safeguarding withing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Please join us so we can tell you what our activism looks like and how YOU can help!
Show notes:
Sign our petition here
https://www.change.org/p/background-checks-for-all-volunteers-in-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints
Check out our social media pages for template letters.
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Please join us for an inpromptu discussion about the recent response to the from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the Associated Press article on abuse within the Church.
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-provides-further-details-about-arizona-abuse-case?fbclid=IwAR1z-IegR9xJ9Vt5eCiskCqCpu7vbcZOtVUuOaFUQdaFcW5xPlKytvS3rzo
https://apnews.com/article/Mormon-church-sexual-abuse-investigation-e0e39cf9aa4fbe0d8c1442033b894660
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We're live tonight with 21st Century Saints team member Sara, who has a wealth of experience in Safeguarding and Child Protection. Sara is going to share her thoughts on Safeguarding within the Church of Jesus Chris of Latter-day Saints in the UK and will talk about her work with 21st Century Saints and the Britvengers to make the church a safer place.
Notes:
Nemo the Mormon's Petition
https://www.change.org/p/a-call-to-allow-tithes-to-be-donated-to-charity-in-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_27030383_en-GB%3A8&recruiter=1176312160&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition&fbclid=IwAR3GOD224zSTAyH23h-ngHZrRVKmT8MHU9sjQcZCW1Q5MUiaU1-vgn5AQU0
Dallin H Oaks (Ensign 2012):
"We are all under the Savior’s command to love and care for each other and especially for the weak and defenseless. Children are highly vulnerable. They have little or no power to protect or provide for themselves and little influence on so much that is vital to their well-being. Children need others to speak for them, and they need decision makers who put their well-being ahead of selfish adult interests." https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2012/11/saturday-afternoon-session/protect-the-children?lang=eng
Priesthood Dispatches Channel
(19) Priesthood Dispatches - YouTube
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Join Alana and Jane for an impromptu, gritty chat where we discuss what's going on both in our ward and in the wider world of Latter-day Saints! This one's for our leaders!
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Scottish Latter-day Saint stalwart, Drew Hunter recently resigned his membership in the church. His new YouTube video charting his story has been viewed all over the world, while his Facebook post where he shared his decision sparked fascinating reaction. Join us as we talk to Drew about what the reaction has been and take a deeper dive into his faith journey.
Drew is a teacher, historian, social commentator, husband, father and grandfather who's warm hearted and thoughtful observations are going to make this a fascinating conversation.
You can watch Drew's orignal YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmZPA20AK6Y
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We're back from our break with the legend that is Protect Every Child's founder, and former LDS Bishop, Sam Young.
We're going to be talking about his work with Protect Every Child (formerly Protect LDS Children), his background in bringing safeguarding into news headlines around the world, ultimately leading to a change in church policy. What does Sam think about current church safeguarding practices and training? How has he seen the reports of abuse impact Latter-day Saint communities in the British Isles and around the world?
You can find out more about Protect Every Child at https://protecteverychild.com/
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We're live this week with Katie Moore (GrinitchSpinach on TikTok, ZaraphathsDaughter on Reddit and as Oilstories on her YouTube channel and Wordpress blog). Katie is an abuse survivor, helps run the Protect Every Child Facebook page and she's going to be talking with us about her story. This episode will be gritty, funny and completely unmissable!
Trigger warnings. This episode will contain discussions around the subjects of childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence and rape. If you have been affected by any of the subjects we have discussed in this episode you can find help and support from these organisations. Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse (HAVOCA) havoca.org Information and support for adults who have experienced any type of childhood abuse, run by survivors. The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) 0808 801 0331 support@napac.org.uk napac.org.uk Supports adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse. Offers a helpline, email support and local services. Support for Survivors 0115 962 2722 hello@supportforsurvivors.org supportforsurvivors.org Support for adult survivors of child abuse. Abuse support for children and young people Childline 0800 1111 childline.org.uk Support for children and young people in the UK, including a free helpline and 1-2-1 online chats with counsellors. Kidscape 0207 823 5430 kidscape.org.uk Information and advice for parents, carers and young people with concerns about school bullying and abuse. National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) 0800 800 5000 (for adults concerned about a child) 0800 1111 (18 or under – Childline helpline) nspcc.org.uk Support and information for children and anyone worried about a child. YoungMinds 0808 802 5544 (Parents Helpline) 85258 (Crisis Messenger for young people – text the letters YM) youngminds.org.uk Committed to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, including support for parents and carers
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We are proud to present this week's episode - part 3 of our discussion with abuse survivor, advocate and podcaster, Dayna Kimball.
Trigger warnings. This episode will contain discussions around the subjects of childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence and rape.
Dayna's Biography
Dayna was born to a Mormon family in Utah. She was sexually abused at the age of 7. There was significant domestic violence and other forms of abuse in her family growing up. At 15, she became pregnant and was married. This was the first time she felt a sense of security and she came forward with her sexual abuse by her dad's youngest brother to the family. Through a series of unknown manipulation, it was she who was shunned. Due to unrelated circumstances, she left the church in her early 20s after investigating the truth claims of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She and her husband have 3 adult children and have been married for 32 years. Over 30 years passed from the time she was shunned when Dayna was informed that her uncle had additional victims that she never knew about. This opened a whirlwind of events. Her abuser died by suicide during the process. After her abuser passed away, the news of his abuse spread in the exmormon community, a community Dayna was not aware of prior to his passing. Rather than being discussed as an anonymous victim, she outed herself as a survivor. She's spent the last 19 months speaking out on DV and CSA coupled with religious trauma.
If you have been affected by any of the subjects we have discussed in this episode you can find help and support from these organisations. Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse (HAVOCA) havoca.org Information and support for adults who have experienced any type of childhood abuse, run by survivors. The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) 0808 801 0331 support@napac.org.uk napac.org.uk Supports adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse. Offers a helpline, email support and local services. Support for Survivors 0115 962 2722 hello@supportforsurvivors.org supportforsurvivors.org Support for adult survivors of child abuse. Abuse support for children and young people Childline 0800 1111 childline.org.uk Support for children and young people in the UK, including a free helpline and 1-2-1 online chats with counsellors. Kidscape 0207 823 5430 kidscape.org.uk Information and advice for parents, carers and young people with concerns about school bullying and abuse. National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) 0800 800 5000 (for adults concerned about a child) 0800 1111 (18 or under – Childline helpline) nspcc.org.uk Support and information for children and anyone worried about a child. YoungMinds 0808 802 5544 (Parents Helpline) 85258 (Crisis Messenger for young people – text the letters YM) youngminds.org.uk Committed to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, including support for parents and carers
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This week's discussion introduces our very special guest star, Benjamin Hunter!
Ben has an incredible CV, from making LDS church history by singing solo at General Conference, his starring roles in the British and Nauvoo Pageants, his private musical performances for Prophets and Apostles to name only a few highlights. We've wanted to catch up with Ben for a long time to ask him about the story behind his faith transition. How has becoming a husband and father changed his perspective on life as a latter-day saint, and how much of his experience of serving a mission in Europe has prompted his decision to resign his membership?
We invite you to join us for a funny, and painful and honest discussion about why so many young people are choosing to leave.
Content Warning: This episode feature frank discussions around sexual development and potentially damaging policies. We discuss ecclesiastical abuse and talk openly about mental health, suicidal ideation and self harm.
If you have been affected by any of these issues you can find help and support at www.samaritans.org
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We are proud to present this weeks episode - part two of our discussion with abuse survivor, advocate and podcaster, Dayna Kimball.
Trigger warnings. This episode will contain discussions around the subjects of childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence and rape.
Dayna's Biography
Dayna was born to a Mormon family in Utah. She was sexually abused at the age of 7. There was significant domestic violence and other forms of abuse in her family growing up. At 15, she became pregnant and was married. This was the first time she felt a sense of security and she came forward with her sexual abuse by her dad's youngest brother to the family. Through a series of unknown manipulation, it was she who was shunned. Due to unrelated circumstances, she left the church in her early 20s after investigating the truth claims of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She and her husband have 3 adult children and have been married for 32 years. Over 30 years passed from the time she was shunned when Dayna was informed that her uncle had additional victims that she never knew about. This opened a whirlwind of events. Her abuser died by suicide during the process. After her abuser passed away, the news of his abuse spread in the exmormon community, a community Dayna was not aware of prior to his passing. Rather than being discussed as an anonymous victim, she outed herself as a survivor. She's spent the last 19 months speaking out on DV and CSA coupled with religious trauma.
Show notes:
Alana's 21st Century Saints Survivor Story:
https://youtu.be/yXoahA4P3YI
If you have been affected by any of the subjects we have discussed in this episode you can find help and support from these organisations.
Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse (HAVOCA) havoca.org Information and support for adults who have experienced any type of childhood abuse, run by survivors.
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) 0808 801 0331 support@napac.org.uk napac.org.uk Supports adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse. Offers a helpline, email support and local services.
Support for Survivors 0115 962 2722 hello@supportforsurvivors.org supportforsurvivors.org Support for adult survivors of child abuse. Abuse support for children and young people
Childline 0800 1111 childline.org.uk Support for children and young people in the UK, including a free helpline and 1-2-1 online chats with counsellors.
Kidscape 0207 823 5430 kidscape.org.uk Information and advice for parents, carers and young people with concerns about school bullying and abuse.
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) 0800 800 5000 (for adults concerned about a child) 0800 1111 (18 or under – Childline helpline)
nspcc.org.uk Support and information for children and anyone worried about a child.
YoungMinds 0808 802 5544 (Parents Helpline) 85258 (Crisis Messenger for young people – text the letters YM) youngminds.org.uk Committed to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, including support for parents and carers.
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We are proud to present this weeks episode - a discussion with abuse survivor, advocate and podcaster, Dayna Kimball.
Trigger warnings.
This episode will contain discussions around the subjects of childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence and rape.
Dayna's Biography
Dayna was born to a Mormon family in Utah. She was sexually abused at the age of 7. There was significant domestic violence and other forms of abuse in her family growing up. At 15, she became pregnant and was married. This was the first time she felt a sense of security and she came forward with her sexual abuse by her dad's youngest brother to the family. Through a series of unknown manipulation, it was she who was shunned. Due to unrelated circumstances, she left the church in her early 20s after investigating the truth claims of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She and her husband have 3 adult children and have been married for 32 years. Over 30 years passed from the time she was shunned when Dayna was informed that her uncle had additional victims that she never knew about. This opened a whirlwind of events. Her abuser died by suicide during the process. After her abuser passed away, the news of his abuse spread in the exmormon community, a community Dayna was not aware of prior to his passing. Rather than being discussed as an anonymous victim, she outed herself as a survivor. She's spent the last 19 months speaking out on DV and CSA coupled with religious trauma.
Show notes:
Alana's 21st Century Saints Survivor Story:
https://youtu.be/yXoahA4P3YI
If you have been affected by any of the subjects we have discussed in this episode you can find help and support from these organisations.
Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse (HAVOCA) havoca.org Information and support for adults who have experienced any type of childhood abuse, run by survivors.
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) 0808 801 0331 support@napac.org.uk napac.org.uk Supports adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse. Offers a helpline, email support and local services.
Support for Survivors 0115 962 2722 hello@supportforsurvivors.org supportforsurvivors.org Support for adult survivors of child abuse. Abuse support for children and young people Childline
0800 1111 childline.org.uk Support for children and young people in the UK, including a free helpline and 1-2-1 online chats with counsellors.
Kidscape 0207 823 5430 kidscape.org.uk Information and advice for parents, carers and young people with concerns about school bullying and abuse.
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) 0800 800 5000 (for adults concerned about a child) 0800 1111 (18 or under – Childline helpline) nspcc.org.uk Support and information for children and anyone worried about a child.
YoungMinds 0808 802 5544 (Parents Helpline) 85258 (Crisis Messenger for young people – text the letters YM) youngminds.org.uk Committed to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, including support for parents and carers.
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May the 4th Be With You!
We're chatting live this week with Scott, host of one of the newest and best podcasts on the block, Rameumptom Rumanations, and we'll be getting a teensy bit geeky! We also have guest host, Peter Bleakley join us for the discussion!
Scott is a Pacific Northwest Native. He hosts the Rameumptom Ruminations Podcast under the Mormon Discussion umbrella. He pursues his passions as a writer, podcaster, hobbyist, and lifelong learner of all things literature, history, and philosophy.
https://rameumptomruminations.org/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq34QmiHsNjc8kj5jL-DXnLTx37tZ1GNP
Mormon Civil War YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNYIeulcLs85NLINDyxzHQQ
This episode features discussions of many forms of mental health issues and abuse. For support with any of the issues raised here are a list of websites and phone numbers which you may find helpful:
Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0808 2000 247
https://www.refuge.org.uk
https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/
https://www.mind.org.uk https://www.moiraanderson.org/
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Join Jane and guest host Sara Delaney Live as we celebrate 1 year of 21st Century Saints.
This episode features discussions of many forms of abuse.
For support with any of the issues raised here are a list of websites and phone numbers which you may find helpful:
nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/reporting-abuse/
Stopitnow.org.uk
Specialist helpline for anyone concerned about a specific person's sexual behaviour
Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0808 2000 247 https://www.refuge.org.uk https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/abuse/ https://www.moiraanderson.org/
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Join Jane for a special broadcast in which we make a statement about case of reporting abuse in the United Kingdom in 2022.
Content warning.
Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse (HAVOCA) havoca.org
Information and support for adults who have experienced any type of childhood abuse, run by survivors.
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
0808 801 0331 support@napac.org.uk napac.org.uk
Supports adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse. Offers a helpline, email support and local services.
Support for Survivors 0115 962 2722 hello@supportforsurvivors.org supportforsurvivors.org
Support for adult survivors of child abuse.
Childline 0800 1111 childline.org.uk
Support for children and young people in the UK, including a free helpline and 1-2-1 online chats with counsellors. K
idscape 0207 823 5430 kidscape.org.uk
Information and advice for parents, carers and young people with concerns about school bullying and abuse.
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
0800 800 5000 (for adults concerned about a child) 0800 1111 (18 or under – Childline helpline) nspcc.org.uk
Support and information for children and anyone worried about a child.
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We launch our new season with as we present Nicola Brophy's first interview as she shares her powerful story. This is going to be an interactive experience, so we are super excited for you to join us!
Content Warning
Themes of self harm are discussed during this episode.
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Host of Mormonism Live, ex Bishop and Mormon apologist Bill Reel joins us to talk about his journey, his podcasting series, and what spirituality looks like for him after his high profile excommunication.
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Last week Alana stood and voted opposed during Stake Conference while Jane held her hand and voted sustain. This week we need to talk about the reaction. What has the reaction been? And what are our leaders thinking about this podcast? We have a huge update for you.
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This week we chat with wise woman Rene Steeleman. And as well as broadcasting on our home on YouTube and Facebook, we are also now streaming Live! on Twitter and Twitch! If you're joining us for the first time, welcome!
About our guest: Rene grew up in the midwest, just south of Chicago. Her mother, stepfather, and older brother joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1962. During the summer of 1972, after high school graduation, Rene’ met her future husband at a church dance. He was waiting to go on his mission and she was waiting to enter active duty into the UNITED STATES NAVY. They married 2 years later after corresponding by mail. Rene’ still had one year to complete her contract with military so they spent the first year of their marriage in Yokosuka Japan. Rene’ and her husband followed the path of young LDS couples. They have 6 children and 14 grandchildren. Their youngest child had a physical malformation discovered at birth. The birthing process and lack of oxygen resulted in brain damage. Rene’ is now the caregiver of her adult child age 36 who was diagnosed with severe spastic cerebral palsy and blindness. Being a forever caregiver is an overwhelming obligation which was made more difficult by believing in a patriarchal fundamental religion. In 2020 Rene’ was introduced to LDS history which conflicted with her prior belief system. She resigned her membership in April of 2021.
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Goodness, we have so much to catch up on! Things have been crazy since our last episode and we're going to fill you in with everything that's been happening. And for our main event, following Nemo the Mormon's opposing vote at his stake conference last weekend, we're going to talk about where we stand as individuals. Do 21st Century Saints Sustain The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve? What do we do when someone votes opposed? Alana, Jane and Mormon Freedom Fairy headed off to Glasgow Stake Conference. We're going to tell you what happened.
All this and much more to come. This episode will be unmissable!
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We review last weekend's BYU Seminar: The European Family - A religious ideal in a shifting society.
The title (and the following seminar description) did not leave us feeling hopeful about the event. But what actually happened? You might be surprised! Join us this week as we share our thoughts on the presentations.
(Here's how the seminar was billed.
About this event The demographic landscape of our western society has changed dramatically in the 25+ years since the publication of "The Family: A Proclamation to the World."Join our upcoming panel seminar, where we want to learn from international scholars and first-hand experiences, what the implications of crumbling family values have on our society.We want to discover how we can uphold the family as the highest value while at the same time not being ignorant of the fallout around us.)
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We're back and ready to talk about everything we have in store for you in 2022!
This After Dark episode contains references to sexual themes. Please keep this in mind before listening.
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With our special guest presenters Valerie Nicole Green and Kyra N. Krakos.
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We're LIVE with Andrew Fellows, a member of the Seventy in Community of Christ, Michael Clarke, climate activist and Dr Sheldon Greaves, biblical scholar. We're going to be talking about climate change, earth stewardship and the events of COP26.
You can find Dr Greaves' website at https://www.lafkospress.com/
His Discovering The Old Testament Podcast is available on CastBox, Apple Podcast, Spotify and all the usual places!
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We're back with our favorite biblical scholar Dr Sheldon Greaves as we look at the value of the origin stories of the ancient world. Do they have place in today's world or can are they just fairy tales?
Thank you to our guest co-host Peter Bleakley for stepping in at the last minute!
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Join us for our LIVE review of the 7th November 2021 Europe Area Single Sisters Broadcast right after it happens.
Thank you to our guests, Lynn Kuyper Bleakley, Deborah Squires-Coleman and Nemo The Mormon.
For more context on the devotional that we review in this episode you can find the original Europe Sisters Broadcast can be found at https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/broadcasts/languages/europe-area-singleadultsisters-devotional/2021/11?lang=deu&fbclid=IwAR3RtZKFR5HmiNbFOqhat13o9NNN2TuSP1zy-zFQrmCm2I8GX9XjiVB0Xf4
The original meeting aired via the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints broadcast page on Sunday 7 November, 2021
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We're talking mental health this week as we analyse Elder Kopischke's talk from September 2021 General Conference
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This week, we sit down with Nemo the Mormon to ask him what he's been up to during general conference weekend and why he seems to be uniting TBMs and exMos alike? Nemo is also going to give us a masterclass in how to think for ourselves, so do join us, this Wednesday at 8pm BST!
Episode Notes:
The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion Book by Jonathan Haidt
Sunstone UK Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/14382...
Change.org Petition Allow Tithes to be Donated to Charity in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
https://www.change.org/p/a-call-to-al...
Nemo the Mormon Episode Interviewing JOSEPH SMITH in 2021! - with Jonathan Streeter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5rsE...
Our first After Dark episode means that this episode may not be suitable for younger listeners.
Priesthood Dispatches is a blog which has had the LDS world laughing. Filled with crazy Mormon stories from real life experiences, the blog has fans from across the world. But who is he? We had narrowed it down to the fact that he is definitely in the UK, but we want to know more. In this Live, After Dark episode we talk to Priesthood Dispatches himself.
CONTENT WARNING In this episode we discuss abuse and sexual assault. Viewer discretion is advised.
]https://www.facebook.com/Priesthood.C...
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We're Live! with Mark Johnson this week as we discuss his faith journey. Get to know Mark ahead of Sunstone UK when he steps into the role of 21st Century Saints guest presenter!
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We're in the studio with Laura and Julian Heath this week talking about this month's Sunstone UK Symposium. What is Sunstone and why are Restoration movements so interested in Sunstone Conferences? Laura and Julian tell us more and will be taking your questions Live!
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This week we speak with Latter-Day Saint Historian and author, Patrick Q Mason.
We discussing latest book that everyone's talking about, RESTORATION: God's Call To The 21st Century World. We highly recommend! Join us Live, where we ask him your questions! And do please join us in the chat!
Patrick Q. Mason holds the Leonard J. Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture at USU. He has written or edited several books, including Mormonism and Violence: The Battles of Zion (Cambridge University Press, 2019); What Is Mormonism? A Student's Introduction (Routledge, 2017); Out of Obscurity: Mormonism since 1945, co-edited with John Turner (Oxford University Press, 2016); Directions for Mormon Studies in the Twenty-First Century (University of Utah Press, 2016); and The Mormon Menace: Violence and Anti-Mormonism in the Postbellum South (Oxford University Press, 2011). He was a Fulbright Scholar in Romania in 2015 and is a past president of the Mormon History Association. Professor Mason is frequently consulted by the national and international media on stories related to Mormon culture and history.
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Please note, your hosts audio sounds super quiet in this episode. There aren't any technical issues as such, its simply that Dr Sheldon's voice sounds like the voice of an Archangel! We'll try to compensate by upping our volume the next time he joins us!
Join us for this week's Livestream as we introduce Dr Sheldon Greaves, host of the Discovering The Old Testament Podcast Series. You're going to love him!
This is the first in a new series which is going to change the way you look at scripture.
Dr Greaves has a Ph.D. in ancient Near Eastern Studies from the University of California at Berkeley in 1996, with his main area of emphasis on the Hebrew Bible.
This episode sees us discuss Dr Greave's LDS background, his education as a biblical scholar, the September Six, his fascinating career which has included training spies and cyber security, his Discovering The Old Testament Podcast, and his approach to biblical scholarship.
Show notes
Dr Sheldon Greaves blog https://www.lafkospress.com/about-us/...
Dialogue Journal Summer 2009 The Education of A Bible Scholar by Dr Sheldon Greaves https://www.dialoguejournal.com/artic...
Discovering the Old Testament Podcast can be found wherever you get your podcasts.
Dr Greaves collaboration with Miguel Barker-Valdez podcasts episodes are available on the Rational Faith Podcast
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The outcome of Brit Podcaster Peter Bleakley's LDS Church membership council was announced last week with the result that his membership has been withdrawn. We talk about 21st Century Excommunication, the impact of the decision and what's next for Peter.
This is our longest episode yet!
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Meet the newest member of the 21st Century Saints team, our resident NeverMo, Rachael Henderson! We're going to be talking about Latter-day urban legends. Do you have any favorites you'd like to share in the chat?
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We spoke Live with Dr Ken McFadyen, President of Affirmation UK & Ireland.
In this episode Ken shares his experiences as a teen convert, missionary and his marriage to a wonderful woman with whom he has two children.
Prior to marriage, Ken underwent 18 months of reparative therapy. He is an openly gay man and a Clinical Psychologist.
You can find out more about Affirmation UK and Ireland right here: https://www.facebook.com/Affirmation-UK-Ireland-113901023346530
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Recording this Livestream was an incredibly painful yet cathartic experience. We speak about some events which triggered a faith crisis response in real time and which we decided to share with our audience. We wanted to demonstrate what processing pain in healthy ways can look like, to show our real lived experience in the moment. We're gritty and raw in this episode and we want to thank all those who have commented, messaged and reach out in many ways to sit with us in our pain. Bless you all so very much! We have benefited so much from your responses and we thank you!
This episode was recorded Live on our social media platforms and later uploaded as a Podcast. We talk about some incredibly painful subjects in this video which may not be suitable for children or other listeners and viewers.
Content Warning: LGBTQIA hate speech, suicide, faith crisis, disability issues, childhood sexual abuse and mental health issues. We hope we've spoken about these subjects with sensitivity from the perspective of our own pain and experiences.
We invite you to continue the conversation by following 21st Century Saints on Facebook and by subscribing to our YouTube channel.
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In this week's episode we spoke with Susie Augenstein about how she is experiencing church and her involvement with Peculiar. This organisation is doing great work with the goal of empowering people to create an unconditional family and a community of belonging for LGBTQ+ loved ones. Please check out the Peculiar Facebook page and Susie's recent post where she is collecting names to demonstrate LGBTQ+ allyship!
This was an excellent discussion on how we can better support everyone in their journeys and transitions through faith.
You can catch up on Facebook, YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Oh and don't forget to like, follow, subscribe and all that good stuff!
Show notes:
Add your name to the worldwide list of allys by checking out Susie's Facebook page. You can click on our link to Susie's post here: https://www.facebook.com/21stcenturysaints
Peculiar Website https://www.thepeculiar.org/?fbclid=IwAR2F_II3nKCd2Gbb0bk4Tg4aEBiXyKew4vaXpO2r_HpASW__yoSMGI0Qn14
Peculiar Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/thepeculiarorg
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Its Summer 2021 and we're going to check on the pulse of the Church in the UK and around the world. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have announced some more changes and there is a lot we want to discus! Are we a living church, or a dying church? How are we feeling about the changes to General Conference Sessions? We're also going to talk about Pride month, the fascinating Madam Pattini, and much more. Join the discussion Live on Facebook or YouTube!
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In this episode we meet Jared Parmenter, an active Latter-day Saint who has served in a Bishopric and Stake High Council. We're going to tell you everything you need to know about Mormon Twitter, DezNat and ProgMos, and we're going to see what happens when Church leaders are just plain cool! Would you be more likely to share your feelings with a counselor on the Bishopric who has green hair and a mowhawk? We think the answer is YES, so come join the discussion!
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Join us as we chat with Mormon Stories Legend, Dr John Dehlin in a UK first where we put the interviewer himself in the hot seat!
What do UK Latter-day Saints need to know about John Dehlin's work and its impact? We meet the man behind the Podcast and find out what his own Mormon Story looks like today.
Show notes:
The Ally Within TEDx Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MxCX...
Mormon Stories https://www.youtube.com/user/mormonst...
Nemo The Mormon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-6...
Mormon Civil War https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNYI...
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This week we're chatting with our friend Richard Barrington and discussing his journey with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' cool cousins - the Community of Christ.
Richard is a 70 in Community of Christ. 3 times married father and grandfather, rule breaker and serial re-joiner. He's had a varied career, police, postoffice, wanna be politician and spent 10 years singing in hotels and clubs with Kim ( the current Mrs 😎. ) His faith is experiential and emotional while avoiding having to think too deeply about stuff!
Show Notes:
To find out where you can join a local or online worship with Community of Christ, you can contact the British team via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/communityofchristuk
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The BRITISH INVASION!
Its the episode you've all been waiting for! Brit Podcasters Peter Bleakley and Nemo the Mormon are here to chat and take your questions! Who are they and why is everyone talking about British Mormon Podcasts?
A Statement from 21st Century Saints
In this discussion we demonstrate ways in which we can have different and even conflicting approaches whiles being active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We hope we have highlighted the strength that can be brought to individual faith journeys and to the Church as a whole as we unite in our desire to make the Church we love a more inclusive, honest and thoughtful spiritual home.
During our live interview with Peter Bleakley and Nemo the Mormon and in personal discussions prior to the episode, we were aware that a great many of our viewers and the wider Latter-day Saint community would have questions about the upcoming church membership council which is going to be held for Peter. The love and concern, and yes, even anger which our viewers have shared with us has been touching and heartbreaking.
On behalf of our audience and speaking from our hearts as hosts of a Webcast which amplifies the voices of those who are engaged in the Church, we wish to make our position clear. We love and support Peter and the work which he is doing to challenge and inspire us. We have found that although we often disagree with Pete's approach and conclusions, he has helped us and many of our viewers find hope and positivity within a religious community where many feel disaffected. We claim Peter as part of our beautiful Latter-day Saint community, honour him as a disciple of Jesus Christ and thank him for speaking to the pain that so many within our community feel. It is our heartfelt prayer that Peter is exonerated from the charges which have been brought and that he can continue to be the force for good which he has been in the UK and around the world. Peter has strengthened the faith of many. He has consistently praised the good which is done in our faith and spoken of the exciting, inspiring doctrines we hold dear. We pray that Peter's leaders, of whom he speaks with love, will be guided by the Spirit in their actions and that they are able to see the real hurt which so many of us will feel should any restriction be placed upon his membership.
And to you Peter, as your Sisters in the Gospel we bless you as you prepare to give your account of your actions, that you might find peace in your heart and comfort from Jesus Christ. We bless your spirits, that your heart may be calm and that you can continue to be a force for joy. We bless you to be able to hear the Spirit guide you, we bless your family with love and peace, but most especially our dear friend, we bless your journey. Wherever it takes you, we will remain steadfastly your Sisters in Christ,
Jane Christie & Alana Wilson Bryce.
Resources Nemo The Mormon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-6...
Mormon Civil War https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNYI...
Mormon Stories https://www.youtube.com/user/mormonst...
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A Motherless House.
In this live episode, in honour of US Mother's Day we reflect on the events of this past weekend. Join hosts Jane Christie and Alana Wilson Bryce as we talk about Mothers. And one Mother in particular.
CW: OCD, Mental health, abuse.
Links: Fiona Givens Bio- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiona_Givens
You can find out more about Carol Lynn Pearson's work and poetry here. https://carollynnpearson.com/
Gospel Topics Essay on Heavenly Mother https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/mother-in-heaven?lang=eng
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In this week's episode we meet Deborah Squires-Coleman, a voice of compassion and kindness within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United Kingdom. We discuss women's role's within the church, why we should be talking about Heavenly Mother and the incredible work Deborah is doing in building bridges in the Latter-day saint community.
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In this episode, host Alana Wilson Bryce shares the story of her faith journey. An independent parent and talented performer, Alana is also a survivor. All the things we don't talk about in church are part of Alana's story. What do we do when things get a little TOO real? Join us for an epic discussion.
Please feel free to post questions or comments.
* CONTENT WARNING. This episode is not suitable for younger listeners. **
Our apologies for the audio issues we have during this episode. We've fixed the problem for future podcasts!
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LGBTQ+ Life Help LIVE!
Episode 2
In this week's 21st Century Saints Live we have a couple of technical and audio issues so thank you for bearing with us!
Your hosts Jane Christie and Alana Wilson Bryce take a look at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Gospel Library app Life Help section and particularly focus on the sections "Same Sex Attraction" and "Transgender". We talk about some of the problematic terms, perspectives on what taught in these sections, and we look at some of the positive messaging. Is this a section worth sharing with LGBTQ+ members and allys? Join us and find out!
All comments are welcome! Join us for this week's discussion!
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Episode 1: LIVE! With Richard Ostler
Join us as we talk with Richard Ostler (AKA Papa Ostler) about his book, Listen Learn and Love: Embracing LGBTQ Latter-day Saints, and his Listen Learn and Love Podcast series.
In addition to serving as a YSA bishop, Bother Ostler has served as a temple ordinance worker, stake young men's president, high counselor, and ward mission leader. He is deeply committed to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to creating more understanding and support for LGBTQ members.
Resources:
Podcast and Listen Learn and Love Resources https://listenlearnandlove.org/
https://listenlearnandlove.org/podcasts
Buy the book! Listen, Learn, and Love: Embracing Lgbtq Latter-Day Saints
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Listen-Learn-Love-Embracing-Latter-Day/dp/1462135773/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=richard+ostler&qid=1618938713&sr=8-1
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Meet your hosts Jane Christie and Alana Wilson Bryce while we kick of the first episode in our new series exploring Mormonism in the 21st Century.
In the season preview we get gritty and honest about guilt, pain and what it's like to be a member of a global church today.
Links to the podcasts we discuss:
Peter Bleakley's Mormon Civil War https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNYI...
Nemo
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-6...
At Last She Said It
https://atlastshesaidit.org/
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