Tag: feminism
03
Aug
Episode 062: When is Enough Enough?
by Cynthia and Susan
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In the story of the widow’s mite, Jesus directs our attention to a woman who gives everything she has, assuring us that her small offering...
27
Jul
Episode 061: Upset Facebook Commenter
by Cynthia and Susan
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Conversations on social media are rarely substantive, but sometimes a comment can provide a good opening to a larger discussion. In this episode, Cynthia and...
06
Jul
Episode 058: Being a Single Woman in a Married-with-Children Church
by Cynthia and Susan
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It’s hard to ignore the fact that our church is heavily focused on the family. From the time we’re young, Latter-day Saint girls are taught...
15
Jun
Episode 055: You Have a Friend in Me
by Cynthia and Susan
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Why does having friends at church feel so important? Feeling known is part of feeling like you belong, but finding friends in a ward with whom...
08
Jun
Episode 054: Being Like Mother Eve
by Cynthia and Susan
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President Russell M. Nelson has encouraged the women of the Church to “have the courage and vision of Mother Eve.” It’s a great thought, but...
25
May
Episode 052: What About Queer LDS Women?
by Cynthia and Susan
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Some high-profile gay men are helping Latter-day Saints grow our collective understanding by sharing their perspectives and experiences through books and podcasts, but—what about queer...
11
May
Episode 050: Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall
by Cynthia and Susan
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Body image is complicated for many women, but for Latter-day Saints, it can feel particularly fraught. Our approaches to teaching about modesty and sexuality, coupled...
04
May
Episode 049: Upset Instagram Follower
by Cynthia and Susan
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If you’re going to start a women’s podcast, you’d better come prepared with a thick skin. Social media is a big part of the At...
20
Apr
Episode 047: For the Men in the Room
by Cynthia and Susan
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In the first episode of Season 3, Cynthia and Susan discuss things they’d like the men at church to better understand about the experiences of...
30
Mar
Episode 046: Bonus—In Search of a Larger God
by Cynthia and Susan
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It can be terrifying to take the metaphorical lid off the box that holds everything you think you know about God. What do you do...
09
Feb
Episode 043: Women Are Not Switzerland
by Cynthia and Susan
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From the time we are young girls, women are socialized to keep a calm exterior. It’s an unhealthy expectation, since we experience the full range...
19
Jan
Episode 040: Is Obedience the Gasoline, or Is It the Match?
by Cynthia and Susan
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If there’s a way to make the word Obedience feel itchier for some of us, it’s by combining it with the word Exact. But these...