Tag: mormon
15
Apr
Episode 177: Going Off-Brand
by Cynthia and Susan
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“There is room to honor and hold space for the precious and the meaningful even as we evolve in our beliefs, our homes, and our...
08
Apr
Episode 176 (Bonus): What About Season 8?
by Cynthia and Susan
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In this short bonus episode, Susan and Cynthia look ahead to the upcoming season of podcast conversations. Season 8 will center on Latter-day Saint women...
18
Mar
Episode 174 (Bonus): Exhibit A—Reactions to the Relief Society Broadcast
by Cynthia and Susan
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On March 17, 2024 the Church broadcast a Worldwide Relief Society Devotional featuring remarks from the RS General Presidency and President Nelson. In this bonus...
30
Jan
Episode 173: An Open Letter to the Church | The Imagination Episode
by Cynthia and Susan
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Some topics come up in these podcast conversations again and again, and that gets our attention. They frustrate us but also feel like obvious opportunities:...
02
Jan
Episode 169: Embracing Your Journey | A Conversation with Lisa Torcasso Downing
by Cynthia and Susan
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“My religious life is beyond the confines of my ward or stake,” says Lisa Torcasso Downing, a Latter-day Saint woman for whom using her voice...
28
Nov
Episode 163: Finding Jesus Through Your Inner Compass | A Conversation with Autumn McAlpin
by Cynthia and Susan
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The image of the compass feels central to Autumn McAlpin’s book, But Jesus: A Conversation. Autumn explains, “Right now, my spiritual practice is centered on...
07
Nov
Episode 159 & 160 (Bonus): At Last YOU Said It | ALSSI Listener Voicemails, parts 1 & 2
by Cynthia and Susan
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We started this project in an effort to amplify Latter-day Saint women’s voices and create a safe space for sharing ideas and experiences. In Episodes...
30
Oct
Episode 158: Telling the Truth | A Conversation with Jana Riess
by Cynthia and Susan
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Telling the truth can be complicated for a Latter-day Saint woman, even if we value honesty. It’s hard to say out loud some of what...
24
Oct
Episode 157: Embracing Your Journey | A Conversation with Mer Monson
by Cynthia and Susan
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Every faith path is walked one step at a time. Every woman’s story is unique. In Episode 157, Cynthia and Susan are joined by Mer...
17
Oct
Episode 156: What About Consent?
by Cynthia and Susan
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There are many touchpoints with consent in a Latter-day Saint woman’s church life. From baptism to temple ordinances to accepting callings, we say yes over...
10
Oct
Episode 155: To the Children of the Mothers in Zion | A Conversation with Susie Augenstein
by Cynthia and Susan
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For Latter-day Saint women in 1987, expectations outlined by the prophet were explicit: “Mothers in Zion,” he said, “Your God-given roles are so vital to...
03
Oct
Episode 154: What About Racism? | A Conversation with Tamu Smith
by Cynthia and Susan
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“What could a Relief Society lesson on racism look like?” “What do you wish other members of the Church knew about what it’s like to...