Latter Day Struggles
The Latter Day Struggles Podcast addresses beliefs and issues within the LDS faith that are challenging to talk about but vital to discuss for those trying to navigate their relationship in or around the church. Valerie and her guests invite psychological maturity, theological health, and institutional integrity.
Latter Day Struggles
Latest Episodes
390: How Fear Shapes Humanity's Gods, Buildings, and Beliefs
389: Faith & Feminism: Valerie's Vision & Maxine’s Musings
BONUS EPISODE: Why the LDS Church is Vulnerable to Underreporting of Child S*x Abuse & What to Do
388: What if We & our Dead Do Not Need Saving but the Temple Helps Us See This?
387: Mission Eligibility Age Dropped to 18 for LDS Young Women: A Conversation with Dr. Julie Hanks
Fan Mail
Episode 256. Listened to it while driving and I cried half of the time. Every. Word. resonated so deeply with me and I felt God’s love so powerfully as you described almost exactly my own journey of faith. Through describing yours. It was amazing and I thank you so much for articulately putting to words the emotions I feel and have felt through this expansion of faith. I struggle so much to accurately describe my own journey to others. Without coming across aggressive or judgemental. Also people in my life their reactions to my sharing causes some discomfort and fear, just as you so beautifully described. I was “in those chains” for most of my life and reacted to things like my own sorry in much the same way, in fear and judgement. So I understand why they react as they do. Just know how much this (and so many more) of your content buoys me up and helps me to it feel lonely or like a sinner. Instead it’s the most beautiful, spirit-filled journey I’ve been on since I can remember. And your wisdom and ability to describe with words these concepts is like a God-send. Thank you thank you for your work and study.
Minneapolis, Minnesota