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345: Heavenly Momma Drama: Navigating Fear & Embodying Faith

In this episode Val is a guest on the wonderful In Her Image Podcast to discuss the complex emotional journey of awakening to the divine feminine. They explore common emotional responses to one's realization that s/he has been estrange...

July 07, 2025 • Episode 345 • 1:06:50

344: When Virtue Turns Vicious: The Left's Blind Spots that Led to TWO Trump Victories

Series Title: Polarization, Trump Victories, & the Story of Human Progression (& Regression) [Episode I of IV]Join Valerie and Nathan in this time-sensitive four-part series looking at our current hyperpolarized political climate...

Subscriber Episode • July 04, 2025 • Episode 344 • 50:38

343: Not Fragile Like a Flower, Fragile Like a Bomb

In this episode Valerie is interviewed by her good friends and fellow podcasters Susan Hinckley and Cynthia Wynward and the three talk about what it is like to be outspoken women in a 21st Century church that is not so sure what to do with this...

June 30, 2025 • Episode 343 • 53:33

342: Patriarchal Countries are Warring Countries

Series Title: In-depth Exploration of Patriarchy & its Correlation to Violence & Abuse [Part VIII of X]In this final episode of this must-listen series for anyone wanting a higher education on the multifaceted harms ...

Subscriber Episode • June 27, 2025 • Episode 342 • 50:52

341: Candid Conversation about Current LDS Patriarchal Structure & its Correlation to Child Abuse Risk

Series Title: In-depth Exploration of Patriarchy & its Correlation to Violence & Abuse [Part VIII of X]Join Val & Nathan as they respectfully lean into specific risk factors associated with formalized patriarchal religious in...

June 23, 2025 • Episode 341 • 44:58

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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