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.
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362 episodes
360: Three Degrees of Glory & Joseph's World View
Series Title: Dialogue Foundation Gospel Study: A Novel Approach to D&C 76 [II of IV]Join Val and Nathan as they offer a very novel take on D&C 76 as guest instructors for the Dialogue Foundation's Gospel Study Program. In this e...
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359: Holy Betrayal: When Men Betray Patriarchal Privilege
In this episode Valerie is the guest on the podcast Black & White & Gold hosted by Carly and Rob Allred where they engage in a compelling conversation on gender and faith. Valerie is becoming the prominent voice for the LDS ...
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358: The Wisdom Traditions, Mormonism, & Three (or more!) Degrees of Enlightenment
Series Title: Dialogue Foundation Gospel Study: A Novel Approach to D&C 76 [ I of IV] Can the 76th section of the Doctrine & Covenants be seen through the lens of the Great Wisdom Traditions? You're about it find...
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357: Hands Off My Soul!
In this episode Valerie is guest on the Parrish the Thought podcast where Brian Parrish interviews Val on the resistance she experienced from local priesthood leaders as a mental health worker tending to the complex issues of faith crisis in an...
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Episode 356
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356: Elevating the Soul: A Stairway towards Inclusion of the Full Faith Journey
In this episode, Val & Nathan explore how moving from the depths of faith crisis to spiritual transformation must involve the embracing a journey that both transcends former paradigms while including their place in each person's upward jour...
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Episode 356
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355: Finding Myself in the Wilderness of LDS: A Tale of Vulnerability & Bravery
In this episode, Valerie shares an inspiring journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth with The Wholeness Network. The theme was Brene Brown's exploration of the concept of "Braving the Wilderness" and on the heels of three years of ...
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Episode 349
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354: From Growth Pains to Soul Gains: Transcending & Including in the Political Realm
In this episode Val & Nathan feature a powerful article titled, "What Can I Do?" by political analyst and friend, Brian Dille, exploring how to find common ground amid political and ideological divides. Discover actionable insights on how t...
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Episode 354
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353: Introducing Latter Day Struggles 2.0: Transcending & Including Mormonism
In this exciting solo episode, Valerie reflects on the profound personal growth she has experienced over the past few months and shares her plans for what she is informally dubbing the "Latter Day Struggles 2.0" era. In some ways, ...
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Episode 353
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352: '2016 Valerie' Went Trump: What Might We Learn from Former Me About White Conservative Christian Women
In 2016 I went Trump and so did over half of the caucasian women who voted in the United States. Why? In this episode I use myself as a specimen for the study of the white, middle-class, educated, Christian, conservative, heterosexual, married ...
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Episode 352
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351: Mormon Momma Turned Maverick
In this episode Val is a guest on the Join Latter Day Digest podcast & what unfolds is the very unlikely story that led to Val's and Nathan's eventual 'outlaw' status within the LDS church. Why is this so odd? Because this coupl...
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Episode 351
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350: Transcending Current Political Polarization: A Path to Healing our Current Divides
Series Title: Polarization, Trump Victories, & the Story of Human Progression (& Regression) [Part IV of IV] In today's final episode of this thought provoking series, Val & Nathan discuss on-the-ground ways that we each...
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Episode 349
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349: LIVE Q&A Recording: Val Talks Politics, Polarization & Peacemaking
Missed the LIVE Q&A where Val recently answered the flood of questions that have come in on the heels of her & Nathan's brave series venturing into the realm of politics, polarization & human/cultural evolution of consciousness?&nbs...
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Episode 349
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348: Anti-"Woke" Resentment is Trump's Luckiest Trump Card. Twice.
Series Title: Polarization, Trump Victories, & the Story of Human Progression (& Regression) [Part III of IV] In this episode Val & Nathan discuss how societies evolve upward in love, inclusion, & consciousness, unle...
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Episode 348
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347: Public Voices: Navigating an LDS Culture of Quiet Dissent
In this episode Valerie is the guest on the thought-provoking Inside Out Podcast, one of the first podcasts to interview her following the dramatic events that led up to the Hamakers' decision to resign from the LDS churc...
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Episode 347
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346: Evolving or Devolving? The Leading Edge of Consciousness Stumbles, Trump Ascends
Series Title: Polarization, Trump Victories, & the Story of Human Progression (& Regression) [Part II of IV] In this episode Val & Nathan hone in on the postmodern era: its highlights & valuable contributions along w...
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Episode 346
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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...
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Episode 345
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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...
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Episode 344
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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...
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Episode 343
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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 ...
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Episode 342
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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...
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Episode 341
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340: Patriarchal Worldview & Heightened Risk of Child Abuse
Series Title: In-depth Exploration of Patriarchy & its Correlation to Violence & Abuse [Part VIII of X]In this episode join Val & Nathan as they talk about the heartbreaking (and heavily researched) reality that the patriarch...
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Episode 340
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339: Patriarchal Church Structures & Heightened Risk of Violence/Abuse in Marriage
Series Title: In-depth Exploration of Patriarchy & its Correlation to Violence & Abuse [Part VIIof X]In today's episode, Val & Nathan walk through the layered risk factors around spousal violence/abuse that married couples ar...
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Episode 339
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338: Patriarchal Worldview & Its Connection to Intimate Relationship Abuse
Join Val & Nathan where today they tackle the many reasons why a patriarchal worldview sets marriages for possible spousal abuse & violence. They walk through many factors that leave a couple vulnerable to deterioration into viole...
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Episode 338
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337: Patriarchy & its Connection to LGBTQ+ Violence and Abuse
Series Title: In-depth Exploration of Patriarchy & its Correlation to Violence & Abuse [Part V of X]In this episode Val & Nathan walk through a series of other very common communities where men-on-men violence is normalized--...
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Episode 337
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336: Men-on-Men Violence & Abuse Due to Patriarchal Indoctrination
Series Title: In-depth Exploration of Patriarchy & its Correlation to Violence & Abuse [Part IV of X]In this and the next episode, Val & Nathan dig into men on men violence due to the culture of patriarchy. In this episode th...
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Episode 336
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