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 Church advocating for educating men around the harms of patriarchal indoctrination on male development. This work is yielding good results as more and more LDS men are becoming feminists in their own right and are declining traditional attitudes and roles of male privilege while speaking up for the equality needed to create a truly healthy community.

Tune in to hear a narrative that merges deep love for tradition with a call for transformative change.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Self-Trust and Patriarchal Systems

00:42 Exploring Patriarchy in Season Three

01:29 Defining Patriarchy and Its Impact

03:08 Introducing Valerie Hamaker

03:35 Valerie Hamaker's Background and Work

06:34 Challenges and Resignation from the LDS Church

09:06 The Aftermath and Community Support

12:21 Understanding Patriarchal and Dominator Models

23:37 The Harmful Effects of Patriarchy on Men

24:13 Personal Experiences with Patriarchy

25:33 The Impact of Patriarchy on Men

28:52 Exploring Masculine and Feminine Energies

32:04 Patriarchy and Gender Norms

34:57 The Fragility of Patriarchal Structures

40:55 Hope for Egalitarianism in Church Structures

46:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts