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In the next two episodes Valerie and Nathan thoroughly examine the recent General Conference address THINK CELESTIAL by Russell M. Nelson.Their conversation delves into the psychological, relational, and theological implications of Nelson's talk, highlighting potential harmful ideas and the importance of maintaining healthy perspectives within religious discourse. Key topics addressed in Monday's episode include: -A challenge of the premise of a hierarchical heaven -A conversation about religion being a place to find certainty -A conversation about fear tactics oriented around threats of changed bodies, isolation, and geographic reward and punishment as a means to motivate right behaviorKey topics addressed in Friday's episode (available to subscribers) include:   -A conversation about the concept of a God who gets offended at the suffering of their children -A reframe around the concept of addiction and how love (not judgment) is the means of healing -A conversation about extreme damage done in encouraging individuals to choose an institution  over family and loved ones who want and deserve dialogue about challenging topics related to spirituality.

Referenced in this series: 

-Think Celestial: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/51nelson?lang=eng

-Tabernacles of Clay: https://a.co/d/brtXohK

-Women and Authority edited by Maxine Hanks: https://a.co/d/dp960xU

-About Cults: https://drsteveeichel.com/about-cultsInfo on how to subscribe to listen to Friday’s episode is directly below.  See you there!————————————————————————————————————— SUBSCRIBE: All Friday episodes of Latter Day Struggles can be accessed through ⁠⁠⁠a paid subscription ($9.99/month)⁠. Thank you for supporting Valerie’s professional commitment to your LDS Faith expansion journey!

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