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February 04, 2018 Ep 440 – Of Weeds and Bats and Unicorns, P1
Glenn, Heather, Jake, and Erica discuss the fascinating story of Josh and Lolly Weed, the faithful LDS mixed orientation couple (she’s straight, he’s gay) who announced very publicly five years ago that they were going to make this thing work, dammit! And then announced last week that they are now getting a divorce — along with a number of other fascinating admissions.
Wow — an episode of Infants on Thrones that actually talks about sorta-Mormon-stuff the entire time. A unicorn sighting indeed!

55 min
January 30, 2018 Ep 438 – The Religious Influence on my Life
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Tom sits down with his oldest daughter who wrote an essay for a college class titled, “The Religious Influence on my Life.” She talks and writes about the shift her life took when her father came out to her as an unbeliever.
58 min
January 22, 2018 Ep 437 – Spiral Dynamics (Infant Stylz)
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Glenn joins forces with John Dehlin, Gina Colvin, Lindsay Hansen Park, and Jamie Hanis-Handy to discuss Spiral Dynamics, a data-based, psychological theory of how human consciousness adapts and changes. Spiral Dynamics can help us better understand the way we view religion and the way we view the world.
This is a slight different version of the conversation that is being cross-published on Mormon Stories and A Thoughtful Faith. Cuz this one was edited Infant Stylz.
2 hr 26 min
January 18, 2018 Ep 436 – The Religion of Science? – Part 2
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Randy, Glenn, John, Lindsay, and Matt conclude their discussion of Rupert Sheldrake’s 2012 “Banned Ted Talk” about the 10 dogmas of a Scientific Materialist Worldview.
1 hr 8 min
January 17, 2018 Ep 435 – The Religion of Science? – Part 1
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

What does it mean to be open-minded vs. closed-minded? We experienced some kind of “open vs. closed” clash of ideologies when we challenged and deconstructed the dogmas of Mormonism, right? So what do we do with that now? And what about the accusations that some of us simply substituted the cultural dogmas of Mormonism for the cultural dogmas of Science?
Listen in as Randy totally keeps his cool (eh hem…) while joining Glenn, John, Lindsay, and Matt in a discussion of Rupert Sheldrake’s 2012 “Banned Ted Talk” about the 10 dogmas of a Scientific Materialist Worldview. And don’t miss the special easter egg parody about the press conference announcing the new LDS Prophet at the end.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKHUaNAxsTg&t=611s
1 hr 30 min
January 10, 2018 Ep 434 – The REAL Antichrist
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Glenn has figured out who the actual anti-christ is and what “anti-christ” actually means. And it’s not what you think! Unless, of course, it is. It’s really hard to tell being as obnoxiously cryptic as I am being. Just listen. You’ll like this one. I promise.
34 min
January 07, 2018 Ep 433 – EDM Music & Culture: The Calderwood’s Path to Healing and Connection
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

How do you heal after an excommunication? Matt talks with Carson and Marisa Calderwood about finding healing and community through EDM music and culture.
1 hr 29 min
January 04, 2018 Ep 432 – #NotMyProphet
LDS Prophet Thomas S. Monson recently passed away. Bob, Jake, Heather and Tom get on to discuss his passing.

And according to Bob, he wasn’t no Gordon B. Hinckley… #NotMyProphet
57 min
December 31, 2017 Ep 431 – Sapiens: More Fiction about Fictions – Part 2
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Could a scientific mythology could bring balance to the force and peace & harmony to the galaxy? Listen in to Part 2 of this panel discussion of the book Sapiens with some responses to listener comments about “fiction” and “myth.”
A source about the common characteristics of mythology:
https://faculty.gcsu.edu/custom-website/mary-magoulick/defmyth.htm
2 hr 22 min
December 28, 2017 Ep 430 – Matt’s Christmas Story: Putting the Jesus back in X-Mas
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Matt shares a recording that he made with his family on Christmas eve, where he discusses his recent rediscovery the value of Jesus.
22 min

About Infants on Thrones

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Welcome to Infants on Thrones, a podcast dedicated to exploring self-awareness, discovery, and the complexities of human existence. Our name, Infants on Thrones, reflects our belief that we are all in a continuous state of growth and learning, much like infants. As we navigate through life's challenges and questions, we aim to approach each topic with curiosity, humility, and a touch of humor.