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December 24, 2017 Ep 429 – Sapiens: The Fiction about Fictions – Part 1
Glenn shares a piece of the previously unpublished Sapiens discussion with Heather, Jake, Randy, John Dehlin, and Andrew Evans to talk about the question of fiction. What is a fiction? What is a myth? How does the Mormon “War in Heaven” story function in Mormon culture? How does the “Big Bang” story function in secular culture? Are they both fictions? Are they both myths? Listen in as the Infants discuss, and then weigh in yourself on the debate by filling out the following brief survey:
https://proprofs.com/survey/t/?title=8ipem
59 min
December 17, 2017 Ep 428 – The Mormon Cultural Membrane
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Glenn and Matt discuss Jonathan Haidt’s 2014 TED talk titled “Religion, evolution, and the ecstasy of self-transcendence.” I know, I know. We had you at ecstasy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MYsx6WArKY&t=3s
1 hr 8 min
December 10, 2017 Ep 427 – 2018 Listener Essay Contest
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Do you have something you want to say on Infants on Thrones? Now is your chance to say it, and possibly win a cash prize for doing it.
This episode contains 4 example essays:
“Testimony” by Glenn Ostlund (from 2008)
“Obedience” by Tom Perry (from 2008)
“Tangled” by Scott Rowley (from 2009)
“Testimony Update” by Glenn Ostlund (Dec 2017)
Click here for more details about the essay contest.
40 min
December 01, 2017 Ep 426 – The Spiritual (sort of) Brain (kinda) Episode that Rocked the World of All Those Who’s World it Rocked
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Why do otherwise smart and intelligent people defend really bad ideas? How does our brain respond to perceived threats? What are mirror neurons? Glenn shares a kookie but fascinating video about the brain and tells a lot of stories along the way. Could this video possibly contain the seeds of answers to some of the biggest existential questions we still ask ourselves, even after a faith crisis?
This episode was produced as a video podcast first. You will get more out of it watching than you will listening. You can watch the video here:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/15643003
After watching the video, please also take a few moments to fill out this survey:
https://www.proprofs.com/survey/t/?title=v8jvs
A link to the original video, without Glenn’s commentary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbBA14Adydw
1 hr 1 min
November 26, 2017 Ep 425 – Females on Sexual Misconduct
To send or not to send this dick pic? Heather and friends Kathleen, Angela, and Susan eventually (be patient) tackle these and other immortal issues such as giving feedback to unintentionial harassers, victim blaming, the relative hotness of Han and Leah, and the role of economic independence in sexual politics.
1 hr 17 min
November 22, 2017 Ep 424 – Weird Alma
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Tom and Matt are joined by Eric Herman, also known as Weird Alma. Eric talks about his journey from addiction, joining the church, and then eventually leaving. We also talk about some of the songs on his parody album, “Straight Outta Cumorah.” Eric is a musician who focuses on creating music for kids.
http://www.EricHermanMusic.com
http://www.WeirdAlma.com
http://www.EricEndres.com
1 hr 40 min
November 19, 2017 Ep 423 – Infants on Louis C.K., Sexual Misconduct, and Moral Panic
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Bob is joined by Glenn, Tom, Matt, Randy, and friend-of-the-show Lindsay Hansen Park to discuss comedian Louis C.K.’s sexual misconduct in the context of “the reckoning,” the post Harvey Weinstein moment. See below for a couple of resources mentioned in the episode.
When Does a Watershed Become a Sex Panic?
https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/when-does-a-watershed-become-a-sex-panic

How We Can End Sexual Harassment at Work
https://www.ted.com/talks/gretchen_carlson_how_we_can_end_sexual_harassment_at_work
2 hr 1 min
November 03, 2017 Ep 422 – Me Too: Infants on Sexual Assault
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

In this Froback Friday hybrid, Glenn and Matt are joined by Nancy and Melissa to reflect on Nancy’s Listener Essay about Sexual Assault from Jan 2015.
1 hr 48 min
October 29, 2017 Ep 421 – Masculine Manly Men: The Smackdown – Part 2
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Mass shootings. Sexual assault. Why do men keep doing horrible things? Glenn, Matt, Jake, Lindsay, and Paige conclude their smack around of the article “Thoughts on Vegas, and Why Men Keep Doing This” by author Charlie Hoehn.
https://byrslf.co/thoughts-on-the-vegas-shooting-14af397cee2c
1 hr 22 min
October 22, 2017 Ep 420 – Masculine Manly Men: The Smackdown – Part 1
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Mass shootings. Sexual assault. Why do men keep doing horrible things? Glenn, Matt, Jake, Lindsay, and Paige smack around the article “Thoughts on Vegas, and Why Men Keep Doing This” by author Charlie Hoehn.
https://byrslf.co/thoughts-on-the-vegas-shooting-14af397cee2c
1 hr 8 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.