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December 05, 2016 Ep 327 – The New Atheist’s Guide to Not Being a Total Asshole: Episode 7 (The Grand Inquisitor)
Infant buddy Sage Turk is back to talk with Heather about one of her favorite things.
From wikipedia:
“The Grand Inquisitor” is a poem in Fyodor Dostoyevsky‘s novel The Brothers Karamazov (1879–1880). It is recited by Ivan, who questions the possibility of a personal and benevolent God, to his brother Alyosha, a novice monk. “The Grand Inquisitor” is an important part of the novel and one of the best-known passages in modern literature because of its ideas about human nature and freedom, and its fundamental ambiguity.
1 hr 26 min
November 28, 2016 Ep 326 – The Definitive Meaning of Life. Period.
Now that you all have a few days of Thanksgiving leftovers digesting away away in your guts, maybe it’s time to reflect on “why” we are so thankful instead of just “what” we are so thankful about. So tune in to Brothers Snyder and Hamer (Randy & Jimmy and John & Ben) and Sister Craw (Heather) and a few clips from our wannabe totem spirit beasts (The Pythons) for the end-all and be-all of Meaning of Life discussions. Spoiler Alert: This one says it all. The Definitive Meaning of Life. Period.
2 hr 5 min
November 22, 2016 Ep 325 – Infant Mannequin Challenge
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Listen in as all nine Infants hold HILARIOUS poses for the current all-the-rage Mannequin Challenge. You’ll never believe who shows up to pose along with us!
24 min
November 20, 2016 Ep 324 – Post Trump Morality
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Michael Adam Ferguson joins Jake and Glenn to talk about the moral mind. And tastebuds. Can’t we all just get along?
2 hr 49 min
November 13, 2016 Ep 323 – Secular Buddhism
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Take a break from all the post-election fallout. Calm your mind. Breathe. And then listen in as Noah Rasheta delivers a talk to the Nautilus Community in Mesa, Arizona. Noah is the host of the Secular Buddhism podcast. He addresses meditation practice, philosophy, how to break up 3 patterns (implied), and of course and secular buddhism.
1 hr 1 min
November 06, 2016 Ep 322 – Religious Freedom Smackdown Pt 2
Heather, Jake, Matt, and Glenn finally circle back to finish the smackdown they started with Religious Freedom Pt 1. Jerks of various shapes take place.
1 hr 49 min
November 06, 2016 Ep 321 – I Don’t Belong Here: The Movie
A year ago today, the LDS Church enacted a policy placing restrictions on the membership of children living in same-sex households. The year since has been one of anguish for those affected, those that love them, and the membership as a whole as they try to grapple with these messages from their leaders. Listener Jeff Burr volunteered to help us make the following video in commemoration of the policy and its effects, based on Heather’s recent minisode/song on the latest Infant General Conference.

Music: “Creep” by Scala and Kolacny Brothers (Radiohead Cover)
Quote References (in order of appearance):
“…and this is about family, this is about love and especially the love of the savior.”
“…on November the fifth, the church made some changes to its handbook in relation to same sex marriage and its policy towards the children of same sex married partners.”
“…we regard same sex marriage as a particularly grievous sin.”
From “Elder Christofferson Provides Context on Handbook Changes Affecting Same-Sex Marriages”
Todd Christofferson, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Michael Otterson, Managing Director, Church Public Affairs
11/6/2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEEMyc6aZms
“…so called intellectuals”
From “Fortify Your Homes Against Evil”
Given By Spencer W. Kimball, President of the Church
LDS General Conference, April 1979
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2-LfMSx_Ec
“…these so called alternative lifestyles”
From “Trying to Serve the Lord Without Offending the Devil” BYU Devotional
Given By James E. Faust, Second Counselor in the First Presidency
BYU Devotional, 11/15/1994
https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/faust-james-e_trying-serve-lord-without-offending-devil/
“…so called same gender marriage”
From “No Other Gods”
Given By Dallin H. Oaks, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
LDS General Conference, October 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4Fvxg-FmF8
“…so called freedom of the sexes”
From “The Time to Labor Is Now”
Given By Spencer W. Kimball, President of the Church
LDS General Conference, October 1975
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43TERITPxHQ
“…so called experts”
From “We Are Children of God”
Given By Russell M. Nelson, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (at the time)
LDS General Conference, October 1998
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YB4U0H6Eck
“…there are no homosexual members of the church”
From “Questions and answers with Elder David a. Bednar”
Given By David A. Bednar, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Chile, 2/23/2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ4_wTGv8Ao
“…that we wouldn’t go forward with these ordinances”
“…we don’t want the child to have to deal with…”
“…issues that might arise where…”
“…the parents feel one way and the expectations of the church are very different.”
From “Elder Christofferson Provides Context on Handbook Changes Affecting Same-Sex Marriages”
Given By D. Todd Christofferson, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
11/6/2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEEMyc6aZms
“…there are some things we do not accept or tole...
6 min
November 04, 2016 Ep 320 – Infants on SHONE Pt.1
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Glenn pitches an idea for reviewing the book “A Short History of Nearly Everything.” Tell us what you think. Is this something you’d like to hear more of, or not?
39 min
October 31, 2016 Ep 319 – Stoicism
Trick or Treat? Jimmy joins Randy, Heather, and Glenn to talk about stoicism.
1 hr 51 min
October 27, 2016 Ep 318 – The NEW Book of Abraham: Chapter 3
Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile

Glenn dazes into his peep stone for yet another far out translation of Chapter 3, man. Seriously. This is totally real, you guys. And this time it’s all about… time.
22 min

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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.