Latter-Day Lesbian

Today we hear from Marie about her strict, King James Version Baptist upbringing. Who knew that was a thing? Also, Trishelle talks about her entire extended Mormon family being present for the birth of at least one of her children. Yikes!

Each week we read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! So please get in touch with us through our website at http://latterdaylesbian.org/contact. We'd love to hear from you. Thanks!

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In today's episode we talk about some Mormon reactions to COVID-19. Hey, guess what? Russell M. Nelson is NOT an actual prophet, people. He's just a dude with way too much authority (in our opinion). We also have a terrific FUMPOTD, and Sister Fanny Fact Check helps us out with that one. So put in your earbuds and practice social distancing with your favorite ex-Mo-lesbo podcast, won't you?

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In this episode we read a letter from Amber, a Southern Baptist, who as a kid learned to catalog her sins and ask forgiveness for each one. Sounds like a good time. Hope you join us.

Each week we read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! So please get in touch with us through our website at http://latterdaylesbian.org/contact. We'd love to hear from you. Thanks!

Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode we learn all about a cause near and dear to us: Flourish Therapy. Part of every LDL Patreon dollar goes to to support this organization. We interview Lisa Hansen PHD, LMFT and Clinical Director of Flourish Therapy. We also talk to Blaire Ostler, a self described queer, Mormon Transhumanist and author, with a book in the works about queer Mormon theology set to be published this summer.

Find out more at https://flourishtherapy.org and http://www.blaireostler.com.

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Today we read a letter from Natalie S, who attended a fundamentalist Christian high school. What a good time that must have been. She has a great story to tell, so enjoy!

Each week we read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! So please get in touch with us through our website at http://latterdaylesbian.org/contact. We'd love to hear from you. Thanks!

Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com

As the episode title implies, we interviewed Samantha and Tanner from Zelph on the Shelf! Aw hell yeah! What a fun time as we got to know these two and heard their amazing insights into spirituality and their journeys out of Mormonism and into the inspiring humans they are today.

Some Zelph on the Shelf YouTube videos of note: Provo's Most Eligible, High on a Mountain Top, and Mormonforcement Exposes Zelph on the Shelf.

Samantha references Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harare and Inner Bonding by Margaret Paul.

Tanner references British writer and lecturer, Alan Watts, poet Mary Oliver, and American ethnobotanist and mystic, Terence McKenna.

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Turns out we're not finished discussing the updated LDS handbook. This week we read a letter from our good friend Amy who has some definite thoughts on the subject. Get riled up with us, won't you?

Each week we read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! So please get in touch with us through our website at http://latterdaylesbian.org/contact. We'd love to hear from you. Thanks!

Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com

This episode is all about the Mormon handbook's new policies against transgender people. Let's all raise a middle finger in the general direction of the LDS temple (it's as if Moroni is flipping a bird instead of blowing his trumpet). Along these lines, we also read a letter to the SLC Tribune written by our good friend Kimberly Anderson. So please grab a generous cup of outrage and join us, won't you?

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This episode features letters from new name Laverne and Katheryn. Laverne was told by her church leaders to take on more and more responsibility (including raising her siblings) in order to please her deceased step mother. Makes total sense and seems about right for the Mormon church (insert eye rolling emoji). And we read about Katheryn bravely walking out on her abusive adoptive father's Thanksgiving dinner. Way to go, Katheryn!

Each week we read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! So please get in touch with us through our website at http://latterdaylesbian.org/contact. We'd love to hear from you. Thanks!

Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com

This episode is pretty much all about Mary. In recognition of her recent interview on the Brave Files Podcast (episode #101 available on your favorite podcast app), we decided to dedicate this show to the Ed McMahon, or in more relevant terms, the Andy Richter of podcast hosts: Mary Rutt. Warning: it gets heavy and downright depressing at times. There. You've been warned. We also have a FUMPOTD, a He Said What, and Sister Fanny Fact Check pays us a visit.

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