Britt and Bill sit down with author and the host of the “Secular Buddhism” Podcast, Noah Rasheta, and discuss second half of life principles and how secular Buddhism can be utilized to lean into growth and compassionate living. RESOURCES:No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners – https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C31XJGP/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0Secular Buddhism: Eastern Thought for Western Minds – https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M7Y7953/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1The 5-Minute Mindfulness Journal:… Read More »Almost Awakened: 098: Noah Rasheta & Secular Buddhism

Is there space for agency to exist in our causal and determined world? After listening to a recent Mormonism live episode where Bill and RFM discussed Agency with their guest Carah, Scott invited Bill onto the show to discuss the subject in further detail. This episode is a primer on the debate over the existence… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 046: Does Free Will Exist?

This week we unravel what it’s like to be the scapegoat in a dysfunctional family, why a scapegoat role is created, how that person is conditioned over time, and how that affects them in adult life. We also explore some first steps for healing from the limiting beliefs and internalized shame this role can create… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 062: Understanding and Healing the Scapegoat Role

Marti finishes her discussion with John Vervaeke. Wisdom is one of the things John Vervaeke studies. They discuss how wisdom is defined. John Vervaeke shares his experience of recognizing the trauma he experienced while practicing in a fundamentalist Christian religion. What is the meaning crisis? Why should we care? Marti shares her desire to work… Read More »Where Will You Go – 007 – Second Visit with John Vervaeke

RFM is back to his old tricks, breaking down and analyzing General Conference as only he can!

RFM and Bill sit down once again with Dan Vogel and Brent Metcalfe to examine the problems with the Book of Abraham as a translation of an ancient document in a sacred text for Mormonism generally and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints specifically. Dan and Brent share their scholarship and help us… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 070: Critical Scholarship and Book of Abraham Historicity

Britt and Bill sit down with Cami Hurst, host of the podcast “Sex Therapy 101” and discuss common issues within intimacy and relationships. Her podcast can be found at https://camihurst.com/sex-therapy-101-podcast. Cami’s Bio: As a personal counselor I operate from a place of compassionate curiosity. I will help you visualize and own what you are wanting… Read More »Almost Awakened: 097: Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Read along with Scott in the first episode of Exmo Book Club. The first book he’s tackling is No Man Knows My History. Julia from Analysing Mormonism joins Scott today to discuss the first seven chapters of the book. It is a fascinating deep dive into the complex life of the man that founded Mormonism.… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 045: Exmo Book Club – No Man Knows My History Part 1

Religious trauma is often tied to and perpetuated by dysfunctional family systems, particularly headed by one or more narcissists. In today’s episode, we explore the roles in narcissistic family systems and how that affects each person’s sense of safety, belonging, and ability to care for their own needs. _____________________________________________________________________________ JOIN THE DISCUSSION If you’d like… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 061: Roles in a Narcissistic Family System

Bill Reel and RFM will dive into Mormon Gaslighting. They will discuss the psychology of gaslighting, discuss its origin, and then delve into a handful of examples among the hundreds that could be explored and conclude discussing the harm that comes to the one being gaslit. RESOURCES: https://mormonismlive.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Gaslighting-Examples.pdf Movie Gaslight – https://youtu.be/UYmtzaHwCKo?t=828 Elder Ballard not… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 069: Gaslighting From Mormon Leadership