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Aleesha Franklin, daughter of Ponzi-scheme magnate Gaylen Rust, returns to Mormonism LIVE to share her personal story of how a catastrophic failure of Priesthood Leadership, both local and general, led to her disaffection from the LDS Church

Over the past couple of years, we’ve collectively taken several hits to our nervous system. When that happens, sometimes we get stuck in a pattern of “fight or flight”, constantly on alert for the next threat. In this episode, we talk about how the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems operate and complement one another during… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 073: Understanding and Calming and Overstimulated Nervous System

RFM concludes his Biblical analysis of the perennial argument concerning the roles of grace and works in salvation. Mormon apologetics has never been this much fun! This is a recording of an Institute Class taught by RFM at the University of Texas at Austin Institute Building in the spring semester of 1989.

Leslie and Ben are a Marriage on a Tightrope first!  They are a mixed faith couple from the Jehovah’s Witness faith.  They were brave enough to record this all on their own.  We know you’ll enjoy their story! Registration for the September 2022 session of Workshop on a Tightrope is now OPEN! Join us for… Read More »Marriage on a Tightrope: 124: Leslie and Ben (Jehovah’s Witnesses)

A faith crisis is a delicate matter for anyone to navigate. My guest today has a unique experience with his journey out of the church. Brian Harris was employed at the church headquarters in the correlation department as he deconstructed his faith. His unique perspective on how the church operates will be a fresh look… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 056: Navigating a Faith Crisis While Working at Church Headquarters

Today I sat down with my oldest daughter “Korihor” and talk about her experiences with purity culture and the shame that accompanies the teachings of modesty. All of these teachings stem from patriarchy and it’s harming girls and boys from young ages and we need to do better!

I want to commemorate Fathers’ Day by playing some stories told by my own father back in 2009 before his passing in 2011.  And it’s not my fault if the majority of his stories seem to center around me. I love you, Dad.  I miss you.  And I’m glad I got to have you for… Read More »Radio Free Mormon: 248: A Fathers’ Day Special Episode

Have you ever felt guilt or anxiety when you try to rest, relax, or go on vacation? Do you sometimes feel driven to be productive, even when you’re exhausted mentally or physically? In this series we’ll explore some of the common reasons individuals find themselves unable to be fully present when resting. In this episode,… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 072: Why You Feel Guilty About Resting, Part 1: Internalized Capitalism

What happens when a Patriarch gives a blessing with serious ramifications to LDS Church leadership? Quite a bit, as it turns out! Tune in and find out what happens in this amazing but true story of a patriarchal blessing gone amok!

Britt shares an update on her family situation and thoughts about spirituality in trauma after religion. To help Britt, her daughter and their family please consider the following options 1.) You can donate to the Almost Awakened Podcast and where Britt receives a significant majority of the funds collected. https://almostawakened.org/donate-to-almost-awakened-podcast/ (Tax Deductable) 2.) You can send money directly to… Read More »Almost Awakened: 108: Spirituality in Trauma and Britt’s Farewell