Not So Peter Priesthood

This week, Jake talks with one of two Holy Sisters! Kerry, from Holy Sisters podcast, shares her story of leaving the church. She and Jake share stories and experiences from their missions. Kerry's story is complicated because she began questioning the church while married to her seminary teacher husband. You'll be sure to enjoy this chat! Be sure to check out Kerry and her sister, Heidi's, podcast, Holy Sisters!

Get ready for all the jokes about male genitalia in this latest episode where Jake and Dusti discuss Lehi's Vision of the Iron Rod and the Tree of Life. Digressions and rants ensue, as is expected, as well as many a penis joke. The only regret is that shaft was never mentioned once in the episode. Missed opportunity! Giggle like a schoolgirl along with Jake and Dusti!

Jake reads an email from a listener who tells their story of leaving the church which includes a discussion about modesty with a bishop. The listener tells how therapy helped them leave an abusive marriage and, eventually, the church. TW: mentions rape/sexual assault.

On Jake's first minisode, he gives advice to a listener who wrote in asking how to deal with being LGBTQ+ and being in the church.

Jake is back! After huge apologies for being MIA for a month, Jake welcomes Dusti back as his guest on this episode where they discuss free agency and how Satan is used as a tool to manipulate members of the church. Also, enjoy the new segment of the show: Fun with Mormons (still workshopping the title). Enjoy the squeaky dog toy in the background and scream into the void with Jake and Dusti!

For this episode, Jake and Kristy discuss the quirks of being a student at BYU and BYU-Idaho. Buckle in as they discuss weird dates, technology of the early 2000s, MRS Degrees, skouching, deer humping, and this strange thing called gazing. This episode is more light-hearted and fun, just in time for the holidays.

This week's episode is piping hot! In an exclusive interview with one of the founders of Latter Day Cafe, Michael Draper, Jake and Dusti ask the questions we've all been wanting to ask. Michael debunks some issues from the article that was read in episode 17 (listen to that episode to understand this episode more fully). Digressions include: soaking, holiday traditions, Rick and Morty, and puppies. Grab a cup of coffee, or coffee-less coffee, get cozy, and listen!

Dusti returns and the turns have tabled as she asks Jake questions about a new update in his life. Hint: Jake is not in Kansas anymore, Toto! Digressions include: flat-earthers and preppers, dog names, and some titillating story about Jake pointing at Germany on a map. As a cherry on top of this conversation, Jake and Dusti discuss a new cafe, Latter-Day Cafe, that sells a coffee substitute in Provo. Grab your quads, brothers and sisters, this episode will have you laughing and crying and maybe even cry-laughing! Rate, review, subscribe to support the show!

Kristy, on Instagram as live.laugh.apostatize, returns for part two to tell her story and how she's currently deconstructing what made her leave the church 15 years ago. Her journey takes us from being a questioning Mormon at BYU to being an exMormon at Auburn trying to find a place to fit in. Listen to part one to understand the references to attachment. Digressions include: a Thanksgiving story, White Russians, discourses of Brigham Young, racism, and finding connections as an exMormon. Rate, review, subscribe! Enjoy!

This week's episode, Jake chats with Kristy, a therapist who is currently working on deconstructing her Mormon background and faith. This is the first part in a two-part discussion. For this first portion, Kristy tells Jake about attachment styles and how that plays into leaving core beliefs, faith, and our relationships with God. Digressions include: BYU-Idaho, equal rights, and boundaries. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, sit back and enjoy this conversation!