Sit Down with Sky and Amanda

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  • Our Guide to Pride - (and Why We Don't Celebrate It)

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    On today’s episode, how do we handle pride month, and why don’t we celebrate it?  We’ll also be taking some of your questions at the end of the episode!

    On this podcast, we are faith-affirming first. This means before anything else, we affirm and support the doctrine of Jesus Christ as found in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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    54 min
  • Keeping Grace Tied to Truth - Plus Q&A!

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    On today’s episode, how can we be kind and graceful when advocating for truth? And how can we do so while not watering down the truth? We’ll also be taking some of your questions at the end of the episode.

    On this podcast, we are faith-affirming first. This means before anything else, we affirm and support the doctrine of Jesus Christ as found in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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    53 min
  • Teens & Transgenderism - A Gospel-Centered, Compassionate Approach

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    On today’s episode, with the rise of transgenderism among teens, what worries us and what brings us hope? What do we know, what do we not know, and what clarity does the gospel and our Savior bring to this hard topic? 

    Also, what is the most compassionate, gospel-centered approach to the issue? All that and more on today’s episode of Sit Down with Sky and Amanda.

    Sources:
    Limited understanding on the effects of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for children:

    • https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2019/04/51524/
    • https://jessesingal.substack.com/p/researchers-found-puberty-blockers
    • https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2023/4/10/23672904/transgender-youth-bill-spencer-cox-utah?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=dn-social&utm_campaign=twitter&utm_content=deseretnews

    ROGD study 

    • https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-023-02576-9

    Suicide rates pre and post-op:

    • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21364939/

    The vast majority of children who show signs of gender confusion grow out of it:

    • http://www.sexologytoday.org/2016/01/do-trans-kids-stay-trans-when-they-grow_99.html

    Jordan Peterson talks with de-transitioner Chloe Cole:

    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O3MzPeomqs&pp=ygUaam9yZGFuIHBldGVyc29uIGNobG9lIGNvbGU%3D

    On this podcast, we are faith-affirming first. This means before anything else, we affirm and support the doctrine of Jesus Christ as found in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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    58 min
  • Are Mixed-Orientation Marriages for Everyone? [ & General Conference Backlash ]

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    On today’s episode, we’ll be seeking to answer the question, “are mixed-orientation marriages for every gay church member?” We’ll also be covering a couple of talks from General Conference that have received backlash, and what we think of the backlash. 

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    On this podcast, we are faith-affirming first. This means before anything else, we affirm and support the doctrine of Jesus Christ as found in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review.

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    55 min
  • Man vs. God on "Identity"

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    On our first episode as husband and wife, we give a brief overview of our progression as a couple—from dating to marriage—to give context for the rest of the episodes. We also tackle the question of identity. How does God define it? How does man define it? How can we align our self-perception with God’s Plan of Salvation? 

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever platform you use. 


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    On this podcast, we are faith-affirming first. This means before anything else, we affirm and support the doctrine of Jesus Christ as found in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review.

    Order Skyler's book
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    48 min
  • LGBTQ Suicide & How the Gospel Helps

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    On today's episode, what leads LGBTQ teens to suicide, and how can we help?

    We look at this question through the lens of David Archuleta's recent announcement of leaving the church.

    Plus, stay tuned until the end for an exciting announcement about the future of the podcast.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever platform you use. 

     

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    On this podcast, we are faith-affirming first. This means before anything else, we affirm and support the doctrine of Jesus Christ as found in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review.

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    55 min
  • Advice for New Missionaries - Gay or Straight

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    On today's episode, we recount mission experiences, including hard ones like Preston's sexual assault, and provide advice for new missionaries entering the field—gay or straight.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever platform you use. 


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    Sources:
    https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol1/iss1/7/

    https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/answers/Book_of_Mormon/Nephi%27s_killing_of_Laban/Ethical_considerations



    On this podcast, we are faith-affirming first. This means before anything else, we affirm and support the doctrine of Jesus Christ as found in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review.

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    55 min
  • FSY Pamphlet Changes - Free Rein for Sin?

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    On today's episode, we're introducing a new opening segment.

    We also give our brief thoughts on General Conference, the changes to the FSY pamphlet, and what people are missing in regard to the changes.

    Plus, would God ever inspire you to break the commandments or a covenant?

    All that and more on today's episode of Sit Down with Sky and Preston.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever platform you use. 

     

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    On this podcast, we are faith-affirming first. This means before anything else, we affirm and support the doctrine of Jesus Christ as found in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review.

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    57 min
  • Embrace Being Weird - Elder Oaks Devotional Recap

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    On today's episode, we're reviewing President Oak's devotional from a couple of weeks ago.

    We'll discuss the importance of being unique by worldly standards.

    All that and more on today's episode of Sit Down with Sky and Preston.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever platform you use. 

     

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    On this podcast, we are faith-affirming first. This means before anything else, we affirm and support the doctrine of Jesus Christ as found in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review.

    Order Skyler's book
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    44 min
  • Tactics of Evil and BYU Pamphlet Controversy

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    On today’s episode, what are common tactics of the adversary? 

    And what can we learn about them from the BYU pamphlet controversy? Preston shares some insider info from a friend in the New Student Orientation BYU department.

    All that and more on today’s episode of Sit Down with Sky and Preston.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whatever platform you use. 

     

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    On this podcast, we are faith-affirming first. This means before anything else, we affirm and support the doctrine of Jesus Christ as found in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review.

    Order Skyler's book
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    49 min

About Sit Down with Sky and Amanda

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Skyler and Amanda are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are in a mixed-orientation marriage and trying their best to navigate a divisive world. Join us for…

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