075: (Encore) Covenant Belonging
Please enjoy an Encore presentation of a show released November 2019. Perfect topic to dive into right before general conference.
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074: (Encore) Let’s Talk about “Blessings”
Encore presentation of a July 2019 episode wresting with the notion of “blessings.” What are they? Are we blessed by God because of our own actions (prayers, goodness, etc.) or is it something less personal?
073: Faith Deconstruction/Reconstruction Processes, Part 2
We’re excited to present Part 2 of the discussion between Caleb Jones and LDF host Dan Wotherspoon about deconstructing and reconstructing faith. The conversation in this one episode turns to some of the trends that are showing up in the religious world that definitely need attention if Mormonism is to have a better chance of …
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072: Faith Deconstruction/Reconstruction Processes, Part 1
Ultimately this is an episode about faith journeys that concentrates on opening ourselves to change–even the type of elements that lead us into deconstruction of ideas and purposes that we once were certain of. It features a discussion with Caleb Jones, whose temperament and interests led him to very thoughtful approach to reconstruction. As teased …
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071: Embracing Zion in Our Hearts and Lives
Latter-day Faith host Dan Wotherspoon is joined this week by three wonderful guests–Kathryn Sonntag, Jim Smithson, and Dave Longhurst–to discuss the concept, and potential reality, of Zion. How does this idea motivate each of them? How do they understand scriptures that speak of Zion being a state in which people are of “one heart and …
070: The Power, Meaning, and Relevance Today of the Spirituals
Listen to learn about the history of the spirituals, as well as their power and relevance for today’s large-scale protests against police brutality and systems that continue to work against the interests of black Americans.
069: Redeeming Mormon Racism
This episode features a conversation between Latter-day Faith host Dan Wotherspoon and Joanna Brooks. Joanna’s recent book, Mormonism and White Supremacy: American Religion and the Problem of Racial Innocence is, at the same time, scholarly, substantive, unblinking, courageous, and graceful. Full of grace. And ways toward redemption.
068: Religion, Politics, Polarization
We live right now in a highly polarized society, especially politically. Yet most of us claim our politics are driven by our religious beliefs. How does this dynamic work when people from the same religious background see things so differently and feel strong enough to demonize or dismiss others? What are ways forward?
067: Rituals, Ordinances, and Covenants
Is ritual participation important? Must we experience particular ordinances if we hope to be “saved”? What makes something a ritual rather than simply being a routine? Listen in to a terrific discussion of these questions and more!
065–066: Evil, Parts 3 and 4
Listen to excellent discussions of natural evils (earthquakes, pandemics, etc.), and structural, institutional, organizational, ecclesiastical evils that too often lead us to compromise our deep values. How might we release their holds on us?