Afleveringen
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This is the second half of a two-parter where Jake reads another General Conference talk to Dusti. This one is from another crusty dusty from the Seventy, Elder Bangerter, who talks to the youth of the church about being foreordained and oh so privileged.
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Apparently Mormon God really cares about your underwear. Mormon leaders are really harping on wearing garments more so than usual. Listen as Dusti reads that infamous talk by J. Annette Dennis from the April 2024 General Conference.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Jake and Dusti welcome special guest, Becky, to the podcast to talk about narcissistic abuse behavior and how it relates to the church. This one is a banger you won't want to miss! More information can be found at intothefirelight.com.
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Jake and Dusti talk about the church's nonprofit, FamilySearch, which is a huge database that is used worldwide by members and nonmembers for genealogical research. But how does this fit in with the Indigenous People and their history?
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This week Jake and Dusti discuss the now-infamous Instagram post on the Church's account that said "no other religious organization...has so broadly given power and authority to women." This post has caused quite a stir among both Mormons and exMormons.
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Dusti tells Jake about all of the things we weren't taught about Joseph Smith while in the church. Hint: he was a con-man and a criminal!
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This week Jake and Dusti read a talk given at BYU by Elder Wilford W Andersen about the pride cycle. They talk about what it means to be prideful and how the church's messaging around pride is harmful. They compare this with what psychologists say about pride. And of course there's plenty of metaphors to go around!
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Jake and Dusti finish off the month of love with a discussion about self-love. They compare Psychology Today's version of self-love to the Mormon church's version. There is a small digression into parenting as well. This one is a lighthearted episode!
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Dusti and Jake discuss the wild story of the Twin Flames Universe. Two online gurus claim to be able to assign people their "twin flame" all while charging them exorbitant amounts of money, encouraging stalking behaviors, and also forced gender reassignment. TW: anti-trans, suicide, miscarriage
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The season of love continues as Jake and Dusti discuss love bombing, a tactic used by cults, narcissists, predators, and abusers to manipulate. Please note that Jake and Dusti are speaking from experience and research and are not not nor claim to be professionals. If you are experiencing this type of abuse or have experienced it, please seek the help of a professional. TWs: emotional abuse, domestic abuse
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It's the Month of Love! And Jake and Dusti are here to read yet another chapter from Laura Brotherson's Mormon sex book, And They Were Not Ashamed. This portion talks about sexual differences and compatibility. This one definitely contains explicit content so make sure innocent ears can't hear!
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Dusti tells Jake about the new Communications Manager for the Mormon church, Aaron Sherinian, who has personal views that don't necessarily align with church doctrine. This leads into discussion about the last church historian hired by the church, Leonard Arrington, and how the church loves to spin and will only keep you around if you dance like a puppet for them.
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Jake and Dusti talk about the spiritual leader, Amy Carlson, who went from McDonald's manager to a cult leader in a short amount of time. This episode is based on the HBO documentary Love Has Won.
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Dusti tells Jake all about a ministry geared specifically toward testifying to Mormons called Truth in Love. This group from Nampa, ID has all the materials you need to talk to your Mormon friends to save them from their cult and testify of Jesus!
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Dusti and Jake are back! The first episode of 2024 is a saucy treat as the duo talks about the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Don't be upsetti, eat some spaghetti! You won't want to miss this episode all about a carbohydrate monster who created the universe. R'Amen!
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Lo Saturnalia! Join Jake and Dusti as they discuss holiday traditions that are not Christian as well as some history lessons about ancient Rome. Happy Holidays, ya Bowl Lickers!
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Dusti and Jake swap holiday adult beverage recipes and give tips to listeners who may be new to the alcoholic beverage world! We also fully support sobriety and other reasons anyone may choose not to drink!
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Dusti and Jake talk about the big marketing promotion from the Mormons, Light the World. Is the church transparent about where the money goes? They also discuss how these curated experiences effect the holiday spirit.
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Dusti and Jake discuss reasons why people leave the Mormon church. Of course there are a few tangents and other topics along the way. Join us for a more relaxed episode!
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Jake gives Dusti an American history lesson! This one is timely for several reasons: American Thanksgiving, Israel, and the Ballards. This talk has been scrubbed from BYU-I and the church's website, so listen to find out what they want to keep hidden!
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