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The Weird and Wild Old Testament Podcast: SACRIFICE, SIN, & THE COMSIC ORDER (episode 18; 290)
Was animal-temple sacrifice an attempt to limit the amount of animals being killed? Is there a difference between theology and Biblical History? Did animal sacrifice get rid of a person’s sin? All these questions and more are answered in this titilla...
Why Does Laura Still Go To Church? The Ask a Mormon Lesbian Podcast With Laura Root (episode 31; 292)
“Why would you stay in a church, (LDS), that has excommunicated you?” This question and more are discussed in this episode of the Ask a Mormon Lesbian Podcast To submit questions to Laura, fill out the form below,
The Weird and Wild Old Testament Podcast: INTERPRETING THE TEXT (episode 17; 288)
How do Jews and Mormons interpret the Hebrew Bible differently? Do Mormons have a Midrash? Is the Book of Mormon a Midrash? All these questions and more are discussed with Dr. Sheldon Greaves in this episode of The Weird and Wild Old Testament.
Mormon Women Speak: Uncovering The Truth About Ritual Abuse (episode 9; 289)
You’ve heard of ritual abuse, the Pace Memo, and repressed memories. But what is the truth behind organized ritual abuse? And does it really happen within mainstream Mormonism? Join Lesley and Leah, as they speak with Tara Workman-Tulley, LCSW,
The Weird and Wild Old Testament Podcast: BIBLICAL GENOCIDE & 9/11 TERRORISTS -(episode 19; 291)
What parallels are there with the Canaanite genocide in the Old Testament and the 9/11 terrorist attacks? Why did President George W. Bush use scripture to justify the U.S.A’s invasion of Afghanistan? Is Genocide ever a moral virtue?
Ask a Mormon Lesbian With Laura Root: What is Trans-erasure?(episode 30; 287)
What can one do to be a trans-ally when one doesn’t know a transgender person? What is the difference between a transsexual person and a transgender person? These questions and more are discussed in this episode of the Ask a Mormon Lesbian Podcast To...
The Weird and Wild Old Testament Podcast: KEEPING THE SABBATH DAY HOLY (episode 16; 284)
Why are there two versions of the 10 Commandments? What does the Hebrew Bible say about social justice? All these questions and more are discussed with Dr. Sheldon Greaves in this episode of The Weird and Wild Old Testament.
Sexism In Language, Part 2; Mormon Women Speak & Racism 101 Podcasts (episode 9, 286)
In this episode, Miguel and Leah Marie talk with Jennifer Gonzalez about how the language we use becomes a lens through which we see the world. How does this enforce sexism and racism? How could language be used to break down hierarchical paradigms?
Sexism In Language, Part 1; Mormon Women Speak & Racism 101 Podcasts (episode 8, 285)
In this episode, Miguel and Leah Marie talk with Jennifer Gonzalez about how the language we use becomes a lens through which we see the world. How does this enforce sexism and racism? How could language be used to break down hierarchical paradigms?
The Weird and Wild Old Testament Podcast: Are You Pure? (episode 15; 281)
Do animal sacrifices erase sin? Is there a difference between being impure and committing a sin? Is male homosexuality a sin, abomination, or an act of de-purification, or none of the above? All these questions and more are discussed with Dr.