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?
068: Religion, Politics, Polarization Read More »
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!
067: Rituals, Ordinances, and Covenants Read More »
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?
065–066: Evil, Parts 3 and 4 Read More »
These two episodes (of four, the other two to be released next week) feature LDF host Dan Wotherspoon in conversation with the wonderful and ridiculously insightful Kathryn Sonntag and Danny Kofoed to talk about several topic areas regarding “evil.” Part 1: The focus in this opening section is the nature of evil itself. Is it something that exists eternally, outside of
063–064: Evil, Parts 1 & 2 Read More »
Given recent events, many of us are activated to reflect on and protest societal, institutional, and personal racism. Listen here to three black therapists reflecting and teaching us about these things.
062: Racism, Consciousness, Grief, Hope Read More »
A conversation about one woman’s rich faith journey that seamlessly blends Mormonism with practices and insights gleaned from spiritual writers and other traditions. It’s a wonderful listen!
061: Living Deliberately and Deeply—Lyndsay Pulsipher Read More »
The remarkable Carol Lynn Pearson talks with us about and reads her new children’s book, but also shares her wisdom and hopes and ways of being during this time of worldwide pandemic. Don’t miss it!
060: Carol Lynn Pearson—Walking with All of Us Read More »
The seed that Alma challenges the Zoramites (and us) to plant and nurture is not what we typically think it is. Find out what it is and why it’s the only one that can truly transform us.
The title of this episode plays of the name of a new and wonderful podcast, At Last She Said It, co-hosted by Susan Hinckley and Cynthia Winward and produced with help from their wonderful friend Jeralee Renshaw. In it, Susan and Cynthia join LDF host Dan Wotherspoon to talk about women’s experiences in the church
057: At Last They are Saying It!—Women’s Voices in the Church Read More »
By titling this episode, “Living Atonement,” LDF host Dan Wotherspoon signals that the discussion herein focuses on Atonement as a process instead of “The Atonement” as an event, and how “at-one-ment” is a life stance for transformation rather than a name for something Jesus performed/did/completed that we somehow “take advantage of” should we “qualify” for
056: Living Atonement Read More »
