Episode 196: The History of Abortion in Mormonism
In this episode, Lindsay talks with Dr. Amanda Hendrix-Komoto about the history of abortions in Mormonism. Links mentioned in this episode:
October 18, 2023
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Episode 195: Extreme Fasting and Perfection- the Story of Orlean Kingston
In this episode, Dr. Cristina Rosetti tells us the story of Orlean Kingston’s extreme 42-day fast, her visions and her life. TW: This episode discusses eating disorders, scrupulosity, obsessive compulsive disorders and conversations around food restriction. Links mentioned in this
July 5, 2023
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Episode 194: In Sacred Loneliness: The Documents with Todd Compton
Lindsay sits down with the historian who started it all, Todd Compton. They discuss his latest book, In Sacred Loneliness: The Documents and read directly from the accounts of the wives of Joseph Smith. Links mentioned in this podcast: Buy
February 1, 2023
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Episode 193: Mormon Fundamentalism and Race
Join Lindsay as she interviews Mormon Fundamentalist Moroni Jessop about the issue of race, priesthood restriction and prejudice within Mormon fundamentalism. Moroni discusses his own experiences being a POC within Mormonism, the history of the priesthood ban, and how DNA
December 29, 2022
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Episode 192: Never Going Back on Faith
Join Lindsay as she interviews Faith Bistline about growing up in the FLDS. The two discuss the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade and how both women see parallels to their own upbringings. This episode discusses abortion and reproductive rights
July 7, 2022
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Episode 191: King Benjamin and a Tale of the AUB
Join Lindsay as she interviews TikTok star Benjamin Brown (The Fresh King Benjamin) about his life and childhood growing up in the AUB. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Follow Ben on TikTok Join Fresh King Benjamin’s email list DONATE TO
June 21, 2022
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Episode 190: When Mormons Radicalize
For the first time ever, Fundamentalist Ben Shaffer tells the horrific story of how his brother, Samuel Shaffer radicalized into a dark brand of Mormon fundamentalism, eventually landing him in jail. On the heels of the Lafferty story and largely
May 10, 2022
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Episode 189: Mormons and Missouri
More and more Mormons and Latter-day Saints are moving or “gathering” in Missouri. Lindsay interviews Mormon Fundamentalist Moroni Jessop about this movement to gather in Missouri and details the history of Mormonism in the state.
March 25, 2022
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Episode 188: Sally in Three Worlds: An Indian Captive in the House of Brigham Young
Join Lindsay as she interviews author and anthropoligist Virginia Kerns about Sally Kanosh, the indigenous slave girl purchased by Brigham Young’s family. Purchase the book here. Book trailer can be found here.
March 5, 2022
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Episode 187: The 19th Wife
Ann Eliza Webb Dee Young Denning was married for a time to Brigham Young. After a tumultuous experience with Mormonism, she left the territory and wrote an expose titled, “Wife No. 19, or The Story of a Life in Bondage,” about her
March 29, 2021
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