Human Stories with Jill Hazard Rowe

Listen in to hear Jill interview a new friend, Cami Rishardson! Hear about Cami's incredible life and her experience as a trans individual.

Meet Adam Olsen! This week Jill has a conversation with Adam about his coming out journey. Hear how Adam learned to embrace learning about himself and his advice for young members of the LGBTQ+ community.

This week Jill has a conversation with Daniel Carter, a musician and composer, well-known for his work in music for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Dan shares his coming out journey and all that he has learned during both the most difficult and most joyful moments of his life.

Join Jill as she has a conversation with Natalie Armstrong, co-host of The Ambisextrous Apostate Podcast. Hear Natalie's coming out journey as well as Jill and Natalie's thoughts on how to educate and empathize with people of different beliefs.

Listen in as Jill has a conversation with two of her friends, Tekulvē and Melissa about their experience as Black members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Their humor will brighten your day as they dive deep into all of the ways that they would like to see church leadership and members acknowledge and dismantle racism. #BlackLivesMatter

Listen in as Jill has a conversation with James C. Jones, theological scholar, and co-host of the podcast, Beyond the Block. James shares his thoughts on the recent global protests and specifically how he wants to see the LDS church address the current civil rights movement. #BlackLivesMatter

Join Jill as she has a conversation with Qristian Logan and Maceo Reddick, affectionately nick-named "the Cabo boys." You won't want to miss Qristian and Maceo's perspectives as they talk about their experience in grade school and their thoughts on the recent protests. #BlackLivesMatter

Jill has a conversation with Justin Gould, an attorney for the United States and a City Councilperson in University Heights, Ohio. Justin's perspective can appeal to a diverse audience as a black, gay, Mormon man. Listen in to hear Justin's thoughts about racism and the recent protests as well as what he is working on to make his own community more inclusive. #BlackLivesMatter

Annette Patricia Mifflin grew up in London and then lived in Germany and several states in the United States. She and Jill talk about what it means to experience racism as a mother, how to constructively call people out, and the power of kindness. This podcast won't show you Annette's big, beautiful smile, but you won't want to miss her words. #BlackLivesMatter

This month Jill is handing the mic to our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters of color to tell their stories and reflect on the recent protests and racism in America. Today we hear from Michael A. Smith, somewhat of a unicorn as a black, gay, republican Mormon and also Stacey Harkey of JK Studios, and formerly the BYU comedy group, Studio C. #BlackLivesMatter

Jill talks with brother and sister, Micah and Khristian, about their coming out journeys and their experiences with racism in the Mormon church in this week's episode of Human Stories. Learn how Khristian uses music to process and record life events and how the two of them have supported each other as they discover their most authentic identities.

This week Jill interviews EJ Michels of the band, Foreign Figures. Listen in as EJ tells the powerful story of his journey towards self-acceptance. EJ vulnerably shares all of the experiences which have lead him to recommend that LGBTQ+ bravely take control of their own authenticity. Stick around until the end for a special performance of EJ's original song, Cloudland.

You won't want to miss this week's episode! Jill interviews Peter Van Der Walt, a South African writer, about his experience coming out during Apartheid South Africa. Jill and Peter talk about having an open mind, global oppression of our LGBTQ+ siblings, and what it means to define your own life. Pete's Advice For Young People: Don't let anyone sell you a vision of the world that disempowers you....

In this week's episode Jill interviews Josh and Lucas, professional dancers for Ballet West. Learn how Josh and Lucas contracted and survived Corona Virus, listen to their coming out stories, and soak up some important advice about a career in the arts.

This is an inspiring episode about trying new ideas and experiences! Jill interviews Rachel Alder about her coming out journey, sports, social work, and becoming Miss North Ogden 2018. Rachel teaches us about the bravery of changing our expectations for ourselves and humbly working toward what is most important to us. Listen in!

Tune into an exciting episode to hear Cristal and Alisa Ramirez of the indie-pop band, The Aces, talk about their coming out journeys. Jill, Alisa, and Cristal discuss what it means to be a supportive ally, how to be patient with the people you come out to, and the importance of living your own authentic truth. You will hear two of The Aces' tracks, Stuck and Daydream, in this episode.

This week, Jill interviews Marina Gomberg, writer, communications professional, and momma. Marina teaches us a lot about patience, expanding our world-view, and love. Hear about her coming out journey and her path towards becoming a mom. This is an inspiring episode about learning to love people who are different than you.

Tune in for a delightful conversation between Jill and musician, Justin Utley. Hear Justin's powerful story of overcoming conversion therapy and his journey towards self-acceptance. Justin's gratitude and humor shine through his music in this inspiring episode.

This week Jill has a conversation with the amazing Michael Aaron, editor of QSaltLake Magazine. Discover Michael's life journey of advocacy within the Salt Lake LGBT community and hear his perspective on the recent events surrounding the BYU honor code. This is an inspiring episode that touches on how to speak to and respect people with beliefs different than your own.

Listen in to hear an insider's view of the recent honor code policy changes at BYU. Kam Kaiserman shares his perspective of growing up in Utah's LDS home school community, his coming out journey, and now his involvement in LGBT advocacy.

Discover the beautiful and heartbreaking love story of Sean and Jake Taylor-Baumann (aka The Realtor Hubbies) in this episode of Human Stories! Sean and Jake take us through their coming out journeys and share some advice for both a successful marriage and working relationship.

Roy Zhang tells of his life of advocacy for the LGBT community. From protesting the LDS church to volunteering for the Utah Aids Foundation, Roy has been an ally since age 16. You can find him pictured in LGBT Salt Lake (Images of Modern America) by J. Seth Anderson. Listen in to hear the tender details of a powerful life of advocacy during the AIDS crisis.

Welcome to another amazing Human Stories episode. This week Jill sits down with the Holmberg family to discuss their journey together and individually. Jill does an artful job walking through their lives as they share their powerful stories.

Every person is a collection of unique experiences. Lucas Fowler embodies this concept more than most. From growing up in Arkansas, to becoming emancipated from his parents in order to move with his partner, and finally transitioning to a man, Lucas has lead an extremely full life.

From small-town Utah to an LDS mission, to a new relationship, Stanley Alvey has seen a lot on his journey. Listen in as he and his boyfriend, Jackson, take some time with Jill to tell their story. This episode is Jackson's first coming out!