21st Century Saints

What would an all women Bishopric look like? How would the Church be different if a woman was a Stake President?  Join Jane, Sara and Ruth as we discuss authority, and imagine they ways in which a ward led by women might be different and the same. www.21stCenturySaints.org

Tonight we are interviewing the newest member of the 21st Century Saints Team, the brilliantly insightful Ruth Heath.  Join us Live!

Live! Our Update at long last! We're finally here to let you know the things we've been doing in 2022 and it's BIG!!!

Live! The Church needs Therapy! with David Sheppard This week we're joined by therapist David Sheppard. You can find out more about David's work at davidsheppardcounselling.co.uk

The Book of Mormon Musical: A Guide for Latter-day Saints! What did an engaged member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a returned missionary think of The Book of Mormon Musical? We're here to tell you what you need to know!

We're Assembling the Britvengers for the first time here on 21st Century Saints as we discuss YM General President Ahmad S Corbitt's recent talk on Activism Against The Church or ATC as he calls it.   We have lots to say about his opinions on how "activism against the Church can blind, mislead ‘valiant’ souls".    Join us alongside Mormon Civil War's Peter Bleakley, Priesthood Dispa...

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We're back from our break and we're ready to talk! What does a faithful church member do with the huge amount documentaries and shows that have aired over the summer? Well, the usual go to, is to ignore it. But that's not our style, so let us guide you through in what we hope is a helpful way! See you shortly!  

Join Jane, Alana and Sara Elizabeth as we address The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.   You can find all the information and links we discuss in this episode at www.21stCenturySaints.org   Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/background-checks-for-all-volunteers-in-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints

We are proud to present the long awaited second part of our interview with Ben Hunter! Part One here: https://youtu.be/J-TOekQYNIw Check out our new website at www.21stCenturySaints.org

Content warning. Themes of child abuse. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11141843/Foster-mother-admits-giving-children-soap-taste-punishment-stop-telling-lies.html?fbclid=IwAR07NbFWwn5bIi1RgHArCYbu-KVolRD3doFhMIpBvumuos5LF5VrB6DHINk  https://childabuseinquiry.scot/hearings/transcripts/

This evening we launch our campaign asking for improved safeguarding withing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Please join us so we can tell you what our activism looks like and how YOU can help!   Show notes:   Sign our petition here   https://www.change.org/p/background-checks-for-all-volunteers-in-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints   Check o...

Please join us for an inpromptu discussion about the recent response to the from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the Associated Press article on abuse within the Church.    https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-provides-further-details-about-arizona-abuse-case?fbclid=IwAR1z-IegR9xJ9Vt5eCiskCqCpu7vbcZOtVUuOaFUQdaFcW5xPlKytvS3rzo  https://apnews.co...

We're live tonight with 21st Century Saints team member Sara, who has a wealth of experience in Safeguarding and Child Protection. Sara is going to share her thoughts on Safeguarding within the Church of Jesus Chris of Latter-day Saints in the UK and will talk about her work with 21st Century Saints and the Britvengers to make the church a safer place.   Notes:   Nemo the Mormon's Petiti...

Join Alana and Jane for an impromptu, gritty chat where we discuss what's going on both in our ward and in the wider world of Latter-day Saints! This one's for our leaders!

Scottish Latter-day Saint stalwart, Drew Hunter recently resigned his membership in the church. His new YouTube video charting his story has been viewed  all over the world, while his Facebook post where he shared his decision sparked fascinating reaction.   Join us as we talk to Drew about what the reaction has been and take a deeper dive into his faith journey.    Drew i...

We're back from our break with the legend that is Protect Every Child's founder, and former LDS Bishop, Sam Young.  We're going to be talking about his work with Protect Every Child (formerly Protect LDS Children), his background in bringing safeguarding into news headlines around the world, ultimately leading to a change in church policy.   What does Sam think about current church...

We're live this week with Katie Moore (GrinitchSpinach on TikTok, ZaraphathsDaughter on Reddit and as Oilstories on her YouTube channel and Wordpress blog).   Katie is an abuse survivor, helps run the Protect Every Child Facebook page and she's going to be talking with us about her story.   This episode will be gritty, funny and completely unmissable!     Trigger...

This week's discussion introduces our very special guest star, Benjamin Hunter!  Ben has an incredible CV, from making LDS church history by singing solo at General Conference, his starring roles in the British and Nauvoo Pageants, his private musical performances for Prophets and Apostles to name only a few highlights.  We've wanted to catch up with Ben for a long time to ask him about...

May the 4th Be With You!  We're chatting live this week with Scott, host of one of the newest and best podcasts on the block, Rameumptom Rumanations, and we'll be getting a teensy bit geeky! We also have guest host, Peter Bleakley join us for the discussion!  Scott is a Pacific Northwest Native. He hosts the Rameumptom Ruminations Podcast under the Mormon Discussion umbrella. He pursues...

Join Jane and guest host Sara Delaney Live as we celebrate 1 year of 21st Century Saints.    This episode features discussions of many forms of abuse.    For support with any of the issues raised here are a list of websites and phone numbers which you may find helpful:   nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/reporting-abuse/  Stopitnow.org.uk   Specialist helpline f...

Join Jane for a special broadcast in which we make a statement about case of reporting abuse in the United Kingdom in 2022.   Content warning.   Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse (HAVOCA) havoca.org  Information and support for adults who have experienced any type of childhood abuse, run by survivors.   The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)&nb...

We launch our new season with as we present Nicola Brophy's first interview as she shares her powerful story. This is going to be an interactive experience, so we are super excited for you to join us! Content Warning  Themes of self harm are discussed during this episode. If you just need to talk, any time of day or night Free listening services These services offer confidential advice from t...

Host of Mormonism Live, ex Bishop and Mormon apologist Bill Reel joins us to talk about his journey, his podcasting series, and what spirituality looks like for him after his high profile excommunication.   

Last week Alana stood and voted opposed during Stake Conference while Jane held her hand and voted sustain. This week we need to talk about the reaction. What has the reaction been? And what are our leaders thinking about this podcast? We have a huge update for you.