Exponent II: The Podcast

Welcome to the spring issue of Exponent II ! I am writing to you from a warm, early spring day, with sun and birdsong and squirrels in my trees. I am surrounded by evidence that my very short-lived winter (a result of global warming and living in the south) is turning over, that long daylight and green trees are returning to my yard. I am thinking again about renewal. Exponent II is renewing work...

Tamu Smith is a writer, activist, and co-founder of @sistasinzion, a social media platform amplifying the voices and lived experiences of Black Latter-day Saint women. Her work creates space for honest conversations about faith, history, race, and autonomy within the Church. In this Women's Work interview, the power of her voice  — shaped by friendship, faith, and gospel hip hop — calls us to...

Hear GayLynn talk about her striking coverart, Lovebirds , portions of the Letter from the Editor, and many writers, poets, and artists talk about their pieces published in the Winter 2026 "aging" issue. Witness the Exponent II community connect and make the Winter 2026 issue come alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode features a conversation led by Caroline Kline and Daniel Foster Smith, Dialogue Unbound hosts, with guests Katie Ludlow Rich and Liz Johnson from Exponent II. The title is: Unpacking  Secret Lives of Mormon Wives : Feminism, Influence, and LDS Culture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear reader, I am thrilled to picture you holding this issue of Exponent II in your hands. As the new editor in chief, this issue has taught me so much — about listening and about community. I am grateful to the community that built this magazine over 50 years ago, the community of writers that contributed their voices to this issue, and the community of volunteers and editors who continually put...

The audio from the Exponent II Magazine Launch Party Zoom Call for the Summer 2025 Edition, on the theme of Pride. Contributing writers and artists for the Summer issue of the magazine share their backstories and inspiration for their work. Carol Ann Litster Young (managing editor of the magazine) as MC and Rachel Rueckert (editor-in-chief of the magazine) as co-MC.   Subscribe to the magazin...

The audio from the Exponent II Magazine Launch Party Zoom Call for the Spring 2025 Edition, the theme of Radical Kindness. Contributing writers and artists for the Spring issue of the magazine share their backstories and inspiration for their work. Carol Ann Litster Young (managing editor of the magazine) as MC and Rachel Rueckert (editor-in-chief of the magazine) as co-MC.   Subscribe to the...

The audio from the Exponent II Magazine Launch Party Zoom Call for the Winter 2025 Edition, the theme of What if you said the Quiet Thing Out Loud? This magazine issue is in collaboration with At Last She Said It , with Cynthia Winward and Susan M. Hinckley. Contributing writers and artists for the Winter issue of the magazine share their backstories and inspiration for their work. Carol Ann Litst...

The audio from the Exponent II Magazine Launch Party Zoom Call for the Fall 2024 Edition, the theme of Stranger than Fiction. Contributing writers and artists for the Fall issue of the magazine share their backstories and inspiration for their work. Carol Ann Litster Young (managing editor of the magazine) as MC and Rachel Rueckert (editor-in-chief of the magazine) as co-MC.   Subscribe to th...

The audio from the Exponent II Magazine Launch Party Zoom Call for the Summer Edition, an open-themed issue. Contributing writers and artists for the Summer issue of the magazine share their backstories and inspiration for their work. Carol Ann Litster Young (managing editor of the magazine) as MC and Rachel Rueckert (editor-in-chief of the magazine) as co-MC. Note: I forgot to press record at the...

The audio from the Launch Party Zoom Call for the Spring Edition, 50th Anniversary Issue of the Exponent II Magazine! Hear from the authors and artists for the Spring 2024 magazine issue centered on, the 50th Anniversary of Exponent II. Note: I forgot to press record at the beginning of the Zoom call, so the cover reveal with Page Turner and letter from the Editor by Rachel Rueckert were recorded...

Blogger Em joins Ramona, Heather, and Carol Ann to read her Exponent II blog piece Nineteenth-Century Abortion in Early Utah, Part 1 and then we discuss some of the ramifications of then and now. Subscribe to the magazine ,  write or make art for the magazine ,  read the digital issue ,  read the blog ,  submit a guest post for the blog ,  subscribe to the newsletter ,&nbs...

Come listen to Retreat Director Andee Bowden (she/they) as they announce they keynote speaker for the retreat celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Exponent II (drumroll please...). Ramona, Heather, and Carol Ann join the conversation with Andee with retreat highlights and retreat questions answered. We hope you can join this year-- September 20-22 in New Hampshire. Remember to subscribe to the maga...

Recording from the Exponent II Craft Workshop Series session with Darlene Young on March 5. You are a writer of faith. You want to write honestly about the whole human experience, which includes faith. But faith is messy, evolving, and nuanced. How do you tell the truth as you see it, including sharing spiritual experiences, without lapsing into cheesiness or propaganda? We will discuss principles...

Join Ramona, Heather, and Carol Ann as we explore of our favorite pop culture, including excitement for the new season of Bridgerton and favorite music and concerts that spoke to us. Exponent II is celebrating it's 50th anniversary this year! https://exponentii.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ramona, Carol Ann, and Heather are back again--likely twice a month going forward. We catch up after the holidays and explore the BYU-Hawaii + locks hairstyle controversy. [[We are looking for a sound editor--reach out if you are interested! podcast at exponentii.org]] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The audio from the Launch Party Zoom Call for the Winter Edition of the Exponent II Magazine! Hear from the authors and artists for the Winter 2024 magazine issue centered on, "The Road Not Taken." Subscribe to the magazine, read the digital issue, and read the blog at: https://exponentii.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The great music of this episode is from and by Emily Brown. The album is called " Bee Eater " and the song: " Unseen Girl ." Heather and Ramona interview Dr. Colleen Peterson and the spaces and ways for healing after trauma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The great music of this episode is from and by Emily Brown. The album is called " Bee Eater " and the song: " Unseen Girl ." Carol Ann, Heather, and Ramona explore some of the gender roles around motherhood, earning money, and childcare with the lens of Mormonism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The great music of this episode is from and by Emily Brown. The album is called " Bee Eater " and the song: " Unseen Girl ." This podcast crossover episode is with James Jones and Derek Knox from the Beyond the Block podcast , where we discuss the origin story of their podcast, where they went, and where they are now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The great music of this episode is from and by Emily Brown. The album is called " Bee Eater " and the song: " Unseen Girl ." Stop People Pleasing life coach extraordinaire Sara Bybee Fisk shares useful skills in recognizing and stopping people pleasing for more wholeness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The great music of this episode is from and by Emily Brown. The album is called " Bee Eater " and the song: " Unseen Girl ." We interview Dr. Roni Jo Draper and the ways she builds community with students and films as an indigenous and LGBTQ+ ally and mentor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The audio from the Launch Party Zoom Call for the Fall Edition of the Exponent II Magazine! Hear from the authors and artists for the Fall 2023 magazine issue centered on, "Celebrating the Everyday." The great music of this episode is from and by Emily Brown. The album is called " Bee Eater " and the song: " Unseen Girl ." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carol Ann, Ramona, Heather, and Natasha discuss their BODIES?! Exploring periods, bodies, and more with our Mormon and feminists lenses. The great music of this episode is from and by Emily Brown. The album is called " Bee Eater " and the song: " Unseen Girl ." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang talks the good and [some of the] bad of Taylor Swift with Millie Sundahl and Megan Story Chavez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.