Infants on Thrones

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Welcome to Infants on Thrones, a podcast dedicated to exploring self-awareness, discovery, and the complexities of human existence. Our name, Infants on Thrones, reflects our belief that we are all in a continuous state of growth and learning, much like infants. As we navigate through life's challenges and questions, we aim to approach each topic with curiosity, humility, and a touch of humor. Join us as we delve into a wide range of subjects, from personal development and mental health to philosophical and spiritual inquiries. Whether we're discussing the evolution of human consciousness, sha...

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Ep 435 – The Religion of Science? – Part 1 17.01.2018 1:29:54

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile What does it mean to be open-minded vs. closed-minded? We experienced some kind of “open vs. closed” clash of ideologies when we challenged and deconstructed the dogmas of Mormonism, right? So what do we do with that now? And what about the accusations that some of us simply substituted the cultural dogmas of Mormonism for the cultural dogmas of Science?...

Ep 434 – The REAL Antichrist 10.01.2018 33:08

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Glenn has figured out who the actual anti-christ is and what “anti-christ” actually means. And it’s not what you think! Unless, of course, it is. It’s really hard to tell being as obnoxiously cryptic as I am being. Just listen. You’ll like this one. I promise.

Ep 433 – EDM Music & Culture: The Calderwood’s Path to Healing and Connection 07.01.2018 1:28:47

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile How do you heal after an excommunication? Matt talks with Carson and Marisa Calderwood about finding healing and community through EDM music and culture.

Ep 431 – Sapiens: More Fiction about Fictions – Part 2 31.12.2017 2:21:11

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Could a scientific mythology could bring balance to the force and peace & harmony to the galaxy? Listen in to Part 2 of this panel discussion of the book Sapiens with some responses to listener comments about “fiction” and “myth.” A source about the common characteristics of mythology: https://faculty.gcsu.edu/custom-website/mary-magoulick/defmyth.htm

Ep 430 – Matt’s Christmas Story: Putting the Jesus back in X-Mas 28.12.2017 21:50

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Matt shares a recording that he made with his family on Christmas eve, where he discusses his recent rediscovery the value of Jesus.

Ep 428 – The Mormon Cultural Membrane 17.12.2017 1:07:43

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Glenn and Matt discuss Jonathan Haidt’s 2014 TED talk titled “Religion, evolution, and the ecstasy of self-transcendence.” I know, I know. We had you at ecstasy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MYsx6WArKY&t=3s

Ep 427 – 2018 Listener Essay Contest 10.12.2017 39:21

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Do you have something you want to say on Infants on Thrones? Now is your chance to say it, and possibly win a cash prize for doing it. This episode contains 4 example essays: “Testimony” by Glenn Ostlund (from 2008) “Obedience” by Tom Perry (from 2008) “Tangled” by Scott Rowley (from 2009) “Testimony Update” by Glenn Ostlund (Dec 2017) Click here for more d...

Ep 426 – The Spiritual (sort of) Brain (kinda) Episode that Rocked the World of All Those Who’s World it Rocked 01.12.2017 1:00:23

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Why do otherwise smart and intelligent people defend really bad ideas? How does our brain respond to perceived threats? What are mirror neurons? Glenn shares a kookie but fascinating video about the brain and tells a lot of stories along the way. Could this video possibly contain the seeds of answers to some of the biggest existential questions we still ask...

Ep 424 – Weird Alma 22.11.2017 1:39:07

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Tom and Matt are joined by Eric Herman, also known as Weird Alma. Eric talks about his journey from addiction, joining the church, and then eventually leaving. We also talk about some of the songs on his parody album, “Straight Outta Cumorah.” Eric is a musician who focuses on creating music for kids. http://www. EricHermanMusic.com http://www. WeirdAlma.co...

Ep 423 – Infants on Louis C.K., Sexual Misconduct, and Moral Panic 19.11.2017 2:00:47

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Bob is joined by Glenn, Tom, Matt, Randy, and friend-of-the-show Lindsay Hansen Park to discuss comedian Louis C.K.’s sexual misconduct in the context of “the reckoning,” the post Harvey Weinstein moment. See below for a couple of resources mentioned in the episode. When Does a Watershed Become a Sex Panic? https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/when...

Ep 422 – Me Too: Infants on Sexual Assault 03.11.2017 1:47:03

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile In this Froback Friday hybrid, Glenn and Matt are joined by Nancy and Melissa to reflect on Nancy’s Listener Essay about Sexual Assault from Jan 2015.

Ep 421 – Masculine Manly Men: The Smackdown – Part 2 29.10.2017 1:21:20

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Mass shootings. Sexual assault. Why do men keep doing horrible things? Glenn, Matt, Jake, Lindsay, and Paige conclude their smack around of the article “Thoughts on Vegas, and Why Men Keep Doing This” by author Charlie Hoehn. https://byrslf.co/thoughts-on-the-vegas-shooting-14af397cee2c

Ep 420 – Masculine Manly Men: The Smackdown – Part 1 22.10.2017 1:07:04

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Mass shootings. Sexual assault. Why do men keep doing horrible things? Glenn, Matt, Jake, Lindsay, and Paige smack around the article “Thoughts on Vegas, and Why Men Keep Doing This” by author Charlie Hoehn. https://byrslf.co/thoughts-on-the-vegas-shooting-14af397cee2c

Ep 419 – Interview with a Paranormal Investigator 13.10.2017 56:26

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Who you gonna call? Listen in as Glenn talks with Ryan Straub, an honest to goodness PI (Paranormal Investigator) with honest to goodness experience with honest to goodness hauntings. Enjoy. http://ryanstraub.wixsite.com/-iiirdeyechronicles/ryan-straub

Ep 418 – Chunky Infant Ghost Stories – Oct 12 12.10.2017 7:15

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Mormon Ghost Stories are LAME.

Ep 417 – Chunky Infant Ghost Stories – Oct 11 11.10.2017 6:36

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Haunted houses and Mormon missionaries. This is the final “chunk” of the Oxenholm story. This is Chunk #11

Ep 416 – Chunky Infant Ghost Stories – Oct 10 10.10.2017 8:08

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Haunted houses and Mormon missionaries. One small piece of the story told for every day for the entire month of October. Here is Chunk #10

Ep 415 – Chunky Infant Ghost Stories – Oct 9 09.10.2017 5:56

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Haunted houses and Mormon missionaries. One small piece of the story told for every day for the entire month of October. Here is Chunk #9

Ep 414 – Infant General Conference – Oct 2017 08.10.2017 1:46:23

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile It’s general conference parody time again. Enjoy.

Ep 413 – Chunky Infant Ghost Stories – Oct 8 08.10.2017 6:26

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Haunted houses and Mormon missionaries. One small piece of the story told for every day for the entire month of October. Here is Chunk #8

Ep 412 – Chunky Infant Ghost Stories – Oct 7 07.10.2017 6:41

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Haunted houses and Mormon missionaries. One small piece of the story told for every day for the entire month of October. Here is Chunk #7.

Ep 411 – Grudges Part 2 07.10.2017 30:39

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Tom talks with his wife about a grudge she held for a very long time with her sister, and how she deals with that today.

Ep 410 – Chunky Infant Ghost Stories – Oct 6 06.10.2017 5:59

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Haunted houses and Mormon missionaries. One small piece of the story told for every day for the entire month of October. Here is Chunk #6.

Ep 409 – Chunky Infant Ghost Stories – Oct 5 05.10.2017 6:05

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Haunted houses and Mormon missionaries. One small piece of the story told for every day for the entire month of October. Here is Chunk #5.

Ep 408 – Chunky Infant Ghost Stories – Oct 4 04.10.2017 6:24

Glenn Ostlund's Psychology Today Profile Haunted houses and Mormon missionaries. One small piece of the story told for every day for the entire month of October. Here is Chunk #4.