Latter-Day Lesbian

Welcome to Episode 6 of LDL Letters! Each week we read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! As a reminder, you can get in touch with us through our website at www.latterdaylesbian.org/contact . Thanks! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .

Listeners, raise your hand if you think John Calvin was a nut job! If you're not familiar with Calvinism, then this episode should provide a bit of a primer. Our thanks to our friend and patron, Jessah, for her interesting point of view. You are predestined to enjoy it! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .

Welcome to Episode 5 of LDL Letters! Each week we read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! As a reminder, you can get in touch with us through our website at www.latterdaylesbian.org/contact . Thanks! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .

Hey everybody, meet Rachel, a friend from Shelly's former ward and Trek survivor -- barely. She has a fantastic pioneer story to tell, plus we read a listener letter about Trekking through a foot of snow and burying a baby doll. Yup, that's a thing, apparently. Ah, Trek...what a special time in a young Mormon's life. Am I right? That was sarcasm, people.  Music provided by Purple Planet: https://w...

Welcome to Episode 4 of LDL Letters! Each week we read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! As a reminder, you can get in touch with us through our website at latterdaylesbian.org/contact. Thanks! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .

Meet Diana, our Executive Director of Organization and the newest member of the team. And though she may not be a guest on our podcast every week, she definitely merits a full episode by way of introduction. Also, it's kinda fun when 3 extroverts with microphones vie for attention. So give it a listen...if you dare. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com .

Welcome to Episode 3 of LDL Letters! Each week we will read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! As a reminder, you can get in touch with us through our website at latterdaylesbian.org/contact. Thanks! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .

From charismatic spiritual types to the satanic temple...this topic truly is all over the place. Where have our listeners landed after religion? Give a listen and find out as we begin part 1 of our spirituality discussion. Enjoy! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com .

Welcome to Episode 2 of LDL Letters! Each week we will read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! As a reminder, you can get in touch with us through our website at latterdaylesbian.org/contact. Thanks! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .

Shelly loses her sh*t (again), the toaster oven saga continues. and you may never want to visit the kiddie pool at Great Wolf Lodge. You've been warned.  Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .

Welcome to Episode 1 of LDL Letters! At least that's what we're calling it for now. Each week we will read and discuss 1-2 letters (depending on length) from listeners just like you! As a reminder, you can get in touch with us through our website at latterdaylesbian.org/contact. Thanks! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .

Ever wonder what the female equivalent of a priesthood holder is? Oh wait - there is no equivalent. Whoops, our bad. Oh well, it's fun to talk about it anyway. At least we think so. And maybe with this hint you can take a shot at this week's FUMPOTD...or at least guess at it better than Mary did. And considering she failed miserably you have a really good shot. You're welcome! Music provided by Pu...

This could be our most effed up FUMPOTD yet. Brother Joseph, how do you propose Adam and Eve got to the midwest? We're still trying to figure this out. Meanwhile, the deacons are passing out bread and WATER at sacrament meetings? Water?? Really? That's just insulting. If H20 can be turned into wine, we plan to partake while listening to the latest episode of LDL. Enjoy! Music provided by Purple Pl...

Hey friends, did you swing by our SLC pride booth to say hi AND did we get a recording of you? Then take a listen to episode 29 - you might just hear yourself! We had such a blast visiting with so many of our current and future listeners! It was so great meeting all of you, and we'll see ya again next year! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .

Mary describes some more of her crazy evangelical past, Dallin H. Oaks gets a stern reprimand, and it's pride weekend in Salt Lake City, everybody. Time to celebrate! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .

If we would just put on a little lipstick we'd be much more charming...or at least some people think so. Find out who in our brand new segment: He Said What??? Also...*spoiler alert* we briefly talk about the Game of Thrones finale (consider yourself warned). And who knew a discussion about Trek would be so darn entertaining. Shelly in a bonnet?? You definitely want to hear about this one. Enjoy! ...

Do you know the answer to today's FUMPOTD? If not, you're about to. Ew. And...you're welcome. In this episode we also ask for listener submissions to be included in an upcoming ex-Mormon expose. Plus we unpack reactions to Matt Easton coming out during his BYU valedictorian speech. Hope you enjoy. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .

This week's FUMPOTD especially sucks if you're Philip, or some other 8-year old who can barely navigate the school bus. We also discuss the follow up to Martinsburg, WV, and the families affected by sexual abuse covered up by the Mormon church. Yep, that happened. Why, Mormons, why???  Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .

Are you as sick of spiritual shaming as we are? Yeah?? We're fired up and wanna talk about it! We also share an excellent listener letter and a funny Philip story. So grab a sinful cup o' caffeine and lend an ear or two. Hope you enjoy! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com .

This is a really meaningful episode for us that features our very first guest, Sam Young. You'll hear all about his issues with the Mormon church, and the questions and objections that ultimately led to his excommunication. But Sam's story doesn't end there. His Protect Every Child initiative is changing hearts and lives, and we are excited to be part of it! Music provided by Purple Planet: https:...

Who was Lehi and what was his brass ball doing outside of his tent? Find out on this weeks FUMPOTD! That's a whole lot of fun, and so is roasting this week's troll: President Russell M. Nelson himself! So pull up a seat and enjoy whatever beverage that will make the prophet's garments bunch up in the biggest knot. It's a good one! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com .

No, we're not peddling the Wilson sisters' latest rock ballad. It's this week's FUMPOTD. Check it out! Also, Shelly gets real about the "Exclusion Policy" and unexpected reversal. Get comfy, folks. It's a good one. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com . 

Hey, look at that - we made it through 20 episodes! Wowsers! In this one we discuss seeing Book of Mormon (the musical) for the first time - hopefully the first of many times. Funny stuff! We also read a listener letter from a transgender fan, and pose the question, is it easier to come out as gay/lesbian or trans within the Mormon church? Hmm...something to think about. Hope you enjoy it. Music p...

In this episode, Shelly reveals a secret family recipe. Maybe don't try this one at home, kids. Also, we read a listener letter to a parent, and Shelly talks about one of her own. And will Mary guess the FUMPOTD or will she just sort of guess it? Either way, it's worth a listen - at least we think so. Enjoy! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com .

Endure to the End, Quietly Obey, Modest is Hottest. All of these were contenders for our Effed Up Mormon Phrase of the Day. Which one made the cut? Listen and find out! In this episode we roast a troll, discuss double earring commentary by douchey elders, and realize that no matter how tough life gets, we could always be a leper, so maybe things aren't so bad after all. Enjoy! Music provided by Pu...