The Mormon History Hoedown

This is part four where Barbara and I discuss the Mountain Meadows Massacre, a tragic event in Mormon history where a group of Mormons in 1857 killed a large group of innocent men, women, and children. We kick things off with a review of the brutal crime of wiping out all the innocent people including young witnesses. As tensions soar, the Mormon leaders are left reeling at the shocking aftermath...

I'm so honored to have Dillan Conrad from Jubliee's Mormons vs ExMormons panel joining me along with Shelise from Cults to Consciousness in studio! Dillan shares his journey, from how he landed on Jubilee, to reflections on Tember and Cardon, coming out to his wife, and leaving his Mormon upbringing behind, but taking many of the LDS values with him. Watch part 1 with Shelise Dillan here: https://...

Pleasure is the measure, so satisfy your longings to hang out with me for an hour of free education from Natasha Helfer, a certified sex therapist! React with us as we watch Girl Defined's most uncomfortable, now deleted, highly controversial video where Bethany interviews Christian "sex counselors" as they detail their path through God-honoring, non-orgasmic, duty-bound sex. In this enlightening...

It’s not every day that the YouTube Gods look upon the ExMormon world and grant us a blessing such as this. 👇 👇 👇 I live and die on donor support! So, great news! The Nuance Hug Foundation is up and running as a 501c3 nonprofit. All donations to ✨Donor Box and Venmo✨ are tax deductible in the US! More podcasts and shorts are coming full-time as long as I can keep it funded. Help me and my tea...

I've started a new multi-part series on The Mountain Meadows Massacre with historian, author, director of Signature Books, content editor of the award-winning "Massacre at Mountain Meadows" and co-author of "Vengeance Is Mine, The Mountain Meadows Massacre and Its Aftermath" Barbara Jones Brown. This is part three where Barbara and I discuss the Mountain Meadows Massacre, a tragic event in Mormon...

Join me for a deeply emotional and candid interview with the members of Die Shiny, Callie Crofts and Zac Bryant, as they share their personal journeys, music, and the profound stories behind their new song "Sacrament." This intimate conversation touches on the impact of Callie's mom's cancer and her eventual passing, the unique dynamics of Colette Butler and Callie's relationship, the influence of...

In this second episode of our series, historian Barbara Jones Brown takes us through the violent rhetoric on behalf of Mormon leaders that led up to the Mountain Meadows Massacre. From 1856 to 1857 in Utah, Mormon prophet Brigham Young played a role in shaping the mindset of the Mormon settlers resulting in a theocracy, heaps of polygamy, and the idea that avenging the blood of prophets was the on...

Exciting news! I am starting a new multi-part series on The Mountain Meadows Massacre with historian, author, director of Signature Books, content editor of the award-winning "Massacre at Mountain Meadows" and co-author of "Vengeance Is Mine, The Mountain Meadows Massacre and Its Aftermath" Barbara Jones Brown! This is part one where Barbara and I discuss the Mountain Meadows Massacre, a tragic ev...

It's time to settle how very, very, VERY Mormon Carah and Alyssa were for the majority of their short, naive lives. Pop the popcorn and place your bets as these two Ex-Mormon content creators answer 20 questions to decide who held a little bit more firmly to the rod than the other. Pick up a copy of Alyssa's book which is the #1 bestselling new release in Mormonism! https://www.amazon.com/How-Leav...

Listen to this podcast, then listen to it again to digest all the wisdom of my guest, Stephanie Brinkerhoff, as we discuss the difficult road to empowerment as an Ex-Mormon. It's time we get to the heart of the process. From leaving a church that took away her autonomy and intuition, and how psychedelics helped her break free, my guest Stephanie discusses associations of safety with following the...

You're tired of the bombardment of info. "Just give me the fast facts, chief!" The brilliant Mormon historian Benjamin Park joins me to discuss his new book "American Zion" which details all the facts, context, and characters to provide a brief but in-depth look at the history of Mormonism in America. You don't know Mormonism until you explore the development and evolution of Mormon traditions ove...

Join Carah and Matt Easton for an in-depth discussion and interview you do not want to miss. Breaking the news here first on the recent controversy surrounding Brigham Young University's shocking decision for freshmen. Matt Easton courageously came out as gay during his valedictorian graduation speech at the private Mormon university which sparked an infamous talk by apsotle Jeffery R. Holland. In...

It's the Eve update you've all been waiting for! Join me for a live interview and learn about what happened next for my Mormon buddy Eve after John Dehlin and I told her the true Mormon history that had been hidden from her. Original video found here: https://youtu.be/gl50qEdRABQ Follow Eve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reclaiming.mom.brain/ Sub to Eve's YouTube channel: https://www.yout...

ARE YOU READY TO LAUGH?!? Not a description you'd think would represent a video on war, but that's how laughable Jabra Ghneim's "response" to my Israel/Palestine series is. Bringing back Lindsay from Socialistlyakward with more facts and lulz. We made our 3 part Israel/Palestine series, and the Christian Zionists of Mormon Book Reviews responded to some strawman atheist Hamas supporting girl named...

It's been a wild year to be a corrupt institution led by Jesus Christ, y'all. Here's a recap of all the scandals of 2023, with insights from real apostates on what led the most Mormons to abandon this sinking ship. I've got my Mormon friend Eve on lock to come back for a follow-up interview but could use some help purchasing my additional cameras, mics, and lights! I'll be bringing lots of amazing...

I got no description for ya. I left it all on the field, coach. Heavy trigger warning on this episode, and check out the links below for parts 1 and 2. Link to part 1: https://youtu.be/EWCh9Oy-BvE Link to part 2: https://youtu.be/AuFxv5-UI08 Send Lindsay some love on Venmo @socialistlyawkward1443 Check out her links to follow her in all the places: https://linktr.ee/Socialistlyawkward If the mood...

Today I'm joined by Shelise with Cults to Consciousness as we dive into the shocking details of the lies, hush money, and SA within the Mormon church that have recently come to light. We discuss the mishandled SA cases within the LDS church and the troubling instances in which the leaders failed to protect victims, fostering silence and cover-ups, and failing to report SA to authorities. Does the...

Welcome to my extra special second episode with Lindsay from @socialistlyawkward ! We take on the next piece of the deconstructing Zionism puzzle by breaking down Zionism's history and how it feeds into every aspect of the Israel-Palestine war. Steeped in clips and commentary, we invite you to sit back, relax, and tense up about the most devastating topic imaginable. Heavy trigger warning on this...

All you gluttons for deconstruction, get on in here. I'm delighted to have Steven Pynakker tell me about his nuanced Christian worldview as I push back with every question I feel is necessary. What a treat. We tackle about the questions around the necessity of Christianity, the bible, and religion as a whole. I think it has something for everyone. Believers, non-believers, and everyone who hated m...

The article we're covering today: https://www.vice.com/en/article/n7ekzx/tim-ballard-sound-of-freedom-grooming-sexual-abuse-undercover-couples-ruse-operation-underground-railroad?utm_source=VICE_Twitter&utm_medium=social+ 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 I live and die on donor support! So, great news! The Nuance Hug Foundation is up and running as a 501c3 nonprofit. All donations to ✨Donor Box and Ve...

Super yikes! Reacting to the insane prophesies of Todd Cella, just uploaded November 13th, 2023. They are very unsettling. How can this be stopped? Mormons, when a man says he is God's chosen servant to usher in the second coming, think twice about dooms-doing what Doomsy Doomer Does. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfBABo7BVN0 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 I live and die on donor suppor...

Welcome to part 1! Taking on the Israel-Palestine war one piece at a time with the brilliant Lindsay from @socialistlyawkward1443 by my side to break it all down for this multi-part series of The Mormon History Hoedown. First: We deconstructed Mormonism. Now: We unravel our understanding of holy lands and what pieces of empathy were missing in our previous Mormon minds, including the context and h...

Welcome to my favorite report on Tim Ballard of all time. I promise to be as unhinged as all the corruption that's being exposed from the high-profile LDS friendships. What else would you expect? Details that involve Mormon tithing records used for fundraising, acquired on behalf of Mormon Apostle Elder Ballard to target wealthy tithe payers to funnel more cash to Operation Underground Railroad (b...

The doomsday Mormons sure are doomsdaying lately. Making this a dooms-month and the most doomsiest year in recent history. Today I’m going to give you the latest updates on Blaze Thibaudeau. The Arizona 16 year old that was taken by his Mormon doomsday mother and uncle last Monday. He has been found safe by the Alaskan border and we’ll talk about what led up to all this unfolding as well as my nor...

Talking about the recent 2023 Faith Matters "Restore" conference and how this new schism differs from the church it tries to amplify. Joined today by the amazing and talented @uncertainlycarly for all the commentary you are certainly looking for! Talking about the recent 2023 Faith Matters "Restore" conference and how this new schism differs from the church it tries to amplify. Joined today by the...