In this episode, Shelly's dad dies. Not literally on the show (that would have been super-weird) but just a few days before this episode was recorded. Plus, Shelly and guest co-host Kirsten get extremely sidetracked with a conversation about karaoke. Also, you will learn about Shelly's brother's magical priesthood ability to "release" dead people from their bodies. I'm not kidding.

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More Mormon funeral discussion? Hell yeah. In today’s episode, guest host Kirsten Morgan helps Shelly unpack the rest of her mom’s funeral, and there’s plenty of it. As an added bonus, you will get to hear Shelly’s talk that she gave from the pulpit, in a Mormon chapel, in front of hundreds of Mormons. Did she announce that she is gay? Of course she did. Did the church burn to the ground? Listen up and find out.

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Hello Friends! In today’s episode, Shelly talks with Kimberly Anderson about the death of her mom and her trip to Utah for the very Mormon funeral. If you’ve ever been to a Mormon funeral as an ExMormon, you know there’s gonna be a lot to unpack here. This is part 1 of 2. That’s how much there is to unpack.

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Please welcome Chris Davis, author of "Worthy: The Memoir of an Ex-Mormon Lesbian." Chris spoke to us candidly about her experience growing up Mormon, her struggles with marriage and children, and a 17-year crisis that culminated in a huge turning point that led to a brand-new chapter in her life. Her book can be found on Amazon or at chrisdavisproud.com. Also, check out Chris's essay in "I Spoke to You with Silence," also on Amazon.

TW: we discuss suicidal ideation openly in this episode. Please listen responsibly or feel free to skip this one if that topic is difficult for you.

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Hi friends, today's episode was extremely difficult and emotional to record. We hope you'll listen with an open heart and mind as Shelly and I embark upon the next adventure of our podcast and our lives. We also want to thank T and Ophelia, current members of the LDS church, for bravely sending in their letters. We appreciate everyone's participation, love and support. It means the world to both of us!

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Please join us for the conclusion of our 2-part interview with Briell Decker, the inspiring cult survivor of the FLDS church. Her 3-part documentary series, Prisoner of the Prophet, is available on Discovery + or Max on Prime Video Channels.

Check out Briell Decker’s personal page: https://www.brielldecker.com, where you can sign up for Briell’s upcoming memoir. Also, please consider donating to the Short Creek Dream Center: https://www.shortcreekdreamcenter.org.

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Please join us for part 1 of our fascinating, two-part interview with the amazingly brave, cult survivor of the FLDS church, Briell Decker. Her 3-part documentary series, Prisoner of the Prophet, is available on Discovery + or Max on Prime Video Channels.

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In this episode, Shelly decides it will be really fun to quiz Mary on some of mainstream religions' more wacky beliefs. Can you guess which answers she got right? Also, we read a listener letter, and get stuck on an odd discussion about foreskins. It happens.

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The title of this episode could probably have been a FUMPOTD. Perhaps we thought it was too obvious? Feel free to cue music in your head when we get to that part. And there's nothing like a "Shelly's Journal Journey" segment to make us feel inspired to take the covenant path...or perhaps to get us all to start thinking it's all fake? You decide! We'd also like to thank Rose for submitting today's listener letter. If you'd like to get in touch, please visit latterdaylesbian.org/contact. Thanks!

We'd like to thank our sponsor, Modest Mix Teas, and their Wake the Fuck Up blend. Head over to www.modestmix.com, and enter latterdaylesbian20 at check out for 20% off your order!

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In this year-end episode, we talk about those holiday tunes that should possibly be banned once and for all...or maybe a few of the examples are a stretch? Give a listen and decide for yourself. Also, Shelly discusses her recent trip to Utah, and there's even a surprise FUMPOTD at the end! We want to give special thanks to all of our Patreon and Supercast subscribers. We couldn't keep this show going without you! Sign up at www.latterdaylesbian.org/support, at the $5 and above level, by 12/31/22 to receive this year's Christmas letter (obviously not in time for Christmas). We'd really appreciate it. Happy holidays everybody!

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In today's episode, Shelly reads once again from her oh-so-riveting, circa 1990s journal, which sparks an impromptu FUMPOTD. Such a fun surprise that Mary can't begin to sort out, per usual. We also read a letter from a very special friend of the podcast.

We'd like to thank our sponsor, Modest Mix Teas, and their Wake the Fuck Up blend. Head over to www.modestmix.com, and enter latterdaylesbian20 at check out for 20% off your order!

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Today we're talking about banned LGBTQ books. The most common are listed below, along with a link to save the Patmos Library in Jamestown Township, outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan. We also want to give a shout-out to our sponsor, Modest Mix Teas, whose main ingredient is a well placed f-bomb. Check them out at www.modestmix.com, and enter latterdaylesbian20 at check out for 20% off your order!

Gender Queer: a Memoir - Maia Kobabe
Kiss Number 8 - Colleen AF Venable
Spinning - Tillie Walden
Lawn Boy - Jonathan Evison
I Am a Gay Wizard - V.S. Santoni
Out of Darkness - Ashley Hope Pérez
The Poet X - Elizabeth Acevedo
When Aidan Became a Brother - Kyle Lukoff

www.gofundme.com / Save Patmos library: https://gofund.me/3b4581ad

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In today's episode we're reading from two LDS-authored books: "Mormons & Homosexuality" and "Encouraging Heterosexuality." We're super stoked to debunk both of them. We also want to give a shout-out to our sponsor, Modest Mix Teas, who lovingly provided the delicious and subversive tea blends that delight our senses and encourage our unapologetic love of swearwords. Hooray for beverages that go against the word of wisdom or whatever. Check them out at www.modestmix.com, and be sure to enter latterdaylesbian20 at check out, so they can figure out that we directed listeners there and stuff. You know, algorithms.

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Hey friends, Mary and Kirsten take the reins on this Latter-Day Lesbian and Queer Life Crisis Simulcast. We share some initial reactions to Under the Banner of Heaven, and manage to keep the spoilers to a minimum. Also, we're taking a bit of a break from podcasting, so we hope all of you have an amazing summer and we'll talk to you again in the fall.

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Please join us today for a fantastic conversation with Rev. Dr. Angela Yarber. Her new book, Queering the American Dream is available now on Amazon or at your local bookstore. You can also purchase a copy at Angela's foundation: the Tehom Center, which provides a space to learn about and celebrate the lives of revolutionary women and goddesses. Angela's art and writing provide methods for learning about such women, and her Intentional Art Process invites people of marginalized genders to explore their own spiritualities in her courses and retreats. Learn more at https://tehomcenter.org.

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Did you ever play that Hasbro board game with the cute little cars and the little pegs? Or wait...did you play the Mormon version?? That fun game where young adults are put to the test as they try to guess what the "right" decision is, and then get to experience copious amounts of guilt and shame and also fake punishments if they guess incorrectly? Well, we are ripping the shirt out of THAT game today. Even "Leave It In" Dan has something to say about it. We also have a FUMPOTD and an entry from Shelly's journal. Should be a good time.

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Today's episode features a super fun interview with Melissa and Tanya from Apostate Coffee. We get to hear their story; how they met and got started in the coffee biz. There's also an impromptu FUMPOTD, a lesbian dating discussion, and later, a pretty random sex toy conversation. Please visit https://www.apostatecoffee.com, check out their delicious coffee blends and fun merch, and be sure to enter LDL at checkout to receive 10% off your order! Not only will that benefit Melissa and Tanya's business, but also this podcast. Thanks so much!

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On this episode, we have a fun chat about Heavenly Mother, A.K.A. "She Who Must Not Be Named." We also read a listener letter (TW: intense sexual themes), and Shelly regales us with a Utah tale. It's a good time.

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TW: The subject of suicidal ideation is discussed along with self harm and strong sexual themes. Please listen responsibly.

Please help us welcome Jen, from The ExMo Candle Co., to today's show. Jen bravely and generously shared with us her story of shame and abuse inflicted by the LDS church. She now funnels those experiences, and the resulting trauma, into making candles - a business she shares with her husband Adri. If you're interested in purchasing the "Gay Away the Pray" candle (or any of their amazing varieties), please cut and paste www.exmocandles.com into a browser window and click on the Creator Candles tab at the top of the site. A portion of the proceeds from each "Gay Away the Pray" candle helps support this podcast! Thank you in advance!

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Please join us for an amazing conversation with Dr. Amelia Nagoski, coauthor of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. To anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed by obligation and stress, there is hope, and listening to this interview is a great place to start.

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