Elena Thurston

Elena Thurston returns to share with us how the PoS, the new LDS LGBT Policy Handbook update dubbed the Policy of Silence, still affects families and children who want to serve missions. There has been no update, no clarification regarding children of “same-sex attracted” parents and the requirement that they disavow that parent in order to serve a mission with the LDS Church. This existing policy continues to cause excruciating emotional damage to children and families. Members who “suffer from same-sex attraction” are still encouraged, forced or feel no other choice than to seek out conversion therapy to “fix” their homosexual attractions. A practice that results in youth 8.4x more likely to attempt suicide. GLAAD reports “San Francisco State University found that “compared with LGBTQ young people who were not rejected or were only a little rejected by their parents and caregivers because of their gay or transgender identity, highly rejected LGBTQ young people were:  8.4x more likely to report having attempted suicide 5.9x more likely report high levels of depression 3.4x more likely to use illegal drugs 3.4x more likely to be at high risk of HIV and STDs”  Links mentioned in the episode:  Patreon FULL VIDEO of Elena’s Episode Elena’s Amazing Ted Talk about Her Experience with Conversion Therapy Elena’s Love Story on MHH GLAAD Discusses Efficacy and Consequences of Conversion Therapy VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here 

Elena Thurston returns to share with us how the PoS, the new LDS LGBT Policy Handbook update dubbed the Policy of Silence, still affects families and children who want to serve missions. There has been no update, no clarification regarding children of “same-sex attracted” parents and the requirement that they disavow that parent in order to serve a mission with the LDS Church. This existing policy continues to cause excruciating emotional damage to children and families. Members who “suffer from same-sex attraction” are still encouraged, forced or feel no other choice than to seek out conversion therapy to “fix” their homosexual attractions. A practice that results in youth 8.4x more likely to attempt suicide. GLAAD reports “San Francisco State University found that “compared with LGBTQ young people who were not rejected or were only a little rejected by their parents and caregivers because of their gay or transgender identity, highly rejected LGBTQ young people were: <ul> <li>8.4x more likely to report having attempted suicide</li> <li>5.9x more likely report high levels of depression</li> <li>3.4x more likely to use illegal drugs</li> <li>3.4x more likely to be at high risk of HIV and STDs”</li> </ul> Links mentioned in the episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-how-pos-of-32503069" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon FULL VIDEO of Elena’s Episode</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/elena_joy_thurston_conversion_therapy_almost_took_my_life_mindfulness_saved_it" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elena’s Amazing Ted Talk about Her Experience with Conversion Therapy</a></li> <li><a href="http://angelsonfire.org/mhh60-v-day-special-elenas-postmo-love-story/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elena’s Love Story on MHH</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.glaad.org/conversiontherapy?response_type=embed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GLAAD Discusses Efficacy and Consequences of Conversion Therapy</a></li> <li><a href="https://venmo.com/mormonhappyhour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations</a></li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> </ul>

MHH96: The PoS (Policy of Silence) And Families with Elena Thurston

Amidst the Letter to the IRS Whistleblower attention, a very important update to Handbook 2 was released by the LDS Church and then revised a few days later. This update contains heavy-handed silencing and further exclusion and denial of the existence of the LGBTQIA community. It isn’t “faith-promoting” as they say, and it is a policy dictating that we obey, conform, and cease to mention “personal characteristics” that detract from the focus of Jesus Christ because Mormon Jesus is a bigot. Join Blaire Ostler, a voice of passion and love who will not be silent when speaking of the LGBT brothers and sisters of this world. Links mentioned in the episode:    FULL VIDEO of this conversation on Patreon KSL: Handbook, Latter Day Saints shouldn’t talk politics, sexual orientation ‘in a way that detracts’ from meetings’ focus on Christ Blaire Ostler’s Guest Post on Exponent II Blog: Living in Silence Blaire’s FB Post RE: PoS and Oaks LDS Church: Summary of Handbook Updates Blaire’s FB that her Bishop made her delete, republished VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here   

Amidst the Letter to the IRS Whistleblower attention, a very important update to Handbook 2 was released by the LDS Church and then revised a few days later. This update contains heavy-handed silencing and further exclusion and denial of the existence of the LGBTQIA community. It isn’t “faith-promoting” as they say, and it is a policy dictating that we obey, conform, and cease to mention “personal characteristics” that detract from the focus of Jesus Christ because Mormon Jesus is a bigot. Join Blaire Ostler, a voice of passion and love who will not be silent when speaking of the LGBT brothers and sisters of this world. Links mentioned in the episode: <ul> <li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/32496866" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FULL VIDEO of this conversation on Patreon</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ksl.com/article/46693337/handbook-latter-day-saints-shouldnt-talk-politics-sexual-orientation-in-a-way-that-detracts-from-meetings-focus-on-christ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KSL: Handbook, Latter Day Saints shouldn’t talk politics, sexual orientation ‘in a way that detracts’ from meetings’ focus on Christ</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.the-exponent.com/living-in-silence/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blaire Ostler’s Guest Post on Exponent II Blog: Living in Silence</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2444527972434308&amp;set=a.1385570068330109&amp;type=3&amp;theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blaire’s FB Post RE: PoS and Oaks</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/handbook-2-administering-the-church/summary-of-recent-updates-to-handbook-2?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LDS Church: Summary of Handbook Updates</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.blaireostler.com/journal/2014/10/26/the-post-that-started-it-all?rq=feminist&amp;fbclid=IwAR0B-viH3hh_khlqw5adBiLXMhokfJ7egyxnscKpIN9PqZdDsONZCOdluB8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blaire’s FB that her Bishop made her delete, republished</a></li> <li><a href="https://venmo.com/mormonhappyhour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations</a></li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>

MHH95: Queer Perspectives on the PoS (The Policy of Silence)

Ryan McKnight joins me to talk about one of his very favorite topics, LDS Church Finances, and the incredible documents leaked in the “Letter to the IRS Director” where a whistleblower alleges the LDS Church has hoarded over $100 BILLION in charitable donations from it’s members, aka tithing. Did you know the LDS church has been stockpiling $8 billion tithing funds annually in an account since ’97, now amassing a total of $124 BILLION and has allegedly only dispersed these funds twice? Why are they collecting this money? Why are they not transparent? How do YOU feel about the information that has been collected in this whistleblower leak? Links mentioned in the episode:  Washington Press: Mormon Church has Misled Members on $100 Billion Tax-Exempt Investment Fund, Whistleblower Alleges 7 Minute Video: Letter to an IRS Director 1 hr Video: Extended Video: Letter to an IRS Director PDF Document: Letter to an IRS Director Mormonleaks: $32 Billion Investments VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here 

Ryan McKnight joins me to talk about one of his very favorite topics, LDS Church Finances, and the incredible documents leaked in the “Letter to the IRS Director” where a whistleblower alleges the LDS Church has hoarded over $100 BILLION in charitable donations from it’s members, aka tithing. Did you know the LDS church has been stockpiling $8 billion tithing funds annually in an account since ’97, now amassing a total of $124 BILLION and has allegedly only dispersed these funds twice? Why are they collecting this money? Why are they not transparent? How do YOU feel about the information that has been collected in this whistleblower leak? Links mentioned in the episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/mormon-church-has-misled-members-on-100-billion-tax-exempt-investment-fund-whistleblower-alleges/2019/12/16/e3619bd2-2004-11ea-86f3-3b5019d451db_story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Washington Press: Mormon Church has Misled Members on $100 Billion Tax-Exempt Investment Fund, Whistleblower Alleges</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/DXOWRN19i-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7 Minute Video: Letter to an IRS Director</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDlFZF3RyhE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1 hr Video: Extended Video: Letter to an IRS Director</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.scribd.com/document/439385879/Letter-to-an-IRS-Director" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PDF Document: Letter to an IRS Director</a></li> <li><a href="https://mormonleaks.io/newsroom/2018/05/30/mormonleaks-compiles-information-connecting-mormon-church-to-32-billion-of-investments/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mormonleaks: $32 Billion Investments</a></li> <li><a href="https://venmo.com/mormonhappyhour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations</a></li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> </ul>

MHH94: Hot Takes on the Whistleblower Letter to the IRS

There comes a time for many of us who have moved on from Mormonism that we feel ready to move on from the community that validated us when we left Mormonism. We are done with the triggers and are ready to embrace joy, happiness, and filling our lives with other interests! Up next in this series to share with us her own story of exploration, trauma and an exciting new adventure is Terina Maldonado. She is full of experience and loves helping others find themselves after a trauma. Links:  VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here 

There comes a time for many of us who have moved on from Mormonism that we feel ready to move on from the community that validated us when we left Mormonism. We are done with the triggers and are ready to embrace joy, happiness, and filling our lives with other interests! Up next in this series to share with us her own story of exploration, trauma and an exciting new adventure is Terina Maldonado. She is full of experience and loves helping others find themselves after a trauma. Links: <ul> <li><a href="https://venmo.com/mormonhappyhour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations</a></li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> </ul>

MHH93: Becoming and EX ExMormon: Terina’s Story

Have you discovered the intriguing and glee-inducing world of subversive cross-stitch? It is from this creativity that I bring you the inspiring talent behind Bad Bible Stitches, a collection of art found on Instagram that showcases the more…colorful verses of holy writ for beautiful display. That creative woman is Jessica Hartle, who is also an incredible aerial performer! Join us as Jessica walks us through growing up amongst the FLDS in rural Utah, raised with certain modesty and purity ideas as are common within Mormonism, to a faith transition that encouraged her to use her art to help others explore what their faith is really all about. In a transformative and healing journey, she is also active in the Utah Performance community, finding and loving herself in talented, artistic dance. If you’d prefer to watch this conversation instead of just listen, head over to Patreon and watch the full video! Links mentioned in this episode:    FULL VIDEO of Jessica’s interview on Patreon Bad Bible Stitches on Instagram Persephone Aerial Arts on Instagram The Moxy Movement CALL Mormon Happy Hour at 435-494-1427 VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here   

Have you discovered the intriguing and glee-inducing world of subversive cross-stitch? It is from this creativity that I bring you the inspiring talent behind Bad Bible Stitches, a collection of art found on Instagram that showcases the more…colorful verses of holy writ for beautiful display. That creative woman is Jessica Hartle, who is also an incredible aerial performer! Join us as Jessica walks us through growing up amongst the FLDS in rural Utah, raised with certain modesty and purity ideas as are common within Mormonism, to a faith transition that encouraged her to use her art to help others explore what their faith is really all about. In a transformative and healing journey, she is also active in the Utah Performance community, finding and loving herself in talented, artistic dance. If you’d prefer to watch this conversation instead of just listen, head over to Patreon and watch the full video! Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-mhh92-bad-31568713" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FULL VIDEO of Jessica’s interview on Patreon</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/badbiblestitches/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bad Bible Stitches on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/persephoneaerialarts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Persephone Aerial Arts on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-moxy-movement-13692416652" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Moxy Movement</a></li> <li>CALL Mormon Happy Hour at 435-494-1427</li> <li><a href="https://venmo.com/mormonhappyhour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations</a></li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>

MHH92: Bad Bible Stitches and Jessica’s Story

Sam Young

This week I catch up with Sam Young, the Former LDS Bishop who asked the LDS Church to stop asking children sexually explicit questions during Bishop Worthiness Interviews. Sam Young created a petition, collected survivor stories, organized a march in Salt Lake City and survived a 21 day Hunger Strike with firesides each night to bring awareness to the dangers of these interviews. After all this, the LDS Church excommunicated Sam Young for his efforts to protect children from harm.  Over the next year, Sam continued to turn his frustration at The Church’s response to raising awareness of the need to Protect Every Child. He turned his campaign into a national effort to Protect Every Child, not just LDS Children. Listen in a Sam shares what his efforts have entailed during the past year, including many mountains climbed, many conversations, and a march 3x his original march in SLC. If you’d prefer to watch this interview instead of just listen, visit Mormon Happy Hour on Patreon and support the podcast today! Links Mentioned in this Episode:    CALL Mormon Happy Hour at 435-494-1427 VIDEO of this episode on Patreon VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations MHH02: Sam’s 1st Appearance on Mormon Happy Hour MHH29: Sam Announces Hunger Strike MHH33: Sam After Hunger Strike MHH50: Sam Reacts to TAL Episode about Protect LDS Children Protect Every Child Website Protect LDS Children Website SNAP Article about Sam Young Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here   

This week I catch up with Sam Young, the Former LDS Bishop who asked the LDS Church to stop asking children sexually explicit questions during Bishop Worthiness Interviews. Sam Young created a petition, collected survivor stories, organized a march in Salt Lake City and survived a 21 day Hunger Strike with firesides each night to bring awareness to the dangers of these interviews. After all this, the LDS Church excommunicated Sam Young for his efforts to protect children from harm.  Over the next year, Sam continued to turn his frustration at The Church’s response to raising awareness of the need to Protect Every Child. He turned his campaign into a national effort to Protect Every Child, not just LDS Children. Listen in a Sam shares what his efforts have entailed during the past year, including many mountains climbed, many conversations, and a march 3x his original march in SLC. If you’d prefer to watch this interview instead of just listen, visit Mormon Happy Hour on Patreon and support the podcast today! Links Mentioned in this Episode: <ul> <li> <ul> <li>CALL Mormon Happy Hour at 435-494-1427</li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-mhh91-sam-31314052" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIDEO of this episode on Patreon</a></li> <li><a href="https://venmo.com/mormonhappyhour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations</a></li> <li><a href="http://angelsonfire.org/mhh03-sam-youngs-masturbation-interview-petition-handbook-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MHH02: Sam’s 1st Appearance on Mormon Happy Hour</a></li> <li><a href="http://angelsonfire.org/mhh29-interview-with-sam-young-protect-lds-children-hunger-strike-and-spotlight/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MHH29: Sam Announces Hunger Strike</a></li> <li><a href="http://angelsonfire.org/mhh33-interview-w-sam-young-after-23-day-hunger-strike/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MHH33: Sam After Hunger Strike</a></li> <li><a href="http://angelsonfire.org/mhh50-sam-young-reacts-to-episode-of-this-american-life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MHH50: Sam Reacts to TAL Episode about Protect LDS Children</a></li> <li><a href="https://protecteverychild.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Protect Every Child Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://protectldschildren.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Protect LDS Children Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.snapnetwork.org/new_initiatives_combat_child_sexual_abuse_apr19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SNAP Article about Sam Young</a></li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>

MHH91: A Year in Recap: Sam Young and Protect Every Child

Lindsay Kjar

Lindsay and her husband Matt are in a Mixed Faith Marriage, and they are thriving! Not only have they figured out together a thing or two about what makes a marriage like this work better, but they have also built an amazing support system to share what they have learned with other couples. Lindsay shares with us today her own journey out of being an active Mormon woman to a well-seasoned and wise Post Mormon. She highlights the things that brought strength, stability and growth in their marriage. Write down any questions you have or places you’d like more support, Lindsay would love to return, with Matt, to answer even more of your questions. Links mentioned in this episode:  Lindsay and Matt’s Mixed Faith Marriage Coaching Site VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here 

Lindsay and her husband Matt are in a Mixed Faith Marriage, and they are thriving! Not only have they figured out together a thing or two about what makes a marriage like this work better, but they have also built an amazing support system to share what they have learned with other couples. Lindsay shares with us today her own journey out of being an active Mormon woman to a well-seasoned and wise Post Mormon. She highlights the things that brought strength, stability and growth in their marriage. Write down any questions you have or places you’d like more support, Lindsay would love to return, with Matt, to answer even more of your questions. Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="http://mixedfaithmarriagecoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lindsay and Matt’s Mixed Faith Marriage Coaching Site</a></li> <li><a href="https://venmo.com/mormonhappyhour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations</a></li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> </ul>

MHH90: Tips on Improving A Mixed Faith Marriage with Lindsay Kjar

I’m doing it again, I have things to tell you, so here they are! I felt The Spirit during LDS Conference Weekend, did you?? I also am sharing with you a deeeeelicious drink recipe, Tropical Jungle Juice for a crowd! Be careful with this one, it goes down easy and packs a punch, a tropical punch! I have now attended and hosted a Full Moon Drumming circle, and I’m thrilled to share the experiences! And, I have an update for you on medical cannabis, the truly wonderful things I have learned while using it, and how it has changed my behavior. In case you missed it, I threw in my own story for National Coming Out Day, Bi Visibility for the win! Links mentioned in this episode: CNN: Religious Thoughts Trigger Rewards Systems, Feeling TheSpirit Jungle Juice post on MHH Instagram The Strange and Unusual Podcast

I’m doing it again, I have things to tell you, so here they are! I felt The Spirit during LDS Conference Weekend, did you?? I also am sharing with you a deeeeelicious drink recipe, Tropical Jungle Juice for a crowd! Be careful with this one, it goes down easy and packs a punch, a tropical punch! I have now attended and hosted a Full Moon Drumming circle, and I’m thrilled to share the experiences! And, I have an update for you on medical cannabis, the truly wonderful things I have learned while using it, and how it has changed my behavior. In case you missed it, I threw in my own story for National Coming Out Day, Bi Visibility for the win! Links mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2016/11/29/health/religious-brain-mormon-mri/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CNN: Religious Thoughts Trigger Rewards Systems, Feeling TheSpirit</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B28JCGfndA7/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jungle Juice post on MHH Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.thestrangeandunusualpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Strange and Unusual Podcast</a>

MHH89: A Second Post Mormon Confession Session

Up next in my series all about leaving Mormonism AND ExMormonism, I chat with my childhood friend Valerie all about her experiences growing up Mormon, Ricks College (yes, before it was BYU-I), converting and marrying her husband, and falling down the rabbit hole and leaving Mormonism. It’s a crash course, with some great wisdom at the end of the conversation. Please don’t miss all the photos I posted of our favorite childhood moments, can you believe I found photos to go along with the things Valerie brought up? Writing the names of all the guys we’ve kissed on the wall at girls camp? Check! The deer head someone used to terrorize us? Check! Attempting to dye our hair with kool-aid? You know it! Girls camp was where the memories were made! If you’d like to watch Val and I catch up on Growing Up Mormon, head on over to Patreon for the full video of this conversation!      Links mentioned in this episode:  VIDEO of this chat on Patreon VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here 

Up next in my series all about leaving Mormonism AND ExMormonism, I chat with my childhood friend Valerie all about her experiences growing up Mormon, Ricks College (yes, before it was BYU-I), converting and marrying her husband, and falling down the rabbit hole and leaving Mormonism. It’s a crash course, with some great wisdom at the end of the conversation. Please don’t miss all the photos I posted of our favorite childhood moments, can you believe I found photos to go along with the things Valerie brought up? Writing the names of all the guys we’ve kissed on the wall at girls camp? Check! The deer head someone used to terrorize us? Check! Attempting to dye our hair with kool-aid? You know it! Girls camp was where the memories were made! If you’d like to watch Val and I catch up on Growing Up Mormon, head on over to Patreon for the full video of this conversation!  Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/30410157" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIDEO of this chat on Patreon</a></li> <li><a href="https://venmo.com/mormonhappyhour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations</a></li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> </ul>

MHH88: Becoming an EX ExMormon: Valerie’s Story

There comes a time for many of us who have moved on from Mormonism that we REALLY want to move on and not stay in the community that validated us when we left Mormonism. We are done with the triggers, the constant repeating drama, the never-changing harm that pours out of the LDS Church. We are ready to embrace joy, happiness, and filling our lives with other interests! First up, to share her own journey out of Mormonism, and out of ExMormonism, and what she has done to fill up her life. She’s a novelist, with a alter ego pen name Delaney Darco. She is thriving in a mixed-faith marriage that is full of love, respect, and deep conversations. Links mentioned in this episode:  VIDEO of Jessica’s Story on Patreon Confessional videos this week on Patreon HERE and HERE Delaney Darco on Mormon Happy Hour HERE and HERE Find Delaney Darco on Twitter Facebook Instagram Website VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here 

There comes a time for many of us who have moved on from Mormonism that we REALLY want to move on and not stay in the community that validated us when we left Mormonism. We are done with the triggers, the constant repeating drama, the never-changing harm that pours out of the LDS Church. We are ready to embrace joy, happiness, and filling our lives with other interests! First up, to share her own journey out of Mormonism, and out of ExMormonism, and what she has done to fill up her life. She’s a novelist, with a alter ego pen name Delaney Darco. She is thriving in a mixed-faith marriage that is full of love, respect, and deep conversations. Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/30141724" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIDEO of Jessica’s Story on Patreon</a></li> <li>Confessional videos this week on Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/29946658" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> and <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/29947202" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></li> <li>Delaney Darco on Mormon Happy Hour <a href="http://angelsonfire.org/mhh23-the-32-billion-interview-with-mormonleaks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> and <a href="http://angelsonfire.org/mhh26-exmo-predators-mormon-sex-myths-and-the-updates-to-youth-interview-guidelines-yep-its-all-about-sex/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></li> <li>Find Delaney Darco on <a href="https://twitter.com/delaneydarco?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/IamDelaneyDarco/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/delaneydarco/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://delaneydarco.wordpress.com/?fbclid=IwAR0IhQW6LPPJ7i8Srt9TFyoI2wIIXDwDWcXaZfGK_y0YFwbkIILhXGU1quM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://venmo.com/mormonhappyhour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations</a></li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> </ul>

MHH87: Becoming an EX-ExMormon: Jessica’s Story

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Today, 3 Mormons are back to call the Strengthening Church Members Committee. This Committee serves the church leadership as an Orwellian group of dutiful spies who track down the activities of members who have been deemed apostate. These files contain screenshots of online activities and other evidence of apostasy. Once a member gains the level of public attention that is deemed problematic to the LDS highest authority, the member’s local leaders, Bishops and Stake Presidents, are given the go-ahead to begin disciplinary action. As you may remember from MHH Ep57, myself, Lesley Butterfield and Bryce Blankenagel are still members of record and have not yet resigned for unique reasons. So we decided to call Elder Dyches this morning to obtain what information was found in our prospective SCMC member files. Listen in to see how it went and what new information we gained! Lesley asks specifically about what recourse members have who are abused by the very local ecclesiastical leaders that Church HQ refers us back to when we raise concern. Don’t miss Part 2 where we discuss this call and all the new information and its significance later today. Links mentioned in this episode:  Radio Free Mormon Obtains Info on the SCMC MHHEp57: 3 Mormons: Why We Haven’t Resigned What is the Strengthening Church Members Committee?

Today, 3 Mormons are back to call the Strengthening Church Members Committee. This Committee serves the church leadership as an Orwellian group of dutiful spies who track down the activities of members who have been deemed apostate. These files contain screenshots of online activities and other evidence of apostasy. Once a member gains the level of public attention that is deemed problematic to the LDS highest authority, the member’s local leaders, Bishops and Stake Presidents, are given the go-ahead to begin disciplinary action. As you may remember from MHH Ep57, myself, Lesley Butterfield and Bryce Blankenagel are still members of record and have not yet resigned for unique reasons. So we decided to call Elder Dyches this morning to obtain what information was found in our prospective SCMC member files. Listen in to see how it went and what new information we gained! Lesley asks specifically about what recourse members have who are abused by the very local ecclesiastical leaders that Church HQ refers us back to when we raise concern. Don’t miss Part 2 where we discuss this call and all the new information and its significance later today. Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://radiofreemormon.org/2019/05/radio-free-mormon-064-spying-for-the-lord/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Free Mormon Obtains Info on the SCMC</a></li> <li><a href="https://radiofreemormon.org/2019/05/radio-free-mormon-064-spying-for-the-lord/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MHHEp57: 3 Mormons: Why We Haven’t Resigned</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strengthening_Church_Members_Committee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What is the Strengthening Church Members Committee?</a></li></ul>

MHH73: Part 1 Call to Elder Dyches of the Strengthening Church Members Committee

Did Mormonism ruin your relationship with women like it did mine? Join April Carlson and I as we discuss Mormon Mean Girls! April is a mental health therapist who spends much of her time working with those in faith transitions, and girl does she see the interesting dynamic at work within Mormon Women. Did you think the Patriarchy only affected men? Oh Sister!!! It’s alive and well within our Visiting Teaching (er, Ministering) and our Enrichment nights! Feeling the pressure to conform within Relief Society? You are NOT alone! The loneliness, betrayal, and exclusion from your community is real. And it is toxic. It takes time to relearn how to trust women after transitioning out of an Orthodox Mormon community, and April and I are here to talk you through it! On Wednesdays, we wear whatever we want to! Proudly! And we do not conform! As always, please head over to Patreon to watch this important conversation with April! Links mentioned in this episode:  VIDEO April Carlson and Mormon Mean Girls on Patreon April’s Article on Exponent II: Mormon Mean Girls VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here 

Did Mormonism ruin your relationship with women like it did mine? Join April Carlson and I as we discuss Mormon Mean Girls! April is a mental health therapist who spends much of her time working with those in faith transitions, and girl does she see the interesting dynamic at work within Mormon Women. Did you think the Patriarchy only affected men? Oh Sister!!! It’s alive and well within our Visiting Teaching (er, Ministering) and our Enrichment nights! Feeling the pressure to conform within Relief Society? You are NOT alone! The loneliness, betrayal, and exclusion from your community is real. And it is toxic. It takes time to relearn how to trust women after transitioning out of an Orthodox Mormon community, and April and I are here to talk you through it! On Wednesdays, we wear whatever we want to! Proudly! And we do not conform! As always, please head over to Patreon to watch this important conversation with April! Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/27002536" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIDEO April Carlson and Mormon Mean Girls on Patreon</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.the-exponent.com/mormon-mean-girls/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">April’s Article on Exponent II: Mormon Mean Girls</a></li> <li><a href="https://venmo.com/mormonhappyhour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations</a></li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> </ul>

MHH77: Mormon Mean Girls

THIS IS PART 2 of a panel discussion. Recently, Mike Norton aka NewNameNoah presented an expansion of information that was previously presented regarding McKenna Denson when she came forward with allegations of rape at the hands of the Missionary Training Center president in the 80’s, Joseph Bishop. This further information, and the manner in which Norton presented it has erupted a firestorm of controversy in both the ExMormon and the Mormon communities as people grapple with feelings of betrayal, rage, anger, and disgust. Neither one of these players is getting a free pass. Lesley Butterfield, Bryce Blankenagel, and our fresh panelist Janelle Brinton and I all create a diverse panel with differing opinions on how to digest this controversy, whether rage or compassion is appropriate, and how this could have been handled differently. If you’d like to watch rather than listen, head on over to Patreon for the video of this panel, where it was early released! Links mentioned in this episode:    Part 1: MHH Ep79 FULL VIDEO of this panel RE: McKenna-geddon on Patreon MormonLeaks: Original leaked recording of McKenna confronting Joseph Bishop Mike Norton aka NewNameNoah’s video presentation of McKenna’s dossier Blog article containing archived link of Mike’s phone call to McKenna Episode art found HERE VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here   

THIS IS PART 2 of a panel discussion. Recently, Mike Norton aka NewNameNoah presented an expansion of information that was previously presented regarding McKenna Denson when she came forward with allegations of rape at the hands of the Missionary Training Center president in the 80’s, Joseph Bishop. This further information, and the manner in which Norton presented it has erupted a firestorm of controversy in both the ExMormon and the Mormon communities as people grapple with feelings of betrayal, rage, anger, and disgust. Neither one of these players is getting a free pass. Lesley Butterfield, Bryce Blankenagel, and our fresh panelist Janelle Brinton and I all create a diverse panel with differing opinions on how to digest this controversy, whether rage or compassion is appropriate, and how this could have been handled differently. If you’d like to watch rather than listen, head on over to Patreon for the video of this panel, where it was early released! Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> <ul> <li><a href="http://angelsonfire.org/mhh79-mckenna-geddon-the-heated-aftermath-pt-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Part 1: MHH Ep79</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-mckenna-27245352" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FULL VIDEO of this panel RE: McKenna-geddon on Patreon</a></li> <li><a href="https://mormonleaks.io/newsroom/2018/03/19/mormonleaks-releases-of-former-mormon-mission-president-admitting-inappropriate-interactions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MormonLeaks: Original leaked recording of McKenna confronting Joseph Bishop</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvZPuduWqU8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Norton aka NewNameNoah’s video presentation of McKenna’s dossier</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.plonialmonimormon.com/2019/05/laffaire-denson-and-the-ex-mormon-dilemma.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog article containing archived link of Mike’s phone call to McKenna</a></li> <li><a href="https://sciencestruck.com/atomic-bomb-facts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode art found HERE</a></li> <li><a href="https://venmo.com/mormonhappyhour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations</a></li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>

MHH80: McKenna-geddon, The Heated Aftermath Pt 2

Mormon Sex Myths returns to tackle the 1982 1st Presidency ban on oral sex and the implications of this sex shaming attitude. Next, Marie Kent of My Book of Mormon podcast returns for Part 2 of the John and Mary lecture, courtesy of Spencer W. Kimball in our Feminist Reading Roast segment. Don’t miss SWK’s brilliant plan for finding happiness and meaning in life, which is sure to bring exactly the opposite. This issue is jam-packed with sexism, misogynist control, and shame. But don’t worry, it comes with a special #earthquakechallenge that you don’t want to miss!  So consider yourself challenged, now we ask that you “return and report.” As always, the full video versions of these conversations are available on the Mormon Happy Hour Patreon page. Links mentioned in this episode:  VIDEO of Mormon Sex Myth: Oral Sex Ban VIDEO of Feminist Mormon Reading Roast: John and Mary Pt 2 Document: Jan 5, 1982, 1st Presidency Ban on Oral Sex Document: Oct 15, 1982, Clarification on Ban Issued Wikipedia: Mormonism and Sexuality: Oral Sex Quotes RE: Oral Sex from LDS Church Leaders MHH28: Mormon Sex Myths explain Earthquaking MHH38: Feminist Mormon Reading Roast: John and Mary, Part 1 

Mormon Sex Myths returns to tackle the 1982 1st Presidency ban on oral sex and the implications of this sex shaming attitude. Next, Marie Kent of My Book of Mormon podcast returns for Part 2 of the John and Mary lecture, courtesy of Spencer W. Kimball in our Feminist Reading Roast segment. Don’t miss SWK’s brilliant plan for finding happiness and meaning in life, which is sure to bring exactly the opposite. This issue is jam-packed with sexism, misogynist control, and shame. But don’t worry, it comes with a special #earthquakechallenge that you don’t want to miss!  So consider yourself challenged, now we ask that you “return and report.” As always, the full video versions of these conversations are available on the Mormon Happy Hour Patreon page. Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/mormon-sex-myths-22189383" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIDEO of Mormon Sex Myth: Oral Sex Ban</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/feminist-mormon-22189467" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIDEO of Feminist Mormon Reading Roast: John and Mary Pt 2</a></li> <li><a href="https://imgur.com/a/ME6ST" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Document: Jan 5, 1982, 1st Presidency Ban on Oral Sex</a></li> <li><a href="https://i.imgur.com/78QojGz.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Document: Oct 15, 1982, Clarification on Ban Issued</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexuality_and_Mormonism#Oral_sex" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wikipedia: Mormonism and Sexuality: Oral Sex</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.exmormon.org/phorum/read.php?2,151163,151163" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quotes RE: Oral Sex from LDS Church Leaders</a></li> <li><a href="http://angelsonfire.org/mhh28-soaking-is-fundamental-beer-101-and-more-mormon-zodiac-signs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MHH28: Mormon Sex Myths explain Earthquaking</a></li> <li><a href="http://angelsonfire.org/mhh38-mithryn-on-worthiness-interviews-and-the-1st-feminist-mormon-reading-roast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MHH38: Feminist Mormon Reading Roast: John and Mary, Part 1 </a></li></ul>

MHH42: Oral Sex Ban and a Feminist Mormon Reading Roast

Colleen and Miranda review Sam Young’s petition to Stop Sexually Oriented Interviews of Mormon Youth. Also, the accidental release of Handbook 1, and the nuggets of interest found within this secret, er sacred, document that is only for the eyes of higher level ecclesiastical leaders of the LDS Church.   Links mentioned in this episode:  Sam Young’s Petition to Stop Sexually Oriented Interviews of Mormon Youth Sam Young’s Blog Sam Young  discusses Petition to Protect the Children on Mormon Stories Podcast Sam Young on Mormon Stories Podcast to discuss the Law of Common Consent Handbook 1 archived on the “Wayback Machine”

Colleen and Miranda review Sam Young’s petition to Stop Sexually Oriented Interviews of Mormon Youth. Also, the accidental release of Handbook 1, and the nuggets of interest found within this secret, er sacred, document that is only for the eyes of higher level ecclesiastical leaders of the LDS Church. Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li>Sam Young’s <a href="https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/protect-the-children-stop-mormon-masturbation-interviews.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Petition to Stop Sexually Oriented Interviews of Mormon Youth</a></li> <li>Sam Young’s <a href="https://invisiblescubit.wordpress.com/page/3/?ref=spelling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog</a></li> <li>Sam Young  discusses <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mormonstories/videos/10156030748789301/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Petition to Protect the Children on Mormon Stories Podcast</a></li> <li>Sam Young on <a href="http://www.mormonstories.org/sam-young-living-law-of-common-consent-voting-opposed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mormon Stories Podcast to discuss the Law of Common Consent</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20171115165041/https://www.lds.org/manual/handbook-1-stake-presidents-and-bishops?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Handbook 1 archived on the “Wayback Machine”</a></li></ul>

MHH02: Sam Young’s Masturbation Interview Petition & Handbook 1

Lesley Butterfield, Chloe Andersen, and Colleen get together to itemize and discuss the recent **updates** to the Temple Ordinances. As women, we have some pretty strong feels about our temple experiences and how these changes have been handled. Are the changes positive? Have all the harmful, sexist and patriarchal things about the temple now been removed? And what is the effect these changes will have on our active feminist sisters? We have lots to say! What do you think?? Don’t forget to nominate Mormon Happy Hour for a Brodie Award! Link in show notes! As always, if you’d prefer to watch instead of just listen, this interview is available in full video form on Patreon. Links mentioned in this episode:    Nominate Mormon Happy Hour for a Brodie Award! LDS dot org on the New and Everlasting Covenant, you say it’s not Polygamy??? Rachel Hunt Steenblik: Mother’s Milk Lesley Butterfield: Still Seeking Further Light and Knowledge Jonathan Streeter: Remnants of Blood Oath in Temple Signs and Tokens Lavina Anderson on the Temple Blaire Ostler: A Feminist Defense of Polygamy Blaire Ostler on Mormon Happy Hour: Queer Polygamy Bonus Content and Video for Mormon Happy Hour on Patreon VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations Photo Credit NewNameNoah Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here    

<a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Lesley Butterfield, Chloe Andersen, and Colleen get together to itemize and discuss the recent **updates** to the Temple Ordinances. As women, we have some pretty strong feels about our temple experiences and how these changes have been handled. Are the changes positive? Have all the harmful, sexist and patriarchal things about the temple now been removed? And what is the effect these changes will have on our active feminist sisters? We have lots to say! What do you think?? Don’t forget to nominate Mormon Happy Hour for a Brodie Award! Link in show notes! As always, if you’d prefer to watch instead of just listen, this interview is available in full video form on Patreon. Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> <ul> <li><a href="http://mainstreetplaza.com/2019/01/02/collecting-nominations-for-the-2018-brodie-awards/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nominate Mormon Happy Hour for a Brodie Award!</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lds.org/ensign/2015/12/the-new-and-everlasting-covenant?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LDS dot org on the New and Everlasting Covenant, you say it’s not Polygamy???</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/2018/05/11/in-mothers-milk-a-young-mormon-writer-makes-the-idea-of-a-heavenly-mother-feel-as-everyday-as-well-writing-poems-while-the-kids-nap/?fbclid=IwAR1TDFt5Mbug7RBy4R8Ta30Y8xed3e1CR04O8pyruXsNePpXHAmHQWZ5Idk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Hunt Steenblik: Mother’s Milk</a></li> <li><a href="https://rationalfaiths.com/still-seeking-further-light-and-knowledge/?fbclid=IwAR2JU76P6ByxOdWIyCzPThGyX96l4Sn2A1OtypqB-jGYD4HHAcvMVuoJOeQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lesley Butterfield: Still Seeking Further Light and Knowledge</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/LBEEJCB9-y8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonathan Streeter: Remnants of Blood Oath in Temple Signs and Tokens</a></li> <li><a href="http://articles.latimes.com/1990-05-05/news/vw-353_1_temple-ceremony" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lavina Anderson on the Temple</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.blaireostler.com/journal/2016/10/21/a-feminists-defense-of-polygamy?fbclid=IwAR0keTZZ3y5_yNZ8Eat-0oCA6118G93VjRY7XYz4HoUNpWaW7i6uGDNRpxM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blaire Ostler: A Feminist Defense of Polygamy</a></li> <li><a href="http://angelsonfire.org/mhh48-queer-polygamy-a-delicious-mind-bender-with-blaire-ostler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blaire Ostler on Mormon Happy Hour: Queer Polygamy</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/MormonHappyHour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bonus Content and Video for Mormon Happy Hour on Patreon</a></li> <li><a href="https://venmo.com/mormonhappyhour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations</a></li> <li>Photo Credit NewNameNoah</li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here </a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>

MHH53: The Temple Cha-I mean Updates

Cristina Rosetti, the originator of that amazing acronym, is back once again when she stops by at Sunstone! She is the sweetheart Gentile Catholic of Mormon History! She shares with me snippets of her Mormon History discoveries and research, including The Law of Purity, because we just can’t stay away from talking about Mormon Sex here on Mormon Happy Hour. Next, we continue to Make Adam God in yet another Six Minute Skinny Dip into Mormon History with Mithryn! Just listen to how much history he crams into 6 minutes! And we wrap it all up with Marie Kent of My Book of Mormon and her interview at Sunstone! Marie teaches Colleen how to make a Cement Mixer Shot, complete with a party story of the first time Marie ever had shots! Marie also talks about the fun times and future direction of her show My Book of Mormon. One last teaser before she comes on for Subversive Feminist Reading Corner, or whatever we call it! It will be hot as we roast the words of more modern LDS prophets and apostles. All three videos of these guests are available on Patreon.  Links mentioned in this episode:   MHH Ep20: Cristina Rosetti Shares Fireball Saints VIDEO of the interview with Cristina Rosetti Mithryn’s writings on the Adam God Doctrine Recipe for a Cement Mixer Shot My Book of Mormon: D&amp;C 132 with Mormon Happy Hour My Book of Mormon: Demise of Joseph Smith with Colleen VIDEO of the interview with Marie Kent Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here 

Cristina Rosetti, the originator of that amazing acronym, is back once again when she stops by at Sunstone! She is the sweetheart Gentile Catholic of Mormon History! She shares with me snippets of her Mormon History discoveries and research, including The Law of Purity, because we just can’t stay away from talking about Mormon Sex here on Mormon Happy Hour. Next, we continue to Make Adam God in yet another Six Minute Skinny Dip into Mormon History with Mithryn! Just listen to how much history he crams into 6 minutes! And we wrap it all up with Marie Kent of My Book of Mormon and her interview at Sunstone! Marie teaches Colleen how to make a Cement Mixer Shot, complete with a party story of the first time Marie ever had shots! Marie also talks about the fun times and future direction of her show My Book of Mormon. One last teaser before she comes on for Subversive Feminist Reading Corner, or whatever we call it! It will be hot as we roast the words of more modern LDS prophets and apostles. All three videos of these guests are available on Patreon. Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="http://angelsonfire.org/mhh20-fireball-saints-w-cristina-rosetti-cold-brew-coffee-liquor-and-garment-sex-at-the-church-of-happy-endings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MHH Ep20: Cristina Rosetti Shares Fireball Saints</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/cristina-rosetti-21728087" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIDEO of the interview with Cristina Rosetti</a></li> <li><a href="https://exploringmormonism.com/adam-god-doctrine-timeline-dozen-instances-over-37-year-time-span-recorded/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mithryn’s writings on the Adam God Doctrine</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thespruceeats.com/cement-mixer-shot-recipe-759617" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recipe for a Cement Mixer Shot</a></li> <li><a href="https://mybookofmormonpodcast.com/2018/05/26/208/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Book of Mormon: D&amp;C 132 with Mormon Happy Hour</a></li> <li><a href="https://mybookofmormonpodcast.com/2018/08/04/217/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Book of Mormon: Demise of Joseph Smith with Colleen</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/marie-kent-at-21726611" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIDEO of the interview with Marie Kent</a></li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> </ul>

MHH37: Make Adam God Again, the one true MAGA

The Angels on Fire have strong feelings regarding the LDS First Presidency’s World Tour message to the people of Kenya. Colleen and Miranda are joined by a friend of the show, Julian Jesse, who shares his experiences, research, and feelings regarding Nelson’s remarks in Africa. Last week, Lesley Butterfield wrote an Op-Ed published in the Sunday edition of the Salt Lake Tribune. In it, she powerfully calls the LDS Patriarchy out for their lack of appropriate response to the pervasive spiritual abuses within The Church. She joins the Angels on Fire once again to discuss her activism to bring awareness to ecclesiastical abuse, especially through her own website, Unrighteous Dominion. Miranda brings a marvelous new Post-Mormon Life Pro-Tip topic to the show, SEX! We have opened a can of misguided worms, so consider this Part 1 of a lively discussion regarding Mormon Sex Myths! Bonus material is up on our Patreon page! Links mentioned in this episode:  Desert News: ‘Dowry is not the Lord’s way’ Nelson says tithing breaks poverty cycle Lesley Butterfield: An open letter to LDS Patriarchy Website: Unrighteous Dominion

The Angels on Fire have strong feelings regarding the LDS First Presidency’s World Tour message to the people of Kenya. Colleen and Miranda are joined by a friend of the show, Julian Jesse, who shares his experiences, research, and feelings regarding Nelson’s remarks in Africa. Last week, Lesley Butterfield wrote an Op-Ed published in the Sunday edition of the Salt Lake Tribune. In it, she powerfully calls the LDS Patriarchy out for their lack of appropriate response to the pervasive spiritual abuses within The Church. She joins the Angels on Fire once again to discuss her activism to bring awareness to ecclesiastical abuse, especially through her own website, Unrighteous Dominion. Miranda brings a marvelous new Post-Mormon Life Pro-Tip topic to the show, SEX! We have opened a can of misguided worms, so consider this Part 1 of a lively discussion regarding Mormon Sex Myths! Bonus material is up on our Patreon page! Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900016023/dowry-is-not-the-lords-way-in-kenya-lds-president-nelson-says-tithing-breaks-poverty-cycle.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Desert News: ‘Dowry is not the Lord’s way’ Nelson says tithing breaks </a>poverty cycle</li> <li><a href="https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2018/04/14/commentary-an-open-letter-to-the-lds-patriarchy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lesley Butterfield: An open letter to LDS Patriarchy</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.unrighteousdominion.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website: Unrighteous Dominion</a></li></ul>

MHH18: LDS Patriarchy World Tour and what they DON’T want you to know about SEX!

Michael Smith shares 5 Tips for Transitioning Mormons, and they are…helpful? No, really, they are…and they are also snarky, hilarious, and full of latent Priesthood Authority! We explore topics such as self-care, relationships with believers, boundaries, and advice for moving forward. All advice comes with a side of light-mindedness and loud laughter. Please enjoy the full video of this conversation on Patreon, just search Mormon Happy Hour or follow the links on the website. Links mentioned in this episode:    VIDEO of Michael’s Tips conversation on MHH Patreon Michael’s Podcast “Poorly Summarized” GoodLordZilla Instagram Account Michael’s Original “Tips” Facebook Post Colleen’s “Advice to your Pre-Faith Crisis Self” presented at PHX Sunstone ’18 VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here   

Michael Smith shares 5 Tips for Transitioning Mormons, and they are…helpful? No, really, they are…and they are also snarky, hilarious, and full of latent Priesthood Authority! We explore topics such as self-care, relationships with believers, boundaries, and advice for moving forward. All advice comes with a side of light-mindedness and loud laughter. Please enjoy the full video of this conversation on Patreon, just search Mormon Happy Hour or follow the links on the website. Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/25324765" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIDEO of Michael’s Tips conversation on MHH Patreon</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.poorlysummarized.com/episodes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael’s Podcast “Poorly Summarized”</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodlordzilla/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoodLordZilla Instagram Account</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/michael.l.smith.391/posts/10215815126184818" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael’s Original “Tips” Facebook Post</a></li> <li><a href="http://infantsonthrones.com/ep-460-advice-to-your-pre-faith-crisis-selves/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colleen’s “Advice to your Pre-Faith Crisis Self” presented at PHX Sunstone ’18</a></li> <li><a href="https://venmo.com/mormonhappyhour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations</a></li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>

MHH64: Just the Tips: Advice to Transitioning Mormons

Honor

Michael Smith returns with his irreverent interruptions to discuss the recent LGBT Exclusion Policy Reversal that was announced. We also introduce a VERY important Instagram account that is raising awareness in an area Colleen passionately advocates to change, the BYU Honor Code office! And lastly, since it is the very weekend of LDS General Conference, please enjoy some hopeful conference rumors! Don’t miss the bonus content with Michael, which you get a teaser of in this episode! Head on over to Patreon to catch all the videos from this episode! Links mentioned in this episode:  Full VIDEO of Michael’s Testimony and other bonus material VIDEO of this episode, Headlines with Michael Smith MHHEp64 “Just the Tips: Michael’s Advice to Transitioning Mormons”  CNN: The Mormon Church’s New “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Policy Instagram Account “Honor Code Stories” SLTrib: Instagram account “Honor Code Stories” Petition to Update the BYU Honor Code VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here 

Michael Smith returns with his irreverent interruptions to discuss the recent LGBT Exclusion Policy Reversal that was announced. We also introduce a VERY important Instagram account that is raising awareness in an area Colleen passionately advocates to change, the BYU Honor Code office! And lastly, since it is the very weekend of LDS General Conference, please enjoy some hopeful conference rumors! Don’t miss the bonus content with Michael, which you get a teaser of in this episode! Head on over to Patreon to catch all the videos from this episode! Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/michael-smith-25931947" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full VIDEO of Michael’s Testimony and other bonus material</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/lgbt-policy-byu-25931585" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIDEO of this episode, Headlines with Michael Smith</a></li> <li><a href="http://angelsonfire.org/mhh64-just-the-tips-advice-to-transitioning-mormons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MHHEp64 “Just the Tips: Michael’s Advice to Transitioning Mormons” </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/05/us/mormon-policy-reversal/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CNN: The Mormon Church’s New “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Policy</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/honorcodestories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram Account “Honor Code Stories”</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2019/04/05/byu-students-alumni-call/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SLTrib: Instagram account “Honor Code Stories”</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.change.org/p/president-kevin-update-the-honor-code-at-byu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Petition to Update the BYU Honor Code</a></li> <li><a href="https://venmo.com/mormonhappyhour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations</a></li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> </ul>

MHH67: LGBT Policy Reversal, Honor Code Stories & Rumors

The Angels on Fire are joined once again by friend of the show Julian Jesse who shares his insight this week on the  LDS Church hosting a Celebration of the Ban Lift on Blacks and the Priesthood.  Miranda shares Post Mormon Life Pro Tips regarding the beautiful art of tattoos! And the much anticipated Part II of our new segment, Mormon Sex Myths! Will we make you blush too?? How many of these have you heard? Be sure and check out our Bonus Material on Patreon where we sit down with Page, host of the podcast Neatly on the Rocks, and learn a few things about whiskey! Next week, we bring you a special lesson on Fireball Saints by our expert, Cristina Rosetti! Did you know the Washings and Anointings in the Nauvoo Temple were done with Cinnamon Whiskey? Learn more in our next episode!!! Links mentioned in this episode:  SLTrib: Mormon Church to celebrate end to ban on Blacks entering the Priesthood Commentary Comparing Celebrating Priesthood Ban Lift to Celebrating ending beating your wife Doctrinal Source of TK Smoothie: Doctrines of Salvation. vol. 2, pg. 287-288 Joseph Fielding Smith, LDS President and Prophet from 1901 to 1918

<blockquote>The Angels on Fire are joined once again by friend of the show Julian Jesse who shares his insight this week on the  LDS Church hosting a Celebration of the Ban Lift on Blacks and the Priesthood.  Miranda shares Post Mormon Life Pro Tips regarding the beautiful art of tattoos! And the much anticipated Part II of our new segment, Mormon Sex Myths! Will we make you blush too?? How many of these have you heard? Be sure and check out our Bonus Material on Patreon where we sit down with Page, host of the podcast Neatly on the Rocks, and learn a few things about whiskey! Next week, we bring you a special lesson on Fireball Saints by our expert, Cristina Rosetti! Did you know the Washings and Anointings in the Nauvoo Temple were done with Cinnamon Whiskey? Learn more in our next episode!!!</blockquote> Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sltrib.com/religion/local/2018/04/10/mormon-church-to-celebrate-revelation-that-allowed-blacks-into-priesthood/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SLTrib: Mormon Church to celebrate end to ban on Blacks entering the Priesthood</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/exmormon/comments/8baw1s/very_interested_in_what_the_church_will_do_for/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Commentary Comparing Celebrating Priesthood Ban Lift to Celebrating ending beating your wife</a></li> <li><a href="https://archive.org/details/Doctrines-of-Salvation-volume-2-joseph-fielding-smith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Doctrinal Source of TK Smoothie: Doctrines of Salvation. vol. 2, pg. 287-288 Joseph Fielding Smith, LDS President and Prophet from 1901 to 1918</a></li></ul>

MHH19: Priesthood Ban Celebration, Tattoos, and More Mormon Sex Myths!!

Jody England Hansen has been asking for updates in the Temple for years now. She is an active member, a feminist, an LGBTQ ally, a Mama Dragon Group Leader, and a progressive thinker with very unique ways of understanding and explaining topics within the LDS Gospel. Join me as I explore with her a list of Temple updates she has been submitting to The Church and also her response to the changes that were made. Issues such as sexist language, teaching the temple ceremony (including temple garments) as figurative and symbolic and not literal, removing worthiness rhetoric from the temple recommend interview, and many other healthy updates. Jody has a fascinating and healing perspective on Temple Ordinances!  Jody England Hansen on the Temple at Sunstone 2017 Bonus Content and Video for Mormon Happy Hour on Patreon VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations Photo Credit Niki Chan, Salt Lake City Weekly Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here  

Jody England Hansen has been asking for updates in the Temple for years now. She is an active member, a feminist, an LGBTQ ally, a Mama Dragon Group Leader, and a progressive thinker with very unique ways of understanding and explaining topics within the LDS Gospel. Join me as I explore with her a list of Temple updates she has been submitting to The Church and also her response to the changes that were made. Issues such as sexist language, teaching the temple ceremony (including temple garments) as figurative and symbolic and not literal, removing worthiness rhetoric from the temple recommend interview, and many other healthy updates. Jody has a fascinating and healing perspective on Temple Ordinances! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sunstonemagazine.com/enjoying-the-temple-with-fresh-eyes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jody England Hansen on the Temple at Sunstone 2017</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/MormonHappyHour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bonus Content and Video for Mormon Happy Hour on Patreon</a></li> <li><a href="https://venmo.com/mormonhappyhour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations</a></li> <li>Photo Credit Niki Chan, Salt Lake City Weekly</li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here </a></li> </ul>

MHH54: A Faithful Feminist Perspective on Temple Changes

(10:05min -24:50min) Content Warning: Rape and sexual predators discussed This week, Mormon Happy Hour has a huge Thank You Giveaway, and a live show announcement! Next, Colleen and her guest host Camille bring back Mormon Sex Myths, but first they give a warning regarding sexual predators in the ExMormon community, what consent is and is not, and what to do when someone has crossed your boundaries. Delaney Darco stops by again to share her reaction to the updated Youth Worthiness Interview Guidelines just released. Don’t miss the upcoming interview with NewNameNoah Mike Norton as he shares with us his experience on June 29th, 2018 being arrested for trespassing at the Jordan River Temple! He spent 5 hours in jail on his birthday! Links mentioned in this episode:  My Book of Mormon Episode: D&amp;C 132, the POLYGAMY Prophecy with Mormon Happy Hour as guests Sunstone Salt Lake Summer Symposium Mormon Happy Hour on Patreon Mormon Happy Hour on Venmo RANIN: Steps you can take after a sexual assault 6 Tell-Tale signs of a sexual predator Tea and CONSENT Video: Please watch and share People of Provo Instagram: Durfing Urban Dictionary: Durfing Delaney Darco Blog Sam Young Blog about Meeting with his Stake President Mormon Newsroom Updated Youth Interview Guidelines Fox 13: Church adopting new interview guidelines for youth  Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  

(10:05min -24:50min) Content Warning: Rape and sexual predators discussed This week, Mormon Happy Hour has a huge Thank You Giveaway, and a live show announcement! Next, Colleen and her guest host Camille bring back Mormon Sex Myths, but first they give a warning regarding sexual predators in the ExMormon community, what consent is and is not, and what to do when someone has crossed your boundaries. Delaney Darco stops by again to share her reaction to the updated Youth Worthiness Interview Guidelines just released. Don’t miss the upcoming interview with NewNameNoah Mike Norton as he shares with us his experience on June 29th, 2018 being arrested for trespassing at the Jordan River Temple! He spent 5 hours in jail on his birthday! Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://mybookofmormonpodcast.com/2018/05/26/208/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Book of Mormon Episode: D&amp;C 132, the POLYGAMY Prophecy with Mormon Happy Hour as guests</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sunstonemagazine.com/2018-salt-lake-summer-symposium/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunstone Salt Lake Summer Symposium</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/MormonHappyHour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mormon Happy Hour on Patreon</a></li> <li><a href="https://venmo.com/mormonhappyhour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mormon Happy Hour on Venmo</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rainn.org/articles/steps-you-can-take-after-sexual-assault" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RANIN: Steps you can take after a sexual assault</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ibelieve.com/relationships/6-tell-tale-signs-of-a-predator.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6 Tell-Tale signs of a sexual predator</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZwvrxVavnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tea and CONSENT Video: Please watch and share</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BkY0b59gkkI/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&amp;igshid=1uik9ugr5oe9o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">People of Provo Instagram: Durfing</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Durfing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Urban Dictionary: Durfing</a></li> <li><a href="https://delaneydarco.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Delaney Darco Blog</a></li> <li><a href="https://invisiblescubit.wordpress.com/2018/06/28/e-christofferson-read-the-stories-full-report-on-meeting-with-stake-president/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sam Young Blog about Meeting with his Stake President</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/new-guidelines-for-interviewing-youth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mormon Newsroom Updated Youth Interview Guidelines</a></li> <li><a href="http://fox13now.com/2018/06/20/lds-church-adopting-new-interviewing-guidelines/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fox 13: Church adopting new interview guidelines for youth </a></li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a></li>  </ul>

MHH26: ExMo Predators, Mormon Sex Myths, and the Updates to Youth Interview Guidelines, yep it’s all about sex!

I bet you didn’t know, but Lesley Butterfield, Bryce Blankenagel and Colleen Payne Dietz have not yet resigned from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, more popularly referred to as the “Wins For Satan” Church, following President Nelson’s admonishment to cease using the term “Mormon” as it causes “wins for Satan.” We will oblige, President Nelson. Join 3 Mormon panelists (shoot I said Mormon) as we each share our own reasons for not utilizing the amazing service available at quitmormon.com to alleviate ourselves off the records of “The Church” (also an authorized term)…just yet. We discover our reasons are all very different and unique, but we agree on so many passionate feels! 1 part thoughtful discussion, 2 parts bitch fest. Don’t worry, we take turns. As always, if you’d prefer to watch this panel instead of just listen, follow the links below to MHH’s Patreon page! And don’t forget to check out the 2018 Brodie Awards Nominations! Vote for Mormon Happy Hour! Links mentioned in this episode:  VOTE MHH for a Brodie!!! And check out all the other amazing ExMo content!  Watch the full Patreon video of these 3 Mormons on Resignation VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations Photo Credit found HERE Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here  

I bet you didn’t know, but Lesley Butterfield, Bryce Blankenagel and Colleen Payne Dietz have not yet resigned from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, more popularly referred to as the “Wins For Satan” Church, following President Nelson’s admonishment to cease using the term “Mormon” as it causes “wins for Satan.” We will oblige, President Nelson. Join 3 Mormon panelists (shoot I said Mormon) as we each share our own reasons for not utilizing the amazing service available at <a href="http://quitmormon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">quitmormon.com</a> to alleviate ourselves off the records of “The Church” (also an authorized term)…just yet. We discover our reasons are all very different and unique, but we agree on so many passionate feels! 1 part thoughtful discussion, 2 parts bitch fest. Don’t worry, we take turns. As always, if you’d prefer to watch this panel instead of just listen, follow the links below to MHH’s Patreon page! And don’t forget to check out the 2018 Brodie Awards Nominations! Vote for Mormon Happy Hour! Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="http://mainstreetplaza.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VOTE MHH for a Brodie!!! And check out all the other amazing ExMo content! </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/MormonHappyHour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch the full Patreon video of these 3 Mormons on Resignation</a></li> <li><a href="https://venmo.com/mormonhappyhour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations</a></li> <li>Photo Credit found <a href="https://tarajayefrank.com/work-on-purpose-with-10-simple-lessons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here </a></li> </ul>

MHH57: 3 Mormons: Why We Haven’t Resigned

Lesley Butterfield, Bryce Blankenagel and I create a very strong case for why we all should care about the Strengthening Church Members Committee and their top secret files obtained through secret spies and online moles. We learned quite a few things during our call to the SCMC office, call in Episode 73, and we bring in current events that make these discoveries even more significant. The recent Vice piece chronicling the sex abuse case in West Virginia and how they focus on the LDS Church “Helpline” becomes a vital tie in. And did you catch the Panel of Women at the Women’s Conference at BYU who told all the women in the church how to submit when Priesthood leaders are being dismissive? Yuck! It is aaaaaalll related! Be sure and listen to Episode 75 as well, as this is a 2 part discussion. The videos for these episodes are already on Patreon, where subscribers got a super early release! Links mentioned in this episode:  Video of Panel Part 1 Video of Panel Part 2 Video of Panel Part 3 Jump to Part 2 of Discussion, Episode 75 Radio Free Mormon and his Call to Elder Dyches of the SCMC VICE: The Mormon Church Has Been Accused of using a Victim’s Hotline to Hide Claims of Sexual Abuse Deseret News: Latter Day Saint Spokesman Denounces news story about church’s abuse response Deposition Notes RE: Kirton McConkie involvement in the Bishop’s Helpline Panel of Women at BYU: How to respond to a Dismissive Priesthood Leader Episode art found here VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here 

Lesley Butterfield, Bryce Blankenagel and I create a very strong case for why we all should care about the Strengthening Church Members Committee and their top secret files obtained through secret spies and online moles. We learned quite a few things during our call to the SCMC office, call in Episode 73, and we bring in current events that make these discoveries even more significant. The recent Vice piece chronicling the sex abuse case in West Virginia and how they focus on the LDS Church “Helpline” becomes a vital tie in. And did you catch the Panel of Women at the Women’s Conference at BYU who told all the women in the church how to submit when Priesthood leaders are being dismissive? Yuck! It is aaaaaalll related! Be sure and listen to Episode 75 as well, as this is a 2 part discussion. The videos for these episodes are already on Patreon, where subscribers got a super early release! Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/26656127" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video of Panel Part 1</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/26678172" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video of Panel Part 2</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/26679365" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video of Panel Part 3</a></li> <li><a href="http://angelsonfire.org/mhh75-why-we-care-about-the-strengthening-church-members-committee-pt-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jump to Part 2 of Discussion, Episode 75</a></li> <li><a href="https://mormondiscussionpodcast.org/2019/05/radio-free-mormon-064-spying-for-the-lord/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Free Mormon and his Call to Elder Dyches of the SCMC</a></li> <li><a href="https://news.vice.com/en_us/article/d3n73w/duty-to-report-the-mormon-church-has-been-accused-of-using-a-victims-hotline-to-hide-sexual-abuse-claims" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VICE: The Mormon Church Has Been Accused of using a Victim’s Hotline to Hide Claims of Sexual Abuse</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900069024/latter-day-saint-spokesman-denounces-news-story-about-churchs-sexual-abuse-response.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deseret News: Latter Day Saint Spokesman Denounces news story about church’s abuse response</a></li> <li><a href="https://mormonleaks.io/wiki/index.php?title=File%3A2018-03-15-Civil_REDACTED-00-RANDALL_KENT.pdf&amp;fbclid=IwAR0L4o5Nk2am2W6_268SoMFW779Az9QT-3kmY8-47Px2U53qyuSResgioa0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deposition Notes RE: Kirton McConkie involvement in the Bishop’s Helpline</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/H5MSBcAAUMU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Panel of Women at BYU: How to respond to a Dismissive Priesthood Leader</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&amp;source=images&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwje99uBjoriAhUHxVQKHcXwA58QjRx6BAgBEAU&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fclipart-library.com%2Fspy-cliparts.html&amp;psig=AOvVaw0fbcJJn0_W4Gis7WbpDtOR&amp;ust=1557342108957000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode art found here</a></li> <li><a href="https://venmo.com/mormonhappyhour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VENMO for Mormon Happy Hour one time donations</a></li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> </ul>

MHH74: Why We Care About the Strengthening Church Members Committee, Pt 1

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Mormon Happy Hour pairs up for a glorious evening with the Drunk Mormon Podcast. We meet up together, make cocktails and tell our Mormon Exit stories and how we both came to create a Mormon based podcast. We reclaim our Mormon Identity and share how we tackled so many faith crisis dilemmas. Does God exist? Is there a higher power? How do we explain “spiritual” experiences from our  Mormon childhood? What do autonomy and authenticity look and feel like? Then we wrap things up with their favorite Drunk Mormon episodes and their favorite featured drinks! Mmmm, you gotta try these!  Mormon Happy Hour guesting on the Drunk Mormon Podcast!! Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here

Mormon Happy Hour pairs up for a glorious evening with the Drunk Mormon Podcast. We meet up together, make cocktails and tell our Mormon Exit stories and how we both came to create a Mormon based podcast. We reclaim our Mormon Identity and share how we tackled so many faith crisis dilemmas. Does God exist? Is there a higher power? How do we explain “spiritual” experiences from our  Mormon childhood? What do autonomy and authenticity look and feel like? Then we wrap things up with their favorite Drunk Mormon episodes and their favorite featured drinks! Mmmm, you gotta try these! <ul> <li><a href="https://drunkmormonpodcast.com/2018/08/28/18-drunk-crossover-feat-mormon-happy-hour-and-king-noah/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mormon Happy Hour guesting on the Drunk Mormon Podcast!!</a></li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>)</li> <li>Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li></ul>

MHH32: An Evening with the Drunk Mormon Podcast

Mithryn stops by for an installment of Six Minute Skinny-Dip into Mormon History, where we explore a hairy phenomenon in Mormon Folklore, that of Bigfoot as Cain. And for yet another Bigfoot sighting, Part 3 of Mormon Zodiac comes next, where we learn the last 3 uniquely Mormon astrological signs! Have you found yours yet? And to conclude the episode, a Sunstone Interview featuring Benjamin Shaffer of Christ’s Church, a fundamentalist sect of Mormonism. Colleen has a fascinating time learning more about this particular sect, how it is the same yet very different from Mainstream Mormonism. Living the Law of Consecration? Polygamy? Foreordination and personal revelation? It’s all in there. Video of Benjamin Shaffer, Mythrin and Mormon Zodiac can be found on Patreon. Check out a FREE special interview on Patreon this week, Mark Whitley brings us “Why I Don’t Drink,” a pros and cons discussion of his decision not to partake in alcohol following his faith transition away from Mormonism.  The direct link is in the show notes. Links mentioned in this episode:    FREE Patreon Content: Audio Interview w/Mark Whitley “Why I Don’t Drink” FREE Patreon Content: VIDEO Interview w/Mark Whitley “Why I Don’t Drink” Mormon Zodiac: Uniquely Mormon Astrological Signs and Home of Mason Proxy, Satirical Commentator on Mormonism Part 1 of Mormon Zodiac Signs on Mormon Happy Hour, Episode 25 Part 2 of Mormon Zodiac Signs on Mormon Happy Hour, Episode 28 Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here   

Mithryn stops by for an installment of Six Minute Skinny-Dip into Mormon History, where we explore a hairy phenomenon in Mormon Folklore, that of Bigfoot as Cain. And for yet another Bigfoot sighting, Part 3 of Mormon Zodiac comes next, where we learn the last 3 uniquely Mormon astrological signs! Have you found yours yet? And to conclude the episode, a Sunstone Interview featuring Benjamin Shaffer of Christ’s Church, a fundamentalist sect of Mormonism. Colleen has a fascinating time learning more about this particular sect, how it is the same yet very different from Mainstream Mormonism. Living the Law of Consecration? Polygamy? Foreordination and personal revelation? It’s all in there. Video of Benjamin Shaffer, Mythrin and Mormon Zodiac can be found on Patreon. Check out a FREE special interview on Patreon this week, Mark Whitley brings us “Why I Don’t Drink,” a pros and cons discussion of his decision not to partake in alcohol following his faith transition away from Mormonism.  The direct link is in the show notes. Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/21584029" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FREE Patreon Content: Audio Interview w/Mark Whitley “Why I Don’t Drink”</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/21598510" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FREE Patreon Content: VIDEO Interview w/Mark Whitley “Why I Don’t Drink”</a></li> <li><a href="https://mormonzodiac.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mormon Zodiac: Uniquely Mormon Astrological Signs and Home of Mason Proxy, Satirical Commentator on Mormonism</a></li> <li><a href="http://angelsonfire.org/mhh25-immigration-politics-blaire-ostler-on-dan-reynolds-and-mormon-astrological-signs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Part 1 of Mormon Zodiac Signs on Mormon Happy Hour, Episode 25</a></li> <li><a href="http://angelsonfire.org/mhh28-soaking-is-fundamental-beer-101-and-more-mormon-zodiac-signs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Part 2 of Mormon Zodiac Signs on Mormon Happy Hour, Episode 28</a></li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>

MHH36: Two Bigfoot Sightings (the Mormon Kind) and an Interview with a Fundamentalist Mormon

Meet the Thank You Giveaway winner of a pair of 3-Day Sunstone Passes! Can’t wait to see you at the end of this month at Sunstone! This week, Colleen brings on a beer expert for our first Beer 101 Lesson: Ales and Lagers. Next, be sure and set aside a chunk of your day because Colleen and Camille go WAY overboard with Mormon Sex Myths! Remember, Soaking is Fundamental because next comes Earthquaking. Also, don’t miss the Camel and the Tent story, as told with explicit NSFW euphemisms by LDS Prophet Spencer W. Kimball. Learn what one newlywed BYU husband told his wife she needed to do for him each morning, just so he could pee. To wrap up this week, Mason Proxy shares with us 3 more uniquely Mormon Zodiac signs! Links mentioned in this episode:  Sunstone Summer Symposium Squatters Event, Friday, July 27th, 8 pm, Drink to the Demise of Joseph Smith Spencer W. Kimball on the Camel and the Tent in a Sandstorm How To Build a TransOceanic Vessel Mormon Zodiac Video of Sunstone Drawing! Who won?? Music by bensound.com and by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Transition pieces found here 

Meet the Thank You Giveaway winner of a pair of 3-Day Sunstone Passes! Can’t wait to see you at the end of this month at Sunstone! This week, Colleen brings on a beer expert for our first Beer 101 Lesson: Ales and Lagers. Next, be sure and set aside a chunk of your day because Colleen and Camille go WAY overboard with Mormon Sex Myths! Remember, Soaking is Fundamental because next comes Earthquaking. Also, don’t miss the Camel and the Tent story, as told with explicit NSFW euphemisms by LDS Prophet Spencer W. Kimball. Learn what one newlywed BYU husband told his wife she needed to do for him each morning, just so he could pee. To wrap up this week, Mason Proxy shares with us 3 more uniquely Mormon Zodiac signs! Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sunstonemagazine.com/2018-salt-lake-summer-symposium/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunstone Summer Symposium</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/262564631179384/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squatters Event, Friday, July 27th, 8 pm, Drink to the Demise of Joseph Smith</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lds.org/manual/teachings-spencer-w-kimball/chapter-10?lang=eng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spencer W. Kimball on the Camel and the Tent in a Sandstorm</a></li> <li><a href="http://johnlarsen.org/podcast/Archive/MormonExpression276.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How To Build a TransOceanic Vessel</a></li> <li><a href="https://mormonzodiac.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mormon Zodiac</a></li> <li><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/531775183850430?view=permalink&amp;id=649940455367235" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video of Sunstone Drawing! Who won??</a></li> <li>Music by <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a> and by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0</a></li> <li>Transition pieces found <a href="https://freesound.org/s/320553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></li> </ul>

MHH28: Soaking is Fundamental, Beer 101, and More Mormon Zodiac Signs

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