In today's episode we preview our brand-new pod: Queer Life Crisis: the stories, struggles and successes of the LGBTQ+ community (available on most podcast players). We also start out the new year right with a FUMPOTD to help kick off our first LDL broadcast of 2022. Happy new year, everybody! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have a special holiday treat for everyone: Sister Fanny Fact-Check's Fabulous Fact-Checking Factacular! It's a best-of nearly three years in the making, which just proves that Mary is extremely excellent at holding onto past recordings. So yay for her, and yay for Sister Fanny and her infinite wisdom about a bunch of made up crap. We hope you enjoy, and please be sure to steer clear of cults this holiday season! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com. ...

This week, Kimberly joins Mary for a delightful conversation with 13-time Jeopardy champion, and counting, Amy Schneider. We want to thank Amy for her candor and willingness to be vulnerable, as she opens up about her struggles and successes on her path towards living an authentic life as a transgender woman. What a fantastic discussion. Please join us! Follow Amy's progress on Twitter: @Jeopardamy (https://twitter.com/Jeopardamy). Music provided by Purple Planet:...

It's a grab bag o' holiday goodies in today's episode. We revisit a classic FUMPOTD, talk about gifts for all the Mormons on your list, and hear from Pirate God about the foretelling of a Messiah...or Joseph Smith...we can't be sure. Perhaps it's all fake? Enjoy! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode we interview Caroline Boudreaux, the founder of Miracle Foundation, a non-profit dedicating to empowering orphans and vulnerable children worldwide to reach their full potential. What a great conversation about such an amazing cause! Find out how you can get involved at https://www.miraclefoundation.org. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just when we were starting to think it was all fake...we get to learn about even more fake people and places from that charming book of absolute made up bunk: the Book of Momo. We also read a letter from a listener who took the time to write in on fancy stationary. And there's a "He Said What" about conversion therapy that's worthy of a trigger warning. So please skip that section or this entire episode if that's a difficult subject for you. Music provided by Purple Planet:...

In this episode, we had the distinct privilege of interviewing the super talented, charming and hilarious New Zealand singer/songwriter, Pip Brown, a.k.a. Ladyhawke! Her new album, "Time Flies," just released and it is awesome! And seriously, what a fun conversation. You are gonna love this episode! Check out her tunes, videos, merch and more at her website: https://ladyhawkemusic.com. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

This week we had the privilege of interviewing Emily Nagoski, Ph.D., sex educator and author of the New York Times bestselling book, "Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life." This was such an important and informative conversation about the way we view sexual intimacy and our brains and bodies. Please join us! For worksheets and assessments that correspond to the book, head to Emily's website: https://www.emilynagoski.com. Music provided by Purple...

Once again we're talking about all those occasions that require us to go back to church as nonbelievers, such as for baby blessings, funerals, baptisms, weddings, etc. We also dust off the Mormon MadLib segment, and Mary quizzes Shelly on a FUMPOTD! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cat's out of the bag, y'all...the Book of Mormon is F.A.K.E. Knew it all along. Thanks for the confirmation, Rusty M. We also hear from the delightful Sister Craven, who's name will forever be cemented into Mary's brain. And...much, much more. Please join us! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're taking a break from the sex talks to discuss Shelly's former feelings of unworthiness. Yup, once again it's Shelly's Journal Journey - always a good time. We also answer a few listener questions, and we learn about a new humping term that's all the rage in Provo. Good times. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back for episode three in our multi-part series on religion's toxic effect on our sex lives, either while we were still believers or afterwards. Pirate God pays us a visit this week. Once again, TRIGGER WARNING: topics surrounding intense shame and guilt along with mature sexual themes such as abuse are discussed. Thanks to everyone who bravely contributed to this candid conversation! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com. Hosted on Acast. See...

We’re back for episode two in our multi-part series on religion's toxic effect on our sex lives, either while we were still believers or afterwards. Trigger warning: topics surrounding intense shame and guilt along with mature sexual themes such as abuse are discussed. Thanks to everyone who bravely contributed to this candid conversation! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode one of a multi-part series on religion's toxic effect on our sex lives, either while we were still believers or afterwards. Trigger warning: topics surrounding intense shame and guilt along with mature sexual themes are discussed. Thanks to everyone who bravely contributed to this candid conversation. We are not alone, friends! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode we talk about all those occasions that require us to go back to church as nonbelievers, such as for baby blessings, funerals, weddings, etc. Thanks once again to all of our social media contributors. Your input makes this podcast possible! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So it looks like we’re still sinning. Mary and Shelly continue talking about the religiously taboo on this week's episode. We would like to thank our Supercast, Patreon and Marco Polo Channels subscribers, along with members of the Latter-Day Lesbian Podcast Discussion Group on Facebook, for all of the candid contributions to this lively discussion. To support this podcast financially please visit www.latterdaylesbian.org/support. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com. ...

This week we wrap up our conversation around coparenting after divorce. Once again, we want to recognize how difficult this is and honor those who are wrestling with it on the reg. Thanks to everyone in our social media channels who contributed to this important conversation. We also are announcing our new subscription service that delivers ad-free and bonus content right to your current podcast player! It’s called Supercast, and you can find out more at...

In this week's episode we tear apart Jeffrey R. Holland's recent hateful address aimed at the LGBTQ+ community at Brigham Young University. Please enjoy this episode responsibly...preferably with no musket fire. Once again, Mormons gonna Morm. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey friends, Mary's Mom passed away and we're unpacking it on this week's episode. TRIGGER WARNING: themes of death, sexual abuse, pedophilia, suicide and abortion are discussed. If these topics are triggering for you please listen carefully, listen with a friend, or feel free to skip this one. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What the heck is up with sin? Mary and Diana start to unpack this topic on this week's episode. We would like to thank our Patreon and Marco Polo Channels subscribers, along with members of the Latter-Day Lesbian Podcast Discussion Group on Facebook, for all of the candid contributions to this lively discussion. To support this podcast financially please visit www.latterdaylesbian.org/support. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

This week we begin our in-depth discussion about coparenting after divorce. Spoiler alert: it's hard AF! Thanks to everyone on our social media channels who contributed to this conversation. We couldn't get to all of you this time, but there will definitely be a part 2, so more to come. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we recount a tale about a recent harrowing brush with disaster! We also read a listener letter, discover more about who our sky daddy is, and are visited by Pirate God. Also, thanks to listener, Paige H, for the amazing and detailed wine charms! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about the various love languages, based on the book by Gary Chapman, and delve into which ones apply to each of us (yes Shelly, sex could be considered an act of service). But don't worry, we keep the discussion mostly above the belt and give the episode a PG-13 rating. But that pretty much applies to every episode, so there ya go. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Diana joins us for a discussion about what obvious or implicit rules current members of the LDS church seem to be comfortable with bending. So grab your tankinis and get ready to show off those porn shoulders! We also stumble upon a surprise FUMPOTD (who knew)! And Diana has an announcement to make. So please join us! Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we read from a 1972 article in the LDS Ensign entitled, "A Letter to Girls About Lady Missionaries." We'd like to thank an LDL-er, Beck, for bringing this pile o' crap to our attention. And hidden inside this literary gem was a "She Said What" and a FUMPOTD, so it made for some excellent content, much eye rolling and loud laughter. Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.