We're live this week with Katie Moore (GrinitchSpinach on TikTok, ZaraphathsDaughter on Reddit and as Oilstories on her YouTube channel and Wordpress blog). Katie is an abuse survivor, helps run the Protect Every Child Facebook page and she's going to be talking with us about her story. This episode will be gritty, funny and completely unmissable! Trigger warnings. This episode will contain discussions around the subjects of childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence and rape. If you have been af...
Jun 20, 2022•2 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 43
This week's discussion introduces our very special guest star, Benjamin Hunter! Ben has an incredible CV, from making LDS church history by singing solo at General Conference, his starring roles in the British and Nauvoo Pageants, his private musical performances for Prophets and Apostles to name only a few highlights. We've wanted to catch up with Ben for a long time to ask him about the story behind his faith transition. How has becoming a husband and father changed his perspective on life as ...
Jun 02, 2022•3 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 41
May the 4th Be With You! We're chatting live this week with Scott, host of one of the newest and best podcasts on the block, Rameumptom Rumanations, and we'll be getting a teensy bit geeky! We also have guest host, Peter Bleakley join us for the discussion! Scott is a Pacific Northwest Native. He hosts the Rameumptom Ruminations Podcast under the Mormon Discussion umbrella. He pursues his passions as a writer, podcaster, hobbyist, and lifelong learner of all things literature, history, and philo...
May 10, 2022•2 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Join Jane and guest host Sara Delaney Live as we celebrate 1 year of 21st Century Saints. This episode features discussions of many forms of abuse. For support with any of the issues raised here are a list of websites and phone numbers which you may find helpful: nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/reporting-abuse/ Stopitnow.org.uk Specialist helpline for anyone concerned about a specific person's sexual behaviour Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0808 2000 247 https://www.refuge.org.u...
May 10, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Join Jane for a special broadcast in which we make a statement about case of reporting abuse in the United Kingdom in 2022. Content warning. Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse (HAVOCA) havoca.org Information and support for adults who have experienced any type of childhood abuse, run by survivors. The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) 0808 801 0331 support@napac.org.uk napac.org.uk Supports adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse. Offers a helpline, email supp...
Apr 14, 2022•28 min
We launch our new season with as we present Nicola Brophy's first interview as she shares her powerful story. This is going to be an interactive experience, so we are super excited for you to join us! Content Warning Themes of self harm are discussed during this episode. If you just need to talk, any time of day or night Free listening services These services offer confidential advice from trained volunteers. You can talk about anything that's troubling you, no matter how difficult: Call 116 123...
Apr 14, 2022•2 hr 25 min
Host of Mormonism Live, ex Bishop and Mormon apologist Bill Reel joins us to talk about his journey, his podcasting series, and what spirituality looks like for him after his high profile excommunication.
Feb 24, 2022•2 hr 45 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Last week Alana stood and voted opposed during Stake Conference while Jane held her hand and voted sustain. This week we need to talk about the reaction. What has the reaction been? And what are our leaders thinking about this podcast? We have a huge update for you.
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 32
This week we chat with wise woman Rene Steeleman. And as well as broadcasting on our home on YouTube and Facebook, we are also now streaming Live! on Twitter and Twitch! If you're joining us for the first time, welcome! About our guest: Rene grew up in the midwest, just south of Chicago. Her mother, stepfather, and older brother joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1962. During the summer of 1972, after high school graduation, Rene’ met her future husband at a church dance. ...
Feb 16, 2022•2 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Goodness, we have so much to catch up on! Things have been crazy since our last episode and we're going to fill you in with everything that's been happening. And for our main event, following Nemo the Mormon's opposing vote at his stake conference last weekend, we're going to talk about where we stand as individuals. Do 21st Century Saints Sustain The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve? What do we do when someone votes opposed? Alana, Jane and Mormon Freedom Fairy headed off to Glasgow St...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Season 2Ep. 30
We review last weekend's BYU Seminar: The European Family - A religious ideal in a shifting society. The title (and the following seminar description) did not leave us feeling hopeful about the event. But what actually happened? You might be surprised! Join us this week as we share our thoughts on the presentations. (Here's how the seminar was billed. About this event The demographic landscape of our western society has changed dramatically in the 25+ years since the publication of "The Family: ...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Season 2Ep. 29
We're back and ready to talk about everything we have in store for you in 2022! This After Dark episode contains references to sexual themes. Please keep this in mind before listening.
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Season 2Ep. 28
With our special guest presenters Valerie Nicole Green and Kyra N. Krakos.
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Season 1Ep. 27
We're LIVE with Andrew Fellows, a member of the Seventy in Community of Christ, Michael Clarke, climate activist and Dr Sheldon Greaves, biblical scholar. We're going to be talking about climate change, earth stewardship and the events of COP26. You can find Dr Greaves' website at https://www.lafkospress.com/ His Discovering The Old Testament Podcast is available on CastBox, Apple Podcast, Spotify and all the usual places!
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 26
We're back with our favorite biblical scholar Dr Sheldon Greaves as we look at the value of the origin stories of the ancient world. Do they have place in today's world or can are they just fairy tales? Thank you to our guest co-host Peter Bleakley for stepping in at the last minute!
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Join us for our LIVE review of the 7th November 2021 Europe Area Single Sisters Broadcast right after it happens. Thank you to our guests, Lynn Kuyper Bleakley, Deborah Squires-Coleman and Nemo The Mormon. For more context on the devotional that we review in this episode you can find the original Europe Sisters Broadcast can be found at https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/broadcasts/languages/europe-area-singleadultsisters-devotional/2021/11?lang=deu&fbclid=IwAR3RtZKFR5HmiNbFOqhat13o9NNN2TuS...
Nov 10, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 24
We're talking mental health this week as we analyse Elder Kopischke's talk from September 2021 General Conference UK Contact Numbers Samaritans - 116 123 Breathing Space - 0800 83 85 87 Chris's House - 01236 766755 The CALMzone - 0800 58 58 58 Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline - 0300 330 0630 Scottish Women's Aid - 0800 027 1234 Rape Crisis Scotland - 08088 01 03 02 ManKind Initiative - 01823 334244 Childline - 0800 1111 The Silver Line - 0800 4 70 80 90 NHS 24 - 111...
Oct 16, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Our first After Dark episode means that this episode may not be suitable for younger listeners. Priesthood Dispatches is a blog which has had the LDS world laughing. Filled with crazy Mormon stories from real life experiences, the blog has fans from across the world. But who is he? We had narrowed it down to the fact that he is definitely in the UK, but we want to know more. In this Live, After Dark episode we talk to Priesthood Dispatches himself. CONTENT WARNING In this episode we discuss abus...
Oct 07, 2021•2 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 21
We're Live! with Mark Johnson this week as we discuss his faith journey. Get to know Mark ahead of Sunstone UK when he steps into the role of 21st Century Saints guest presenter!
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 20
We're in the studio with Laura and Julian Heath this week talking about this month's Sunstone UK Symposium. What is Sunstone and why are Restoration movements so interested in Sunstone Conferences? Laura and Julian tell us more and will be taking your questions Live! To support the podcast you can make a donation via https://paypal.me/21stCenturySaints Sunstone UK Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/143828186747679 Sunstone UK Discussion Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/7584320283...
Sep 05, 2021•2 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This week we speak with Latter-Day Saint Historian and author, Patrick Q Mason. We discussing latest book that everyone's talking about, RESTORATION: God's Call To The 21st Century World . We highly recommend! Join us Live, where we ask him your questions! And do please join us in the chat! Patrick Q. Mason holds the Leonard J. Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture at USU. He has written or edited several books, including Mormonism and Violence: The Battles of Zion (Cambridge University ...
Aug 28, 2021•1 hr 40 min
Please note, your hosts audio sounds super quiet in this episode. There aren't any technical issues as such, its simply that Dr Sheldon's voice sounds like the voice of an Archangel! We'll try to compensate by upping our volume the next time he joins us! Join us for this week's Livestream as we introduce Dr Sheldon Greaves, host of the Discovering The Old Testament Podcast Series. You're going to love him! This is the first in a new series which is going to change the way you look at scripture. ...
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 17
The outcome of Brit Podcaster Peter Bleakley's LDS Church membership council was announced last week with the result that his membership has been withdrawn. We talk about 21st Century Excommunication, the impact of the decision and what's next for Peter. This is our longest episode yet! You can financially support the podcast by donating to us via our Paypal link: @21stCenturySaints
Aug 12, 2021•3 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Meet the newest member of the 21st Century Saints team, our resident NeverMo, Rachael Henderson! We're going to be talking about Latter-day urban legends. Do you have any favorites you'd like to share in the chat?
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 24 min
We spoke Live with Dr Ken McFadyen, President of Affirmation UK & Ireland. In this episode Ken shares his experiences as a teen convert, missionary and his marriage to a wonderful woman with whom he has two children. Prior to marriage, Ken underwent 18 months of reparative therapy. He is an openly gay man and a Clinical Psychologist. You can find out more about Affirmation UK and Ireland right here: https://www.facebook.com/Affirmation-UK-Ireland-113901023346530...
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 42 min
Recording this Livestream was an incredibly painful yet cathartic experience. We speak about some events which triggered a faith crisis response in real time and which we decided to share with our audience. We wanted to demonstrate what processing pain in healthy ways can look like, to show our real lived experience in the moment. We're gritty and raw in this episode and we want to thank all those who have commented, messaged and reach out in many ways to sit with us in our pain. Bless you all s...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 38 min
In this week's episode we spoke with Susie Augenstein about how she is experiencing church and her involvement with Peculiar. This organisation is doing great work with the goal of empowering people to create an unconditional family and a community of belonging for LGBTQ+ loved ones. Please check out the Peculiar Facebook page and Susie's recent post where she is collecting names to demonstrate LGBTQ+ allyship! This was an excellent discussion on how we can better support everyone in their journ...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Its Summer 2021 and we're going to check on the pulse of the Church in the UK and around the world. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have announced some more changes and there is a lot we want to discus! Are we a living church, or a dying church? How are we feeling about the changes to General Conference Sessions? We're also going to talk about Pride month, the fascinating Madam Pattini, and much more. Join the discussion Live on Facebook or YouTube!...
Jun 10, 2021•2 hr 3 min
In this episode we meet Jared Parmenter, an active Latter-day Saint who has served in a Bishopric and Stake High Council. We're going to tell you everything you need to know about Mormon Twitter, DezNat and ProgMos, and we're going to see what happens when Church leaders are just plain cool! Would you be more likely to share your feelings with a counselor on the Bishopric who has green hair and a mowhawk? We think the answer is YES, so come join the discussion!
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Join us as we chat with Mormon Stories Legend, Dr John Dehlin in a UK first where we put the interviewer himself in the hot seat! What do UK Latter-day Saints need to know about John Dehlin's work and its impact? We meet the man behind the Podcast and find out what his own Mormon Story looks like today. Show notes: The Ally Within TEDx Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MxCX... Mormon Stories https://www.youtube.com/user/mormonst... Nemo The Mormon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-6... Mor...
May 29, 2021•2 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 9
