Glass Box Podcast

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The Book of Mormon is a fascinating work of literature, teeming with stories of prophets, kings, and warriors on the pre-Columbian American continent. Is it a holy writ of ancient history and Christian theology, or did it come from a more recent source. On this podcast, we aim to find out if there are books out there similar to the Book of Mormon that were produced prior to 1830 when the Book of Mormon was released.

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Ep 11 - Reely High Profile Xd

From the September Six to Bill Reel, we go through a highlight reel of some of the more prominent excommunications by the Mormon church. The takeaway? If you speak out publicly against the leadership, even if the criticism is true, it’s only a matter of time before you’re on the chopping block. After that Braden tells us about the new Leah Remini series “Scientology: The Aftermath”. We wrap up with Patagonia taking climate change seriously and actually doing something about it. Excommunication l...

Dec 05, 2018•1 hr 13 min

Ep 10 - Mormon Psychedelics 101

Cody Noconi joins us to discuss drugs in early Mormonism. We get into the recent developments with Prop 2 in Utah (medical cannabis bill) and the Mormon church’s baseless opposition to it. Voting = democracy, but Utah never was a true democracy. How to find Cody: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/psilly-rabbits-podcast/e/52487120?autoplay=true Show links: Website http://www.glassboxpodcast.com/index.html Find us on Facebook and Twitter @Glass Box Podcast...

Nov 21, 2018•1 hr 1 min

Ep 9 - Slipped Through the Cracks pt. 2

Part 2 of our analysis of General Conference Oct. 2018. We watched so you don’t have to. Enjoy! Show links: Website http://www.glassboxpodcast.com/index.html Find us on Facebook and Twitter @Glass Box Podcast

Nov 07, 2018•1 hr 15 min

Ep 8 - Slipped Through the Cracks pt. 1

We watched General Conference so you don’t have to. We cover a number of talks that slipped past the media but it ran a little longer than expected. Y’all get 2 parts for this one. Enjoy! Show links: Website http://www.glassboxpodcast.com/index.html Find us on Facebook and Twitter @Glass Box Podcast

Nov 07, 2018•1 hr 20 min

Ep 7 - Little Red Hatchling

It’s long overdue that we make a foray into politics. We examine the life and times of 7-time Utah Senator, Orrin Hatch. After that Braden tells us about Jesse Pinkman leaving a cult, Ryan McKnight joins us for a Mormon Leaks Minute, and there are more tigers in the world than there used to be! A YUGE thanks to our new patron, Joel, and a shoutout to Rhiannon for the 5-star iTunes review! Orrin Hatch: https://ballotpedia.org/Orrin_Hatch https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/14ed4691-a...

Sep 26, 2018•1 hr 41 min

Ep 6 - The Axe Shall Fall

Part 2 of the Utah medical cannabis bill and a long bit about Sam Young’s excommunication hearing. Braden recommends a BOOK!? Then we talk about an experimental psychedelic known as Ibogaine used in treating opioid addiction. Links: By Common Consent Prop 2 article https://bycommonconsent.com/2018/08/22/marijuana-mormon-lobbying-and-tax-exemption/ Ibogaine treatment article http://www.wbur.org/commonhealth/2018/09/10/ibogaine-psychedelic-opioid-misuse-therapy Show Links: Website http://www.glass...

Sep 12, 2018•1 hr 19 min

Ep 5 - Can a Biz Kill Prop 2?

Prop 2 is set to make Utah a medical cannabis state. The Mormon Church released a statement and sent out emails to every member they have on record to vote opposed. The segment went longer than thought so we’re breaking it into 2 parts, this episode has part 1. After that Braden talks about an uplifting movie that’s even family friendly. Then we have on Heretic Woman to tell us about herself and what she’s learned in studying Muhammed and the Quran. We wrap up with a good-feeling story about som...

Aug 29, 2018•1 hr 25 min

Ep 4 - LDS Really Don’t Care, Do U?

Braden doesn’t let Bryce fit a word in edgewise as we go through everything you need to know about Protect LDS Children and bishop’s interview policies. After a lengthy introduction, we hear from Sam Young on day 7 of his Hunger Strike and that is followed by a discussion with Nicole Jensen, a trauma and self-care advocate who works closely in the Post-Mormon community to help people process and understand the abuse that happens behind closed doors, one-on-one, in bishop’s offices. This episode ...

Aug 15, 2018•1 hr 51 min

Ep 3 - Affirmatively Bigoted

On this episode, we talk about the recent donation made by the Mormon Church to Affirmation, an LGBTQ+ support group in Utah. Turns out, the subject is much more nuanced than it initially seems. After that, we break down Joseph Smith with the help of the Armstrong Lectures and Braden conducts an interview about a recent documentary about LGBTQ+ issues and the Mormon Church. We wrap up with a heartwarming story about two people who got their degrees by helping each other. Show Links: Website http...

Aug 01, 2018•57 min

Ep 2 - Indian Racement Program

This episode begins with an extensive Mormon Leaks Minute with guest host Ryan McKnight. We dive into the $32 billion leak and then extensively discuss a report Mormon Leaks released about the Church’s Indian Placement Program. After that, Braden tells us about Schitt’s Creek and we talk about a person who summited Pike Peak against all odds. Links: Mormon Leaks https://mormonleaks.io/wiki/index.php?title=File:1982-05-INDIAN_STUDENT_PLACEMENT_SERVICES-EVALUATION_STUDY-SUMMARY_REPORT.pdf https://...

Jul 18, 2018•50 min

Ep 1 - FREEdumb Festival

This episode begins with an Angel’s Trumpet segment about the American Freedom Festival in Provo and the controversy surrounding the organizers banning and immediately retracting that ban of attendance for LGBTQIA+ groups. Then Braden tells us about his new favorite show on Netflix. After that we unbox Joseph Smith for a deep dive into the founder of Mormonism. Then we’re joined by Greg Rattey of the Ex-Mormon UK and Friends Facebook group, an active advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights in the UK. We wr...

Jul 04, 2018•46 min

Ep 0 - Introduction LISTEN FIRST

Hey, listener! We’re so glad you’re here! This brief episode tells you everything you need to know about Glass Box Podcast: the backlog, the hosts, and the overall format of the show. If you’re thinking about picking up a new podcast subscription, give this episode a listen to see if Glass Box can join the ranks of your regularly-scheduled podcasts! Important links: Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/glassboxpodca...

Jul 03, 2018•11 min

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