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She Speaks

Morgan Reber//Jake Christensen•podcasters.spotify.com
Religion & Spirituality
"She Speaks" is a podcast dedicated to the exploration of feminism and Mormonism. Host Morgan Reber and producer Jake Christensen invite a wide variety of guests both within and without the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to dissect issues such as sexual harassment, modesty, misogyny, female sexuality, the "Bloggernacle", dating, LGBTQ+ topics, and Heavenly Mother-- all within the context of modern Mormon culture and theology.
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Episodes

Morgan & Nate: The She Speaks/Peculiar People Crossover Episode

In this special crossover episode and opening to Season 2, "Peculiar People" host Nate Jones interviews "She Speaks" hostess Morgan Reber on the origin story of the podcast, her personal definition of feminism, and her ongoing faith journey.

Feb 19, 2019•1 hr 19 min

Hunter Gibson: Be Where You Are

In this episode, Morgan and Jake learn about "Be Where You Are," a Utah-based organization designed to promote body positivity, community involvement, and healthy relationships. Fellow feminist and "Be Where You Are" co-founder, Hunter Gibson, discusses how she cultivates personal and community mindfulness in her own life, and invites "She Speaks" listeners to attend a "Be Where You Are" event on December 14! You can find more information about the organization on Instagram by searching @bewhere...

Dec 13, 2018•52 min

Daniel Spencer: The Provo Hoe & The Mission of Mormon Memers

In this very funny episode, Morgan and Jake interview Daniel Spencer, the comedian and BYU student behind the successful LDS Instagram meme page, Provohoelife. They discuss the mission of Mormon memers, being a liberal in the LDS church, and how to fight hate with comedy.

Nov 30, 2018•1 hr 3 min

Shane + Bryson: An Open Discussion About Porn, Part 2

In the second part of Morgan and Jake's interview with Shane and Bryson, Shane opens up about how pornography shaped his sexuality during puberty and shares advice about how to overcome shame. The group discusses how those who struggle and their partners can develop a healthy, realistic attitude and open communication surrounding porn addiction and sexuality.

Nov 14, 2018•1 hr 6 min

Shane + Bryson: An Open Discussion About Porn, Part 1

Pornography can be a difficult thing to discuss at all if you're LDS, much less have a candid conversation about. In the first part of Morgan and Jake's interview with Shane and Bryson (two brave, LDS husbands), Bryson openly discusses his struggle with porn addiction, how it impacted his self-image, and how he and his wife have handled it throughout dating and marriage.

Nov 14, 2018•45 min

Karen Gill: Mental Illness & Missions, Part 2

In the second half of the episode, Karen discusses the aftermath of coming home early, her attempts to return to the mission, and how she has worked towards the healing of her mind. (Listen until the end to hear tips and tricks she's learned for managing mental illness!)

Oct 09, 2018•49 min

Karen Gill: Mental Illness & Missions, Part 1

In this episode, Morgan brings on her dear friend, Karen (who she formerly taught at the LDS Missionary Training Center), to discuss her story of battling mental illness and trying to serve an LDS mission.

Oct 09, 2018•40 min

Hayley Rawle: Modesty, Missions, & Priesthood, Part 2

In part 2, Hayley, Morgan, and Jake discuss the complexities of being a woman in a religious organization where certain special rites and leadership roles are reserved for priesthood-holding men. They also discuss possible solutions for creating more leadership roles for females in the church.

Oct 02, 2018•37 min

Emmett Claren: Transgender Mormon, Part 1

In this episode, Emmett and Morgan discuss the complexities of growing up with a testimony in the LDS Church while feeling like a boy stuck in a girl's body. Emmett talks about the ups and downs of his childhood, his family, and his mission.

Sep 17, 2018•53 min

Don't Be Afraid: This Is A Feminist Podcast

25 year-old Morgan Reber and 29 year-old Jake Christensen, both BYU grads with wildly different viewpoints, introduce "She Speaks"-- a podcast devoted to exploring the intersection of feminism and Mormonism.

Sep 17, 2018•10 min
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