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Mormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH96: The PoS (Policy of Silence) And Families with Elena ThurstonElena 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 … Continue reading "MHH96: The PoS (Policy of Silence) And Families with Elena Thurston"2020-01-2200 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH95: Queer Perspectives on the PoS (The Policy of Silence)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 … Continue reading "MHH95: Queer Perspectives on the PoS (The Policy of Silence)"2019-12-2000 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH94: Hot Takes on the Whistleblower Letter to the IRSRyan 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 … Continue reading "MHH94: Hot Takes on the Whistleblower Letter to the IRS"2019-12-1800 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH93: Becoming and EX ExMormon: Terina’s StoryThere 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 … Continue reading "MHH93: Becoming and EX ExMormon: Terina’s Story"2019-12-1400 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH92: Bad Bible Stitches and Jessica’s StoryHave 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 … Continue reading "MHH92: Bad Bible Stitches and Jessica’s Story"2019-11-1500 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH91: A Year in Recap: Sam Young and Protect Every ChildThis 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 … Continue reading "MHH91: A Year in Recap: Sam Young and Protect Every Child"2019-11-0800 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH90: Tips on Improving A Mixed Faith Marriage with Lindsay KjarLindsay 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 … Continue reading "MHH90: Tips on Improving A Mixed Faith Marriage with Lindsay Kjar"2019-10-3000 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH89: A Second Post Mormon Confession SessionI’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 … Continue reading "MHH89: A Second Post Mormon Confession Session"2019-10-1900 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH88: Becoming an EX ExMormon: Valerie’s StoryUp 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 … Continue reading "MHH88: Becoming an EX ExMormon: Valerie’s Story"2019-10-0100 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH87: Becoming an EX-ExMormon: Jessica’s StoryThere 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 … Continue reading "MHH87: Becoming an EX-ExMormon: Jessica’s Story"2019-09-2200 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH86: Post Mormon ConfessionsToday I have some Post Mormon Confessions for you, things I am still carrying around with me that I’d like to work through and let go. First up, I still carry my temple recommend in my wallet, 7 years later. Why the heck do I do this?? Second, boobs. Yep, I’m gonna talk about growing … Continue reading "MHH86: Post Mormon Confessions"2019-09-1200 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH85: Mormon Headlines with EmilyMormon headlines are too legit to quit. They just keep on rolling forth like a stone cut out of a…heap of bs? Anyway, Emily Holyoak and I have a blast covering as many as we could in just under an hour. Listen in, you’ll have a great time, maybe learn something new, and I’m sure … Continue reading "MHH85: Mormon Headlines with Emily"2019-09-0600 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH84: I Just Need to MFing Love MyselfDo you love yourself? Do you really? What would it feel like to have a raw, unconditional love for yourself, every part of what makes you who you are? I’m on a mission to answer that question. Come with me and dive into vulnerability, authenticity, self-love, mindfulness and real exponential growth. I have begun a … Continue reading "MHH84: I Just Need to MFing Love Myself"2019-08-3000 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH83: Mormon Transhumanist Association with Blaire OstlerI had so many questions for Blaire Ostler, former CEO and current board member of the Mormon Transhumanist Association. What is it? What are its basic beliefs and tenets? Isn’t Transhumanism a mostly secular atheist movement? But, what if I don’t believe in Jesus or God, does that still jive with MTA? How does the … Continue reading "MHH83: Mormon Transhumanist Association with Blaire Ostler"2019-08-1600 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH82: The Modesty TalksLauren Vega and her friend Claire Watt created an art installation depicting the juxtaposition of a Mormon youth experience with modesty and that of an average youth not in the Mormon Church. It is powerful and resonates so deeply with those of us who lived the modesty rhetoric within Mormonism. They join me to share … Continue reading "MHH82: The Modesty Talks"2019-07-0300 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH81: A Pride Peek into 5 Husbands VodkaHave you heard of Ogden’s Own Distillery and their line-up of subversive Mormon Themed liquors? Take a peek behind the hilarious labels and learn a bit about how they came to be, complete with rich tributes to controversial Mormon history and whole-hearted support for Utah’s LGBTQ community! Steve Conlin, CEO and President of Ogden’s own … Continue reading "MHH81: A Pride Peek into 5 Husbands Vodka"2019-06-1200 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH80: McKenna-geddon, The Heated Aftermath Pt 2THIS 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 … Continue reading "MHH80: McKenna-geddon, The Heated Aftermath Pt 2"2019-05-3100 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH79: McKenna-geddon, The Heated Aftermath Pt 1Recently, 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 … Continue reading "MHH79: McKenna-geddon, The Heated Aftermath Pt 1"2019-05-3100 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH78: The Wave: Women Supporting WomenJoanna Smith has created an absolute dream oasis of resources and support for women. The Wave provides a space for co-working, networking, mentoring, and more! It is the very definition of what Women Supporting Women looks like. The Wave believes in holistic support, meeting all the needs of a professional woman! Listen to Joanna tell … Continue reading "MHH78: The Wave: Women Supporting Women"2019-05-2800 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH77: Mormon Mean GirlsDid 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 … Continue reading "MHH77: Mormon Mean Girls"2019-05-2000 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH76: LDS Church and Spiritual ExtortionLesley Butterfield is back again to discuss her recent Commentary published in the Salt Lake Tribune entitled “LDS Church Officials are Practicing Spiritual Extortion.” Lesley speaks from a place of personal heartache as she describes how the Policies and Doctrine elicited by LDS Officials are indeed abusive. Her experiences are all too common. Lesley ends … Continue reading "MHH76: LDS Church and Spiritual Extortion"2019-05-1400 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH75: Why We Care About the Strengthening Church Members Committee, Pt 2This is the second half of the panel discussion Lesley, Bryce and I have regarding the SCMC. Don’t miss Episode 73 (The Call to the SCMC) and Episode 74, Part 1 of our Debrief Panel after the call. All three videos are available on Patreon right now! Links mentioned in this episode: Video of Panel … Continue reading "MHH75: Why We Care About the Strengthening Church Members Committee, Pt 2"2019-05-0700 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH74: Why We Care About the Strengthening Church Members Committee, Pt 1Lesley 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 … Continue reading "MHH74: Why We Care About the Strengthening Church Members Committee, Pt 1"2019-05-0700 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH73: Part 1 Call to Elder Dyches of the Strengthening Church Members CommitteeToday, 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 … Continue reading "MHH73: Part 1 Call to Elder Dyches of the Strengthening Church Members Committee"2019-05-0300 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH72: Crystal’s Silent Walking Protest at ConferenceCrystal Legionnaires made waves one year ago when she stood and shouted “Stop Protecting Sexual Predators” in the Conference Center during a live session of conference. This year, she carefully chose a new demonstration to promote a message of importance for the quality of life of all LGBTQ individuals who are harmed by the policies … Continue reading "MHH72: Crystal’s Silent Walking Protest at Conference"2019-04-2900 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH71: The 420 Cannabis Special Part 2Part 2 brings 3 guests all with extensive experience and expertise, all unique and fascinating, with Cannabis! First up, learn all the benefits it can bring to your mental health, backed by scientific research! Best of all, learn what it can do to conquer an upbringing in Mormon sex shaming and unlock mind-blowing orgasms! Who … Continue reading "MHH71: The 420 Cannabis Special Part 2"2019-04-2000 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH70: The 420 Cannabis Special Part 1It’s here! The Mormon Happy Hour Celebration of 420! Leaving a high demand, conservative religion such as Mormonism, complete with a code for what to put in your body called the Word of Wisdom, you have some deep seeded caution, fear and apprehension about a substance designated as a “drug.” Join me as I take … Continue reading "MHH70: The 420 Cannabis Special Part 1"2019-04-2000 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH69: A Post Mormon Exploration of Tarot ReadingTarot reading and other mystical arts were largely discredited in my Mormon youth, often with allegations of utilizing Satanic powers. Join Sara Hanks herself as we explore her journey into the world of Tarot and the evolution of thought and belief between being an active Mormon and a Tarot card reader. We compare Mormon supernatural … Continue reading "MHH69: A Post Mormon Exploration of Tarot Reading"2019-04-1500 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH68: A Queer Chat about the Policy ReversalBlaire Ostler took her traditional post outside the LDS Conference Center during their biannual General Conference, holding her sign inviting attendees to “Hug a Queer *Mormon) *this year she did modify it to say “Latter Day Saint.” Join her as she shares with us her passionate queer response to the recent monumental reversal of the … Continue reading "MHH68: A Queer Chat about the Policy Reversal"2019-04-1100 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH67: LGBT Policy Reversal, Honor Code Stories & RumorsMichael 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, … Continue reading "MHH67: LGBT Policy Reversal, Honor Code Stories & Rumors"2019-04-0700 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH66: Sunstone Event SpotlightsThis week I have three Sunstone interviews for you! First, John Hamer and I discuss his involvement in the Community of Christ, which used to be the RLDS church. Next, David Dixon, who is a foundational member of the Phoenix area ExMormon groups, discusses his own physical and mental recovery from Mormonism, and Kent Belliston … Continue reading "MHH66: Sunstone Event Spotlights"2019-04-0100 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH65: Secular Lent with Gina ColvinGina Colvin and I make a case for Secular Lent as she teaches me about her own Lent practices and what she has learned during her deep dives into what Lent is all about. We share our own thoughts on what spirituality means to us as we have left Orthodox Mormonism behind. Be inspired by … Continue reading "MHH65: Secular Lent with Gina Colvin"2019-03-2500 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH64: Just the Tips: Advice to Transitioning MormonsMichael 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 … Continue reading "MHH64: Just the Tips: Advice to Transitioning Mormons"2019-03-1900 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH63: First Time Drinking Tips for Fresh PostMosAre you new to the world of alcohol? Does it overwhelm you? Is there a bit of fear and anxiety? Or are you thrilled and want to know where to start? Join Chloe and I as we share with you our NOT expert first time drinking tips to keep you safe and make a plan … Continue reading "MHH63: First Time Drinking Tips for Fresh PostMos"2019-03-1100 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH62: Laurie’s PostMo Love Story and Love vs. LustLaurie shares her PostMo love story that is a whirlwind of crazy, exciting and adorable! It involves a faith crisis, divorce, family relations and her conflict with Mormonism in her life. To round out the Love theme, Marie Kent and I explore the topic of Love vs. Lust with Spencer W. Kimball. It’s an epic … Continue reading "MHH62: Laurie’s PostMo Love Story and Love vs. Lust"2019-03-0500 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH61: Time for Cambio: Mormon Missionary Safety Advocacy***Trigger Warning: Description of sexual assault, attempted rape & murder*** To avoid descriptive content, skip 3 minutes (12:00 – 14:54) near the beginning of Maddy’s interview. Maddy Cicotte courageously survived a violent assault on her mission, a situation she never should have been in. Maddy turned her trauma into advocacy, asking the Church of Jesus … Continue reading "MHH61: Time for Cambio: Mormon Missionary Safety Advocacy"2019-02-2500 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH60: V-Day Special: Elena’s PostMo Love StoryHappy Valentine’s Day from Mormon Happy Hour! Enjoy a special holiday gift of a Post-Mormon Love story! So often, the journey through to the other side of Mormonism involves changes in our romantic relationships. These changes can be painful, and they can also be full of growth and happiness. Today is Part 1 in a … Continue reading "MHH60: V-Day Special: Elena’s PostMo Love Story"2019-02-1400 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH59: What We’d Love to Hear From BelieversClaudine Gallacher is a life coach who specializes in the unique needs of those transitioning away from Mormonism. Recently, Claudine posed the question on Social Media “What would you like to hear from your TBM or true believing Mormon friends and family?” She received an outpouring of thoughtful responses from Post-Mormons who were yearning to … Continue reading "MHH59: What We’d Love to Hear From Believers"2019-02-1100 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH58: Ryan McKnight of MormonLeaks Exclusive Briefing on Leaked Confession of Child Sex AbuseExclusive MormonLeaks Ryan McKnight‘s briefing on the latest leak from his Truth and Transparency Foundation regarding confessed child sex abuse. Ryan shares the background, circumstance and all the points of the current leak regarding the Film Director of Mormon Temple Endowment Videos and Sundance Film Festival Co-Founder admitting to child molestation in the early 90s. Ryan’s … Continue reading "MHH58: Ryan McKnight of MormonLeaks Exclusive Briefing on Leaked Confession of Child Sex Abuse"2019-02-0600 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH57: 3 Mormons: Why We Haven’t ResignedI 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 … Continue reading "MHH57: 3 Mormons: Why We Haven’t Resigned"2019-02-0400 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH56: Mormon Headlines with Marie KentThis week, catch exciting Mormon Headlines with Marie Kent from My Book of Mormon Podcast. You can always count on Marie’s feminist never-Mormon perspective to highlight just how peculiar Mormonism can be. Colleen and Marie discuss the news that Sister Missionaries are now permitted to wear pants in the mission field, an unfortunate missionary that … Continue reading "MHH56: Mormon Headlines with Marie Kent"2019-01-2700 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH55: Motherhood Is A Choice, right?Chloe, Paige and Colleen tackle the topic of Motherhood, and all it’s heavy connotations within the Mormon Culture. We explore each of our own journeys through the decision to have children or not. What is nurturing? What does it look like? Is every woman built to be a mother? We discuss living an authentic life, … Continue reading "MHH55: Motherhood Is A Choice, right?"2019-01-2100 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH54: A Faithful Feminist Perspective on Temple ChangesJody 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 … Continue reading "MHH54: A Faithful Feminist Perspective on Temple Changes"2019-01-1400 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH53: The Temple Cha-I mean UpdatesLesley 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 … Continue reading "MHH53: The Temple Cha-I mean Updates"2019-01-0700 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH52: Year End Birthday GiftsCelebrating two birthdays this week on MHH, no, not that one you’re thinking of that’s also happening this week. So to do that, I dug deep into the MHH material stash and brought out three gems to gift you! First up, the concluding Part III of John & Mary, advice from Spencer W. Kimball, in … Continue reading "MHH52: Year End Birthday Gifts"2018-12-2400 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH51: Chloe chats Post-Mormon Christmas and DatingJoin Chloe from Wardless Podcast and Colleen as we explore navigating the holidays as a Post Mormon. Chloe gives us a peek into her single and dating life as a happy, fulfilled and confident Post Mormon woman. We cover our relationships with religion in general, the beautiful bonus of being single, and achieving personal growth … Continue reading "MHH51: Chloe chats Post-Mormon Christmas and Dating"2018-12-1700 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH50: Sam Young Reacts to Episode of This American LifeThis week, Sam Young returns to give us his inside reaction to the episode of This American Life: But That’s What Happened, that addressed the consequences in the lives of children after experiencing Worthiness Interviews conducted within the LDS Church. Sam shares the results from this and other actions that Protect LDS Children has taken … Continue reading "MHH50: Sam Young Reacts to Episode of This American Life"2018-12-1000 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH49: Mormon Headlines with Jami GoodWelcome, Jami Good, a delightful and insightful long time listener and supporter of the show, here to run down the latest headlines within Mormonism! Together, we hit all the hot topics, including Bill Reel’s pending excommunication, changes to mission types, worthiness interviews on This American Life, Leah Remini to take on Mormonism, post-Mormon AZ Senator … Continue reading "MHH49: Mormon Headlines with Jami Good"2018-12-0300 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH48: Queer Polygamy: A Delicious Mind Bender with Blaire OstlerThrow away everything you think you know about patriarchal polygamy and monogamous gender binary scripts, and listen to Blaire Ostler’s mind-blowing theories on Queer Polygamy! Don’t worry, she defines all the poly and amorous words for you, as we talk about deconstructing the traditional beliefs and fears we have about love, deepening and expanding relationships, and … Continue reading "MHH48: Queer Polygamy: A Delicious Mind Bender with Blaire Ostler"2018-11-2900 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH47: A Holiday Gift of Blood Atonement, Natasha Helfer Parker & Gina ColvinThis week, Mithryn returns with the actual nutty and horrifying facts behind the Doctrine of Blood Atonement on a segment of Six Minute Skinny Dip into Mormon History, so don’t miss out…or else! And next, I bring you two delightful interviews with actual Goddesses, the beloved Natasha Helfer Parker and Gina Colvin. Natasha is a phenomenal … Continue reading "MHH47: A Holiday Gift of Blood Atonement, Natasha Helfer Parker & Gina Colvin"2018-11-2000 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH46: Under New Management: The “Wins For Satan” Happy HourFinally, we have arrived at a new name for the podcast following President Nelson’s condemnation of nicknames. Welcome to the “Wins For Satan” Happy Hour! Colleen welcomes a new guest this week and runs down the headline news in Mormonism, coming to the conclusion that the church is “Under New Management” and Pres. Nelson is … Continue reading "MHH46: Under New Management: The “Wins For Satan” Happy Hour"2018-11-1200 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH45: Election Day Special featuring Mormon Women for Ethical GovernmentHappy Election Day! To celebrate this day of civic responsibility, join Colleen as she explores a group of women born out of Mormon roots who are passionately active in political activism and decency. MWEG was created in the aftermath of the tumultuous 2016 Election when so many were frustrated and disappointed with the political climate. … Continue reading "MHH45: Election Day Special featuring Mormon Women for Ethical Government"2018-11-0600 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH44: Exploring Jarmans Craft Coffee, the Bourbon Barrel Aged ExperienceEnjoy a warm and inviting bonus episode! A delicious exploration into the Post-Mormon indulgence of coffee! But not just any coffee! Have you ever tasted a cup of Bourbon Barrel Aged craft coffee? It is an experience you don’t want to miss. Colleen has the opportunity to learn from the roaster himself all about this … Continue reading "MHH44: Exploring Jarmans Craft Coffee, the Bourbon Barrel Aged Experience"2018-11-0100 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH43: Modern Mormon PolygamyThis week, Colleen is joined by Cristina Rosetti, Mormon Fundamentalist Historian, and Rhett Hall, owner & designer at Cardinal Branding, to discuss the TLC special now available on Netflix entitled “Three Wives, One Husband” which explores the lives of two polygamous Mormon families living at Rockland Ranch in southern Utah. Listen as Cristina provides insight … Continue reading "MHH43: Modern Mormon Polygamy"2018-10-2900 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH42: Oral Sex Ban and a Feminist Mormon Reading RoastMormon 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 … Continue reading "MHH42: Oral Sex Ban and a Feminist Mormon Reading Roast"2018-10-2200 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH41: Interview w/ Karin Peter, Community of Christ Quorum PresidentJoin me, Colleen, as I fall in love with the Community of Christ! I have a lovely visit with my friend Karin Peter, President of the 5th Quorum of the 70, in a church that you may know by their old name, the RLDS Church. She gives me some history on how the Community of Christ … Continue reading "MHH41: Interview w/ Karin Peter, Community of Christ Quorum President"2018-10-1800 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH40: Street Epistemology 101: A Tool to Successful Conversations with BelieversJoin Dan Earles, Bryan Stiles, and Colleen as we demonstrate and teach a communication technique called Street Epistemology. It’s a great framework to build on to have more successful discussions with your believing friends and family. Take notes, check out the show notes for further info, and give me some feedback on what else you’d … Continue reading "MHH40: Street Epistemology 101: A Tool to Successful Conversations with Believers"2018-10-1500 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH39: BONUS Conference Smackdown, Feminist EditionMarie Kent, of My Book of Mormon Podcast and Lesley Butterfield of Mormon Women Speak Podcast get together with Colleen to provide a bit of feminist reaction to the most recent General Conference. A fascinating conversation that even took us to debate works-based faith versus grace-based faith. And of course, the 10-day Social Media fast … Continue reading "MHH39: BONUS Conference Smackdown, Feminist Edition"2018-10-1200 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH38: Six Minute Skinny Dip into Worthiness Interviews, and the 1st Feminist Mormon Reading RoastJoin Marie Kent of My Book of Mormon Podcast and Colleen for the inaugural episode of Feminist Mormon Reading Roast. This week we are bringing you a real gem. The book is entitled Faith Precedes the Miracle by Spencer W Kimball. We can’t resist the allure of sexist 50’s style gender role glorification, condemnation of … Continue reading "MHH38: Six Minute Skinny Dip into Worthiness Interviews, and the 1st Feminist Mormon Reading Roast"2018-10-0800 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH37: Make Adam God Again, the one true MAGACristina 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 … Continue reading "MHH37: Make Adam God Again, the one true MAGA"2018-10-0100 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH36: Two Bigfoot Sightings (the Mormon Kind) and an Interview with a Fundamentalist MormonMithryn 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? … Continue reading "MHH36: Two Bigfoot Sightings (the Mormon Kind) and an Interview with a Fundamentalist Mormon"2018-09-2400 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH35: Mormon Sexual Trauma Dumpster Fire with Lesley ButterfieldColleen and Lesley take a chronological approach through the past 2 weeks of sexual abuse hot topics in Mormonism. We vent our way through Sam Young of the Protect LDS Children movement called to a disciplinary court and the results of that court still undetermined. Don’t miss McKenna Denson calling out her alleged rapist, former … Continue reading "MHH35: Mormon Sexual Trauma Dumpster Fire with Lesley Butterfield"2018-09-1700 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH34: 3 Guests on Utah Prop 2, The Exclusion Policy Doubledown, and the LDS Rebranding FiascoThis week Colleen brings 3 guests on to discuss several hot topics in Mormonism. First up, Blaire Ostler, a queer Mormon woman, takes on the Exclusion Policy addition to both the Missionary and Seminary manuals. Second, Marie Kent from My Book of Mormon Podcast hashes out Utah Prop 2, the legalization of medical marijuana. And … Continue reading "MHH34: 3 Guests on Utah Prop 2, The Exclusion Policy Doubledown, and the LDS Rebranding Fiasco"2018-09-0400 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH33: Interview w/Sam Young after 23 Day Hunger StrikeSam Young joins Mormon Happy Hour once again at the conclusion of his 23 day Hunger Strike and Spotlight with an Apostle Event in downtown SLC. I gathered questions from listeners and explored with Sam his reflections over the past 3 weeks of his evening chats and fasting. Listen to his most memorable moments, the … Continue reading "MHH33: Interview w/Sam Young after 23 Day Hunger Strike"2018-08-2800 min
The Drunk Mormon Podcast18 - DRUNK CROSSOVER feat. Mormon Happy Hour and King NoahWhen David and Lauren were on the road to Utah, they swung through Arizona to record a very special (very drunk) crossover episode with the podcast Mormon Happy Hour, hosted by Colleen Payne Dietz! Join us as we take shots and teach Lauren the Book of Mormon story of wicked, wicked King Noah (no, not that Noah). And then check out David and Lauren's appearance on Mormon Happy Hour!2018-08-2841 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH32: An Evening with the Drunk Mormon PodcastMormon 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 … Continue reading "MHH32: An Evening with the Drunk Mormon Podcast"2018-08-2600 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH31: Bourbon Barrel Aged Coffee and Mithryn’s Skinny Dip DebutThis week, Colleen brings her favorite fan on to taste Bourbon Barrel Aged Craft Coffee, spoiler, IT’S PHENOMENAL! Don’t worry, you can get your very own as well! We also bring you our favorite cocktail recipe that you can easily make at home and impress your friends. And for the main event, the one and … Continue reading "MHH31: Bourbon Barrel Aged Coffee and Mithryn’s Skinny Dip Debut"2018-08-1300 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH30: Interview w/Ethan Dodge, Sam’s Hunger Strike Update, and BYU’s Amnesty LoopholeColleen gives an update on Sam Young’s Hunger Strike this past week in downtown SLC. Then she RANTS about the GIANT loophole that basically makes BYU’s recent Amnesty Policy completely worthless, as was demonstrated at BYU-I when a student was expelled by her Bishop following a sexual assault. And to wrap things up on a … Continue reading "MHH30: Interview w/Ethan Dodge, Sam’s Hunger Strike Update, and BYU’s Amnesty Loophole"2018-08-0700 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH29: Interview with Sam Young, Protect LDS Children, Hunger Strike and SpotlightMormon Happy Hour celebrated Mormonism at the 2018 SLC Sunstone Symposium this past weekend. Colleen met many of you, and has collected over 20 interviews to share! But this first one is the most important! Please join with Colleen in supporting Sam Young and his current action to Protect LDS Children. Sam has begun a … Continue reading "MHH29: Interview with Sam Young, Protect LDS Children, Hunger Strike and Spotlight"2018-07-3100 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH28: Soaking is Fundamental, Beer 101, and More Mormon Zodiac SignsMeet 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 … Continue reading "MHH28: Soaking is Fundamental, Beer 101, and More Mormon Zodiac Signs"2018-07-1600 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH27: Interview with NewNameNoah, Mike Norton, on his Arrest for Trespassing LDS TempleMike Norton drops by Mormon Happy Hour to share all the exciting details of his arrest at the Jordan River Temple in Utah on his 50th birthday, June 29th, 2018. He also ends with a show-and-tell of a few things he’s found in his old storage unit in SLC, including his very first homemade undercover … Continue reading "MHH27: Interview with NewNameNoah, Mike Norton, on his Arrest for Trespassing LDS Temple"2018-07-0900 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH26: ExMo Predators, Mormon Sex Myths, and the Updates to Youth Interview Guidelines, yep it’s all about sex!(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 … Continue reading "MHH26: ExMo Predators, Mormon Sex Myths, and the Updates to Youth Interview Guidelines, yep it’s all about sex!"2018-07-0200 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH25: Immigration Politics, Blaire Ostler on Dan Reynolds, and Mormon Astrological SignsDon’t miss an exciting invitation during the upcoming Salt Lake Sunstone Summer Symposium! This week, Colleen keeps you up to date on how Mormonism connects with the recent crisis of separated children at the US border. She welcomes Blaire Ostler, a bisexual active Mormon wife and mother who shares with us her reactions to Dan … Continue reading "MHH25: Immigration Politics, Blaire Ostler on Dan Reynolds, and Mormon Astrological Signs"2018-06-2500 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH24: Financial Transparency w/MormonLeaks & Gay Wedding BlissColleen shares her celebration of Pride Week with Lesley Butterfield by telling the story of her cousin’s beautiful gay wedding in Utah County last week. And…she may or may not cry. Check out the full interview on Patreon where we dive into the Supreme Court ruling regarding the Colorado baker and the gay wedding cake. Next, … Continue reading "MHH24: Financial Transparency w/MormonLeaks & Gay Wedding Bliss"2018-06-1500 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH23: The $32 Billion Interview with MormonLeaksThe LDS Corporation has been spending a great deal of time in the news these past two weeks, first with a Financial Statement published by the church at the Mormon Newsroom, and this seemed to prompt a waterfall leak released last week by MormonLeaks identifying 13 LLCs with a combined stock value of $32 billion! … Continue reading "MHH23: The $32 Billion Interview with MormonLeaks"2018-06-0700 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH22: Hoax NAACP Apology Scandal ReactionsThis week, the Angels on Fire share our goal to travel to the SLC Sunstone Symposium this summer to bring the experience back to you, our listeners! Colleen and Miranda continue to bring you more Tips for First Time Drinkers. Next, Colleen summarizes the Hoax NAACP Apology Scandal that has rocked both the Faithful and … Continue reading "MHH22: Hoax NAACP Apology Scandal Reactions"2018-05-2200 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH21: Yo Mama’s So Mormon she thinks not feeling The Spirit is a Mental IllnessThis week, the Angels on Fire bring you Tips for First-time Drinkers. We asked other Post Mormons to share their advice, and we have brought it all to you! The Protect LDS Children Movement grabs a headline in Austrailia, and the next event will be June 10th, National Children’s Day. Get your button today! Next, … Continue reading "MHH21: Yo Mama’s So Mormon she thinks not feeling The Spirit is a Mental Illness"2018-05-1400 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH20: Fireball Saints w/Cristina Rosetti, Cold Brew Coffee & Liquor, and Garment Sex at “the Church of Happy Endings!”The Angels on Fire welcome back our favorite guest Cristina Rosetti for an evening that truly burned in our bosoms. Did you know the first Washings and Anointings were in the Kirtland Temple with Cinnamon Whiskey? We learn all the history from this trained ethnographer, earning her Ph.D. in Religious Studies. Colleen shares her favorite … Continue reading "MHH20: Fireball Saints w/Cristina Rosetti, Cold Brew Coffee & Liquor, and Garment Sex at “the Church of Happy Endings!”"2018-05-0700 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH19: Priesthood Ban Celebration, Tattoos, and More Mormon Sex Myths!!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 … Continue reading "MHH19: Priesthood Ban Celebration, Tattoos, and More Mormon Sex Myths!!"2018-04-3000 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH18: LDS Patriarchy World Tour and what they DON’T want you to know about SEX!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 … Continue reading "MHH18: LDS Patriarchy World Tour and what they DON’T want you to know about SEX!"2018-04-2000 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH17: The LDS Inc Non-Consensual Shit Show!Last week in Mormonism was one for the history books! Those whisperings that this conference season would be one to remember certainly did not disappoint! The Angels on Fire tackle the headlines for the past week, beginning with the Protect LDS Children March on Friday, March 30th and Crystal Legionaires, the woman who shouted “Stop … Continue reading "MHH17: The LDS Inc Non-Consensual Shit Show!"2018-04-1300 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH16 Interview: Crystal Legionaires, the girl who shouted “Stop Protecting Sexual Predators” during LDS General ConferenceThe Angels on Fire are thrilled to hear the story of Crystal Legionaires, the brave girl who raised her voice and shouted “Stop Protecting Sexual Predators” during the Solemn Assembly of LDS General Conference. Join us in listening to her thoughts beforehand, what happened in the moment, and all the details of the aftermath. Crystal … Continue reading "MHH16 Interview: Crystal Legionaires, the girl who shouted “Stop Protecting Sexual Predators” during LDS General Conference"2018-04-0400 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH15: General Conference Pre-Game Show! The Drinking game, with guests!Take a break from the heavy stuff and laugh with us! The Angels on Fire bring to you our official General Conference Pre-Game Show! We suggest a few ideas for a drinking game while you watch. Mark Pugsley guests on the show, sharing his observations of LDS, Inc reactions to many grassroots movements. Ryan Chidester … Continue reading "MHH15: General Conference Pre-Game Show! The Drinking game, with guests!"2018-03-3000 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH14: Joseph Bishop MTC President Sexual Assault, Discussion and GuestsThe Angels on Fire tackle the overwhelming topic of Joseph L. Bishop, Former President of Provo MTC and his confession of multiple instances of sexual assault. Two guests join the episode to provide their perspectives on the most important issues, Reddit u/relevantlife, and advocate/activist Lesley Butterfield. Don’t worry, we take lots of intermission breaks to … Continue reading "MHH14: Joseph Bishop MTC President Sexual Assault, Discussion and Guests"2018-03-2600 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH13.2: Breaking Interview w/Ethan Dodge of MormonLeaks on Joseph Bishop Sexual Assault LeakThe Angels on Fire bring you urgent news following a groundbreaking MormonLeak that was released yesterday, March 19th, 2018. We interview Ethan Dodge, co-founder of MormonLeaks regarding several listener-submitted questions about the leak involving Joseph L. Bishop and an audio recording where the former MTC President confesses to sexual misconduct with several women throughout his many … Continue reading "MHH13.2: Breaking Interview w/Ethan Dodge of MormonLeaks on Joseph Bishop Sexual Assault Leak"2018-03-2000 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH13: Willoughby #andsoIstayed, Missionaries on Social Media, Predators in Local Exmo GroupsThe Angels on Fire showcase the #andsoIstayed hashtag begun by Jennie Willoughby, ex-wife of Trump Secretary, Rob Porter and how this experience is relevant within her LDS culture. Colleen shares updates for Missionaries and their usage of social media to communicate with friends, family, and prospective spouses. Miranda and Colleen discuss common experiences within local Exmo … Continue reading "MHH13: Willoughby #andsoIstayed, Missionaries on Social Media, Predators in Local Exmo Groups"2018-03-2000 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH12: PHX Sunstone Interviews with Lindsay Hansen Park, NewNameNoah, Ryan McKnight of MormonLeaksThe Angels on Fire have an amazing experience at PHX Southwest Sunstone Conference. Colleen and Miranda get to partake in an Epic Mormon Potluck, interview your favorite names in Post Mormonism, and some great attendees who sit down and chat with us as well! We announce the winners of two contests we run at Sunstone … Continue reading "MHH12: PHX Sunstone Interviews with Lindsay Hansen Park, NewNameNoah, Ryan McKnight of MormonLeaks"2018-03-1200 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH11: Truth or Dare with Ryan McKnight of Mormon Leaks, The Drinking GameThe Angels on Fire sit down with Ryan McKnight of MormonLeaks for an enlightening round of Truth or Dare, in the spirit of Truth and Transparency. Listen to Ryan tell stories, drunk rants, and sing a primary song! Is he a confirmed homosexual? Is he honest? You decide! Once he’s had far too many shots, Ryan dives … Continue reading "MHH11: Truth or Dare with Ryan McKnight of Mormon Leaks, The Drinking Game"2018-03-0700 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH10: Trump Staff Secretary Rob Porter, MormonLeaks and provoguysamirightThis week, national media is bursting with references to the roles of LDS Bishops in connection with marital abuse, divorce, childhood sexual development and more. We tackle these issues with a few personal experiences and a relevant MormonLeaks audio recording. But do not despair, there is a brightness this week as we bring you the … Continue reading "MHH10: Trump Staff Secretary Rob Porter, MormonLeaks and provoguysamiright"2018-02-2300 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH09: Mike Norton on Church History, The Drinking GameThe Angels on Fire are joined by the devil himself, Mike Norton. We subject him to a firey round of Church History trivia, mercilessly peppering him with questions. Each time he gets one wrong, he takes a shot, but don’t worry, its Mike, he knows Church History! Each time he skunks us, then we have … Continue reading "MHH09: Mike Norton on Church History, The Drinking Game"2018-02-1500 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH08: Dan Reynold’s Believer, Disappearing Unicorns, and @byupdaThe LGBTQIA community dominates the topics for this week, bringing with it a powerful mix of emotions and reactions. Dan Reynolds debuts his documentary Believer, at Sundance. Josh and Lolly Weed announce their divorce, an end of a mixed orientation LDS marriage. We cringe and die laughing at the Instagram account @byupda. Sam Young is … Continue reading "MHH08: Dan Reynold’s Believer, Disappearing Unicorns, and @byupda"2018-02-0500 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH07: 1st Presidency Succession, Oreos and BoundariesWhat do Oreos have to do with Sacrament Meeting talks? Oh, I’m about to tell you, and you’re gonna love it! We have a lot to say about Mormons and appropriate boundaries, do you? And yes, of course, we are talking about the 1st Presidency Succession and the departure of the Silver Fox. Links … Continue reading "MHH07: 1st Presidency Succession, Oreos and Boundaries"2018-01-2500 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH06: New York Times Monson Obit, Petition to NYT, Response by NYTCome check out kopi luwak coffee with us! Have you heard of it? Upon request of you, the listeners, we gather and share the responses to the New York Times controversial obituary of Thomas S. Monson, Prophet and President of the LDS Church, who passed away last week. We respond to the petition that asks … Continue reading "MHH06: New York Times Monson Obit, Petition to NYT, Response by NYT"2018-01-1500 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH05: New Year, Death of Monson, Seer StoneHappy New Year! Holy cow what a way to start it off! Miranda and Colleen discuss the way a faith transition impacts your annual resolutions. Miranda discusses a Reddit post regarding Joseph Smith’s Seer Stone. AND OMG, will there be a bigger story this year in Mormonism than Thomas Monson passing away? We hash out … Continue reading "MHH05: New Year, Death of Monson, Seer Stone"2018-01-0400 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH04: LIVE Facebook Group Video EpisodeWe had a blast hosting a LIVE episode in our Facebook Group, Mormon Happy Hour. Miranda and Colleen share some coffee and alcohol tips, share updates on Sam Young’s petition and Mike Norton’s (NewNameNoah) efforts to support Sam’s cause. Colleen shares the recent updates to Youth Responsibilities in the Temple Baptismal Font, with lots of … Continue reading "MHH04: LIVE Facebook Group Video Episode"2018-01-0400 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH03: Face2Face Gaslighting w/Ballard & Oaks, FTND, CES LetterColleen and Miranda review the Face2Face with Ballard & Oaks where they deny that the LDS Church has ever hidden anything from anyone…which is demonstrably false and can be disproved by the Church Essay on Polygamy alone. Miranda shares an article regarding the Fight the New Drug campaign using unscientific means to present “facts.” Colleen … Continue reading "MHH03: Face2Face Gaslighting w/Ballard & Oaks, FTND, CES Letter"2018-01-0400 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH02: Sam Young’s Masturbation Interview Petition & Handbook 1Colleen 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: … Continue reading "MHH02: Sam Young’s Masturbation Interview Petition & Handbook 1"2017-12-1900 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH01: Mary Snap & Mike NortonColleen and Miranda discuss New Name Noah aka Mike Norton, and the pseudonym Mary Snap who was asked by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to keep tabs on Mike Norton as a threat to the church. Was this tracking, stalking, ethical? Who is Mike Norton? What was the response by Mike Norton … Continue reading "MHH01: Mary Snap & Mike Norton"2017-12-1800 minMormon Happy Hour PodcastMHH00: Intro and Bio: The ShotsWe are the Angels on Fire, Colleen Dietz and Miranda Crandall! Join us as we share our own journeys in Mormonism and what inspired us to launch Mormon Happy Hour!2017-12-1800 min