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Not So Peter Priesthood139. Mummified RizzJake tells Dusti the bizarre and sad story about the Kaneko family. This episode devolves a lot and they end up talking about a mocktail bar in Rexburg, ID. It has virgin margaritas and mummified corpses. What more could you ask for? It's seriously as chaotic as it sounds. Note: This episode mentions eating disorders. Listen with caution. 2024-08-1448 minNot So Peter Priesthood138. Mormon Missionary LoreThis week, Jake and Dusti talk about the weird, funny, and cringey folklore specific to Mormon missionaries. Did sister missionaries actually fill their gas tank with water? Is every mission being infiltrated by the Twelve Apostates? Listen and find out!2024-08-0753 minNot So Peter Priesthood137. Rameumptom? More Like Ram Me Up HimJake gives Dusti a lesson straight from the Mormon lesson manual about Alma, Korihor, the Zoramites, and a funny little thing called the Rameumptom. This isn't your Mom's Sunday School lesson though. Jake has added a little twist to it. Listen to find out!2024-07-3159 minNot So Peter Priesthood136. What are your Favorite Sins?Jake and Dusti get tipsy and read an article from the Liahona about favorite sins. According to Mormons, the only valid reason to leave the church is because you want to sin. It couldn't be because it's a cult with problematic doctrine and history. 2024-07-2458 minNot So Peter Priesthood135. Anticipatory GriefThis week's episode focuses on anticipatory grief and, really, grief in general. Jake and Dusti compare an article in LDS Living to the advice given in an article by Forbes. There are some heavier elements in this episode, so listen with that in mind. Note: Jake and Dusti are not mental health professionals. For more guidance in grief, please seek the assistance of a licensed professional. 2024-07-1755 minNot So Peter Priesthood132. The First Pride was a RiotTo end Pride Month, Jake and Dusti go on a deep dive into the history of Pride. Hint: it started way before Stonewall. Hope everyone has had a safe and fun Pride Month! 2024-06-261h 20Not So Peter Priesthood131. What it Means to be TransgenderA lot of people still have misconceptions about transgender people. Jake and Dusti talk about some myths and how to debunk them when faced with it. 2024-06-191h 09Not So Peter Priesthood130. Your MOM is EmbarrassingPride Month Continues! Jake and Dusti discuss mixed-orientation marriages where gay men and women enter into straight-passing relationships because their religion told them that was what God wanted. Even though the church has moved away from promoting this, it is still very prevalent among members today. 2024-06-121h 07Not So Peter Priesthood128. Servicing the SaviorOh hey there was another worldwide devotional geared toward young single adults in the church held on May 5, 2024. Oh hey, nothing really new was said. They still want the YSAs to just do what they're told. Jake and Dusti are still going to discuss it! 2024-05-2957 minNot So Peter Priesthood127. Get Your MRS DegreeIf you've been on social media the past week, you've most likely seen commentary on Chief's kicker, Harrison Butker, and his viral commencement speech. Jake and Dusti take a deep dive into what he said and how it parallels with things that are said in Mormon churches and at General Conference. 2024-05-231h 07Not So Peter Priesthood124. City of 800,000 MenCain is Big Foot? Three Nephites fixing tires? A whole city raised up into heaven? Mormon lore is some of the most bizarre stuff. This episode Jake tells Dusti about a more obscure story about the City of Enoch and one of the main Mormon beliefs about it. 2024-05-0148 minNot So Peter Priesthood121. Narcissistic Abuse & the ChurchJake and Dusti welcome special guest, Becky, to the podcast to talk about narcissistic abuse behavior and how it relates to the church. This one is a banger you won't want to miss! More information can be found at intothefirelight.com. 2024-04-101h 13Not So Peter Priesthood120. Indigenous Peoples & FamilySearchJake and Dusti talk about the church's nonprofit, FamilySearch, which is a huge database that is used worldwide by members and nonmembers for genealogical research. But how does this fit in with the Indigenous People and their history? 2024-04-031h 03Not So Peter Priesthood119. Hear HerThis week Jake and Dusti discuss the now-infamous Instagram post on the Church's account that said "no other religious organization...has so broadly given power and authority to women." This post has caused quite a stir among both Mormons and exMormons. 2024-03-2755 minNot So Peter Priesthood117. They Have Clocks in CanadaThis week Jake and Dusti read a talk given at BYU by Elder Wilford W Andersen about the pride cycle. They talk about what it means to be prideful and how the church's messaging around pride is harmful. They compare this with what psychologists say about pride. And of course there's plenty of metaphors to go around!2024-03-0658 minNot So Peter Priesthood116. Reconstructing Self LoveJake and Dusti finish off the month of love with a discussion about self-love. They compare Psychology Today's version of self-love to the Mormon church's version. There is a small digression into parenting as well. This one is a lighthearted episode!2024-02-2852 minNot So Peter Priesthood114. Love BombingThe season of love continues as Jake and Dusti discuss love bombing, a tactic used by cults, narcissists, predators, and abusers to manipulate. Please note that Jake and Dusti are speaking from experience and research and are not not nor claim to be professionals. If you are experiencing this type of abuse or have experienced it, please seek the help of a professional. TWs: emotional abuse, domestic abuse2024-02-141h 05Not So Peter Priesthood113. Pay Attention to the DoorbellIt's the Month of Love! And Jake and Dusti are here to read yet another chapter from Laura Brotherson's Mormon sex book, And They Were Not Ashamed. This portion talks about sexual differences and compatibility. This one definitely contains explicit content so make sure innocent ears can't hear!2024-02-071h 05Not So Peter Priesthood111. From McDonald's to Mother GodJake and Dusti talk about the spiritual leader, Amy Carlson, who went from McDonald's manager to a cult leader in a short amount of time. This episode is based on the HBO documentary Love Has Won. 2024-01-241h 39Not So Peter Priesthood108. Skyr Gobblers and Sausage SwipersLo Saturnalia! Join Jake and Dusti as they discuss holiday traditions that are not Christian as well as some history lessons about ancient Rome. Happy Holidays, ya Bowl Lickers!2023-12-201h 05Not So Peter Priesthood104. I Don't Know HerJake gives Dusti an American history lesson! This one is timely for several reasons: American Thanksgiving, Israel, and the Ballards. This talk has been scrubbed from BYU-I and the church's website, so listen to find out what they want to keep hidden!2023-11-221h 03Not So Peter Priesthood103. Sweet Baby RuthJake forces Dusti to participate in a seminary lesson from the Old Testament about the book of Ruth. The things she endures as Jake's emotional support Canadian know no limits. 2023-11-0846 minNot So Peter Priesthood101. Skeet Skeet, Demons!Things get a bit spooky, dramatic, and somewhat homoerotic as Dusti tells Jake five scary stories from Mormon history. There's an exorcism, some light choking, and a lot of men being tossed about. Buckle in for a Halloween scare and some laughs!2023-10-2532 minNot So Peter Priesthood99. Arbitrary and CapriciousCody, Wyoming and Heber City, Utah are two cities where the Mormon church is trying to build temples. The citizens of those towns have shown they don't want the temples yet the church is elbowing their way in. Even to the detriment of those towns. Listen as Jake tells Dusti all the details!2023-10-041h 03Not So Peter Priesthood98. Celine Dion Wants to Adopt Me: Coco Berthmann's StoryDusti takes Jake on a deep dive into the wild story of Coco Berthmann, a con-woman who has ties to Tim Ballard, Celine Dion (supposedly), Oprah (allegedly), and the LDS church (legitimately). TW: child abuse. Rate, review, & subscribe!2023-09-271h 18Not So Peter Priesthood97. Spiritual PicklesJake and Dusti were guests on sister podcast, Not So Molly Mormon. Kadey reads a talk given by Elder Bednar with a ridiculous analogy. That's the only description you get! Rate, review, and subscribe!2023-09-2030 minNot So Peter Priesthood96. BYU-ty ShortsThe Church Educational System (CES) updated the Honor Code for the BYUs. One update is humorous because it's about shorts. The other is not so humorous because it's very harmful to LGBTQ+ students who attend the church schools. Jake and Dusti are here to tell you all about it! Rate, review, & subscribe!2023-09-1350 minNot So Peter Priesthood95. Effects of AbuseJake reads two different talks by Richard G Scott that cover abuse. Spoiler alert: the church's view on abuse is very problematic. Jake and Dusti also digress about the church's latest Google maps rebrand, finding a good therapist, and Emperor's New Groove. TW: sexual abuse2023-09-061h 10Not So Peter Priesthood94. Mormon MistressJake tells Dusti about Holly Jane, a Mormon mom who got excommunicated for her OnlyFans bikini photos. They briefly digress about softcore porn because...why not?! Rate, review, and subscribe!2023-08-3040 minNot So Peter Priesthood93. Poppin Temple CherriesDusti and Jake tell their stories about the first time they went through the temple. Listen with care: this one might trigger listeners who have had trauma tied to going to the temple.2023-08-231h 22Not So Peter Priesthood92. The 1st Rule of Second Anointing is Don't Talk about Second AnointingThis week Jake and Dusti chat about a super-secret, upper echelon, culty ordinance in the church called the Second Anointing. Not much is known about it because no one is supposed to talk about it! Listen to learn all about it! Rate, review, & subscribe!2023-08-161h 05Not So Peter PriesthoodSpecial Episode: Combined ActivityJake and Dusti were on Not So Molly Mormon podcast with Kadey for a combined activity! Kadey gives a Combined Activity lesson meant for young adults in the church. Rate, review, & subscribe!2023-08-0942 minNot So Peter Priesthood91. Putting the Wand in the Chamber of SecretsDr. Laura Brotherson is back! Not as a guest, but her book And They Were Not Ashamed is back on the show, and this week Jake and Dusti talk all about "the female symphony" aka the female orgasm. Warning: don't play a drinking game for every time they say the word "clitoris" as it WILL lead to alcohol poisoning! Rate, review, and subscribe!2023-08-091h 22Not So Peter Priesthood90. Phantom PigeonsAs Not So Peter Priesthood podcast turns 2 years old, Jake, Dusti, and Kadey dive into the occult. It starts out with a woman named Marjorie Cameron and ends with how Aleister Crowley was influenced by none other than J Dawg himself! Things get very weird! TW: attempted suicide, abortion2023-08-021h 08Not So Peter Priesthood88. Drink Your Juice, SheriThis week, Jake reads a talk given by Sheri Dew about how prophets can see around corners. Along the way, Jake and Dusti talk about old flip phones, Gandalf (naturally), Mormon persecution complex, and the problems with personal revelation. Rate, review, and subscribe!2023-07-121h 10Not So Peter Priesthood87. Family Watch InternationalTo end Pride Month this year, Jake tells Dusti about an international organization led by a Mormon woman and her husband that is pushing for anti-gay laws and education in Africa. Family Watch International is leading the charge in several countries in Africa to promote the eradication of LGBTQ+ individuals. Note: this is NOT an Anti-Blippi podcast. Dusti just has a lot of feelings. TW: abortion, anti-LGBTQ topics, HIV/AIDS2023-06-281h 07Not So Peter Priesthood86. Uncommon Common GroundDusti and Jake discuss the Deseret News article written by out, gay, LDS, former BYU mascot Charlie Bird who just got engaged to his fiancé. It's an article about finding a common ground for LGBTQ+ individuals and the Mormon faith. Jake also tells Dusti about the drama in Rexburg around the Pride celebration. There's also a huge digression about cloacas. Rate, review, and subscribe!2023-06-211h 12Not So Peter Priesthood85. We're Here and We're QueerContinuing this Pride Month, Dusti tells Jake about some gay-straight alliances with Mormon ties. They discuss the need for alliances and how these groups impact church membership. Rate, review, and subscribe!2023-06-141h 04Not So Peter Priesthood84. Dallin Homophobe Oaks Strikes AgainTo kick off Pride month, Jake and Dusti read a devotional given by Dallin and June Oaks. He is being praised by some as being more progressive in this, but it's very clear, very fast, that he's still up to his old tricks. Digressions ensue, of course. Rate, review, and subscribe!2023-06-071h 14Not So Peter Priesthood83. Down with the OnenessLet's talk about (Mormon) sex! Again! Take another uncomfortable dive into Dr. Laura Brotherson's And They Were Not Ashamed. Jake and Dusti talk dragon sex (of course), putting gas in the tank, role-play, a smidgeon of Bridgerton, and about how some Mormons pray before sex. Rate, review, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!2023-05-311h 04Not So Peter Priesthood82. Hate Us cuz You Ain't UsJake and Dusti talk about a BYU professor who shared with her class that her daughter was transgender. The Cougar Chronicle reported on it in a very disgusting and ignorant way as you can imagine. This conversation also segues into how the Family Proclamation came to be. Follow us: notsopeterpriesthood on Instagram. Email us: notsopeterpriesthood@gmail.com2023-05-241h 02Not So Peter Priesthood81. The General Authorities Poop TooDusti, Jake, and Kadey (from Not So Molly Mormon podcast) cover the April 2023 General Conference. It starts and ends with poop talk, but they also talk parenting, peace, and fortune-telling (patriarchal blessings). Enjoy these highlights! We read them so you wouldn't have to!2023-05-171h 15Not So Peter Priesthood80. Can't with the Truck NutsDusti is back! This is a short episode to welcome back the emotional support Canadian and for you to hear basically what a real conversation between Jake and Dusti is like. They talk online dating, trucks, vitamins, Jared Leto, and weak pullout games. Dusti apologizes to all listeners for leaving them with Jake, but the sassy Canadian is back. More screaming into the void to come!2023-05-1038 min
Not So Peter Priesthood82. Shelby's Story Part 3If you have not listened to Parts 1 and 2 of Shelby's story, you will want to go back and listen! Shelby continues her story, telling Dusti and Jake how she was forced to keep a cheap shelf and put on a facade of perfection. Also, she tells about how her generational trauma and what happened with her mom led to an abusive relationship with her ex. TW: sexual abuse, sexual assault2023-04-1957 minNot So Peter Priesthood80. Shelby's Story Part 2Shelby's story continues. In this portion, Shelby tells Jake and Dusti about her mother's death and how it impacted her family as well as her views on eternal life and eternal happiness. TW: suicide, mental health, family trauma2023-04-051h 04Not So Peter Priesthood79. Shelby's Story Part 1Jake and Dusti welcome Shelby to the podcast to tell her story. In Part 1, Shelby tells the backstory of her family, setting the stage for how generational trauma shaped her life. TW: mental health2023-03-291h 04Not So Peter Priesthood78. Spring ChickenJake and Dusti welcome special guest Sammi to the podcast to tell her story. Sammi is freshly out of the church and still navigating what her life will look like from here on out. They discuss family relationships and how they change once you leave the church, finding a support system, and coffee (of course). We are sure you're going to love Sammi! 2023-03-221h 07Not So Peter Priesthood77. Give'r: The Good Girl SyndromeThis week, Jake and Dusti talk about sex! But through the lens of a popular Mormon sexual intimacy book called And They Were Not Ashamed by Dr. Laura Brotherson, and yes it's as cringey as it sounds. Complete with some very questionable Canadian slang, this one is not for the faint of heart. Also, they barely skimmed the surface of the book, so there will be more from this in the future!2023-03-151h 11Not So Peter Priesthood76. The Satanists of MormonismThis week is a special treat! Jake and Dusti invite special guests Brittany and Mags to the podcast. Brittany is a pastor and Mags is a historian for the Community of Christ Church. They are here this week to offer clarity and insight into the church. If you recall, Jake and Dusti covered the Community of Christ church a few episodes ago. It was a fun and interesting chat with Brittany and Mags! 2023-03-081h 28Not So Peter PriesthoodIn a Poncho Being Touched by Old PeopleThis week, Jake and Dusti discuss the changes to the temple ceremony. They get their information from an anonymous poster who describes in detail what changed and how it made them feel. 2023-03-011h 10Not So Peter PriesthoodTK SmoothiesDusti and Jake welcome back special guest Kadey, from Not So Molly Mormon podcast, to rage over a BYU Devotional given by Kevin S Hamilton on January 24, 2023. He talks about covenants (fun drinking game: take a shot whenever he says the word "covenant." Actually don't; you might die), the need for a church and organized religion, and quotes the Book of Mormon A LOT. What is a TK Smoothie you ask? You'll have to listen to find out! 2023-02-221h 21Not So Peter PriesthoodEw, David! Don't Masturbate!Jake and Dusti talk about a youth broadcast hosted by Gerrit Gong, Bonnie Cordon, and Steven Lund. This performative devotional was where they presented the 2023 youth theme: I Can Do All Things Through Christ. A Mormon analogy wouldn't be complete without some good ol' cultural appropriation as Elder Dong talks about spiritual trail markers. Enjoy!2023-02-151h 23Not So Peter PriesthoodPersonal Progress isn't PersonalThis week, Dusti dusts off her Personal Progress book to share with Jake. If you, listener, were in Young Women's this episode might trigger you and you might find yourself reciting the theme along with Dusti. That's what brainwashing and conditioning will do to you! 2023-02-081h 18Not So Peter PriesthoodEmma's ChurchWomen with the priesthood? LGBTQ inclusivity? No forced baptisms? No weird temple ceremonies? Book of Mormon not viewed as the main scripture? Could it be that the Restored LDS church has more things right than the mainstream church? Jake tells Dusti all about the RLDS aka The Community of Christ Church and you'll be surprised how not half-bad it is. 2023-02-021h 19Not So Peter PriesthoodYour Mission Handbook has a Beard?!Get ready because this week we are diving into the mission handbook that tells missionaries literally everything they can and cannot do on their missions. It's a guidebook they carry around in their pockets for the entire duration of their missions. Dusti and Jake welcome special guest Stephen (exmormon_rhetoric on Instagram) as they go through the handbook. Note: this is the 2002 edition of the handbook and not the updated 2019 version. 2023-01-251h 25Not So Peter PriesthoodDitch Jeff!For our 69th episode (Niiiice), Jake welcomes special guest co-host Kadey from Not So Molly Mormon podcast. At the beginning of January, Jeffrey Holland and his wife Patricia spoke to youth of the church at a conference, and Jake reads highlights to Kadey of what was said. Don't worry, listeners, Dusti will be back! 2023-01-181h 08Not So Peter PriesthoodWeak Little ArmsJake reads an article from Deseret News to Dusti. The article talks about how language is being corrupted to the point where gender is being confused and the role of a woman is muddied. As you can imagine, it's extremely problematic. TW: anti-transgender stuff that might be sensitive to some listeners.2023-01-051h 14Not So Peter PriesthoodWant Some Aloe for that Sick Burn? Jake tells Dusti all about D. Gary Young and Young Living Essential Oils which is all the rage in Utah and among a lot of Mormons. This MLM has a very problematic past with a very controversial founder (sound familiar?). TW: infant death2022-12-281h 16Not So Peter PriesthoodNot the Fingies!Jake and Dusti welcome special guest Kadey (from Not So Molly Mormon podcast). This week they let you in on their book club where Jake and Dusti tell Kadey all about Black Widows by Cate Quinn: a murder mystery set in Utah where the victim is a polygamist and the prime suspects are his three wives. This one is a wild ride! TW: infant death, sexual abuse and assault2022-12-211h 35Not So Peter PriesthoodTithing Declaration...No Thank You!It's that time of year! Tithing settlement time! Oh wait, it's called tithing declaration now. So many PR spins with the church lately, it's hard to keep up. Jake and Dusti talk about tithing declaration, BYU, and how two lesbians saved the day on Jake's mission. Listen for free wherever you listen to podcasts (ten percent not required)!2022-12-0756 minNot So Peter PriesthoodAnxious Grizzly BearYou know what's missing from your exmo holiday? Advice about anxiety and depression from a Mormon doctor! Well, Jake and Dusti got you covered. Listen as Jake reads an article from LDS Living to Dusti (self-proclaimed anxiety-ridden mama grizzly bear) and get some helpful (and some not-so-helpful) tips to get through depression and anxiety. Disclaimer: Jake and Dusti are speaking from their own experiences and not as professionals. Seek the guidance of a licensed therapist for professional advice. 2022-11-301h 18Not So Peter PriesthoodSee Ya Next Tuesday: Activism Towards the ChurchHey, it's the ATC, yeah you know me! This episode is from a talk given by Ahmad S. Corbitt from the Young Men's General Presidency. Jake reads highlights from the talk to Dusti. Listen as Corbitt explains the dangers of activism towards the church (ATC) and basically doubles down on the fear-mongering to the church's members about any thinking or action that is outside of the box. 2022-11-231h 11Not So Peter PriesthoodI'm Just a Loophole, SirDusti covers an episode from Fifth Estate, a Canadian investigative journalism show. She tells Jake all about how the Mormon church uses a loophole to funnel Canadian money into BYU. And that's just the beginning of it! 2022-11-1655 minNot So Peter PriesthoodSin Saturated Pleasures of the Flesh: October Conference Pt 1Dusti and Jake welcome special guest Kadey from Not So Molly Mormon podcast to talk about the October 2022 General Conference. For the entirety of their coverage they each covered two talks. This first portion has the first round of those talks. This is a mega episode. We listened and read so you wouldn't have to!2022-11-091h 06Not So Peter PriesthoodSin Saturated Pleasures of the Flesh: General Conference Pt 2This is the second round of general conference talks! Dusti and Jake are joined with special guest Kadey from Not So Molly Mormon podcast to bring you three more highlights from October 2022's general conference. If you missed the first part (we understand; we had technical difficulties) be sure to listen to that part before diving into this one. 2022-11-0958 minNot So Peter PriesthoodSpooky Season with the MormonsSpooky season is upon us and Dusti and Jake are here to add to it! Jake tells Dusti about the church's stance on Halloween, Dusti tells Jake the history of Halloween, and by the end they're talking books and movies that are sure to give you the creeps. Have a safe and happy Halloween! If you have any scary movies or book recommendations, reach out to Jake and Dusti on Instagram or Gmail. Rate review and subscribe!2022-10-261h 21Not So Peter PriesthoodSatanic PanicDusti and Jake welcome special guest Kadey from Not So Molly Mormon podcast to discuss Satanic Panic. Dusti gives the background on Satanic Panic and Kadey tells about how one pre-school mother's accusations ruined the lives of several people falsely accused of being involved in cults and abusing children. At the end they digress and talk about horror movies, weird Mormon beliefs about the occult and Satan, patriarchal blessings, Bloody Mary, and Ouija boards. It's ok, Dusti, Sam and Dean killed Bloody Mary. Happy Spooky Season, besties!2022-10-201h 11Not So Peter PriesthoodI Can't F**k a CarlDusti and Jake discuss the new updates to the For the Strength of Youth pamphlet that were announced at the October 2022 General Conference by Elder Uchtdorf. The main topics changed were dating, dress and appearance, tattoos and piercings, and homosexuality. Listen and find out why a majority of the exMormon community is raging about these changes. 2022-10-121h 25Not So Peter Priesthood56. Sins of Our Mother: Lori Vallow Pt 2In this conclusion to a two-part series, Jake and Dusti continue talking about Lori Vallow and the Netflix documentary Sins of Our Mother. If you haven't listened to the first half of this, you will want to go back and listen so you catch all the crazy details of this Mormon mom who killed her children and is responsible for the deaths of at least two other people. Spooky season is upon us and Dusti and Jake are here to help ring it in! 2022-10-0549 minNot So Peter Priesthood55. Sins of Our Mother: Lori Vallow Pt 1This week, settle in as Dusti and Jake gear up for spooky season and respond to Netflix's documentary Sins of Our Mother. It's the insane story of Lori Vallow, a seemingly perfect, righteous Mormon mom who became radicalized to the point of murder. Enjoy part 1 this week and come back for the conclusion next week! 2022-09-281h 09Not So Peter PriesthoodSuperiority Complex: Dallin H Oaks' BYU DevotionalDusti and Jake cover the BYU devotional given by Dallin Homophobe Oaks. His talk is filled with misogyny and anti-feminism as you can imagine. He also doubles down on the anti-LGBTQ talk given by Jeffrey Holland last year. So buckle in and get ready to rage with Dusti and Jake! 2022-09-211h 43Not So Peter PriesthoodTeal Swan's Comma Eyebrows Pt 2In the conclusion of the two-part series, Dusti and Kadey, from Not So Molly Mormon podcast, tell Jake more about Teal Swan's wild shenanigans. The discussion is centered around the documentary The Deep End. TW: mentions of suicide. 2022-09-1453 minNot So Peter PriesthoodTeal Swan's Comma Eyebrows Pt 1In Part One of a two-part series, Dusti and special guest Kadey (from Not So Molly Mormon, tell Jake all about new-age spiritualist cult leader, Teal Swan. She's intense and so very problematic. For this part, they discuss Teal's background and then start with the documentary The Deep End episode by episode. TW: abuse and mentions of suicide.2022-09-0749 minNot So Peter PriesthoodHow the Church Protects Itself Not Victims of AbuseJake and Dusti cover that viral article published by AP News that exposed how the church protects predators by not mandating its leaders to report abuse. Trigger warnings: sex abuse, child abuse, suicide. This one is a heavy one, besties, so listen when you have the mental and emotional bandwidth for it. 2022-08-311h 16Not So Peter PriesthoodSlutty Olive OilThis week is all about women! Jake is joined with Dusti and special guest, Kadey from Not So Molly Mormon podcast to talk about women and the priesthood. Jake gives a history lesson and Kadey talks all about Ordain Women and the audacity of women trying to wear pants to church. 2022-08-241h 24Not So Peter PriesthoodThe Guide to Not Obeying the Word of WisdomGrowing up Mormon, you obviously don't learn anything about coffee and alcohol other than that it is evil. So, of course, when you leave the church and go to try coffee or alcohol it's going to be super awkward and hard to know what to get. Dusti imparts her wisdom about coffee to help you know what makes a latte different from a mocha. Jake and Dusti also talk about alcoholic beverages. This episode is to help you learn more about the forbidden drinks! You'll enjoy it even if you already know about it! 2022-08-171h 13Not So Peter PriesthoodAnother Douchebag Who Thinks He's a ProphetThe fun continues as Jake tells Dusti about the Third Convention. Ya know...that time when Mexican Mormons wanted a Mexican mission president and the church denied them three times so they branched off and got excommunicated. And then a guy named Margarito Bautista started his own off-shoot. 2022-08-031h 36Not So Peter PriesthoodYou Down with AUB Yeah You Know MeIn a continuation of the rabbit holes Jake went down, this episode covers the Apostolic United Brethren church. Jake and Dusti discover that this offshoot of the Mormon church thinks that Mormons are the heathens. They also read a blog written by someone who visited the church and, of course, they cover the TLC series Sister Wives. 2022-07-271h 25Not So Peter PriesthoodErvil LeBaron and the 4 O Clock Murders Part Two If you have not listened to part one of this two-part episode, go back and listen! This is the second half of the epic collaboration with Dusti, Sara, and Kadey. Jake continues to tell all about the Mormon Manson, Ervil LeBaron, and all the murders he orchestrated. Most of the information from this episode and part one can be found in Scott Anderson's book The 4 O'Clock Murders: The True Story of a Mormon Family's Vengeance. 2022-07-201h 08Not So Peter PriesthoodErvil LeBaron and the 4 O Clock Murders Part OneIn this epic collaboration, Jake is joined with three special co-hosts: Dusti, and Sara and Kadey from Not So Molly Mormon podcast! Jake tells the ladies about the Mormon Manson, Ervil LeBaron, who orchestrated the murders of several of his own family members and never lifted a finger to do it himself. Not So Molly Mormon also covered this story on their podcast. The two complement each other very well so if you want more, go listen to Episode 131 on their podcast. This is a two-parter, so you'll have to wait til next week to get the rest of...2022-07-141h 03Not So Peter PriesthoodPlaying KinderhookyThis episode is the beginning of a series brought to you by Jake. At the beginning of this little journey, Jake tells Dusti about a hoax played on Joseph Smith: the Kinderhook plates. They were fabricated plates meant to catch J Dawg for the scam artist he was. This is only the beginning of the rabbit holes Jake will take you down in the weeks to come. 2022-07-061h 03Not So Peter PriesthoodHi Gay!For the end of Pride month, Jake and Dusti read an article from LDS Living written by a Mormon mom giving advice on what to say when a family member comes out as gay. It's every bit as cringy as you'd expect. 2022-06-291h 24Not So Peter PriesthoodPride Month: Being an AllyJune is Pride Month for the LGBTQ+ community, and Jake and Dusti are here to talk all about it. They discuss some of the history of Pride and what makes a good ally for members of the queer community. Hopefully this episode will help you understand why we have Pride and learn a bit about how you can be a better ally. 2022-06-081h 11Not So Peter PriesthoodThe Cool KidsJake and Dusti discuss the cliques and "cool kids" in the exMo community. They also discuss the susceptibility of exams to fall for charismatic leaders and toxic, structured communities. Digressions include: cringey Mormon missionary TikToks, tattoos that bring the wrath of Sky Daddy, and a brief discussion about segregation in the church. Jake gets a bit tipsy and there are some technical difficulties, but stick around because it is worth it!2022-05-251h 13Not So Peter PriesthoodSwipe Up for JesusNot So Peter Priesthood is back with special guest Dusti. Jake and his emotional support Canadian talk about the Mormon dating app, Mutual. They share reviews, terrible church-oriented pick-up lines, myths about the app, and online dating stories. There are a few tangents but mostly just a lot of laughing. 2022-05-111h 07Not So Peter PriesthoodMormon Porn & Release ValvesOn this week's episode, Jake and Dusti talk all about pornography, specifically Mormon pornography. Not only do they talk about the fetishizing of Mormons in porn, but also how the leaders of the church demonize pornography. Things obviously get a little raunchy and end with a lovely quote from Boyd K Packer. Digressions include Paul Walker and, naturally, masturbation. The underlying theme is that everyone needs therapy. Go release your valves after you've listened to this episode!2022-04-271h 18Not So Peter PriesthoodYour Body Belongs to YouIn this episode, Jake and Dusti tackle purity culture in the Mormon religion. Jake actually does research but quickly finds he should have at least read the whole article before recording. They talk tattoos, sex, how purity culture affects men as well as women, and, of course, other tangents ensue. This one is a doozy you won't want to miss! 2022-04-061h 08Not So Peter PriesthoodSpecial Lady FriendsTake a dive into queer Mormon history with Jake and Dusti as they discuss the lives of Louie B. Felt and May Anderson. These women served as the first general primary presidents and founded The Friend Magazine. History remembers them as really close friends, but it is obvious their love was deeper than that. Tangents and digressions include: book recommendations corner, 1-900 numbers, The Little Mermaid, condoms, and friends that are practically family. 2022-03-301h 19Not So Peter PriesthoodTake Several Seats, BradThe now infamous talk given by Brad Wilcox at a tri-stake youth conference earlier this month gets the Not So Peter Priesthood treatment as Jake tells Dusti all about it. This talk is problematic from start to finish. If you have not listened to it, you might not even have to or want to after you listen to this episode. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! Enjoy!2022-02-231h 47Not So Peter PriesthoodNamaste B*tchesDusti returns to tell Jake all about her experience as a yoga student and instructor and how the yoga industry is cult-like. The similarities to the church are astounding. Some of the digressions get very Canadian (humor vs. humour). Jake also reads an article about warning signs that your latest fad diet might be a cult. Get into downward dog and take a deep breath or two as you listen to this latest episode!2022-02-161h 33Not So Peter PriesthoodHoly JakeThis week, Jake talks with one of two Holy Sisters! Kerry, from Holy Sisters podcast, shares her story of leaving the church. She and Jake share stories and experiences from their missions. Kerry's story is complicated because she began questioning the church while married to her seminary teacher husband. You'll be sure to enjoy this chat! Be sure to check out Kerry and her sister, Heidi's, podcast, Holy Sisters!2022-02-091h 14Not So Peter PriesthoodThis Rod Has a Curve in ItGet ready for all the jokes about male genitalia in this latest episode where Jake and Dusti discuss Lehi's Vision of the Iron Rod and the Tree of Life. Digressions and rants ensue, as is expected, as well as many a penis joke. The only regret is that shaft was never mentioned once in the episode. Missed opportunity! Giggle like a schoolgirl along with Jake and Dusti! 2022-02-021h 07Not So Peter PriesthoodJustice for SatanJake is back! After huge apologies for being MIA for a month, Jake welcomes Dusti back as his guest on this episode where they discuss free agency and how Satan is used as a tool to manipulate members of the church. Also, enjoy the new segment of the show: Fun with Mormons (still workshopping the title). Enjoy the squeaky dog toy in the background and scream into the void with Jake and Dusti!2022-01-191h 02Not So Peter PriesthoodSoaking the Market: An Interview with Latter Day CafeThis week's episode is piping hot! In an exclusive interview with one of the founders of Latter Day Cafe, Michael Draper, Jake and Dusti ask the questions we've all been wanting to ask. Michael debunks some issues from the article that was read in episode 17 (listen to that episode to understand this episode more fully). Digressions include: soaking, holiday traditions, Rick and Morty, and puppies. Grab a cup of coffee, or coffee-less coffee, get cozy, and listen!2021-12-151h 03Not So Peter PriesthoodInto the Thicc of Sh*tDusti returns and the turns have tabled as she asks Jake questions about a new update in his life. Hint: Jake is not in Kansas anymore, Toto! Digressions include: flat-earthers and preppers, dog names, and some titillating story about Jake pointing at Germany on a map. As a cherry on top of this conversation, Jake and Dusti discuss a new cafe, Latter-Day Cafe, that sells a coffee substitute in Provo. Grab your quads, brothers and sisters, this episode will have you laughing and crying and maybe even cry-laughing! Rate, review, subscribe to support the show!2021-12-081h 29Not So Peter PriesthoodEpisode 11: You Can't Sit With UsDusti returns to tell all about a denial to her resignation from the church HQ. This is mostly a venting session as both Jake and Dusti are enraged over this news. Sip your coffee and listen to the digressions which include: Mean Girls, a bit of politics, covid, social media, and transparency. Resignation is hard, and the church is making it harder and it's abusive! TW: domestic abuse, stalking.2021-10-201h 25Not So Peter PriesthoodEpisode 9: MelchizeDICK PriesthoodEpisode 9: Jake is joined again by the lovely Dusti to talk more about the priesthood! On this week's episode, Jake and Dusti discuss the Melchizedek priesthood with plenty of tangents and sidebars because that's how it be sometimes. You can share your stories with Jake at notsopeterpriesthood@gmail.com! 2021-09-291h 28Not So Peter PriesthoodEpisode 6: Aint No Hood like the PriesthoodOn this episode, Jake is joined again with guest co-host Dusti! Get ready for the first of many episodes on the topic of the priesthood. Jake and Dusti mostly discuss the Aaronic Priesthood and the restoration. Buckle in for a ton of tangents and digressions which include: Mariah Carey, vaccines, dreams, bad dates, drunk stories, and the occasional dog interruptions. TW: abortion, religious phrases, sexual assault, and retail during Christmas.2021-09-081h 34
Not So Peter PriesthoodEpisode 6: Aint No Hood Like the PriesthoodOn this episode, Jake is joined again with guest co-host Dusti! Get ready for the first of many episodes on the topic of the priesthood. Jake and Dusti mostly discuss the Aaronic Priesthood and the restoration. Buckle in for a ton of tangents and digressions which include: Mariah Carey, vaccines, dreams, bad dates, drunk stories, and the occasional dog interruptions. TW: abortion, religious phrases, sexual assault, and retail during Christmas. 2021-09-081h 34Not So Peter PriesthoodEpisode 3: Lighting the FireOn this episode, Jake is joined by guest co-host, Dusti. With their powers combine, they try to take down the patriarchy. Dusti tells of three pivotal moments in her life that lit the fire that would eventually bring her to leave the church. Digressions include: baby Hitler, Stevie Nicks (of course), land lines, seminary teachers, and seasonal depression. Trigger warnings: mental health, depression, anxiety, suicide, and abortion.2021-09-011h 06