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Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 34 - Pressure to be Mor(e)mon (Riggs's Exit Story)We were so excited to record with Karina's friend Riggs! We hope you enjoy listening to their story! What a true relief it is to no longer have so much pressure to always be MORE when you're already doing everything you possibly can to be the perfect little Mormon. 2025-05-1147 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 33 - General Conference RecapTW: Mentions of abortionWe just wanna say thank you SO much to our listeners for your patience! It's been a hot minute since we've put out a new episode--we actually recorded this one WEEKS ago and then life threw a bunch of curveballs, so we're just finally getting it out. Enjoy this super cringey recap of the church's April 2025 General Conference. 2025-05-0447 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 32 - The perks of being a man (Chris's Exit Story)Join us as our new friend Chris details his introduction & exit from the church along with all the perks that come with being a man in the church. 2025-04-0647 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 31 - Angel Moroni's VisitationsJoin us as we continue to tell the tale of the restoration as told by J$ (Joseph Smith) himself.SOURCES:Churchofjesuschrist.org mormonr.org2025-03-3041 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 30 - Am I the asshole?TW: Mentions of verbal abuse, sexual assault, and homophobiaJoin us as we read AITA stories from Redditt...Mormon style! Let us know if you'd like more AITA episodes! Maybe we'll make it a series!2025-03-1644 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 29 - Joseph Smith's First VisionIn this episode we discuss the origin story of the church along with the incongruencies in Joseph's writings about the "First Vision." SOURCES: churchofjesuschrist.orgcesletter.org2025-02-2349 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 28 - Mormon Cringe (PART TWO)It's been a hot minute, but we're finally back with PART TWO of our Mormon Cringe series! This one is primarily about cringey experiences we had in the dating world as Mormons. Buckle up! 2025-02-1646 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 27 - What makes a cult? (PART TWO)TW: Mentions of cult behavior, homophobia, transphobia, abuse, and suicide2/2 - In this two part series we go over a list of qualifiers for cults and discuss how Mormonism fits within them.SOURCES:The International Authority on Cults & Coercionchurchofjesuschrist.orgwasmormon.orgSeductive Poison by Deborah Layton2025-02-0938 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 26 - What makes a cult? (PART ONE)TW: Mentions of cult behavior, homophobia, transphobia, abuse1/2 - In this two part series we go over a list of qualifiers for cults and discuss how Mormonism fits within them.SOURCES:The International Authority on Cults & Coercionchurchofjesuschrist.orgwasmormon.orgSeductive Poison by Deborah Layton2025-02-0238 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 25 - Marriage & Divorce (PART THREE)TW: Mentions of homophobia, sexism, racism, abuse, and infidelityJoin us as we discuss all things marriage, dating, and divorce in this three part series (3/3).SOURCES:churchofjesuschrist.org For the Strength of Youth- 2001 versionYoung Women’s Personal Progress 2009Young Men’s Duty to God 2010Orson Pratt, The Seer Vol. 1.2, February 18532025-01-2657 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 24 - Marriage & Divorce (PART TWO)TW: Mentions of homophobia, sexism, racism, abuse, and infidelityJoin us as we discuss all things marriage, dating, and divorce in this three part series (2/3).SOURCES:churchofjesuschrist.org For the Strength of Youth- 2001 versionYoung Women’s Personal Progress 2009Young Men’s Duty to God 2010Orson Pratt, The Seer Vol. 1.2, February 18532025-01-1929 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 23 - Marriage & Divorce (PART ONE)TW: Mentions of homophobia, sexism, racism, abuse, and infidelityWe're back and better than ever after enjoying a wonderful holiday season with our loved ones. We're so excited for you to join us as we discuss all things marriage, dating, and divorce in this three part series (1/3).SOURCES:churchofjesuschrist.org For the Strength of Youth- 2001 versionYoung Women’s Personal Progress 2009Young Men’s Duty to God 2010Orson Pratt, The Seer Vol. 1.2, February 18532025-01-1243 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 22 - "Have you heard of the Church of Gay?"TW: Mentions of homophobia and transphobiaGender roles in the church are FELT!! Come along with us as we discuss the gender binary, gender roles, and homophobia that is ever present in the Mormon church. SOURCES: The Family: A Proclamation to the WorldLatter Gay Storieschurchofjesuschrist.org2024-12-1556 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 21 - Giving or greedy?Come along with us as we dive into the church's financial situation and unpack where that money is really going. Sources:https://thewidowsmite.org/2023update/https://universe.byu.edu/2023/12/13/light-the-world-encourages-people-to-spread-light-and-service-this-christmas-season/#:~:text=Light%20the%20World%20began%20as,Christ%2C%20according%20to%20Church%20Newsroom%20 2024-12-0849 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 20 - In and Out: Called to be QueerKage shares their story of meeting the missionaries and feeling like she was living a double life as she explored Mormonism in their early 20s. 2024-12-0146 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 19 - "I'm wearing Crocs to Mass."TW: Mentions of emotional abuse and cult behaviorOur special guest Em shares their story of growing up Catholic, exploring another church during college, and ultimately deciding that religion is just not for them. 2024-11-2454 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 18 - "I felt like I was pushed out." (PART TWO)TW: Mentions of sexual assault, pornography, depression, anxiety, and abuseKarina's sister Sarah shares her story of trying desperately to hold onto the church and the struggles she faced as she was eventually pushed out.2024-11-1742 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 17 - "I felt like I was pushed out." (PART ONE)TW: Mentions of sexual assault, pornography, depression, anxiety, and abuseKarina's sister Sarah shares her story of trying desperately to hold onto the church and the struggles she faced as she was eventually pushed out. 2024-11-1047 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 16 - The Origin of HalloweenThings got a little spooky on this week's episode as we discuss the origin of Halloween and how we experienced it as Mormons. SOURCESLibrary of Congress: https://www.history.com/news/halloween-samhain-celts-catholic-church https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/#:~:text=Yet%2C%20the%20Halloween%20holiday%20has,costumes%20to%20ward%20off%20ghostsThe History ChannelGrace to You: https://www.gty.org/library/articles/A123/christians-and-halloween A study by Lifeway: https://news.lifeway.com/2015/10/26/lifeway-research-halloween-2015/#:~:text=Religious%20differences,'%20good.%E2%80%9D%20McConnell%20saidLDS Living: https://www.ldsliving.com/what-the-church-has-said-about-halloween/s/86783 2024-11-031h 02
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 15 - Struck by lightning & turned evil!TW: Mentions of eating disorders & addictionSammi's BFF Lily joins us to share her story & give a little insight on the church's health code ✨The Word of Wisdom✨2024-10-2752 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 14 - General Conference Recap (PART TWO)TW: As many of you know, General Conference is pretty jam-packed with content that can be quite triggering in various ways. Please take care to only listen if you're in a good headspace and allow yourself time to process if needed. We're here for you. 2/2 - We did some digging through the talks given at the church's Semi-Annual General Conference the first weekend in October...the discussion continues.SOURCEYouTube: @churchofjesuschristgeneralconf - October 2024 General Conference2024-10-2040 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 13 - General Conference Recap (PART ONE)TW: As many of you know, General Conference is pretty jam-packed with content that can be quite triggering in various ways. Please take care to only listen if you're in a good headspace and allow yourself time to process if needed. We're here for you. 1/2 - We did some digging through the talks given at the church's Semi-Annual General Conference last weekend...there's a lot to discuss. SOURCESYouTube: @churchofjesuschristgeneralconf - October 2024 General ConferenceInstagram: @nemothemormon2024-10-1341 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 12 - Pelted by coins for the cause!TW - Mentions of racism and suicideOur special guest Daryl shares his story of traveling hours with his family to participate in the church in rural Australia as a child. After raising children in the church, his move to the USA, and marriage to a Never-Mo, started his questioning & eventual exit from the church. 2024-10-0654 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 11 - "You can just not be an asshole."**You'll notice a jump from Ep. 7 to Ep. 11. - that is intentional with respect to the guest who recorded with us for Ep. 8, 9, & 10.**TW: Discussion of transphobia & homophobia. The church recently made a policy change around transgender people and their involvement in the church. We're here to fill you in and rage about it. 2024-09-2945 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 10 - "Fuck yeah, monkey! Go off!" (PART THREE)TW: Mentions of sexual assault, abuse, neglect, and suicide.Part 3/3 - Alice wraps up her story by sharing how she discovered her gender identity and sexuality, and what it took to accept herself despite religious conditioning and opposition from family. 2024-09-2243 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 9 - "Fuck yeah, monkey! Go off!" (PART TWO)TW: Mentions of sexual assault, abuse, neglect, and suicide.Part 2/3 - Our guest Alice continues her story of clinging to religion even while questioning it as she faces hardships that no one should have to face. 2024-09-1543 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 8 - "Fuck yeah, monkey! Go off!" (PART ONE)TW: Mentions of sexual assault, abuse, neglect, and suicide.Part 1/3 - Our guest Alice shares her story of growing up in an rigid Protestant household and what it was like to start questioning everything she believed after having an honest chat with an atheist. 2024-09-0849 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 7 - A Vocabulary Lesson (PART TWO)A continuation of last week's episode, we continue to explain the ins-and-outs of Mormon terminology. We're still blown away at how long this took us to record! And I'm sure we'll think of other random words as we keep creating content for our lovely listeners!2024-09-0146 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 6 - A Vocabulary Lesson (PART ONE)There's a whole long list of words that are exclusive to/have exclusive meanings in the Mormon Church! We're here to make sense of it all! Stay tuned for part two!! When we say there are a LOT of words, we mean A LOT!!2024-08-2556 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 5 - Three Months a MormonTW: Mentions of suicide -- we give a trigger warning for potential mentions of self harm and eating disorders in the recording as well, but those topics did not come up. Devyn, OUR FIRST GUEST EVER, shares her experience converting to Mormonism during her young adulthood just to be immediately blindsided by things that are kept "hush-hush" in the church. 2024-08-1857 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 4 - Mormon Cringe (PART ONE)Last week's episode was HEAVY, so we're here to bring you some more lighthearted, hilarious content as we talk about a bunch of random, super cringey things we experienced as youth in the Mormon church. More to come ;) Be on the lookout for PART TWO. We referenced a song in the episode, but couldn't remember who it was by. It's Everclean/Sons of Provo...here's a link to the song for your listening pleasure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0-WQ5W8NW82024-08-1145 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 3 - "I'm hooked on the gay."TW: Mentions of homophobia, transphobia, self-harm, and suicideBeing queer and Mormon is a TRIP! Things that leaders of the Mormon church have said about being gay are absolutely horrendous and beyond damaging...and we're about to talk about it! Sources: 1. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/official-statement/same-gender-attraction#:~:text=Feelings%20of%20same%2Dsex%20attraction,but%20acting%20on%20it%20is.2. https://lattergaystories.org/record/3. https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2019/05/25/barron-policy-change-article/2024-08-0453 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 2 - Sammi's Exit StorySammi shares what it's like being deeply invested in the church just to realize that you can't stand by the beliefs and history that you spent your whole life defending. CES Letter (print): https://cesletter.org/CES Letter (audio): https://archive.org/details/CESletterNote: We are not experts--we are just humans with real-life experience.2024-07-2849 min
Peculiar People: An Ex-Mormon PodcastEp. 1 - Karina's Exit StoryTW: Mentions of sexual assault, self-harm, and suicide.Karina shares her story of growing up in Mormonism and what it's like realizing that your whole life has been a lie. CES Letter (print): https://cesletter.org/CES Letter (audio): https://archive.org/details/CESletterNote: We are not experts--we are just humans with real-life experience.2024-07-2044 min