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Latter Day Struggles

Valerie Hamaker

The Latter Day Struggles Podcast addresses beliefs and issues within the LDS faith that are challenging to talk about but vital to discuss for those trying to navigate their relationship in or around the church. Valerie and her guests invite psychological maturity, theological health, and institutional integrity. 

Episodes
🔒 Episode 238: Near Enemies in the LDS Church: Confronting and Healing from Hidden Barriers to Spiritual Growth (Part IV of IV)June 28, 2024
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Episode 237: Growing Beyond Near Enemy Tendencies in the Context of the LDS Faith (Part III of IV) June 24, 2024
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🔒 Episode 236: Growing Beyond Near Enemy Tendencies in the Context of LDS Faith [Part II of IV]-EXCLUSIVEJune 21, 2024
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Episode 235: A Study of the Near Enemy and its Relevance in Spiritual Systems [Part I of IV]June 17, 2024
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🔒 Episode 234: Spiritual Scrupulosity [Part IV of IV]-Healing a Culture of Competition, Transactional Worthiness, and Perfectionism in LDS Full-time Missionary ServiceJune 14, 2024
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Episode 233: Spiritual Scrupulosity [Part III of IV]-How Religious Teachings May Impact Anxiety and Self-worthJune 10, 2024
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🔒 Episode 232: Spiritual Scrupulosity [Part II of IV]-On Confession, Sexuality, and Personal Authority June 07, 2024
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Episode 231: Spiritual Scrupulosity [Part I of IV]-Healing our Ideas about a Disappointed GodJune 03, 2024
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🔒 Episode 230: An Analysis of Conflicting Messages on Career & MotherhoodMay 31, 2024
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Episode 229: Rewriting LDS Women's History - An Overview of Camille Johnson's Women's Conference AddressMay 27, 2024
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Bonus!May 26, 2024
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🔒 Episode 228: LDS Faith Journey & the Birth of Complex ThinkingMay 24, 2024
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Episode 227: The Harder the Better? with "At Last She Said It!" May 20, 2024
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🔒 Episode 226: The Feminine Divine In-Depth [Part IV]: Branching Out: How the Tree of Life Symbolizes Spiritual Growth and BalanceMay 17, 2024
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Episode 225: The Feminine Divine In-Depth [Part III]: Finding Feminine Wisdom through the Cycles of Nature May 13, 2024
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🔒 Episode 224: The Feminine Divine In-Depth [Part II]: The Power of Feminine "Root Work" in a Church Privileging Masculine EnergyMay 10, 2024
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Episode 223: The Feminine Divine in Depth: [PART I] A Discussion on "The Mother Tree"May 07, 2024
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🔒 Episode 222: Unraveling the Threads-LDS Women Discuss the Personal Impact of Garment Policies w/ Maxine Hanks and Jody England Hansen May 03, 2024
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Episode 221: Supporting Spiritual, Psychological, & Relational Wellness if Stepping Away from the Church with Julie HanksApril 29, 2024
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🔒 Episode 220: A Deeper Look at the Sacrament-PART IV: Don't Make that Poor Kid Say the Prayer Again! April 26, 2024
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Episode 219: A Deeper Look at the Sacrament-PART III: Challenging Sacrament ExclusionApril 22, 2024
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🔒 Episode 218: A Deeper Look at the Sacrament-PART II: Living Sacramentally & Rethinking "Setting Apart"April 19, 2024
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Episode 217: A Deeper Look at the Sacrament-PART IApril 15, 2024
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🔒 Episode 216: Musket Fire, Academic Freedom, & Protecting LGBTQ people at BYU and Beyond-PART II April 12, 2024
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Episode 215: Musket Fire, Academic Freedom, & Protecting BYU LGBTQ Students-PART IApril 08, 2024
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