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PODCAST

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.

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🔒 254: Breaking Free from the Chains: A Journey...

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2024/08/23

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Positive Review!In part two (of this four part series), Valerie and Nathan continue to explore Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” and the gradual steps in moving from distortion and darkness to enlightenment. They break down the individual elements described in the allegory, what they symbolize , and how these elements distort reality and hold us back from finding truth. They talk about why this process must be self driven, and while it may be terrifying, it...

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39:20

253: From Darkness to the Light: Plato's "Allegory of...

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2024/08/19

What could Plato and "The Matrix" possibly have in common??In episode one (of this four part series), Val and Nathan discuss themes that echo throughout ancient philosophy and modern day society. They begin this series by introducing Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” and the symbolism throughout one man’s journey from darkness to light. Drawing parallels between Plato’s allegory and pop culture, (including movies and TV shows), Valerie and Nathan discuss universal truths on spiritual enlightenme...

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🔒 252: Latter-day Saint Spiritual Potential When...

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2024/08/16

Subscriber-only episodeIn this Advanced Content *Exclusive* and final episode of this series focused on better understanding the crucial importance of psychological (vertical) development within the context of the LDS church, Valerie and colleague Ryan Gottfredson apply all of the concepts tackled thus far in the the series to the potential of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were vertical development valued at every level of the church. Ryan emphasizes characteristics of...

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251: Fostering Environments for Growth &...

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2024/08/12

In part three [of a four-part series] Valerie and Ryan expand on the characteristics of a vertically developing mind. This episode highlights the characteristics of the most psychologically developed mind--characteristics that embody only 1% of the population! This "mind 3.0" values contributing to the world in meaningful ways, interdependent thinking, embracing vulnerability, and holding loving space for experiences and perspectives that vary (even in Sunday school!!). Val and Ry...

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🔒 250: How Understanding and Encouraging Adult...

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2024/08/09

Subscriber-only episodeWelcome to part II (of a four-part series) where Valerie and guest author and scholar Ryan Gottfredson dive deeper into how a focus on human psychological development can help individuals and organizations thrive. They discuss the progression of mind development from hyper-dependence (mind 1.0) to hyper-independence (mind 2.0), emphasizing the need for a healthier balance and the importance of reaching mind 3.0 (interdependence). A key focus in this episode i...

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249: A Modern Map for Psychological Growth in our...

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2024/08/05

In this opening episode [of a four-part series], Valerie welcomes organizational psychologist Ryan Gottfredson for a fascinating study of how our level of psychological development impacts how we (our loved ones, our friends, and our church!) navigate religion and spirituality. This episode is a broad overview of Ryan's scholarship, found in his book "The Elevated Leader" and sets the stage for their in-depth conversation in the following three episodes tackling each stage of vertical d...

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🔒 248: Honoring and Expanding Spiritual Experiences...

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2024/08/02

Subscriber-only episodeIn this episode, Valerie and Nathan continue making sense of the struggle that many faith-expanding LDS (and surrounding) people have regarding past and present spiritual experiences. Sharing personal experiences of their own faith journeys, they open up about how their relationship to spiritual impressions, prayer, and personal revelation has moved from isolated experiences to more of an acknowledgement of ongoing divine connection. The episode ends with a conversation...

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247: Redefining Personal Revelation in the Faith ...

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2024/07/29

In this episode of Latter Day Struggles, Valerie and Nathan respond to a very common question that people in early faith crisis often ask: "What do I make of my former spiritual experiences?" This two part series tackles many aspects of this perplexing aspect of faith expansion. Val and Nathan talk about the feelings of confusion that many feel about early faith defining experiences. They talk about other feelings that come including mistrust in oneself, one's feelings...

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26:58

🔒 246: Practicing the Law of Love in Difficult...

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2024/07/26

Subscriber-only episodeIn this follow up episode Valerie and guest Steve Young delve into more specific examples related to the power of moving away from seeing the world through the lens of transaction and towards embodying more purely the teachings of Jesus Christ defined by unconditional love. With personal examples from his own journey, Steve and Val hone in on four concepts that have shaped Steve's own spiritual life and personal work: gentle persuasion, meekness, long ...

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57:43

245: Moving from Transaction to Transformation: A...

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2024/07/22

In this enlightening episode of Latter Day Struggles, Valerie welcomes special guest Steve Young to delve into the transformative power of love within the context of faith expansion in and around the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Together they explore ideas from Steve's book, "The Law of Love," highlighting the journey from transaction towards an upward leaning desire towards selfless love as the foundation of all belief and relationship. Together, they address the i...

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🔒 244: How Loyalty can Hinder Love [Part II of II]

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2024/07/19

Subscriber-only episodeIn this advanced content exclusive part two of this series, Valerie and Nathan continue to analyze the complexities of loyalty and how and when it can clash with personal integrity. Together, they explore the potential conflicts arising when loyalty is prioritized over love within church institutions, and particularly how this near enemy attribute can be encouraged when discussing sensitive issues related to the LGBTQ community, a struggle owning complex historical...

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243: Exploring Loyalty: A Journey Towards Christlike...

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2024/07/15

In part one of this two part series, Valerie and Nathan delve into the delicate relationship between love, loyalty, and integrity. They discuss how loyalty, when prioritized over love, can lead to moral conflicts, confusion and systemic issues. The conversation centers around recognizing loyalty as a near enemy to love, particularly within political, religious, and social contexts. With their usual compassion and candor, Valerie and Nathan advocate for genuine love over superficial loyal...

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🔒 Episode 242: Inviting a Universal Zion: Trauma,...

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2024/07/12

Subscriber-only episodeIn this capstone episode concluding their groundbreaking four-part series treating the intersection of atonement theology, trauma healing, and the penal justice system, Valerie and Fiona Givens dive into some beautiful and unique contributions that can be found in LDS theology. They highlight some obscure but profound ideas hidden within Mormon doctrine that uncovers a God who loves infinitely, has compassion for the wounds that impact us throughout life, and who ...

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Episode 241: Trauma-informed Atonement Theology for...

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2024/07/08

Welcome to part III [of a four-part series] where Valerie and special guest Fiona Givens dive deep into atonement theology, its implications on the growth of the human soul in general, the criminal justice system in particular, and the need for a healing-focused approach within the church and society.A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the impact of trauma on individuals, especially those within the criminal justice system. Fiona brings insights from scholars and trauma experts...

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🔒 Episode 240: The Evolution of Atonement Theology...

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2024/07/05

Subscriber-only episodeIn this enlightening episode two [of a four-part series] Valerie and Fiona Givens delve deep into the historical and theological underpinnings of atonement theology and its profound impact on the American penal justice system. Fiona provides a rich historical context, explaining the shift from early Christian views that emphasized Christ's life, incarnation, and resurrection to the later Western focus on crucifixion and suffering, which laid the groundwork for a th...

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Episode 239: Exploring Eastern and Western...

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2024/07/01

Welcome to a podcast series that has been months in the making and one that you will NOT want to miss if you desire to find health and healing in your relationship with God, atonement, hope, and healing. In this four part series, Valerie welcomes return guest and gifted LDS theologian Fiona Givens. Together they delve deeply into the development of various atonement theologies and their impact on both the average Christian "sinner" as well as the "criminal", especially and how each "des...

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🔒 Episode 238: Near Enemies in the LDS Church:...

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2024/06/28

Subscriber-only episodeIn this thought-provoking final episode of this four-part series, Valerie explores the complex historical and cultural factors that contribute to the prevalence of unique near enemy behaviors within the LDS Church. She discusses how the church's trauma history, including persecution and isolation, has fostered a culture of extreme self-protection and difficulty with self-confrontation. Valerie also examines unresolved shadow characteristics related to gender, sexua...

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Episode 233: Spiritual Scrupulosity [Part III of...

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2024/06/10

In this episode three [of a four-part series] Valerie welcomes fellow therapist colleague Brannon Patrick for a discussion highlighting the profound impact of OCD scrupulosity on individuals within the LDS community. In an unexpected turn of events, both Val and Brannon realize that they each struggled in their adolescence with the same unnamed fear of God's disappointment accompanied by attempts to mitigate these fears with scrupulous behaviors. They explore how church teachings can

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Episode 231: Spiritual Scrupulosity [Part I of...

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2024/06/03

In this opening episode of a four-part series focused on OCD spiritual scrupulosity in the context of the LDS church, Valerie begins by interviewing Taylor Kerby, author the the book "Scrupulous: My Obsessive Compulsion for God". In this episode Taylor shares his journey with spiritual scrupulosity, explaining how these conditions manifested as compulsive religious behaviors fueled by some of the doctrine and practices connected to his LDS faith tradition. This episode tackles the first

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Episode 229: Rewriting LDS Women's History-An...

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2024/05/27

In preparation for Friday's sensitive-content exclusive episode 230, Valerie offers a detailed overview of the entirety of General Relief Society President Camille Johnson's recent address given at the 2024 BYU Women's Conference. This address was both intriguing and concerning, focusing concurrently on both following the specific directions of outside authority as the safest means of living one’s life while also encouraging women to follow the counsel of the spirit to allow God to prevail in a

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