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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.

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Episode 187: Demystifying LDS Hierarchy & Corporate...

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2024/01/01

In today's part III of Valerie's series with Greg Prince they delve into an era that Greg claims we should all better understand as we navigate our 21st century LDS faith. This episode casts a spotlight on the leadership of David O. McKay, with a special focus on his complex relationship to the eventual lifting of the temple/priesthood ban, his handling of Ezra Taft Benson's anti-communist obsession, and his questionable handling of McConkie's infamous "Mormon Doctrine"

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00:36:58

BONUS: Navigating Mixed-Faith Parenting, Isolation in...

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2023/12/31

Hello Latter Day Struggles friends! In this bonus episode, I share the details of many of the ways that I am supporting your LDS (and surrounding) faith expansion journeys. As a psychotherapist trained in intimate and family relationships, trauma, and group-work, I could never have guessed that my specific course-work would lead me to LDS faith crisis because when I was in this intensive training process, I didn't even know what faith crisis was and had not experienced anything of the sort in my

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Episode 185: Science, Faith, Prop 8, and LGBTQ+...

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2023/12/25

Welcome back to "Latter Day Struggles," for another not-to-be-missed four-part series with distinguished guest, Greg Prince—an influential voice in progressive Mormon circles and a man of diverse expertise and deep compassion. In today’s episode, we explore Greg's seven generations of Latter-Day Saint heritage and his application of scientific principles to the study of Mormon history and theology. As a devoted researcher and advocate, Greg delves into the LDS Church's engagement

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00:41:57

Episode 183: Progress, Pretense & the Gender Politics...

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2023/12/18

In this thought-provoking episode Valerie delves into the topic of women and church hierarchy, focusing on the symbolic and practical implications of women seated at the stand in church leadership. Valerie shares her personal connections to the San Francisco Bay Area (where the recent "seating chart" debacle took place) with her experience as a missionary in that area. She contrasts gender policies within the LDS framework to those of other denominations and unpacks some of the complexities of

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00:46:22

Episode 181: One Who Wandered but Was Not Lost with...

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2023/12/11

In this beautiful episode 3 of this 4 part series, Valerie continues the deep dive into the beautiful life story of special guest, Maxine Hanks. From exploring her theological journey into early Christian gnosticism, to her experiences in Christian liturgy, to her studies at Harvard, to her work as a Chaplain, and finally her return to the LDS Church, Maxine's journey offers a unique perspective on faith and self-discovery. Her fascinating path interweaves elements of personal growth,

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00:47:20

Episode 179: WOMEN & AUTHORITY: A Spiritual,...

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2023/12/04

In this first of a compelling four-part series, Valerie welcomes Maxine Hanks, editor of the groundbreaking feminist book "Women and Authority" which led to the infamous "September 6" purge of 1993, where many LDS feminists and scholars were disciplined by the LDS church for their scholarship and advocacy work. In the next four episodes, Valerie welcomes Maxine Hanks to the Latter Day Struggles podcast where Maxine offers a detailed account of her own life story, beginning with

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Episode 177: Protecting and Advocating for Those...

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2023/11/27

In this episode Valerie and Nathan discuss Elder Carlos A. Godoy's talk "For the Sake of Your Posterity". In this episode they focus on the following: Support of the fundamental importance of the influence of parents Deep concerns about fear and guilt tactics used to motivate behavior of church members The importance of understanding stages of faith development to offer context and grace instead of judgment Friday's part II (available by subscription--see below for more

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Episode 175: How a Shift in Atonement Theology Might...

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2023/11/20

In this thought-provoking Part Three of this Four-Part Series studying Adam's fascinating book "Original Grace", Valerie and Adam dive into the challenging concept of suffering as linked to God's wrath. They address the damaging theology of viewing suffering as punishment and explore the doctrine of original grace. Adam differentiates between justice and suffering within this doctrine. Val discuss how beliefs about God's nature impact our responses to suffering. She

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00:35:31

Episode 173: Grace as a Backup Plan or the Original...

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2023/11/13

In this first episode of a fascinating 4-part series with Adam Miller, Valerie and Adam dive into a thought-provoking discussion about the concept of grace, focusing on the larger Christian and Latter-day Saint traditions. Adam shares his insights from his book "Original Grace," emphasizing that grace should be seen as the original intention of God rather than a backup plan. Val and Adam explore why grace is often viewed as a backup plan, reflecting on human nature and our instinctual

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Episode 171: Celebrating Lavina Fielding Anderson’s...

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2023/11/06

In this heartfelt episode, Valerie and guest Christian Anderson reflect on the life and legacy of Lavina Fielding Anderson, Christian's mother: a writer, scholar, and passionate believer in protecting the vulnerable and champion for a more inclusive Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. —In Monday's episode, Valerie and Christian explore Lavina's early life, her convictions, and her eventual confrontation with the LDS church around issues of ecclesiastical abuse. —In Friday's episode,

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00:34:25

Episode 167: Raising Kids with a Deep Spiritual World...

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2023/10/23

In this first episode of a two-parts series, Valerie and guest Jon Ogden delve into the topic of raising spiritually literate children within and beyond the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jon's online program UPLIFT KIDS focuses on providing options and resources for families to incorporate ritual and tradition into their lives, creating a safe space for children to learn and grow while respecting different belief systems. Monday's episode 167 offers a general overview of

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Episode 165: Unveiling LDS Adolescent Spiritual...

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2023/10/16

In this episode of Latter Day Struggles, Valerie visits with Aimee, a Canadian seminary teacher, to discuss her experiences as a progressive thinker in the Latter Day Saint space. Aimee shares her journey of personal growth and how this translates into her approach to seminary teaching-prioritizing inquiry over dogma and allowing her students to become creators of their own spiritual learning experience. Valerie and Aimee explore the challenges of teaching with a church-correlated curriculum that

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Episode 163: Parenting Adolescents in/around the LDS...

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2023/10/09

In this episode, Valerie is joined by Julie Hanks to discuss some of the challenges faced by parents of adolescents in and around the LDS church. They answer a handful of questions submitted by listeners to both of their podcasts including thoughts about making boundaries with well-intended but overstepping leaders, avoiding black and white thinking, healthy ways to talk about the temple and the garment, and how to address LGBTQ+ issues in church settings. Overall, this episode offers valuable

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BONUS: FREE Post-General Conference Group Processing...

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2023/10/06

Join me for an hour learning about the body's response to painful words. This will happen THIS Monday October 9th, 2023 10:30a Central Time for a FREE virtual webinar. This gathering is especially for those wanting to know if a trauma, processing, growth, and support group through the Latter Day Struggles Platform is right for you. Those in my current or former groups of course welcome to jump in as well! Enroll

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Episode 161: A Better Way to Mentor LDS Young Adults...

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2023/10/02

Welcome to a beautiful two-part conversation between Valerie and Patrick Mason, who talk about the often-unaddressed issue of conflict in religious congregations and how tough conversations can be turned around to propel spiritual growth. Patrick has a unique perspective in this issue as a university professor who has recently begun holding gatherings in his home, helping young adults in and around the LDS church feel safe in their honest enquiries around spirituality in general and the LDS faith

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Episode 159: LDS University Students Pressured to Not...

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2023/09/25

In the next two episodes Valerie and Nathan respond to a BYU address titled “Stand Forever” by Elder Corbridge, where he proposes to university students that there are only four questions that even matter in one’s quest for spiritual knowledge in the LDS church. According to him, once these “primary questions” are answered, no “secondary questions” need be asked. In this series Valerie and Nathan challenge both the the proposed four “primary questions” themselves and the premise that it is wrong

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Episode 157: The Spiritual Dangers of Magical...

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2023/09/18

In this third episode in this mini-series featuring Chris Kimball’s book ⁠Living on the Inside of the Edge, Chris and Val talk about dangers of MAGICAL THINKING and how pervasive this is in the LDS church. They discuss how compelling a transactional understanding of life might feel (as all people crave certainty) but how damaging this is when churches offer simple if/then promises that crumble for many of us when things fall apart. What follows failed promises made by well-meaning loved ones and

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00:51:54

Episode 155: Breaking the Binaries-Church as Neither...

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2023/09/11

Welcome to the first of a WONDERFUL four-part mini series with guest Christian Kimball, author of the beautiful book Living on the Inside of the Edge. In today’s episode Chris and Val will focus on the topic of how prone we as Latter Day Saints (as are others in early stage spiritual and psychological development) are to think in BINARIES: good/bad, right/wrong, in/out. Their invitation is to break out of binary-thinking and begin to see your relationship with the church on your own terms,

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Episode 153: The State of LDS Faith Crisis Ten Years...

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2023/09/04

In the next two episodes Valerie will share with you her findings following hundreds of intense hours working with members of the LDS church in faith and trust crisis this past year since she opened up her first growth, processing, and support groups as a trauma therapist serving her own faith community. These observations might be of particular interest as they come exactly 10 years following the creation of an exhaustive report (linked in full below) created for (then President) Dieter F. Uchtdorf

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Episode 151: In Search of the Feminine Divine Since...

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2023/08/28

Following last week’s deep dive into the talk “To the Mothers in Zion”, you are likely struck by the need to better understand the fraught roll of women in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the 20th and 21st century. However, the struggle to understand the unequal status of women is not just an LDS in nature. It is MUCH bigger than that. And it is deeply connected to the loss of our collective knowledge of the feminine divine. This is what this week’s Latter Day Struggles episodes

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