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The Mormon History Hoedown

Carah Burrell

Uncovering the secrets of Mormon history and culture with more lulz than usual.

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108:23

The Dark Side of Dating My Zone Leader (w/ Suzy Baker)

The Mormon History Hoedown ·

2024/02/21

In this episode, I interview the wise and delightful Suzy Baker, co-founder of The Psychedelic Assembly. We explore her life in Mormonism in Alabama, Utah and New York City, as well as the dark side of dating her zone leader on her mission and the events that led her out of the church. Cozy up with Carah with Suzy for this special reveal of Suzy's mission experience. Serving the Lord? And serving the lust. And shame. A place where hopes, consent, and a whole lot of trauma collide. We discuss the

42:22

P. 4 Mountain Meadows Massacre: The Orphans, The...

The Mormon History Hoedown ·

2024/02/19

This is part four where Barbara and I discuss the Mountain Meadows Massacre, a tragic event in Mormon history where a group of Mormons in 1857 killed a large group of innocent men, women, and children.We kick things off with a review of the brutal crime of wiping out all the innocent people including young witnesses. As tensions soar, the Mormon leaders are left reeling at the shocking aftermath of their actions. Lies fly and a frantic cover-up ensues, leaving everyone scrambling to keep their

62:18

Mormon Marriage vs. An Authentic Life - Dillan's...

The Mormon History Hoedown ·

2024/02/17

I'm so honored to have Dillan Conrad from Jubliee's Mormons vs ExMormons panel joining me along with Shelise from Cults to Consciousness in studio! Dillan shares his journey, from how he landed on Jubilee, to reflections on Tember and Cardon, coming out to his wife, and leaving his Mormon upbringing behind, but taking many of the LDS values with him.Watch part 1 with Shelise Dillan here: https://www.youtube.com/live/csvnJ7vYB_M?si=VrETrH3MmSmHb4kaCheck out my response to the Mormons vs ExMormons

59:14

Girl Defined's WILDEST Video - Debunking Purity...

The Mormon History Hoedown ·

2024/02/12

Pleasure is the measure, so satisfy your longings to hang out with me for an hour of free education from Natasha Helfer, a certified sex therapist! React with us as we watch Girl Defined's most uncomfortable, now deleted, highly controversial video where Bethany interviews Christian "sex counselors" as they detail their path through God-honoring, non-orgasmic, duty-bound sex. In this enlightening video, we take a deep dive into the world of purity culture through the hellscape of Mormonism and

120:41

Reacting to Jubilee's Mormons vs ExMormons Middle...

The Mormon History Hoedown ·

2024/02/08

It’s not every day that the YouTube Gods look upon the ExMormon world and grant us a blessing such as this.👇 👇 👇 I live and die on donor support! So, great news! The Nuance Hug Foundation is up and running as a 501c3 nonprofit. All donations to ✨Donor Box and Venmo✨ are tax deductible in the US! More podcasts and shorts are coming full-time as long as I can keep it funded. Help me and my team continue making important, hilarious content by becoming a one-time or monthly donor!EQUIPMENT

59:56

P.3 Mountain Meadows Massacre: Details of The...

The Mormon History Hoedown ·

2024/02/01

I've started a new multi-part series on The Mountain Meadows Massacre with historian, author, director of Signature Books, content editor of the award-winning "Massacre at Mountain Meadows" and co-author of "Vengeance Is Mine, The Mountain Meadows Massacre and Its Aftermath" Barbara Jones Brown.This is part three where Barbara and I discuss the Mountain Meadows Massacre, a tragic event in Mormon history where a group of Mormons in 1857 killed a large group of innocent men, women, and children

153:37

Why I Left My Marriage and The Mormon Church - Callie...

The Mormon History Hoedown ·

2024/01/28

Join me for a deeply emotional and candid interview with the members of Die Shiny, Callie Crofts and Zac Bryant, as they share their personal journeys, music, and the profound stories behind their new song "Sacrament." This intimate conversation touches on the impact of Callie's mom's cancer and her eventual passing, the unique dynamics of Colette Butler and Callie's relationship, the influence of the music of their youth, Zac's journey leaving the church, their rise to fame on YouTube, awakening to

32:40

P.2 Mountain Meadows Massacre: Secrets of Blood...

The Mormon History Hoedown ·

2024/01/24

In this second episode of our series, historian Barbara Jones Brown takes us through the violent rhetoric on behalf of Mormon leaders that led up to the Mountain Meadows Massacre. From 1856 to 1857 in Utah, Mormon prophet Brigham Young played a role in shaping the mindset of the Mormon settlers resulting in a theocracy, heaps of polygamy, and the idea that avenging the blood of prophets was the only rational thing to do. Blood atonement and the Mormon Reformation are key aspects to understanding the

48:58

P.1 Mountain Meadows Massacre: Its Violent Inception...

The Mormon History Hoedown ·

2024/01/22

Exciting news! I am starting a new multi-part series on The Mountain Meadows Massacre with historian, author, director of Signature Books, content editor of the award-winning "Massacre at Mountain Meadows" and co-author of "Vengeance Is Mine, The Mountain Meadows Massacre and Its Aftermath" Barbara Jones Brown!This is part one where Barbara and I discuss the Mountain Meadows Massacre, a tragic event in Mormon history where a group of Mormons in 1857 killed a large group of innocent men, women, and

111:30

How Mormon Were We? Ex-Mo Tell-All (w/ Alyssa Grenfell)

The Mormon History Hoedown ·

2024/01/17

It's time to settle how very, very, VERY Mormon Carah and Alyssa were for the majority of their short, naive lives. Pop the popcorn and place your bets as these two Ex-Mormon content creators answer 20 questions to decide who held a little bit more firmly to the rod than the other.Pick up a copy of Alyssa's book which is the #1 bestselling new release in Mormonism! https://www.amazon.com/How-Leave-Mormon-Church-Rebuilding/dp/B0CRS4DF2H/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8Alyssa's YT channel:

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Ex-Mormon Empowerment. The Secrets & Tips (w/...

The Mormon History Hoedown ·

2024/01/14

Listen to this podcast, then listen to it again to digest all the wisdom of my guest, Stephanie Brinkerhoff, as we discuss the difficult road to empowerment as an Ex-Mormon. It's time we get to the heart of the process.From leaving a church that took away her autonomy and intuition, and how psychedelics helped her break free, my guest Stephanie discusses associations of safety with following the rules of the Mormon Church. She believed she would feel safe if she ticked off the boxes and followed the

89:03

Know Your "American Zion"! (w/ Benjamin Park)

The Mormon History Hoedown ·

2024/01/09

You're tired of the bombardment of info. "Just give me the fast facts, chief!" The brilliant Mormon historian Benjamin Park joins me to discuss his new book "American Zion" which details all the facts, context, and characters to provide a brief but in-depth look at the history of Mormonism in America.You don't know Mormonism until you explore the development and evolution of Mormon traditions over its 200 years and how internal and external conflicts have influenced it. In this episode we get into

91:02

BREAKING: BYU Backlash! (w/ Matt Easton)

The Mormon History Hoedown ·

2023/12/29

Join Carah and Matt Easton for an in-depth discussion and interview you do not want to miss. Breaking the news here first on the recent controversy surrounding Brigham Young University's shocking decision for freshmen.Matt Easton courageously came out as gay during his valedictorian graduation speech at the private Mormon university which sparked an infamous talk by apsotle Jeffery R. Holland. In this live interview with Matt, we'll be exploring BYU's controversial mandate, and the impact it may

78:23

I Tested Her Mormon Faith. Where Is Eve Now? (w/ Eve...

The Mormon History Hoedown ·

2023/12/29

It's the Eve update you've all been waiting for! Join me for a live interview and learn about what happened next for my Mormon buddy Eve after John Dehlin and I told her the true Mormon history that had been hidden from her.Original video found here: https://youtu.be/gl50qEdRABQFollow Eve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reclaiming.mom.brain/Sub to Eve's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@reclaimingmombrain👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 I live and die on donor support! So, great news! The

169:51

Taking Genocidal Mormons Down (to empathy town) w/...

The Mormon History Hoedown ·

2023/12/21

ARE YOU READY TO LAUGH?!? Not a description you'd think would represent a video on war, but that's how laughable Jabra Ghneim's "response" to my Israel/Palestine series is. Bringing back Lindsay from Socialistlyakward with more facts and lulz. We made our 3 part Israel/Palestine series, and the Christian Zionists of Mormon Book Reviews responded to some strawman atheist Hamas supporting girl named Laura? So let's laugh, talk about the facts, and debunk tropes!Send Lindsay some love on Venmo

56:03

Greed, Prison & Apostasy | All The Mormon Scandals of...

The Mormon History Hoedown ·

2023/12/21

It's been a wild year to be a corrupt institution led by Jesus Christ, y'all. Here's a recap of all the scandals of 2023, with insights from real apostates on what led the most Mormons to abandon this sinking ship. I've got my Mormon friend Eve on lock to come back for a follow-up interview but could use some help purchasing my additional cameras, mics, and lights! I'll be bringing lots of amazing in-person interviews in 2024! CHRISTMAS EVE EQUIPMENT FUNDRAISER:

55:15

ExMormons Respond to Zionist Palestinian Mormon...

The Mormon History Hoedown ·

2023/12/14

I got no description for ya. I left it all on the field, coach. Heavy trigger warning on this episode, and check out the links below for parts 1 and 2.Link to part 1: https://youtu.be/EWCh9Oy-BvELink to part 2: https://youtu.be/AuFxv5-UI08Send Lindsay some love on Venmo @socialistlyawkward1443Check out her links to follow her in all the places: https://linktr.ee/SocialistlyawkwardIf the mood strikes you to get involved:

40:45

Mormon Church's Epidemic of SA Exposed (w/...

The Mormon History Hoedown ·

2023/12/10

Today I'm joined by Shelise with Cults to Consciousness as we dive into the shocking details of the lies, hush money, and SA within the Mormon church that have recently come to light. We discuss the mishandled SA cases within the LDS church and the troubling instances in which the leaders failed to protect victims, fostering silence and cover-ups, and failing to report SA to authorities. Does the church prioritize its reputation over its own members?Links to articles and videos mentions: Daily Mail

124:21

Ex-Mormons Unravel Zionism: Analyzing...

The Mormon History Hoedown ·

2023/12/05

Welcome to my extra special second episode with Lindsay from @socialistlyawkward! We take on the next piece of the deconstructing Zionism puzzle by breaking down Zionism's history and how it feeds into every aspect of the Israel-Palestine war. Steeped in clips and commentary, we invite you to sit back, relax, and tense up about the most devastating topic imaginable. Heavy trigger warning on this episode, but come back for part 3 when you're ready for more!Link to part 1:

108:23

ExMormon Goes Head-to-Head With Gay Evangelical (w/...

The Mormon History Hoedown ·

2023/11/27

All you gluttons for deconstruction, get on in here. I'm delighted to have Steven Pynakker tell me about his nuanced Christian worldview as I push back with every question I feel is necessary. What a treat. We tackle about the questions around the necessity of Christianity, the bible, and religion as a whole. I think it has something for everyone. Believers, non-believers, and everyone who hated my appearance on Steven's program "Mormon Book Reviews". It gets a bit uncomfortable at times, I welcome

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