Episodes

  • 177: My Dad Just Died

    177: My Dad Just Died
    Feb 11 2024
    In this episode, Shelly's dad dies. Not literally on the show (that would have been super-weird) but just a few days before this episode was recorded. Plus, Shelly and guest co-host Kirsten get extremely sidetracked with a conversation about karaoke. Also, you will learn about Shelly's brother's magical priesthood ability to "release" dead people from their bodies. I'm not kidding.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 176: Shelly's Mom's funeral Pt. 2

    176: Shelly's Mom's funeral Pt. 2
    Jan 6 2024
    More Mormon funeral discussion? Hell yeah. In today’s episode, guest host Kirsten Morgan helps Shelly unpack the rest of her mom’s funeral, and there’s plenty of it. As an added bonus, you will get to hear Shelly’s talk that she gave from the pulpit, in a Mormon chapel, in front of hundreds of Mormons. Did she announce that she is gay? Of course she did. Did the church burn to the ground? Listen up and find out.

    Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • 175: Shelly's Mom's funeral Pt. 1

    175: Shelly's Mom's funeral Pt. 1
    Nov 24 2023
    Hello Friends! In today’s episode, Shelly talks with Kimberly Anderson about the death of her mom and her trip to Utah for the very Mormon funeral. If you’ve ever been to a Mormon funeral as an ExMormon, you know there’s gonna be a lot to unpack here. This is part 1 of 2. That’s how much there is to unpack.

    Music provided by Purple Planet: https//:www.purple-planet.com.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 174: Memoir of an Ex-Mormon Lesbian

    174: Memoir of an Ex-Mormon Lesbian
    Nov 10 2023
    Please welcome Chris Davis, author of "Worthy: The Memoir of an Ex-Mormon Lesbian." Chris spoke to us candidly about her experience growing up Mormon, her struggles with marriage and children, and a 17-year crisis that culminated in a huge turning point that led to a brand-new chapter in her life. Her book can be found on Amazon or at chrisdavisproud.com. Also, check out Chris's essay in "I Spoke to You with Silence," also on Amazon.

    TW: we discuss suicidal ideation openly in this episode. Please listen responsibly or feel free to skip this one if that topic is difficult for you.

    Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 173: LDL's Next Chapter

    173: LDL's Next Chapter
    Sep 30 2023
    Hi friends, today's episode was extremely difficult and emotional to record. We hope you'll listen with an open heart and mind as Shelly and I embark upon the next adventure of our podcast and our lives. We also want to thank T and Ophelia, current members of the LDS church, for bravely sending in their letters. We appreciate everyone's participation, love and support. It means the world to both of us!

    Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com.

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    48 mins
  • 172: Prisoner of the Prophet Pt 2

    172: Prisoner of the Prophet Pt 2
    Aug 5 2023
    Please join us for the conclusion of our 2-part interview with Briell Decker, the inspiring cult survivor of the FLDS church. Her 3-part documentary series, Prisoner of the Prophet, is available on Discovery + or Max on Prime Video Channels.

    Check out Briell Decker’s personal page: https://www.brielldecker.com, where you can sign up for Briell’s upcoming memoir. Also, please consider donating to the Short Creek Dream Center: https://www.shortcreekdreamcenter.org.

    Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 171: Prisoner of the Prophet Pt 1

    171: Prisoner of the Prophet Pt 1
    Jun 12 2023
    Please join us for part 1 of our fascinating, two-part interview with the amazingly brave, cult survivor of the FLDS church, Briell Decker. Her 3-part documentary series, Prisoner of the Prophet, is available on Discovery + or Max on Prime Video Channels.

    Music provided by Purple Planet: https://purple-planet.com.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 170: Name That Religion

    170: Name That Religion
    Apr 2 2023
    In this episode, Shelly decides it will be really fun to quiz Mary on some of mainstream religions' more wacky beliefs. Can you guess which answers she got right? Also, we read a listener letter, and get stuck on an odd discussion about foreskins. It happens.

    Music provided by Purple Planet: https://www.purple-planet.com.

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    1 hr