Girlscamp 58 Ember

First Wednesday of the month means it’s time for a campfire chat! I’m reading and responding to your thoughts, questions and advice inquiries. Some things we’re chatting about: 

How I’m REALLY doing since my dad’s death

The way you should treat the Mormon missionaries 

If ex-religious people are more educated and enlightened than religious ones

Why it sucks to go on a “stateside” mission

How to help a listener (8 years married) to finally orgasm


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Many of us who are ex-religious can pinpoint a moment when everything came crashing down. Today, we are talking through those moments. They run the gamut—from reading multiple accounts of Joseph Smith’s First Vision and hearing Jeffrey R. Holland’s “musket fire” talk to having a friend come out as gay and watching a Scientology documentary that felt eerily familiar. These moments are fascinating, as is reflecting on all the things we put up with before the shelf got too heavy. Remember, shelf-breaker, don’t you mess around with me! 
You can find more of Sam & Tanner at @zelphontheshelf on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!
Jeffrey R. Holland "musket fire" talk: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-jeffrey-r-holland-2021-byu-university-conference
Under the Banner of Heaven: https://www.hulu.com/series/under-the-banner-of-heaven-9c4ae394-e9c4-4a6d-985e-314270602c6b?&cmp=7958&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BM+Search+TV+Shows&utm_term=under%20the%20banner%20of%20heaven&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwgdayBhBQEiwAXhMxtkzA4M6JUjEYG7e3NtRwoH8QXkvIrCdnBCVQTCs_ouQ3oNNFIX4Z_BoCrj8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Multiple "First Vision" accounts: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/site/accounts-of-the-first-vision
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Today, I unpack the Mormon-run "Ward Radio" hate episode about little old me! I discuss my reservations about snark content and then proceed to dive into a snarky episode of my own. But hey, I do it much better than they do. And I guess I've got to live up to my new "mean girl" title somehow. 
Cultural Hall recap of Ward Radio video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-lrcy51krc&t=185s

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Andrew flatlined and had an afterlife experience that really shook up his Mormon worldview when he was brought back to life. This kicked off an unraveling of faith in his 40s that ultimately led to leaving the Mormon church. We talk about his leaving and reconstructing, as well as connect over losing close family members, swap mission stories and appreciate being able to relate across an age gap. This conversation meant so much to me and I hope you enjoy it too. 

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EFY aka Especially for Youth aka Mormon youth summer camp- let's get into it. From COWs (crushes of the week) to creepy counselors to Christian worship knock-off music being sung in unison, there's a lot to talk about.
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My partner Bentley joins to kick-off our new once-a-month campfire chat tradition. We answers all your burning questions (how to start swearing, what not to bring up around Mormon family members, how I feel about the criticism for wearing a tank top dress to a temple wedding). Then things get a little juicier as we open up about how we navigate porn and "crushes" on other people.

For the full work crush story, listen to OVERSHARING IS CARING.

For the "Aimee episode about sex," listen to Let's talk about (ex-religious) sex!

"I don't give a f- a sh*t" video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0rC9M_h7Hb8

The tank top dress in front of the temple video referenced can be found on @girlscamppodcast on Instagram or @hayleyrawle on TikTok


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