Latter Day Struggles

Valerie Hamaker
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Latter Day Struggles

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. 

  1. 23 HR AGO

    🔒 278: Why So Much Suffering in the LDS Marriage?

    Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Positive Review!Series Title: A Story of LDS Faith Expansion & Marital Resilience [Part IV of V]In this sensitive-content exclusive episode, Val tackles a tough theme--why does the LDS faith journey of one partner put thousands of marriages into a full blown tailspin? In this episode she offers ideas that stem from hundreds of professional hours working with LDS couples in deep pain. Topics covered in this episode include fear experienced due t...

    46 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    277: My Faith Journey Actually Made our Marriage Stronger

    Send us a Positive Review!Series Title: A Story of LDS Faith Expansion & Marital Resilience [Part III of V]In this episode, Valerie is joined again by Katie and Jeremy as they share their journey from early religious alignment, through painful confusion and isolation, and then profound personal and relational growth and intimacy as a couple and family. Emphasizing the importance of emotional safety, attachment styles, and healthy stress management, Through their candid discussi...

    1h 6m

  3. 8 NOV

    🔒 276: Differentiation & Devotion: Building a Growth-Oriented Marriage

    Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Positive Review!Series Title: A Story of LDS Faith Expansion & Marital Resilience [Part II of V]In this in-depth episode of Latter Day Struggles, Valerie continues the three-part series with Katie and Jeremy, a couple now thriving following a rough time of transition as Katie was evolving in her relationship to God and spirituality. Val leads Katie and Jeremy in a conversation about their complex journey, focusing on creating a supportive and differentiate...

    56 min

  4. 4 NOV

    275: An LDS Marriage in the Valley of the Shadow

    Send us a Positive Review!Series Title: A Story of LDS Faith Expansion & Marital Resilience [Part I of V]In this episode, Valerie hosts a heartfelt and raw discussion with Katie and Jeremy about the complexities of navigating a mixed-faith marriage. They share personal stories, fears, challenges, and the journey they've taken to find common ground and love despite differing faith paths. This episode delves into the deep emotions of fear, hurt, shame, loneliness, and highlights the importa...

    1h 28m

  5. 1 NOV

    🔒 274: On Becoming Truth Discerners

    Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Positive Review!Series Title: Navigating Information Quality in the Latter Days [Part II of II]Join Val and Nathan in this two-part series walking you through six questions that you can tape on your fridge and bathroom mirror to help you become a super savvy discerner of information quality. In an age where we are inundated with information and people from all quarters of our lives wanting to persuade us to do things their way--this short series hopefull...

    34 min

  6. 28 OCT

    273: 6 Crucial Questions When Evaluating Information

    Send us a Positive Review!Series Title: Navigating Information Quality in the Latter Days [Part I of II]Join Val and Nathan in this two-part series walking you through six questions that you can tape on your fridge and bathroom mirror to help you become a super savvy discerner of information quality. In an age where we are inundated with information and people from all quarters of our lives wanting to persuade us to do things their way--this short series hopefully will assist you ...

    39 min

  7. 25 OCT

    🔒 272: Recent LDS Temple Garment Style Change: A Conversation with Jody Hansen & Maxine Hanks

    Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Positive Review!In this exclusive episode, Valerie is joined by Jody England Hansen and Maxine Hanks where they delve into the recent changes in the style of the temple garment for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. They explore the psychological, theological, and historical implications of these updates, discussing the complexities around personal revelation, institutional control, and the evolution of the garment policy over tim...

    1h 28m

  8. 21 OCT

    271: Introducing a NEW GROUP: Growing up in a Patriarchy!

    Send us a Positive Review!Hello everyone! Here is a quick introduction to NEW curriculum that I am putting together (by popular demand!) helping our Latter-day Saint and surrounding community better understand our complicated relationship with what healthy masculinity and femininity looks like in all human beings and how this concept has been warped by being socialized in multiple layers of patriarchy. This group beginning on November 7th at 10:30a Central is for those who have already ...

    19 min
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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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  • Creator
    Valerie Hamaker
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    283
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Latter Day Struggles
  • Show Website
    Latter Day Struggles

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