Zion, We Need to Talk

Aaron Hutchins
  • 5.0 (1)
  • Religion

Zion, We Need to Talk is a candid, thoughtful, and (sometimes) irreverent podcast about faith, Church culture, history, politics, family, and the messy realities of everyday life. Hosted by Aaron, a lifelong Latter-day Saint, the show explores the questions, ideas, experiences, and occasional absurdities that make life and faith so interesting. Sometimes serious, sometimes funny, it’s a place for interesting ideas, different perspectives, and conversations worth having.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Rip the Bandaid Off!

    In Episode 3 of Zion, We Need to Talk, Aaron takes on one of his favorite Sunday annoyances: announcements. From paper programs and church emails to clipboards, Dutch oven socials, and the precious minutes they consume, Aaron asks whether we’ve held onto an outdated way of communicating simply because it’s the way we’ve always done it. With a little help from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, he makes the case for a Sunday with fewer announcements and more time to worship, learn, teach, and actually talk to one another.

  2. 3d ago

    Don't Lick the Furniture

    In Episode 2 of Zion, We Need to Talk, Aaron takes on the Church’s new 25-minute second-hour schedule. Is shorter actually better? What happens when Sunday School becomes less about delivering a lesson and more about having a conversation? Aaron explores the changing role of teachers, what adults can learn from Primary, the death of the “quick recap,” and whether 25 minutes is enough time to have a meaningful Gospel discussion.

  3. 4d ago

    Everybody Needs a Padded Chair

    In this inaugural episode of Zion, We Need to Talk, Aaron explores the often-overlooked challenges facing stay-at-home mothers. Inspired by the Lindsay Clancy trial, he reflects on LDS teachings about family responsibilities, the realities of parenting young children, postpartum struggles, and the importance of remembering that mothers need nurturing, support, and sometimes—just a padded chair.

  • 3 Episodes

About

Zion, We Need to Talk is a candid, thoughtful, and (sometimes) irreverent podcast about faith, Church culture, history, politics, family, and the messy realities of everyday life. Hosted by Aaron, a lifelong Latter-day Saint, the show explores the questions, ideas, experiences, and occasional absurdities that make life and faith so interesting. Sometimes serious, sometimes funny, it’s a place for interesting ideas, different perspectives, and conversations worth having.

Information

  • Creator
    Aaron Hutchins
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Aaron Hutchins
  • Show Website
    Zion, We Need to Talk