Siblings in Zion

4.6 (22)
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Ex-Mormon siblings Brother Dan and Sister Lisa discuss Mormonism, LDS culture, religiosity, atheism, mortality, personal growth & the examined life.

12/29/2024

Brothers & Sisters, Adieu!

Is this the end?! In this season 5 finale, we discuss the decision to intensionally end the production of this podcast, reflect on why we started it, our current positions on faith and disbelief after these last 5 years, how doing this has changed our lives and our relationship to each other, and where we intend to go from here. We also discuss the experience of watching the film 'Heretic' and how it was very different for both us, especially for Lisa as a former Sister Missionary. To all the people who have listened to us, wherever you came from, however you came away from it - thank you. Thank you especially to those who have reached out to us with messages of support, encouragement and gratitude, it has meant a great deal to us. Until we meet again! Love, Brother Dan & Sister Lisa --- Website: siblingsinzion.com Instagram: instagram.com/siblingsinzion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@siblingsinzion Theme Music: 'The Falls' by Umbrellaman - http://umbrellamanband.com

1h 2m
12/15/2024

Extinguishing 'Twin Flames'

The siblings are joined by special return guest Brother Jordan to talk about the predatory organization (or cult) known as Twin Flames Universe, which claims that 'You can have Harmonious Twin Flame Union if you choose to take the spiritual journey all the way to your natural destination of eternal love' … also, make a lot of personal sacrifices and of course pay a bunch of money. They discuss the leaders of the group, their manipulative tactics and schemes, the victims who have spoken out, comparisons with other modern cults like Scientology, NXIVM, and of course the LDS Church. --- Escaping Twin Flames (Netflix) - https://www.netflix.com/watch/81658403 Desperately Seeking Soulmate - https://www.amazon.com/Desperately-Seeking-Soulmate-Escaping-Universe/dp/B0CG7C7N1C 'Twin Flames' podcast - https://wondery.com/shows/twin-flames/ --- Website: siblingsinzion.com Instagram: instagram.com/siblingsinzion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@siblingsinzion Theme Music: 'The Falls' by Umbrellaman - http://umbrellamanband.com

52 min
10/20/2024

(Mother) God is Dead

The siblings discuss the documentary series 'Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God', the cast of characters, their motivations, the grotesque circumstances of their leader's demise, and the consequences of her absence. And of course they make comparisons to other religions, cults, and the rise of their female leaders in particular. They also discuss the spread of ideas through the internet, the concept of free will, and judgement of human actions. --- Love Has Won - https://shorturl.at/pjUqJ The Way Down (Gwen Shamblin) - https://shorturl.at/ICoIm Lori Vallo - https://shorturl.at/EcCCa --- Website: siblingsinzion.com Instagram: instagram.com/siblingsinzion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@siblingsinzion Theme Music: 'The Falls' by Umbrellaman - http://umbrellamanband.com

40 min
04/21/2024

The Common Mormon & The Good Death

Sister Lisa shares the story and meaning of her first tattoo, an update on her feelings around her grad school experience, and her thoughts on reading 'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood. The siblings then discuss recent thoughts around death and the treatment of remains, and their potential preferences for their own bodies. — The Common Mormon: Papilio_polytes The Testaments: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Testaments From Here to Eternity: https://caitlindoughty.com/books/from-here-to-eternity/ Stiff: stiff.html Six Feet Under: https://www.hbo.com/six-feet-under 'Hell Together': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAysF5mJjM0 --- Website: siblingsinzion.com Instagram: instagram.com/siblingsinzion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@siblingsinzion Theme Music: 'The Falls' by Umbrellaman - http://umbrellamanband.com

48 min
02/11/2024

It's Feeling a Bit Culty

Sister Lisa shares her struggles and thoughts on her grad school experience as she prepares to be a therapist, and how her religious past informs her approach and understanding of the system. The siblings read some *fascinating* articles on tithing from the most recent issue of Liahona, and discuss how much they think about this whole Mormonism thing these days and how much they really need to talk about it going forward … --- Website: siblingsinzion.com Instagram: instagram.com/siblingsinzion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@siblingsinzion Theme Music: 'The Falls' by Umbrellaman - http://umbrellamanband.com

49 min
12/23/2023

Marriage Is for Losers | More Sh*t From BYU-I

Sister Lisa shares more eyebrow-raising notes from her BYU-Idaho classes. Dating, sexuality, gender and marriage roles, revelation, 'NCMO', suppressing desire, boundaries, bogus statistics, terrible advice & more! — Christopher Columbus episode of Everywhere You Go is Bullsh*t: https://shorturl.at/vQgS3 Website: siblingsinzion.com Instagram: instagram.com/siblingsinzion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@siblingsinzion Theme Music: 'The Falls' by Umbrellaman - http://umbrellamanband.com

58 min
11/12/2023

Sh*t My BYU Professor Said | Temple Marriage Prep

Sister Lisa shares highlights from her notes taken during several classes at BYU-Idaho, including some real whoppers from 'Prep for Temple Marriage' that drive Brother Dan to bewilderment and the both of them to giggles. --- The ExMo Candle Co. - https://exmocandles.com/ --- Website: siblingsinzion.com Instagram: instagram.com/siblingsinzion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@siblingsinzion Theme Music: 'The Falls' by Umbrellaman - http://umbrellamanband.com

59 min
07/29/2023 · BONUS

Do You Want to Sing a Hymn?

Bonus material from our episode 'Christian & Atheist Walk Into a Bar' - Comparing Christian and Mormon hymns, the power of music and art in relation to faith in God, as well as a Christian perspective on Stoicism and the precariousness of interpreting the Bible. Bonus points to those who have seen SLC Punk! - https://youtu.be/6qr-wDh95TM Website: siblingsinzion.com Instagram: instagram.com/siblingsinzion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@siblingsinzion

21 min

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4.6

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22 Ratings

Great podcast my new favorite!!!

04/02/2022

Martyinvegas

This is a great podcast if you are faith transitioning out of “Ziontology” their words 😆love these sibs and their banter!!
Honest, informative, and refreshingly irreverent

12/13/2021

JL-AZ

As a doubting Mormon, this podcast is a fun and safe place to freely think. Thank you.
Fascinating and fun discussions

07/23/2021

petersonpj

These conversations between ‘Brother Dan’ and ‘Sister Lisa’ center around their experiences as former members of the LDS religion and culture, but actually and importantly extend far beyond Mormonism into the general realm of humanistic and philosophical thought. As a never-churched humanist, but one who is glancingly familiar with Mormonism through a friend, I have taken an almost anthropological interest in the whole paradigm. Anyway, listening to the discussions is so interesting, and they both are such a kick: their back-and-forth funny, incisive and smart! Keep up the great work!
more than mormonism

04/20/2020

Talkboy92

Great conversations between siblings about big picture stuff after leaving the prescription of the LDS version of Christianity. Really interesting. Looking forward to where it goes!

Ex-Mormon siblings Brother Dan and Sister Lisa discuss Mormonism, LDS culture, religiosity, atheism, mortality, personal growth & the examined life.

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Siblings in Zion
Years Active

2019 - 2024
Episodes

58
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Explicit
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Siblings in Zion

Siblings in Zion

Brothers & Sisters, Adieu!

Extinguishing 'Twin Flames'

(Mother) God is Dead

The Common Mormon & The Good Death

It's Feeling a Bit Culty

Marriage Is for Losers | More Sh*t From BYU-I

Sh*t My BYU Professor Said | Temple Marriage Prep

Do You Want to Sing a Hymn?

Great podcast my new favorite!!!

Honest, informative, and refreshingly irreverent

Fascinating and fun discussions

more than mormonism

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Siblings in Zion

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Brothers & Sisters, Adieu!

Extinguishing 'Twin Flames'

(Mother) God is Dead

The Common Mormon & The Good Death

It's Feeling a Bit Culty

Marriage Is for Losers | More Sh*t From BYU-I

Sh*t My BYU Professor Said | Temple Marriage Prep

Do You Want to Sing a Hymn?

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