But For Why?

Have you ever read the series "Tennis Shoes Amount the Nephites"? It was a favorite of Maddie's, but Amy is a complete newbie to the concept. Anyway! Amy found a board game based off of the book series and our hosts make our friend, Abi, join us to play! You get a gold star if you can figure out if we're sober in this episode or not....shouldn't be very hard if I'm honest. Have fun with this clusterfuck of an episode! Follow us on Instagram @fhepodcast Music: Funk In The Trunk by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Yet another not sober episode just in time for our rendition of fuck, marry, kill with book of mormon characters! Yes, this concept is just as wacky as you think it is. Join our hosts as they understood the assignment and had a good time with it. We see you, cuties! We know you're laughing

We're going to be upfront with y'all - we were inebriated during this episode and it shows (especially with Amy)

Starting 2023 off strong with a history of patriarchal blessings and gotta say, it was way more racist than our hosts thought it would be. Join Amy & Maddie as they go through the history and finish off with sharing their own blessings! Follow us on Instagram! @fhepodcast Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriarchal_blessing https://www2.byui.edu/Presentations/transcripts/devotionals/2000_02_29_madsen.htm https://journal.interpreterfoundation.org/the-practice-and-meaning-of-declaring-lineage-in-patriarchal-blessings/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gifts_of_the_Spirit_in_Mormonism https://www.dialoguejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sbi/articles/Dialogue_V51N03_4.pdf Music: Funk In The Trunk by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Have you ever heard of the whole "Bigfoot = Cain" theory that early mormons believed? Our hosts sure hadn't! Join us as we get the lowdown on Bigfoot and mormon culture as Maddie's brother, Isaac, delves into the unknown. If you can believe in the church at any point in your life, you can believe in Bigfoot

TW: Mentions of rape, assault, suicide, suicidal ideation, weight loss, disordered eating, and the recent Colorado Club Q shooting This was a supersized episode that we tried to cut down, which made us even later than usual to post

TW: Mentions of sexual assault, beastiality, and homophobic themes Well, this one is a doozy. Our hosts are joined by their #1 biggest fan and one of Amy's best friends, Katie! We read The "Miracle" of "Forgiveness" by our "pal", Spencer W. Kimball, so you never have to. There was simply too much to talk about, so try and enjoy yet another supersized episode! Follow us on Insta! @fhepodcast Music: Funk In The Trunk by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

After a Thanksgiving week hiatus, Maddie and Amy are back with a couple new guests - sisters, Brie and Abi! We talk about the history of EFY (now FSY) and girl's camp. That wouldn't be complete without a few traumatic stories as well. We hope the extra long episode will make up for it being a few days late! Follow us on Instagram @fhepodcast! Sources: https://efy.byu.edu/  https://ce.byu.edu/blog/efy-lives  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/how-the-efy-program-has-set-up-fsy-for-the-perfect-beginning-more-than-40-years-later?lang=eng https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/church-announces-fsy-for-us-and-canada-and-shares-details-for-new-children-and-youth-program?lang=eng  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/new-era/2012/06/celebrating-the-100th-anniversary-of-young-women-camp?lang=eng Music: Funk In The Trunk by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Join our co-hosts, Maddie and Amy, as they discuss just how apparently coincidental the similarities between the Freemasons and Mormons. Plus, is informed consent even possible in the church? Spoiler alert: it's not looking great for you, mormon dummies! Follow us on Instagram: @fhepodcast Sources: https://mormonstories.org/truth-claims/mormon-doctrine/temple-ceremony-masonry/ https://www.history.com/news/freemasons-facts-symbols-handshake-meaning https://www.reddit.com/r/exmormon/comments/nsabav/informed_consent_and_the_mormon_church/ Music: Funk In The Trunk by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

Our hosts are back and going through the super "secret" endowment ceremony that LDS people do in the temple. Amy recounts her experiences and both Maddie & Amy feel uncomfy with all of it. Follow us on Instagram: @fhepodcast Sources: https://religionnews.com/2019/01/03/major-changes-to-mormon-temple-ceremony-especially-for-women/ https://mit.irr.org/mormon-temple-endowment-ceremony Music: Funk In The Trunk by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

"Modesty is hottesy" is bad, but purity culture as a whole is far worse. In this week's episode, our hosts delve into the history of purity culture in and out of the church. As usual, Amy gets heated and Maddie is a sweetie. Bonus: Amy & Maddie share their engagement story! Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/06/us/abstinence-pledge-evangelicals.html https://www.drjuliehanks.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @fhepodcast Music: Funk In The Trunk by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

TW: Sexual abuse, rape, incest, racism, homophobia It's been a shit show for the church and BYU's PR lately, are we right? In this episode, our hosts delve into more details detailing just exactly what has been going on in Mormondom in the last few months. As always, we're angry and not ashamed of it. Strap in, fruity cuties! Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/fhepodcast Sources: https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2022/09/13/byu-wont-cave-ways-world-lds/ https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-oaks-byu-second-century-be-different https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2022/08/28/byu-requires-new-hires-waive/ https://apnews.com/article/Mormon-church-sexual-abuse-investigation-e0e39cf9aa4fbe0d8c1442033b894660 https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/07/us/byu-lgbtq-students-tensions-reaj/index.html https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/byu-removed-lgbtq-resource-pamphlets-welcome-bags-new-students-rcna46194 https://www.npr.org/2022/09/14/1122977386/byu-apologizes-to-a-banned-fan-saying-it-found-no-proof-they-yelled-racial-slurs https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2022/03/10/new-employment-policy/ Music: Funk In The Trunk by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

*not their real names Amy & Maddie are joined by two wonderful guests, Ben & Carlie* aka @whitecatprophcy on Twitter. As promised, we pick up where we left in episode 10 with some truly awful and juicy old church training manuals from the 1980s to help church social workers figure out how to diagnose a gay person. This episode is chaotic, interesting, and hilarious so buckle in! Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/fhepodcast Follow Ben on Twitter: twitter.com/whitecatprophcy Music: Funk In The Trunk by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

*not their real names Amy & Maddie are back with exciting news! Not only that, but they're also joined by two wonderful guests, Ben & Carlie* aka @whitecatprophcy on Twitter. We get the inside scope on both of their deconstructing journeys before the next episode where we dig into some juicy old church manuals

We are SO excited to have our first ever guest on the FHE podcast! We're keeping it in the family with Belle, the first gayby to make Amy an aunt 18 years ago. Join us as we discuss the history of the LGBTQIA+ acronym, talk more about Belle's gender and sexuality journey, plus go on a few tangents along the way. Follow the pod on Instagram @fhepodcast Follow our hosts on Instagram @amyschneckers @16mulmer2 Follow our guest on Instagram @galatic.belle and Twitter @hickeryroll Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/from-lgbt-to-lgbtqia-the-evolving-recognition-of-identity Music: Funk In The Trunk by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode 8 is a bit of a departure from research and discussion to our two exmo hosts playing an LDS board game. Listen in as Amy and Maddie try and be the first one to make it to the end of the game aka the celestial kingdom! Music: Funk In The Trunk by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Let's talk about Good Girl Syndrome, shall we? Listen as our hosts discuss the ins and outs of people pleasing featuring some listener input! Sources: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a34642791/good-girl-complex/ https://voi.id/en/lifestyle/28863/good-girl-syndrome-demands-to-be-good-but-not-happy Music: Funk In The Trunk by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Have you ever read the Lesbian Masterdoc? If not, Amy and Maddie are back with episode 6 of the FHE podcast to do just that! Listen to them delving deep into the different facets of figuring out if you're a lesbian...spoiler alert: at least one of us definitely is! Source: https://www.docdroid.net/N46Ea3o/copy-of-am-i-a-lesbian-masterdoc-pdf Music: Funk In The Trunk by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

After an unexpected hiatus, Amy and Maddie are back with an episode delving into the similarities between cults and the LDS church! The overlap is expected, but still surprising. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @fhepodcast Music: Funk In The Trunk by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

TW: rape, sexual assault, molestation, homophobia In this episode, our hosts explore the ins and outs of maturation and sex as told by Brad Wilcox, a high ranking leader in the LDS church. Wilcox, who is not a health professional, gives answers about growing up from the LDS perspective. Once again, #HeatedRants ahead

This week, Amy & Maddie embark on the first part of the series "Everything the LDS church has ever said about gay people". Let's be honest, it's a doozy. Listen as they discuss the possibility of Joseph Smith actually being gay, Brigham Young having a drag-wearing son, and so many other awful things from the earlier days of the church. Big shoutout to Kyle Ashworth at Latter Gay Stories for putting together the PDF we reference in this episode! Latter Gay Stories link: https://lattergaystories.org/record/ Music: Funk In The Trunk by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

TW: suicide, abuse, sex work, sex trafficking, castration, etc. (Mentioned in passing, not in detail) Did you think we would keep our second episode on the tame side? If so, you thought wrong! Our episode this week is all about masturbation and how the church has viewed it for the last couple of centuries. Get ready for heated rants that are quickly becoming a staple in our episodes! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_and_masturbation https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sex/masturbation-effects-on-brain#mood https://www.healthline.com/health/masturbation-side-effects#takeaway Music: Funk In The Trunk by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

The first episode of the FHE podcast is finally here! Join our hosts as they delve into their journeys bringing them here as well as the history of FHE. There may be a few heated tangents along the way as well

Amy and Bradford give more advice nobody asked for, including reacting to dates cancelling on you, finding balance between life and video games, and dealing with picky eaters. They also discuss love languages and how it has helped their relationship. Follow us on Instagram! @ButForWhyPod Music: April Showers by ProleteR

Bradford and Amy finally figured out where they wanted But For Why? to go - giving random online strangers life advice that nobody asked for from years ago! Take a listen to them discussing what to do about a vindictive sibling as well as a father that just won't stop walking around naked. Lastly, they'll answer some listener questions and you'll hear about Amy's worst job story that will most likely trump anyone else's. Instagram: @butforwhypod Music: April Showers by ProleteR

Bradford and Amy have their first ever guest on the podcast - Danielle Esplin! In this episode, we talk about Danielle's experience living in China, censorship, and how the podcast got its name. Music: April Showers by ProleteR