Funeral Potatoes for the Singles Ward

We've finally come to the end of the road! For our final episode, we share some reasons why we started the podcast, where we are on our faith journeys, and what our hopes are for the future of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. More than anything, we hope you all remember that your faith journey is your own, your relationship with deity is your own, and you will always be on the right path as long as you are the one making decisions for your life. Thank you for being with us for three years and three seasons. We love you! Now go on out there and smash the patriarchy with the spirit and a smile.

Join us for a discussion around the campfire as we share 2 stories from history that are closely (and loosely) tied to the Mormons! Trigger warning: we do talk about violence, cannibalism, and survivalism so consider yourselves warned.

Our third, and final, book club discussion episode has arrived! We kept it just the two of us as we discussed some key highlights we learned from our reading of "Kingdom of Nauvoo: The Rise and Fall of a Religious Empire on the American Frontier" by Dr. Benjamin E. Park. Join us for a chaotic discussion about the themes, history, and twists we never knew about Church History in Nauvoo.

We've talked about religious movies, music, and books before, but never artwork! This week we're touching the tip of the iceberg of historical information about religious art from around the world as well as some of our favorite pieces and artists.

This week we're sharing YOUR responses to our many questions posed on our Instagram about your weirdest experiences at church!

We're back and we're talking about our ideas of heaven! No, we don't mean what the LDS church teaches about heaven, we're talking about what Kaylee & Tracy imagine heaven will be like. So join us on this wild ride through our imaginations and share with us what your thoughts are about heaven!

We're sure you heard all about the drama mini series on Hulu about a family murder in 1984 that had wild connections to the FLDS church. Some of you may have heard about this series and thought, "I don't want to know anything about it because the FLDS church and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are not the same thing!" Well, you'd be surprised to learn that it's all connected. Join us as we review the mini series based on the book "Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith" by Jon Krakauer.

Joining us this week are extra special guests Derek Knox and James Jones of the Beyond the Block podcast to discuss Accountability. Tune in to hear us explore the concept of accountability in the scriptures vs. church policy, including power dynamics, apologists, and what we can do to hold one another, and our leaders, accountable.

In keeping up with our "July 4th" theme from last week, we're talking about American independence vs. the community mindset of the LDS Church. Though Christ invites us to be part of His flock in the scriptures, we find American members of the church flocking to the concept of self-reliance and self-absorption. Join us as we investigate these two paradigms further and learn how they both impact communities and the LDS church culture at large.

This week, in honor of July 4th and the US Government seemingly falling apart around us, we're settling into a topic we've touched on briefly in the past: Anti-Intellectualism. Join us as we learn what it is, where it started, how it's impacted the LDS faith, and how we can combat it going forward. Warning: This episode may make you enraged when you realize there are finally coherent words to describe what's been happening to the people around you over the last few years.

"Sons of Provo this is who we aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrree!" This week we're talking about LDS movies that were made by the church, members, and everything in-between. Join us as we discuss our favorites, our listeners' favorites, and cackle the entire time while quoting and singing iconic moments from our favorites like Sons of Provo, The Best Two Years, The Singles Ward, and more!

When Brigham Young set eyes on the Salt Lake Valley and said, "This is the place," was he referring to a place for Zion or a place for MLMs as far as the eye could see? We're sure it's the former, but this week we're talking about the latter--MLMs that is! Join us as we discuss what they are, how some have become insanely popular and how most are ultimately bad.

It's time for our second book club discussion episode! We're thoroughly tickled to have read "Lies Jane Austen Told Me" by Julie Wright for our second book. Join us for a chaotic, critical, and comical discussion about the themes, characters, and plot holes of this "proper romance" novel.

Were you forced, volun-told, or sent to participate in trek as a youth? Did you have to pull a handcart one week per year in order to get in touch with your pioneer ancestors? If so, this episode is FOR YOU. We're talking about trek...the nightmare.

This week we discuss religious trauma: where it comes from, what the symptoms are, and how to overcome it if you're experiencing it.

As Christians, we're constantly taught to avoid the appearance of evil, temptation, and to be wary of "wolves in sheep's clothing." Lessons about Satan, the Devil, Lucifer, etc. always were black and white. He's bad, Jesus is good, no in-between. But what do we actually know about him? Is Satan his name, or a title? Will he ever change? What about those that follow him? This week, we're discussing the concept of Satan, where he came from, what his future looks like, and how he's depicted in the scriptures and media.

Ever wondered what a Latter-day Saint version of Trivial Pursuit is like? GOOD NEWS! We found out and played it so you wouldn't have to...unless you want to, of course. Join us as we play a chaotic round of Celestial Pursuit!

Ever wonder what the patented LDS fashion aesthetic is? Ever wonder how we got to this point in fashion? Do you want to know if there are other ways to be fashionable while modest? Tune in now to find out the answers to these questions and more!

Remember that one time a guy posted on Facebook that he wanted to create his own version of a Mormon Disneyland and tried to get suggestions and funding from random strangers on the internet? WELL, WE CERTAINLY DO! This week, we each created our own LDS theme parks, full of niche humor, fun rides, great food, and a little bit of blasphemy. Join us and our two special guest judges, Matt & Taran, as we go through every detail of our own parks.

Have you ever looked at a company or a product and thought, "Did a Mormon make this?" Have you ever gotten Mormon vibes from random things in your life, like Sodalicious or Disney? You're not alone! We've compiled our own list of things that seem Mormon but, surprisingly, aren't! Join our discussion about Disney, Chick-Fil-A, Country Music, and many more topics!

Couldn't listen to all 5 sessions of General Conference? That's OK, we couldn't either--well, one of us couldn't. BUT we took notes for you and each other so you could hear our thoughts, what talks we loved (and hated), and why! Join us for our semi-annual General Conference review.

In preparation for Easter, we thought we'd run through some of the names of Christ used in the Bible and other standard works. Don't worry, it's not a list! We're going through a few names we love the most as well as the meaning behind them.

It's time for our FIRST ever book club discussion episode! We're proud to have studied "Queer Mormon Theology" for our first book and THRILLED to have had author Blaire Ostler join us in our discussion! Learn more about how this incredible book came to be, what drives Blaire in her continued work of queer & Mormon studies, and what lessons in love, allyship, and discipleship we gained from our study.

Religious violence and oppression can happen to any group of believers. This week, we're breaking down the history and definition of religious violence and discussing ways to ensure we don't perpetuate the cycle of religious oppression.

We've hit 100 episodes and to celebrate, we're bringing you our third installment of the Scandalous & Spiritual Scoop! We're talking CIA recruitment, James Bond villain lairs, archaeology in Iowa, and more!

To wrap up our "My Body is a Temple" Series, we're coming at you with a discussion on consent and bodily autonomy. Trigger warning: we do discuss sexual assault in this episode.

Episode 3 of our "My Body is a Temple" Series where we discuss tattoos, piercings, plastic surgery, and other forms of bodily modifications and what the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints teaches about them all, both doctrinally and culturally.

Welcome to episode 2 of our "My Body is a Temple" Series! This week we're talking about purity culture, where it came from, how it got twisted to where it is today in Christianity, and the dark underbelly of purity culture: loose attempts at chastity. Everything that made you cringe about "the talk", or purity lessons in church, are being put on blast in this week's episode! Don't say we didn't warn you!

Welcome to our first series of season 3: My Body is a Temple! In this series, we're deconstructing the doctrine, culture, and nature of how and why our bodies are constantly compared to temples. In this first episode, we'll be talking about the doctrine behind it, where the comparison of bodies to temples came from, and how it affects us today!

We're talking abortion this week and how it's long history (think 1550s BCE) affected LDS Church History as well as views on abortion all the way to today in 2022!

Have you ever heard an inspiring story in church and thought, "Wow, that was beautiful," but felt a little weird afterwards because you were unsure of the truthfulness of the story? Well, we're here to talk about that and give it a name: Faith Promoting Thinking! Sometimes faith promoting thinking is beneficial, but it can also be dangerous. This week, we're discussing the nuances of faith promoting thinking and providing tips on how to think critically while also thinking faithfully.

We're still alive, don't worry! We totally didn't forget we had a podcast! Join us in our pre-season 3 kick off episode as we talk about our holidays, plans for the new season, and what fun lies in store for all of our listeners!

It's our season 2 finale AND our 2nd anniversary! On Nov. 9, 2019 we aired our first episode and today, on Nov. 10, 2021 we're playing it for you again with our fresh perspective, live reactions, and newfound wisdom!

Emma Smith is one of the most controversial historical figures in LDS church history and we're going to talk about why! Join us as we discuss her strengths, her struggles, and the stigma that surrounds the First Lady of the Restoration.

This week we're talking about the Spirit of Contention! What it is, how if affects us, how to eliminate it in favor of peace, and why we need to root it out in order to become better disciples of Jesus Christ.

We're going back to our roots with this week's episode! We're talking about human lighthouses: people we believe are shining beacons of hope and fantastic examples for single adult members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This week we're talking about Sharon Eubank, Tom Christofferson, Rosemary Card, David Archuleta, and Carol Lynn Pearson!

Couldn't watch all 5 sessions of General Conference? That's OK, we've got you covered! Tune in to hear our thoughts, feelings, and knowledge gained from conference this month.

This was meant to be our prep for General Conference episode, but we released it after General Conference...classic Kaylee & Tracy! Enjoy this moment of peace, hope, and light as we dive into the 13th Article of Faith. We'll talk about things that are virtuous, lovely, of good report AND praiseworthy this week so tune in!

It's time to wrap up our Back to School Series with chaotic episode 3! We're discussing stuff about SVU (Southern Virginia University)I from people who actually went there. Stand proud, ye knights of SVU...we're going back to school!

It's time for episode 2 of our Back to School Series where we're discussing stuff about BYU-I from people who actually went there. Get your books, Potatoes!...or Vikings/Cougars/whatever your mascot is...We're going back to school!

Welcome to episode 1 of our Back to School Series where we're discussing stuff about BYU Provo from people who actually went there. Get your books, cougars! We're going back to school!

We did the research so you don't have to! Enjoy the hot mess and train wreck that is our deep-ish dive into polygamy, how it started, and why we don't talk about it in the church!

This week we're discussing the Mark Hofmann forgeries and bombings that shook Salt Lake City, UT in the 1980s and how the LDS church handled the aftermath.

This week we're diving in to discussing the history/purpose of singles' wards, why they're problematic, and how we'd improve them if we had a say!

This week we're sharing YOUR stories submitted to us about dating, marriage advice, and more!

This week we're giving singles the credit they deserve as we talk about our struggles, faith, and capabilities in the church as single adults.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints isn't just an American church--it's a worldwide church! Today we're talking about a few countries where the LDS church is present and learning more about the history behind it!

This week we're diving into the most misunderstood doctrine of the LDS church: The Law of Consecration!

We're back with another edition of our facts & fiction episode to talk about LDS fan fiction, crazy teachings that could be true or false, and UFO sightings!

This week we're giving you the full temple prep lesson you wish you'd gotten before you went to the temple.

Join us as we discuss how allyship takes faith and constant learning with special guest Savannah McCoy!