Idaho ExMormons

In this episode, we explore the decades-long trend among the LDS Church and Mormons of trying to bury, hide, and change their beliefs and practices in order to fit in with mainstream American society and especially with right-wing American Evangelicalism.

In this episode Jessica and Brian discuss modesty and sexuality in the Mormon Church (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). They highlight how Mormon temple garments (essentially LDS Church approved underwear) and sacred temple clothing have to be purchased by true believing members of the Church with their own money at certain locations (e.g. Mormon temples, Deseret Industries, and LDS Church Distribution Centers). #sexuality #modesty #church #profit #temple #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #mormon #marriage #cult #idaho #utah #byu #provoutah #garments #freemasons #signs #symbols #religion

In this episode Brian interviews Doug and Norman who share their experiences about growing up in Rexburg, Idaho, their experiences of serving full-time two-year missions for the church, why they ended up leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and how their lives have improved after leaving. Trigger Warning: This Episode contains discussions of child SA and other graphic material.

In this episode, we`re joined by Andrew Stricklan to discuss the Church welfare system, some of the socialist roots of Mormonism, and the domination of church leadership by wealthy Republicans.

In this episode Brock, Austin, and Brian (all BYU-Idaho graduates and returned missionaries) discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly experiences they had while attending Brigham Young University-Idaho.

Musician and fellow Idahoan Ulises Ramirez returns to discuss his new album, reminisce about growing up in Idaho and the political atmosphere of the late 2000s, and discuss his leaving the Catholic Church.

Idaho ExMormons speak with David who describes how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has changed its policies within his lifetime.

Jessica, Garrett, and Emily discuss their experiences and challenges coming out as part of the LGBTQ+ community, leaving the LDS Church, and building lives beyond Southeastern Idaho.

Zwei ehemalige Mitglieder der Kirche Jesu Christi der Heiligen der Letzten Tage (Mormonen) aus den USA und der Schweiz erzählen, warum sie die mormonische Kirche verlassen haben und wie es war, zwei Jahre lang als Missionare für die Kirche unterwegs zu sein.

Brian's former mission companion and dear friend, Natanael, was born into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Switzerland to convert parents, served a mission in Germany, and explains why he eventually left the Church.

Brian and Austin interview Brock, who grew up with a father who wasn't active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Rigby, Idaho. Because of that, Brock tried to be the perfect priesthood holder in his home as a young man and the perfect missionary in the mission field in Columbia. Brock explains how after leaving the Church it brought his family closer than ever before.

Jessica, Brian, and Josh discuss the LDS Church's massive $100 billion dollar portfolio and secrecy around their misuse of tithing funds through the creation of shell companies. Brian speaks to his past experience as a branch clerk.

Josh sits down with musician and fellow Eastern Idahoan (and writer of this podcast`s jingle) Ulises Ramirez to discuss what it was like growing up Latino and Catholic in majority white, Mormon Eastern Idaho.

In this episode, Brian, Josh, and Jess explore the roots, functions, and nature of nepotism, wealth inequality, and the prosperity gospel within the Mormon Community.

Austin Mugleston of the podcast Rom-Com Dudes sits down with Brian to discuss returned missionaries deciding to leave The Church despite years of service and dedication, overcoming the "sunk cost fallacy."