Not So Peter Priesthood

Jake tells Dusti the bizarre and sad story about the Kaneko family. This episode devolves a lot and they end up talking about a mocktail bar in Rexburg, ID. It has virgin margaritas and mummified corpses. What more could you ask for? It's seriously as chaotic as it sounds. Note: This episode mentions eating disorders. Listen with caution.

This week, Jake and Dusti talk about the weird, funny, and cringey folklore specific to Mormon missionaries. Did sister missionaries actually fill their gas tank with water? Is every mission being infiltrated by the Twelve Apostates? Listen and find out!

Jake gives Dusti a lesson straight from the Mormon lesson manual about Alma, Korihor, the Zoramites, and a funny little thing called the Rameumptom. This isn't your Mom's Sunday School lesson though. Jake has added a little twist to it. Listen to find out!

Jake and Dusti get tipsy and read an article from the Liahona about favorite sins. According to Mormons, the only valid reason to leave the church is because you want to sin. It couldn't be because it's a cult with problematic doctrine and history.

This week's episode focuses on anticipatory grief and, really, grief in general. Jake and Dusti compare an article in LDS Living to the advice given in an article by Forbes. There are some heavier elements in this episode, so listen with that in mind. Note: Jake and Dusti are not mental health professionals. For more guidance in grief, please seek the assistance of a licensed professional.

Positive psychology focuses on how we can use our strengths and positive experiences to help us cope. It can be a beneficial tool when navigating loss of faith and deconstruction. This is not Pollyanna or the Glad Game, but something that you can learn more about when going to a therapist. Note: We are not professionals. Opinions in this episode and all other episodes are from our personal experience and research. Please seek the help of a trained professional for more guidance.

Jake has finally found something that Dusti didn't know about! It's not a huge deal because very few people know about this very secretive cult known as the Two by Twos. It has been covered by 60 Minutes but people still don't know very much about them. Please listen with caution as child sex abuse is mentioned in this episode.

To end Pride Month, Jake and Dusti go on a deep dive into the history of Pride. Hint: it started way before Stonewall. Hope everyone has had a safe and fun Pride Month!

A lot of people still have misconceptions about transgender people. Jake and Dusti talk about some myths and how to debunk them when faced with it.

Pride Month Continues! Jake and Dusti discuss mixed-orientation marriages where gay men and women enter into straight-passing relationships because their religion told them that was what God wanted. Even though the church has moved away from promoting this, it is still very prevalent among members today.

Have you ever wondered what it means to be Two-Spirit? Or what the term non-binary actually encompasses? Dusti and Jake go through several of the terms in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to help you understand it more not only just for Pride Month, but also to help throughout any time! Happy Pride Month, besties!

Oh hey there was another worldwide devotional geared toward young single adults in the church held on May 5, 2024. Oh hey, nothing really new was said. They still want the YSAs to just do what they're told. Jake and Dusti are still going to discuss it!

If you've been on social media the past week, you've most likely seen commentary on Chief's kicker, Harrison Butker, and his viral commencement speech. Jake and Dusti take a deep dive into what he said and how it parallels with things that are said in Mormon churches and at General Conference.

Ready for an update on the drama surrounding temple building in different areas of the world? Jake gives an update on the Cody Wyoming and Heber City Utah temple construction. Dusti gives an update about a new Vegas temple. Also, is there really going to be a temple in China?

On this week's episode, Dusti tells Jake all about the world of tradwife Mormon content creators. They also talk about the similarities between Mormon and exMormon influencers.

Cain is Big Foot? Three Nephites fixing tires? A whole city raised up into heaven? Mormon lore is some of the most bizarre stuff. This episode Jake tells Dusti about a more obscure story about the City of Enoch and one of the main Mormon beliefs about it.

This is the second half of a two-parter where Jake reads another General Conference talk to Dusti. This one is from another crusty dusty from the Seventy, Elder Bangerter, who talks to the youth of the church about being foreordained and oh so privileged.

Apparently Mormon God really cares about your underwear. Mormon leaders are really harping on wearing garments more so than usual. Listen as Dusti reads that infamous talk by J. Annette Dennis from the April 2024 General Conference.

Jake and Dusti welcome special guest, Becky, to the podcast to talk about narcissistic abuse behavior and how it relates to the church. This one is a banger you won't want to miss! More information can be found at intothefirelight.com.

Jake and Dusti talk about the church's nonprofit, FamilySearch, which is a huge database that is used worldwide by members and nonmembers for genealogical research. But how does this fit in with the Indigenous People and their history?

This week Jake and Dusti discuss the now-infamous Instagram post on the Church's account that said "no other religious organization...has so broadly given power and authority to women." This post has caused quite a stir among both Mormons and exMormons.

Dusti tells Jake about all of the things we weren't taught about Joseph Smith while in the church. Hint: he was a con-man and a criminal!

This week Jake and Dusti read a talk given at BYU by Elder Wilford W Andersen about the pride cycle. They talk about what it means to be prideful and how the church's messaging around pride is harmful. They compare this with what psychologists say about pride. And of course there's plenty of metaphors to go around!

Jake and Dusti finish off the month of love with a discussion about self-love. They compare Psychology Today's version of self-love to the Mormon church's version. There is a small digression into parenting as well. This one is a lighthearted episode!

Dusti and Jake discuss the wild story of the Twin Flames Universe. Two online gurus claim to be able to assign people their "twin flame" all while charging them exorbitant amounts of money, encouraging stalking behaviors, and also forced gender reassignment. TW: anti-trans, suicide, miscarriage

The season of love continues as Jake and Dusti discuss love bombing, a tactic used by cults, narcissists, predators, and abusers to manipulate. Please note that Jake and Dusti are speaking from experience and research and are not not nor claim to be professionals. If you are experiencing this type of abuse or have experienced it, please seek the help of a professional. TWs: emotional abuse, domestic abuse

It's the Month of Love! And Jake and Dusti are here to read yet another chapter from Laura Brotherson's Mormon sex book, And They Were Not Ashamed. This portion talks about sexual differences and compatibility. This one definitely contains explicit content so make sure innocent ears can't hear!

Dusti tells Jake about the new Communications Manager for the Mormon church, Aaron Sherinian, who has personal views that don't necessarily align with church doctrine. This leads into discussion about the last church historian hired by the church, Leonard Arrington, and how the church loves to spin and will only keep you around if you dance like a puppet for them.

Jake and Dusti talk about the spiritual leader, Amy Carlson, who went from McDonald's manager to a cult leader in a short amount of time. This episode is based on the HBO documentary Love Has Won.

Dusti tells Jake all about a ministry geared specifically toward testifying to Mormons called Truth in Love. This group from Nampa, ID has all the materials you need to talk to your Mormon friends to save them from their cult and testify of Jesus!

Dusti and Jake are back! The first episode of 2024 is a saucy treat as the duo talks about the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Don't be upsetti, eat some spaghetti! You won't want to miss this episode all about a carbohydrate monster who created the universe. R'Amen!

Lo Saturnalia! Join Jake and Dusti as they discuss holiday traditions that are not Christian as well as some history lessons about ancient Rome. Happy Holidays, ya Bowl Lickers!

Dusti and Jake swap holiday adult beverage recipes and give tips to listeners who may be new to the alcoholic beverage world! We also fully support sobriety and other reasons anyone may choose not to drink!

Dusti and Jake talk about the big marketing promotion from the Mormons, Light the World. Is the church transparent about where the money goes? They also discuss how these curated experiences effect the holiday spirit.

Dusti and Jake discuss reasons why people leave the Mormon church. Of course there are a few tangents and other topics along the way. Join us for a more relaxed episode!

Jake gives Dusti an American history lesson! This one is timely for several reasons: American Thanksgiving, Israel, and the Ballards. This talk has been scrubbed from BYU-I and the church's website, so listen to find out what they want to keep hidden!

Jake forces Dusti to participate in a seminary lesson from the Old Testament about the book of Ruth. The things she endures as Jake's emotional support Canadian know no limits.

It's that time of year again! Dusti and Jake cover two talks as a highlight reel from October 2023 General Conference. They cover Dallin H Oaks' Kingdoms of Glory talk and Gary Stevenson's Promptings of the Spirit talk. Not So Molly Mormon is covering two more talks, so head on over there to listen if you just can't get enough!

Things get a bit spooky, dramatic, and somewhat homoerotic as Dusti tells Jake five scary stories from Mormon history. There's an exorcism, some light choking, and a lot of men being tossed about. Buckle in for a Halloween scare and some laughs!

Join us for our special 100th episode! For this milestone, Dusti and Kadey go head-to-head in a round of ExMo Jeopardy! See how well you'd do answering these questions!

Cody, Wyoming and Heber City, Utah are two cities where the Mormon church is trying to build temples. The citizens of those towns have shown they don't want the temples yet the church is elbowing their way in. Even to the detriment of those towns. Listen as Jake tells Dusti all the details!

Dusti takes Jake on a deep dive into the wild story of Coco Berthmann, a con-woman who has ties to Tim Ballard, Celine Dion (supposedly), Oprah (allegedly), and the LDS church (legitimately). TW: child abuse. Rate, review, & subscribe!

Jake and Dusti were guests on sister podcast, Not So Molly Mormon. Kadey reads a talk given by Elder Bednar with a ridiculous analogy. That's the only description you get! Rate, review, and subscribe!

The Church Educational System (CES) updated the Honor Code for the BYUs. One update is humorous because it's about shorts. The other is not so humorous because it's very harmful to LGBTQ+ students who attend the church schools. Jake and Dusti are here to tell you all about it! Rate, review, & subscribe!

Jake reads two different talks by Richard G Scott that cover abuse. Spoiler alert: the church's view on abuse is very problematic. Jake and Dusti also digress about the church's latest Google maps rebrand, finding a good therapist, and Emperor's New Groove. TW: sexual abuse

Jake tells Dusti about Holly Jane, a Mormon mom who got excommunicated for her OnlyFans bikini photos. They briefly digress about softcore porn because...why not?! Rate, review, and subscribe!

Dusti and Jake tell their stories about the first time they went through the temple. Listen with care: this one might trigger listeners who have had trauma tied to going to the temple.

This week Jake and Dusti chat about a super-secret, upper echelon, culty ordinance in the church called the Second Anointing. Not much is known about it because no one is supposed to talk about it! Listen to learn all about it! Rate, review, & subscribe!

Jake and Dusti were on Not So Molly Mormon podcast with Kadey for a combined activity! Kadey gives a Combined Activity lesson meant for young adults in the church. Rate, review, & subscribe!

Dr. Laura Brotherson is back! Not as a guest, but her book And They Were Not Ashamed is back on the show, and this week Jake and Dusti talk all about "the female symphony" aka the female orgasm. Warning: don't play a drinking game for every time they say the word "clitoris" as it WILL lead to alcohol poisoning! Rate, review, and subscribe!

As Not So Peter Priesthood podcast turns 2 years old, Jake, Dusti, and Kadey dive into the occult. It starts out with a woman named Marjorie Cameron and ends with how Aleister Crowley was influenced by none other than J Dawg himself! Things get very weird! TW: attempted suicide, abortion