Parrish The Thought

My guest today is Valerie Hamaker, a licensed mental health professional and co-host of the popular Latter Day Struggles podcast—a show focused on helping individuals, especially members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, navigate the emotional and spiritual challenges that arise from complex church history and theology. Recently, Valerie and her husband Nathan were summoned to appear before a membership disciplinary council—a process that often results in excommunication. Instead of participating, they chose to resign their membership. The way they've been treated by their local leaders—what I'd call a clear attempt at silencing—feels not only confusing and unsettling, but also symptomatic of deeper cracks within the structure and institution of the LDS Church. CONTACT VALERIE  Instagram -https://shorturl.at/RSFs6 Facebook - https://shorturl.at/QXSXb Website - https://valeriehamaker.com/ Email - admin@latterdaystruggles.com #TheMormonChurch #MissouriMormons #LDSFaithCrisis #Mormon #LDSChurch #FaithCrisis #TruthCrisis #ExMo #Scrupulocity #Patriarchy #CantUnsee #LatterDayStruggles #DoAllTheThings #FaithTransition #NuancedMormon #FollowTheProphet #AtLastSheSaidIt

Ladies and gentlemen and whomever else is listening. Whether you're a longtime listener or tuning in for the first time, I truly appreciate your support. Your time and attention mean the world to me, and I don't take it for granted. If this show has added value to your life, please take a moment to like, share, subscribe, and leave a review—it helps more than you know! Today, my guests are the hosts of the popular Mormon podcast called At Last She Said It. Women of faith talking about complicated things. Please welcome Susan Hinckley and Cynthia Winward. After saying it in conversation a thousand times to each other, they decided it was time to finally say some of what they needed to hear out loud. They hope these podcast conversations can help women feel connected to one another. So often thoughts, feelings, and experiences—some particular to the complex lives of LDS women—remain unspoken or unacknowledged at church. Through conversations with each other and selected guests, they seek to amplify and explore a variety of voices, stories, ideas and experiences of women in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Follow them today! Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/atlastshesaidit/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atlastshesaidit Website -https://atlastshesaidit.org Email - atlastshesaidit@gmail.com Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-last-she-said-it/id1506045350 #AtLastSheSaidIt #PatriarchalStructures #MormonPatriarchy #ComplicatedThings 

Ladies and gentlemen and whomever else is listening. Whether you're a longtime listener or tuning in for the first time, I truly appreciate your support. Your time and attention mean the world to me, and I don't take it for granted. If this show has added value to your life, please take a moment to like, share, subscribe, and leave a review—it helps more than you know! Today, we're diving into a conversation that's both eye-opening and essential: the deeply rooted system of patriarchy. To help us unravel its history and impact, I'm honored to welcome Amy McPhie Allebest—the brilliant mind behind the acclaimed podcast and YouTube series Breaking Down Patriarchy. Through her work, Amy explores the long-standing power imbalances that have shaped societies for millennia. But this isn't just a history lesson—it's a call to action. What can we do to challenge these structures and create a more equitable world? Listen in for a fascinating discussion filled with historical insights, practical strategies, and actionable takeaways to spark change in your own life and community.   Follow her work today! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bdownpatriarchy/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@breakingdownpatriarchy Website - https://breakingdownpatriarchy.com/ #BreakingDownPatriarchy #Feminism #Feminazi #PatriarchalStructures

My guest today is Amanda Frutos, owner of Lottie, the famous Weimaraner, blood tracker. She shares the history of this amazing breed of tracker animal and the process and need for tracking big game in the Rocky Mountain West. It's a bit like CSI. SOURCES www.unitedbloodtrackers.org www.rockymountainbiggamerecovery.com www.akc.org/dog-breeds/weimaraner/

Welcome back to the show, my beautiful listeners. I'm so excited to share today's conversation with you. My guest is Phelosha Collaros, the visionary founder of DepolarWise.com, a powerful community platform built with one purpose in mind: to bridge the ever-growing political and ideological divides that threaten to tear us apart—not just here in America, but across the globe. Phelosha's mission is about making connections, one person at a time, to foster understanding, compassion, and common ground where we so desperately need it. Phelosha's passion for this work comes from a deeply personal place. Her mother, born in Colombia, witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of a polarized society. During the violent period known as La Violencia, her own community turned on each other with such brutal fervor that they were willing to kill Phelosha's grandfather simply because of his political beliefs. Over the course of nearly a decade, that civil war claimed more than 200,000 lives, leaving deep scars on the Colombian nation. While the example I just shared is extreme—and thank goodness, we're not there yet—it's a stark reminder of the dangers when division turns into dehumanization. And make no mistake, we are seeing alarming signs of that same toxic divide here in the U.S. over the past decade or so. If we're not careful, we could follow that same path. But here's the thing: we don't have to. The power is in our hands. To heal, to shift the narrative, and to stop the cycle of hate that we're trapped in, we need to get uncomfortable. We need to step outside our echo chambers and face the discomfort of truly learning about each other—especially about those who see the world differently than we do. It's a process, but it's a process that can begin today. So, I encourage you to listen closely, because this conversation offers hope and practical ways we can be part of the solution. The miracle of unity isn't as far off as it might seem—it just requires us to take the first step. Let's dive in.   COMMUNICATION, BOOKS and REFERENCES DepolarWise.com - http://depolarwise.com/ Email - info@depolarwise.com Phelosha's TED Talk - https://shorturl.at/JgHMa La Violencia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Violencia Braver Angels - https://braverangels.org/ I Never Thought of It That Way - Uncomfy Podcast - https://www.byuradio.org/uncomfy 

Our guest today is Thiefane (pronounced TFN) Magré, founder and CEO of Prouduct. They help entrepreneurs and businesses with product global sourcing. We've asked him on the show again to try and make sense of the tariffs Donald Trump has been hammering for the past election cycle. He does a simple dive into what it means for all of us. Hint. Tariffs may not mean what you think they mean. #Prouduct #MadeInChina #TrumpTariffs #Tariffs #Trump #China #UkraineWar #FollowTheMoney #GlobalSourcing #ChangeBehavior #ProtectEconomy 

My guests today are Laney and Bridgette Casey. Last year I interviewed their parents, Matt and Celeste. Over three years ago Matt was diagnosed with an extremely rare illness called Neuroendocrine cancer. It almost took his life and so often so much of the attention, although well deserved, goes to the person suffering. Often times the family can sometimes get overlooked even as they are suffering along side the sick or injured one. This is Matt's story through THEIR eyes. The eyes of the children. Have your tissues handy. Listen to Matt and Celeste's original story here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parrish-the-thought/id1348128086?i=1000636743479 #NeuroendocrineCancer #CancerSucks #FamilyFirst #NetCancer #ZebraStrong #CancerCard  #CaseyFamily

My guest today is 20 year veteran radio journalist Julie Rose, host of two insightful podcasts on BYU Radio; Top of Mind and the Uncomfy podcast. Several weeks ago I was invited to be guest on her Uncomfy podcast sharing a profound pivot in my own life that has helped change my perspectives on so many things. (Here is that episode - https://youtu.be/Q5RZVtV3ijk?si=DWxNIFyftUfWh-F5) Julie is such a great interviewer, having done more than 10,000 interviews, she was such a joy to talk to that I decided to have her on my show to share her story of how she got into this world of storytelling. She is a wise thinker and so easy to talk to about so many things. Find Her Shows Top of Mind - https://www.youtube.com/@topofmindpod Uncomfy - https://www.youtube.com/@uncomfy.podcast BYU Radio - https://www.byuradio.org/ You can also find these shows on your favorite podcast platforms in addition to YouTube #BYURadio #NPR #WaitWaitDontTellMe #RadioJournalism #JulieRose #UncomfyPodcast #TopOfMindPodcast #AllThingsConsidered #MorningAddition #Allsides

I recently had the chance to sit down with my longtime friend, Supermascot Rocky, the iconic face (or should I say fur) of the Denver Nuggets, whom I've known for over 33 years. In a candid and heartwarming interview, Rocky (Kenn Solomon) finally reveals the secrets behind the mask after all these years. We've shared so many memories together, from thrilling courtside antics to behind-the-scenes moments that fans rarely get to see. Hearing him talk about his journey, how he brought joy to fans, and the stories that shaped his larger-than-life persona was nothing short of amazing. The bond we've built over three decades only deepened as he peeled back the layers of the character that has captured the hearts of so many. Especially the ins and outs of raising three young (not so much anymore) boys in the shadow of their cartoon dad and the massive effect it has had on their lives.  #DenverNuggets #SuperMascotRocky #Rocky #OriginalJazzBear #JonAbsey #CharlesBarkley #MyThreeSons #DetroitPistonsHooper #JohnElway #DenverBroncos #MascotHallOfFame #CadeSolomon #DrakeSolomon

Welcome back to the show. Thank you for being here. My guest today is Kenny Wyland, a small business owner and real estate investor. This episode was originally designed to have two average American guys talking about why one of them loves Trump and one does not. For the sake of understanding either "side".  Sadly my conservative Trump fan had scheduling conflicts and in the interest of time we had to move on without him. Stay tuned for a follow up with just him as soon as possible. I try to be as balanced as possible on this show. Kenny puts forth a decent and fairly conservative argument about why Donald Trump could be dangerous for democracy.  The conversation may surprise you. And all of us ought to be very concerned. In Trump's Own Words FoxNews Story . . . #LoveTrump #AnyoneButTrump #HarrisWalz #RomneyObama #ProtectTheConstitution #Leftism #Conservatism #TrumpIsHitler #ConstitutionTrumpsAll #TerminateTheConstitution #FoxNews #LiberalMedia #NewYorkTimes

Hello ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening. My guest today is Alicia Keller, VP of Sales for the brand new luxury living community in south Utah County called Three Bridges in Salem, Utah.  She gives us a sneak peak into the origin, vision, and progress of this amazing new high-end golf and amenity-rich community nestled between the base of Tower Mountain and the community of Salem. The golf course has been designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr #ThreeBridges #BetterThanDaybreak #VerticalMembership #LuxuryLivingSalemUtah #LuxuryGolfUtahCounty #TheNewParkCity #GolfersParadise #ResortLiving #HighEndLuxuryLiving #RobertTrentJonesJr

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, once again, welcome back to the program. I have two special guests today. They are Elizabeth Allen and Ellie Higginson, former and current Utah State cheer champions from Salem Hills High School. They reveal the not-so-secret world behind the scenes of competitive cheer teams.  It's a grueling level of physical, emotional and mental commitment to be the best in state several times over. Plus the sisterhood created by a shared love of the sport has bonded these girls as life-long friends. Full disclosure. Your humble host was a cheerleader at Utah State University back in 1991 so I get to chime in with my similar experiences and perspectives. #SHHS #SalemHighSchool #SalemHighSchoolCheer #CheerSisterhood #MoreThanLipstick #UtahStateCheerChampions #NotMeanGirls

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, thank you again for listening to the show. My guests today are Landon and Camille Pollard, Jenna Sheffield and Emily Parrish.  Almost 5 years ago, we had all of them on the show in an episode called "Perspectives on Life, Like from Teenagers." They're all official adults now so we invited them all back got their current perspectives on the same questions asked back then.  We get a glimpse into their developing lives. Oh, and they used the word, "like" a lot less. #TeenPerspectives #TeenTalk #LifeStages #LDSYouth #Mormons #YoungMarriedCouples #YoungMarriedMormons #ThinkLessDoMore

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the program.  My guests today are Cary and Reiley Snowden, a father-son app development team and creators of Simple Migrane Tracker and most recently, Rock Logster, a music and memory journaling app for those who love concerts. A blogging and genealogy meets Yelp app of sorts. The Snowdens use their love and interest in technology to strengthen family bonds. A family that geeks out on technology together, stays together. #RockLogster #FamilyBonding #FatherSonTeam #SquareCompass #SimpleMigraineTracker 

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the program. My guests today are sisters Ashlie Sanders (@the_nuanced_mormon) and Emilie Call, hosts of the growing podcast called That's Church.  Both are lifelong members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) who are building bridges & fostering unity by exploring various churches, beliefs and ideologies as LDS women. #ThatsChurch #NuancedMormon #LoveThyNeighbor #LDS #Mormon #LDSChurch #BuildingBridges #GoodInAllChurches #MonopolyOnKindness 

Today my guest is Tiffany Sowby, founder of a new foundation, Rising Violet, supporting mostly women who are trying to establish financial independence from previous partners who were the sole bread winners. Many women feel cultural expectations and pressure to rely entirely upon their partners for financial security, but due to death, divorce, and other circumstances, later find they are unable to provide for themselves or their family.   Tiffany shares her story behind the creation of Rising Violet, who Violet was and why they do what they do. Tiffany is also the co-host of the fun podcast called The Sisterhood Podcast Follow on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rising.violet/ Website - https://risingviolet.org/ #RisingViolet #TheSisterhoodPodcast #Mormon #SistersHelpingSisters #LDSMarriage 

Welcome back to the program ya'll. On the show today is my queer daughter Eden Strader. She came out to us three years ago. The process was a serious growth challenge for us as her parents. We handled it a little bit right but mostly wrong. Not out of malice but ignorance. A lot of damage was done but we've learned how to love better and deeper. It was a rough time in our story but we now have a healthy relationship, loving her as she is and will continue to be. She gives us a lot of back story to...well...her story. #GayMormons #LGBTQ #LoveYourKids #MormonParentsOfGayKids #LDSChurch #EdenStrader #PrideMonth #MyKidIsQueer #ILoveMyGayKid

Welcome back to the show. My guest today is the Mayor of Woodland Hills, UT, Brent Winder. He joins me today to talk about what it's like to put yourself out there, run for and hold public office. Taking a look behind the curtain and to brag a little about why this community is such a draw for those looking to move to Utah Valley at the base of Loafer Mountain. #WoodlandHillsUtah #BrianParrishRealtor #UtahValleyLiving #ThreeBridges and #ElkRidgeUtah #MayorBrentWinder #SummitCreekUtah 

Welcome back to Parrish The Thought podcast. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Rachel and Aaron Earnest, who have recently relocated to the breathtaking mountain neighborhood of Summit Creek in Woodland Hills, Utah. Join us as they share their journey and reveal why they chose this stunning community as their new home. #SummitCreekUtah #WoodlandHillsUtah #SouthUtahCountyLiving

Ladies and gentlemen, and whoever else is listening. Welcome back again to the show. This may be one of the most intriguing episodes in the last 5 years. Several months ago I interviewed author Charlene Paul, Episode 159, who wrote a book called Devotion Deliverance Deception, Keep Sweet - Pray and Obey, Isaac's Story about a young mans' life journey inside the FLDS Church and the world of polygamy and mind control. Today we have the subject of that book, Isaac Steed with us. Buckle up for a more in-depth look at what it was like growing up, and living a "happy normal childhood" inside the FLDS Church and the tightrope walking it took to survive under the total and absolute control of the then leader Warren Jeffs and what it was like to be banished in an instant for no apparent reason after literally devoting EVERYTHING to the group. #FLDSChurch #WarrenJeffs #ShortCreek #ColoradoCity #Hilldale #LostBoys #DevotionDeceptionDeliverance #Polygamy #ChildBrides #MasterDeceiver #KeepSweetPrayObey #KeepSweet #GodKnows #FollowTheProphet

My guest today is the author of The Gift of a Punishment-Free Childhood, Rebecca Woulfe. This book is a refreshing oasis for parents—a loving and humorous account of one mother's journey of parenting her children without punishment. Rebecca Woulfe empowers you to trust your instincts, address each child's unique needs, and uncover the solutions that work for your family. Practical guidance accompanies each developmental stage, revealing the “how” and “why” of these strategies. You will discover the transformative power of parenting without punishment in Woulfe's groundbreaking book. With real-life examples and a touch of humor, she shares her personal journey of creating healthy, nurturing relationships with her children. Unveiling the ineffectiveness of punishment, her age-appropriate alternatives foster discipline and maintain a loving bond. Whether you have a toddler, tween, or teenager, you can apply Woulfe's techniques throughout your parenting journey. It's never too late or too early to join her in exploring the power of creativity and compassion. Step into a world where punishment is replaced with effective discipline and watch as your parent-child relationship flourishes. We even talk about how the punishment free concept can be applied in the workplace, friendships and even intimate relationships. CONTACT REBECCA Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069031221653 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr_rebecca_woulfe Email - info@rebeccawoulfe.com #PunishmentFreeParenting #SuckLess #NoPunishment #BreateMoreSuckLess #ParentingWithoutPunishment #PunishmentFreeRelationships #RebeccaWoulfe

My guest today is Troy Warner of First Class Home Mortgage. We talk about the current concerns in the market and why it's still a great time to own real estate, if you can manage it of course. It also may not be a dark as it seems. One tip. Stop watching the media as basis for your research in making real estate decisions. CONTACT TROY http://troywarner.com/ (385)-999-1871 loans@troywarner.com . . . . #FirstClassHomeMortgage #TroyWarner #UCAR #NAR #BuildWealthNow #Freedom #PickingStocks #DaveRamsey #CreditReport #PayOffDebt

My guests today are the hosts of the long-time LDS podcast called The Sisterhood Podcast. Two LDS women who have created a hopeful place for women who love the gospel but struggle with the church. Promoting love and understanding for women all over the faith spectrum. We talk about how we as humans and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can do so much more to love and accept each other no matter our politics or individual perspectives and experiences, etc. #TheSisterhoodPodcast #LDSChurch #MormonChurch #Mormons #WomenOnTheStand #ExMo #MembersInTheRoom #GeneralConference #LDS #ChurchOfJesusChrist.

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening. Welcome back to the program. Today my guest is former NAR, National Association of Realtors president, Kenny Parcell here to talk about, and clarify, the recent court ruling against NAR and what that actually means for buyers, sellers, realtors and the real estate industry as a whole. We also touch on the harassment allegations that led to him resigning as president of the 1.5 million member group last year.. Contact Kenny kenny@kennyparcell.com #NAR #Realtor #PlayNiceInTheSandbox #RealEstateCommissions #NARLawsuit #NARSettlement #SitzerBurnettCase #KennyParcell #UCAR #UAR

My guest today is Hunter Rasmussen, otherwise recently known as the 1 Legged Hunter. About 5 months ago, in a freak hunting accident, he was accidentally shot by his friend and ended up losing his leg below the knee. As a young man about to start the rest of his life, this was a devastating blow. In the dark corners of his mind, his life was over…or was it? Saddle up for a deep dive into the mind of a guy determined to use this experience to start a much more fulfilling and meaningful life. Follow Hunter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/1_legged_hunter/ . . . #Amputee #1LeggedHunter #DontShootFriends #OneArmedDrummer #Miracle #MyFriendSavedMyLife #HunterRasmussen

Welcome, my guest today is Malory Ruesch, author of the book Inspired to Recover and owner of Ruesch Recovery. She has deep knowledge of the ups and downs of addiction and recovery as she is a recovering addict herself, of almost 10 years. We deep dive into the choices that led her down the dark paths she had to travel in order to meet an incredible angel who truly saw her and probably saved her life. Contact Malory Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rueschrecovery/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/malory.jacobs.5 #RueschRecovery #TellYourStory #MaloryRuesch #OneLife #SecondChances #Addiction 

My guests today are two. Jennifer Grimshaw and Heather Morley. Two amazing humans, utah realtors and most impressive of all, they're both working single moms. Life happened to both of them in a hard way but they embraced uncomfortable and are killing it in real estate and being pretty dang cool moms. Just ask any of their kids.   #SingleMoms #SingleMomRealtors #UtahSingleMomRealtors #EmbraceUncomfortable #GirlBoss #BossBabes #ParentingIsHard

My guest today is Amy Watkins Jensen, faithful member of the LDS Church, wife, mother, and creator of the IG account, Women on the Stand. This episode is primarily for members of the LDS Church but has implications in all religions and organizations. Why is this important? In a typical LDS Church meeting, for example only the Bishop and his counselors are seated on the stand behind the pulpit. Anyone visiting that ward (congregation) can look up and know who the leaders are.    In the Oakland, CA Stake for the past decade, the women's organization leaders have been sitting on the stand during ward and stake meetings. Fair and balanced right? No problem. Back in October of 2023, a member of the churchs area authority for that region of the country decided having women leaders represented on the stand was a problem and put an end to this practice.   This was an abosolute slap in the face to the women of the church on so many levels and it hurt. A lot. You see there was nothing broken here. This practice was benefiting thousands of people in these Bay Area wards yet some leader, not from the area, decided, this was just not how things were supposed to be done.   Amy began her search for answers at the local level and turned up empty. Letters to the general church offices also seemed to have fallen on deaf ears for now, so she has created this community to spread the news and make some change. The Salt Lake Tribune ran an OpEd and here is their podcast about the story too.   I'm sorry ladies that you have been getting a raw deal for like forever it seems and I may be a little late to the game but cannot unsee the imbalance. I call my brothers in the church to step up and push for better visibility for our sisters. They matter more than we have been showing.   Contact Amy: womenonthestand@gmail.com   #WomenOnTheStand #LDSWomen #PrivilegeMakesUsBlind #Patriarchy #EyesAreOpen #CannotUnSee #Othering #Tribalism #LetUsBeSeen #LDSChurch #RussellMNelson #APleaToMySisters #LDSChurchPresident #Feminism #SexismHurtsMenToo #LordIsItI #JesusVisitedWomenFirst #OaklandStake #SLTribune #SlapInTheFace

My guest today is Careshmeh French and a couple years ago, she lost her soul mate, best friend and husband. All who happened to have been the same amazing man.  This loss has left her broken beyond anything she has ever experienced before. The strange part about this is how those around her are uncomfortable with her grieving process and feel like she should have “moved on” by now.  She gives us all good counsel on what not to do or say in the wake of someone's tragedy. . . . #Lukemia #MournWithThoseThatMourn #JustSitWithMe #LDSHospital #JustLetMeGrieve #EternalFamilies #MormonTapDance #HesInABetterPlace #DumbThingsToSayAtFunerals #SoulMate #HeWasMyPerson #Signs #TheLightBetweenUs  

My guest today is author of a new-ish book which takes us on a personal tour inside the FLDS church through one man's personal experience at the feet of Warren Jeffs, Charlene Paul. Issac's life is nothing short of astonishing! A shocking and mesmerizing story of faith, abuse, courage and freedom. It is well written with a blend of honesty, acceptance of the reality, genuine emotions and insight. Charlene tells of the struggles in the FLDS without embellishment or sensationalizing the story.  Such an amazing story. Charlene's Website - https://storieswithcharlene.com/ Get the book today - https://www.amazon.com/Devotion-Deception-Deliverance-Sweet-Isaacs/dp/B0C6B5W3VJ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=devotion+deception+deliverance+isaacs+story&qid=1708184757&sr=8-1 Similar Stories FLDS Lost Boys - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_GkQGUGlW8 Growing Up in Polygamy - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEawrksgFlimm0iR-aC7b0A Help and Resources Holding Out Help - https://holdingouthelp.org/ #FLDS #FLDSChurch #KeepSweetPrayAndObey #Polygamy #ShortCreek #DevotionDeceptionDeliverance #IsaacsStory #CharlenePaul

Welcome back to the show. Today the microphones are flipped and I am in the hot seat as a guest on Cheryl Knowlton's Command Performances podcast. Cheryl is a public speaker and a public speaking coach, real estate coach and a ton of other energetic things. She grills me and gets me to tell my story into podcasting and real estate and the big life changes I have made over the past five years. It's always nice to be on the other side of the mic. #CherylKnowlton #CherylKnows #CommandPerformancesPodcast

After a long and successful career as a high school coach and administrator, Mark was "sentenced" to prison by his local school board. He became the academy principal with the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison, Utah. Arriving at the "Island of Misfit Toys", he quickly realized a massive opportunity to truly help and correct inmates. He saw prison through the eyes of the inmates who are not the monsters we often think they are. They're more often than not, decent men. Your brothers, fathers, uncles and friends. During his eight-years inside he saw enrollment in the prison academy jump from 200 to nearly 1200 students and enacted, first hand, a mode of change that is more than possible in a severely broken system...if only someone at the top would listen. That someone may have just arrived. Podcast All My Friends Are Felons Email info@allmyfriendsarefelons.com Website All My Friends are Felons Book All My Friends are Felons #UtahStateCorrections #CentralUtahCorrectionalFacility #AllMyFriendsAreFelons #CrabsInABucket #FelonsAreNotMonsters #CaptainYourStory #BrianRedd #HumanizeFelons #RedemptionForFelons #Hope #ReasonToLive #WhyTheHellNot #MarkHugentobler

Welcome back to the second episode in my series for LDS (Mormon) parents of gay children. In part 1, Episode 155, Jake guided us through this first phase of his coming out journey as a 34 yo man to his parents a little over 4 months ago.    On today's episode, we have an additional special guest, Sue Petersen, who was the Stake Relief Society president in the Elk Ridge Utah Stake for the past 5 years. Sue has a grown daughter who has been in a lesbian relationship for the past 7 years. She shares with us how she has navigated that path, the mistakes she made and the bridges she has built by following Christ's example.   For those not familiar with the LDS church, the Relief Society is the womens organization within the church. In Elk Ridge there are 12 wards or congregations and Sue was the leader over all those.   I want to say in the spirit of disclosure, we are still only getting Jake's perspective at this stage. We don't use his last name or call out who parents are out of respect for their privacy so please keep that in mind as you listen.   Sue holds a support group for moms of gay children every month on the second Thursday, 7-9pm. If you are local to Utah County and would like to attend, please reach out to her at suepete@me.com   #LoveThyNeighbor #GayMormon #MomDadImGay #ThemGays #ComingOut #Suicide#LGBTQ #MormonStories #ItsWhoIAm #IDidntChooseThis #DreamsOfAParent#MourningTheLoss #IRespectMyParents #Disowned #ElkRidgeUtahStake  

Welcome back to the program Parrish The Thought listeners.  Today's episode is the first in a short series I'm doing for LDS parents specifically and also applies to parents of all faiths. My guest and new friend, Jake, is 34 and has recently come out to his LDS parents. Having an already strained relationship for the past 15 years has been hard enough so one can imagine how this news was received. Jake takes us step by agonizing step through the road trip home to tell his family he is gay. The reactions aren't what he was hoping for and he shares with me the dark places of his mind he's gone to prior to coming out and since. No one should ever have to feel suicide is an answer. In all fairness to his parents, this is a surprise and shock to them. He's had a lifetime to process his orientation. It's new for them and only time will tell how the family dynamic will play out.  Parents. We can and must do better at loving our children, no matter their age. Especially Christian parents. Christ asks us to "love our neighbor." He didn't say only love thy neighbor if they look, think, act, live, like us and do as we say. Either we follow Christ, or we do not. #LoveThyNeighbor #GayMormon #MomDadImGay #ThemGays #ComingOut #Suicide #LGBTQ #MormonStories #ItsWhoIAm #IDidntChooseThis #DreamsOfAParent #MourningTheLoss #IRespectMyParents #Disowned #IdahoFalls 

Ladies, gentlemen and whoever else is listening. Welcome back to the show. I appreciate you stopping by.   A couple months ago I was having a chat with my co-worker Quintin, bantering back and forth about hobbies and the frivolities of life. Come to find out he is a serious sports cards collector and trader.   My dear friends, this is a world I knew nothing about. His level of knowledge astounded me and did you know, these cards can cost as much as a sports car. Yep you heard that right. Mind blown. Give it a listen.   Mentions Card Breaks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5wGcdar8G0 Card Ladder - https://www.cardladder.com/ Rip and List - https://www.youtube.com/@RIPANDLIST Post Malone Buys Card for $2M   #SportsCardCollecting #ShoheiOhtani #DenverNuggets #JoeWolf #CaliforniaAngels #Topps #RomainCrossjean #Formula1 #FormulaOne #F1 #GeorgeRussell #ChrisMD #Dodgers #FormulaOneDynasty #ToyStory #20Drivers #BaseballCardBreak #MagicTheGathering #PostMalone 

My guest today is the funnyman himself, Corey Zimmerman, co-owner and sales manager of the one and only Elevate Homescriptions. Covering Utah and Arizona for more than 10 years. For those who might be wondering what that means, well its a home warranty on steroids. He is with me today to talk about what it all means and why it matters to anyone who owns a home. Corey puts the sexy back into boring. Corey and Elevate's Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/elevatehomescriptions Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elevatehomescriptions/ #HomeWarranty #UtahHomeWarranty #ElevateHomeWarranty #ProtectYourHome #ElevateHomescriptions #CoreyZimmerman #ParrishPodcast #ParrishTheThought #HomeClaims #UtahRealEstate #UtahRealtor #WhoYouKnow #TooManyFriends #NewConstructionWarranty #AriveHomes #FinePrintSucks 

My guests today are Matt and Celeste Casey. A little over 2 years ago, a serious thing happened to him. His golf game started to suffer when he was losing to his friend Fuji. Real problems right.    After being poked, prodded, and scanned, Matt was found to have neuroendocrine cancer or NET, neuroendocrine tumors which took them to the gates of hell and back.    Join us for a lengthy tale of how a devoted and loving wife advocated for, and may have saved the life of, her husband by challenging the medical experts. It's a miracle he is still with us which gives him plenty of time to improve his golf skills. Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Huntsman Cancer Institute Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Institute Healing NET Foundation   Contact Matt and Celeste Email - mintjulepmomma@gmail.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/celeste.casey/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Mintjulepmomma/   #GolfSavedMyLife #TIPSProcedure #CancerIsComplicated #NueroendocrineCancer #NETCancer #HuntsmanCancerInstitute #MyOncologistHasCancer #ZebraPrint #WeHaveCancer #MattAndCelesteCasey #LoudMouthWife #PatientAdvocate #AdvocateForYourself #Misdiagnosis #RenalFailure #HumbleDoctors #LaughterIsMedicine #SmallThroatHole

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the program. My guest today is the one and only humble goddess of real estate, Jean Tanner. She is the principle broker at Summit Realty in Orem, and has been honing her craft for more than forty years here in the great state of Utah. By definition she has forgotten more than most of us realtors have learned. Sit back, relax and grab a giant cup for all the wisdom she will be pouring out. 4 Rules of Life 1. Show up 2. Pay attention 3. Always tell the truth 4. Don't be attached to the outcome Daily 5,4,3,2,1 Call 5 past clients Call 4 sphere of influence people Call 3 personal friends Call 2 agents (she calls her agents) Do 1 random act of kindness 5 of Jeans Secrets (not anymore) 1. Set big goals 2. Care about your clients 3. Be true to yourself (discipline) 4. Believe in yourself 5. Identify core values, then live them. #JeanTanner #GOAT #90DayGoals #PersonalDiscipline #Decide #SlayTheDragon #BurnTheBoats #WinWin #400Nuggets #OnePercent #1Percent #AtomicHabits #MoreThanSurvival #Thriving #MakeADecision #MichaelJordan #GiveBack #5SecondRule #90SecondRule #RandomActOfKindness #RAOK

Welcome back all you great and marvelous listeners. On the program today is my friend Ken Roberts. The REAL Ken Roberts. Ken is currently running for one of the open seats on the Lehi, Utah city council.  He stopped by the international offices of the Parrish The Thought Podcast to share with us why he is also, like last week's Payson city guest, running for the position. Ken has a great personal philosophy of making things better wherever you are. He has raised his children in Lehi and loves giving back to his community on many levels. Voting is by 8pm November 21st. Details here. https://www.lehi-ut.gov/government/elections/ Ken's Campaign Website https://www.kenrobertsforlehi.com/ Contact Ken Today - KenForLehiCityCouncil@gmail.com or call/text (801)372-1177 #LehiCity #LehiCityUtah #UtahCountyCities #KenForLehiCity #VoteKenRoberts #KenRobertsForLehi #VoteLocalUtah #BirdLaunchers #RunForCityCouncil #ThosePeople #NIMBY #BeInvolved #GetInvolved #BeTheChange #Heart2Home #FoodAndCareCoalition 

Welcome back to the program everyone and whomever else is listening.   My guest today is Lacee Smith. She is currently running for one of the open seats on the Payson, Utah city council.    With local elections just a week or so away, we're talking about why she is passionate about running and why it's important for you to exercise your voting rights.    In the past, only a small percentage of eligible city voters turned out. People are losing faith in and disillusioned with the governmental process and fearful of a percieved “good ole boys” club mentality where decsions are made and money is spent without the approval of the citizens.    She wants to bring a whole new set of eyes to the city which will foster a more transparent relationship between the residents and their government.   Love her or hate her, you'll always know where she stands on the issues.   Voting Information - https://www.votelaceesmith.com/vote Social Media Contacts Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laceemae/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lacee.smith2017   #LaceeSmith #PaysonCityUtah #PaysonCityCouncil #PaysonCityCouncilElections #TransparentGoverment #Vote #ExerciseYourRight #UtahVoting #GoodOleBoyNetwork #ForThePeopleByThePeople #WeThePeople #LocalGovernment #UtahCountyVoting 

My guest today is Brian Swan. He is a principal broker and attorney with over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. Most agents know him through Stringham Real Estate School where he was the President for several years. Through his experience in sales, brokering, education, and law, his experience lends him an expertise in the industry that few, if any, have. He now operates his own brokerage, V Real Estate Agency where he focuses on training and coaching his agents to think like lawyers, perform like business owners, and rise to a higher level in their real estate practice.  Brian is on the program today to add some clarity to the many discussions being had by brokers and agents all across the country and how this could change the real estate industry and prepare for it.   Brian's Social Media Contacts Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bri.swan Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brianxswan/   Recommended source options to followup on the verdict https://www.rismedia.com/ https://www.housingwire.com/ https://www.inman.com/ https://therealdeal.com/   #MLS #NAR #NationalAssociationOfRealtors #BuyerAgents #VBrokerage #BrianSwan #SubAgency #UtahRealEstate #UAR #UtahAssociationOfRealtors #UtahCentraAssociationOfRealtors #UCAR #SaltLakeBoardOfRealtors #WashingtonCountyBoardOfRealtors #RealEstateLaw #Verdict #RealEstateStatusQuo #KellerWilliams #BerkshireHatahawayHomeServices #ColdwellBanker #ParrishPodcast #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #BurnettVNAR #SitzerBurnettVerdict  

Welcome back to the show everyone and happy Halloween to those of you into all the dark and spooky things. Today, in light of the passing of Friends superstar, Matthew Perry and all the recent and and not-so-recent celebrity passings, my guest is Cary Snowden. He has been writing some of the most creative and heartfelt celebrity obituarys I've ever seen. Jump on in for a stroll into the macabre, the funny, the witty and sometimes a little heartbreak as we talk about his connection to the famously departed. Contact Cary Today Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/csnowden Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snowydancer/ #ObituaryWhisperer #LeavingTheBuilding #DepecheMode #Fletch #ElvisHasLeftTheBuilding #SoAndSoDied #Prince #SuzanneSomers #MatthewPerry #MatthewPerryDied #Friends #CarySnowden #SnowyDancer #ObituaryParty #WriteYourOwnObituary #Macabre #ObituaryBoardGames #HasLeftTheBuilding #HistoryOfTheDead #DigitalCemetary        

Today my guest is Jenny Tedjamulia, author of the Tales with Scales dragon book series with a focus on the first book, ⁠What Dragons Like To Do⁠.  Jenny is a wife, mother and creator of dragons. She takes us on a scary, funny and inspirational dive into the why behind her passion for pairing up these special dragons with children and how her books have helped many kids, learn to read and stimulate their creativity. Connect with Jenny and Tales with Scales on social media and email. She is available to speak to school groups, church groups and any group that will lend an ear. ⁠Facebook⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/taleswithscales ⁠Instagram⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/taleswithscales/ Email - yldlite@gmail.com #DragonBooks #ManInTheArena #DragonTales #TalesWithScales #SkinnyBooks #ShortBooks #DragonPuppets #SupportEachOther #ShouldaCoulda #PileOfShoulda 

Welcome back to the show everyone. My guest is Utah real estate broker, Justin Hutchins with ⁠Legacy Group Real Estate⁠. We talk about the Utah housing market and how it's not as dark as it may seem if a buyer or seller has a highly trained and caring expert in their corner guiding them through the labyrinth that is the current real estate market. He is not only a professional guide but also a geniune friend. Oh and he may have mentioned the "Z" word that rhymes with pillow a couple of times. Contact Justin Today ⁠Instagram⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/hutchsellshomes/ ⁠Facebook⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/hutchsellshomes.broker #LegacyGroupRealEstateUtah #HutchSellsHomes #BurnTheBoats #NeverLookBack #Zillow #RyhmesWithPillow #CareerChange #FaithOfPeter #WalkOnWater #CouldaShoulda #SecurityIsAir #ToughLoveApproach #SellingUtahCounty #UtahRealEstateMarket #UtahRealEstate

Hello Parrish the Thoughters. Yes that is a word and you are my groupies. Enjoy your place in the club. My guest today for the fourth time is my friend ⁠Kris Kristensen⁠. For those that are joining us for the first time or if it's been a minute, three years ago, Kris was diagnosed with stage 4 ⁠Chondrosarcoma⁠, an aggressive bone cancer in his pelvis and was literally weeks from the disease taking his life. To save him, doctors performed a grueling surgery called a Pelvectomy. Yes it's as harrowing as it sounds. The entire left side of his pelvis had to be amputated and in the process he lost a perfectly good left leg. Needless to say his life was forever changed and this interview is part 4 in a series of life check-ins to see how he is often winning the battle to get his life back to a somewhat normal state and also a deep dive into the darkest recesses of his soul where he often ends up while trying to make sense of the why behind this new journey.  He tells me that dying would have been easy. Living is the hardest part. Below are links to the previous three episodes of his journey. ⁠Interview #3⁠ - The doctors took my leg and now my career won't have me back...yet. ⁠Interview #2⁠ - 9 months with my new leg and an MBA in life. ⁠Interview #1⁠ - I complained and it saved my life. ⁠Kris' Blog Journey⁠ #⁠Chondrosarcoma⁠ #CancerSucks #Amputee #AgeDiscrimination #DisabilityDiscrimination #CancerIsntADeathSentence #RabbitHole #Perserverance #GOAT #ServeSomeone #WinningAtLife #DontGoDownTheRabbitHole #TheRabbitHole #PhantomPainsAreReal #Rolodex #GoingInAnotherDirection #CancerSurvivor #SickOfCancer

Ladies and Gentlemen, cats and dogs, friends and foes, welcome back to another episode of the show. As ⁠Pride Month 2023⁠ is long in the rear view mirror, I have on the show with me today a good friend since high school, Jacob Mayer. Jay is a middle aged gay man who no longer embraces what gay pride has morphed into over last 10 to 15 years. Contact Jay: jacob.mayer.actual@gmail.com  Balanced views: If you or someone you know would like to be on the show to talk about why you think pride month IS a good thing please reach out to parrishpodcast@gmail.com  #PrideMonth #LoveIsLove #Stonewall #LGBTQ #Gay #Democrats #Republicans #ThomasSowell #ContentOfCharacter #Conservitarian #MiddleOfTheRoad #Centrist #Leftism #RightWing #YoureJustGay #GayPride #LesbianPride #Libertarian

Today we're talking with Dexter Pitts, a 12 year veteran officer in Louisville, Kentucky area and Irag war veteran. In the wake of the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we talk about the reasons that fateful day motivated him to join the Army when he was 18 and his perspective in hindsight.   CONTACT DEXTER Read his book, I ⁠Am Pitts, Memoirs of an American Patriot⁠ Listen to his podcast, ⁠I Am Pitts⁠ Email Dexter, iampitts@yahoo.com YouTube Channel, ⁠I Am Pitts⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram #911 #IraqWar #WarOnTerror #OsamaBinLaden #WeaponsOfMassDestruction #NineEleven #IAmPitts #Duped #GovernmentLies #WarPropaganda #ServeWithHonor #IraqVeteran #ThankAVet #ThanksForService #TerroristAttack #NYC911 #TwinTowers #WorldTradeCenter #AfghanistanWithdrawl #IED #MuslimAmericans

My guest today is ⁠Courtney Fuller⁠, a 35-year old wife, mother of three, ⁠realtor⁠, ultrasound technician and body-builder. We do a dive into her past and why she has always been body conscious since the age of 10 and how she has turned her negative relationships with food and body image into her current superpower. It's the ultimate flex to go from stick figure to muscle mom! #IFBB #NationalPhysiqueCouncil #Anorexia #CenterForChange #BodyConscious #Ozempic #HotMoms #BodyBeautiful #BodyBuilding #NoYoYo #HabitsAreYourFuture #OnePercentChange #FearFood #DontFearFood #JustStart #StartNow #Macros #CountingMacros #PersonalChange #EatingDisorders

My guest today is Adam Coleman, writer, sensible thinker and author of the ever popular book, Black Victim to Black Victor: Identifying the ideologies, behavioral patterns and cultural norms that encourage a victimhood complex. This is his second appearance on the show.  This time it is to discuss his recent video post titled, “Why Joe Biden felt comfortable saying, ‘You Ain't Black.'” This was a comment he made while being interviewed on The Breakfast Club with Charlamagne Tha God close to three years ago.  Adam and I discuss the why behind Biden's comfort in spewing such a racist statement and the double standard in our political culture. Contact Adam Facebook Instagram Substack (WrongSpeak) #YouAintBlack #WrongSpeak #JoeBidenGaffs #PoliticalNeutrality #Independent #HanlonsRazor #PoisonTheWell #KeepThemFighting #NeedToWin #WinAtAllCosts #Othering #MySide #YourSide #TheTribe #DebatesSuck #ConversationMatters #ConversationIsEverything #CharlamagneThaGod #TheBreakfastClub #HotSauce #FreeSpeechMakesFreePeople          

My guest today is Jordan Duckett, mortgage loan officer with Security National Mortgage in Lehi, Utah. We talk about the housing marketing in a simplified way so one can actually understand and why the Utah housing market isn't as dark as the media would make you think. He's the in-house mortgage whisperer. Contact Jordan with any questions at⁠ jordan.duckett@snmc.com⁠ or 801-636-9069 Instagram: ⁠@jordanduckettmortgage⁠ Facebook: ⁠Jordan Duckett at SNMC⁠ #UtahMortgageLender #SecurityNationalMortage #21BuyDown #UtahHousingMarket #MortgageWhisperer #JordanDuckettSNMC #AriveHomes #UtahCountyNewConstruction #BrianKeithParrishRealtor #ParrishTheThought #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #ParrishPodcast

This episode is a little disturbing and enlightening.  My guest today is 19-year old Camilla Cloward, founder of the non-profit organization that raises awareness to the world's number one growing criminal enterprise, human trafficking, Giving A Voice.  Her story is one that no child or human should ever have to endure yet out of the horrific darkness of repeated sexual assaults starting at age 14, leading into drug addiction and a suicide attempt came the passion not be a victim and to help other young people never have to travel the road she has. Camilla also drops a huge bomb with the recent discovery and betrayal by someone very close to her and her cause. It's beyond heartbreaking however she will turn this into currency. Just you watch. Contact Camilla: givingavoice@outlook.com or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/giving.a.voice/ #Trafficking #HumanTrafficking #Johns #OUR #OperationUndergroundRailroad #SexSlaves #Evil #Prostitution #Grooming #Groomers #Geertsen #GeertsenClothing We'd like to thank our very first sponsor, Geertsen Clothing. Click Here and enjoy a special discount for our Parrish The Thought listeners today.