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4 episodes with laura root
After earning a master's degree in international affairs, Laura Root was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy. In 2011, during her first tour, she was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. A few years later, Laura competed at the Invictus Games and then became a National Air Rifle shooting champion in 2015. But also, she is an avid Nordic skier and gets on the snow as much as possible to prevent a more severe onset.
Mrs. Laura Root, Assistant Principal @ East Limestone, delivers tonight's phone message.
Today I get to talk to Laura Root the shooting coach of Team Navy. We talk about her getting her commission later than the average college graduate with a big amount of life experience behind her. She talk about dealing with Muscular Dystrophy and being a cancer survivor. She won the first Female Gold medal is shooting during the warrior games which led her to coaching Team Navy and after she was medically retired you found a passion for Sailing. #hashtag #hashtag #hashtag Production Gear Used: Camera: Red Komodo 6k for streaming Lights Key: Aputure 300x - https://amzn.to/2EX5YQI Fill: Fotodoix 500 LED Panel Background: Aputure MC - https://amzn.to/34koDyx Sound: Rode Go Mic - https://amzn.to/2SnVZXP My Social Locals - modernronin.locals.com IG - /tomchase2017 https://www.instagram.com/tomchase2017 Twitter: @tommychase01 https://twitter.com/tommychase01 Blog http://www.modernronin.com Amazon Link https://amzn.to/2y092bp All content is property of Tommy Chase and The Modern Ronin Tags Navy Wounded Warrior, Navy Intel, Navy Officer, Air Rifle, Air Rifle coach, cancer survivor, cancer, colon cancer, muscular dystrophy, MD, sailing, yacht racing, sail, sailboating, intelligence officer, activist
For many it’s a familiar story: active Latter-day Saint, hiding the feelings of same-sex attraction, and doing the things society requires of you to remain “normal”. But what happens when you can no longer do it all? Laura Root shares her story of hope, love, pain and progress. Hers is a story of finding a path that is her own and at the same time staying close to her faith and her personal revelation. Laura came out while serving as a Relief Society President in her ward. The sisters in her ward threw her a bridal shower, soon after the wedding, her new bishop excommunicated her. But she found happiness in the journey. We invite you to share an hour and better understand Laura’s story. Watch the video on our Facebook or YouTube channel or catch the audio podcast version everywhere you find your favorite podcasts (just search LatterGayStories and click the subscribe button). #ComingOut #FaithAndSexuality #LatterDaySaint #GayMormon
This month on Outward hosts Christina Cauterucci, Bryan Lowder, and New America’s Brandon Tensley look for queer spirituality. Where do we find it if not in a church? First they’re joined by producer Daniel Schroeder to talk about astrology, enneagrams, and the ways they embrace queer magic. Then they interview artist Leo Herrera about his new series the FATHERS Project, a video series that seeks to answer the question, what if AIDS never existed? Then they get a call from Laura Root of Affirmation where she shares her experience reconciling her Latter Day Saints faith with her life as a gay woman. Then they tackle an advice question about sexual attraction, and as always recommend pieces for the gay agenda. This episode is brought to you by Helix, a new kind of DNA testing. Try today for a deep discount at helix.com/outward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This month on Outward hosts Christina Cauterucci, Bryan Lowder, and New America’s Brandon Tensley look for queer spirituality. Where do we find it if not in a church? First they’re joined by producer Daniel Schroeder to talk about astrology, enneagrams, and the ways they embrace queer magic. Then they interview artist Leo Herrera about his new series the FATHERS Project, a video series that seeks to answer the question, what if AIDS never existed? Then they get a call from Laura Root of Affirmation where she shares her experience reconciling her Latter Day Saints faith with her life as a gay woman. Then they tackle an advice question about sexual attraction, and as always recommend pieces for the gay agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This month on Outward hosts Christina Cauterucci, Bryan Lowder, and New America’s Brandon Tensley look for queer spirituality. Where do we find it if not in a church? First they’re joined by producer Daniel Schroeder to talk about astrology, enneagrams, and the ways they embrace queer magic. Then they interview artist Leo Herrera about his new series the FATHERS Project, a video series that seeks to answer the question, what if AIDS never existed? Then they get a call from Laura Root of Affirmation where she shares her experience reconciling her Latter Day Saints faith with her life as a gay woman. Then they tackle an advice question about sexual attraction, and as always recommend pieces for the gay agenda. This episode is brought to you by Helix, a new kind of DNA testing. Try today for a deep discount at helix.com/outward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Laura Root, in her 40’s, bravely shares her journey as a single gay Mormon woman which eventually led her into a same-sex marriage. She continues to attend her Idaho Ward where she has attended for 16 years and where she once served as the Relief Society President. Laura is no longer able to participate fully in Mormonism. While Laura is living outside of the doctrine of our church she is not living outside of the circle of humanity to extend our love and kindness. Thank you Laura for sharing your story to help us understand how to minister, support and honor our LDS LGBTQ members living outside the doctrine of our church.
During the recent October 2017 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Council of Twelve Apostles gave a talk titled, "The Plan and the Proclamation." In it, he framed some of the current trends and laws of today's society as coming from "the world," while Latter-day Saints who are truly converted and actively seeking eternal life and exaltation are those who reject the world in favor of God's plans for us. Key among the things that "the world" is embracing more and more and that Latter-day Saints should reject are "cohabitation without marriage, same-sex marriage, and the raising of children in such relationships." In this battle with "the world," Elder Oaks makes reference to the fact that throughout history many family members have understood God's eternal plan differently, causing conflict. "Such conflict is always so. . . . But whatever the cause of conflict with those who do not understand or believe God's plan, those who do understand are always commanded to choose the Lord's way instead of the world's way." In short, if Latter-day Saints support same-sex marriage or in any way condone cohabitation outside marriage and raising children in such homes, it is God's call to them to stand up for eternal values about family and marriage and God's plan rather than acquiesce to individual or societal pressures. In the second half of the talk, Elder Oaks shares background and assures Latter-day Saints of the "inspiration" and "revelatory process" at work throughout the writing and revising and releasing in 1995 of "The Family: A Proclamation to the World." He then lifts its teachings up as having been "the basis of Church teaching and practice for the last 22 years and will continue so for the future." He then urges all to "consider it such, teach it, live by it, and you will be blessed as you press forward toward eternal life." Elder Oaks's talk and its clear stance pitting "converted" Latter-day Saints and those seeking eternal life against "the world" and those church members who have come to believe that the church should change its teachings and stance on same-sex marriage (including rejecting the November 2015 "Policy" that doesn't allow children from same-sex parented homes access to ordinances until after they reach age 18 and speak out against their parents' relationship) has caused quite a bit of consternation among many Mormons. Some have found the message of this talk "the final straw" in their ability to stay engaged with Mormonism in a meaningful way, while many others have felt depressed and deflated, recognizing that because of this talk it will be harder for them among family members who aren't at the same place they are with regard to LGBTQIA issues or to sit in their wards as allies and those who are convinced that these marriages and families should be fully supported within the Church. They hope they might find peace in this time of turmoil, this "new normal" in the church that has and will for some time to come be affected by the stances and tone Elder Oaks took in this talk. In this two-part episode, Mormon Matters host Dan Wotherspoon is joined by three wonderful and insightful active church members--Laura Root, John Gustav-Wrathall, and Richard Ostler--to discuss this talk and its messages and ramifications. How have they been personally affected by its contents and the interactions they've had with other Latter-day Saints since its delivery? How are they finding the strength and courage to remain firm in their personal convictions about these issues that differ from that of Elder Oaks and many in their close circles? What perspectives do they draw on that give them comfort and hope for eventual change within Mormonism on various issues related to same-sex relationships and gender identity? And much more! Please listen and then share your experiences, questions, and comments in the designated section of the Mormon Matters podcast blog!
During the recent October 2017 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Council of Twelve Apostles gave a talk titled, "The Plan and the Proclamation." In it, he framed some of the current trends and laws of today's society as coming from "the world," while Latter-day Saints who are truly converted and actively seeking eternal life and exaltation are those who reject the world in favor of God's plans for us. Key among the things that "the world" is embracing more and more and that Latter-day Saints should reject are "cohabitation without marriage, same-sex marriage, and the raising of children in such relationships." In this battle with "the world," Elder Oaks makes reference to the fact that throughout history many family members have understood God's eternal plan differently, causing conflict. "Such conflict is always so. . . . But whatever the cause of conflict with those who do not understand or believe God's plan, those who do understand are always commanded to choose the Lord's way instead of the world's way." In short, if Latter-day Saints support same-sex marriage or in any way condone cohabitation outside marriage and raising children in such homes, it is God's call to them to stand up for eternal values about family and marriage and God's plan rather than acquiesce to individual or societal pressures. In the second half of the talk, Elder Oaks shares background and assures Latter-day Saints of the "inspiration" and "revelatory process" at work throughout the writing and revising and releasing in 1995 of "The Family: A Proclamation to the World." He then lifts its teachings up as having been "the basis of Church teaching and practice for the last 22 years and will continue so for the future." He then urges all to "consider it such, teach it, live by it, and you will be blessed as you press forward toward eternal life." Elder Oaks's talk and its clear stance pitting "converted" Latter-day Saints and those seeking eternal life against "the world" and those church members who have come to believe that the church should change its teachings and stance on same-sex marriage (including rejecting the November 2015 "Policy" that doesn't allow children from same-sex parented homes access to ordinances until after they reach age 18 and speak out against their parents' relationship) has caused quite a bit of consternation among many Mormons. Some have found the message of this talk "the final straw" in their ability to stay engaged with Mormonism in a meaningful way, while many others have felt depressed and deflated, recognizing that because of this talk it will be harder for them among family members who aren't at the same place they are with regard to LGBTQIA issues or to sit in their wards as allies and those who are convinced that these marriages and families should be fully supported within the Church. They hope they might find peace in this time of turmoil, this "new normal" in the church that has and will for some time to come be affected by the stances and tone Elder Oaks took in this talk. In this two-part episode, Mormon Matters host Dan Wotherspoon is joined by three wonderful and insightful active church members--Laura Root, John Gustav-Wrathall, and Richard Ostler--to discuss this talk and its messages and ramifications. How have they been personally affected by its contents and the interactions they've had with other Latter-day Saints since its delivery? How are they finding the strength and courage to remain firm in their personal convictions about these issues that differ from that of Elder Oaks and many in their close circles? What perspectives do they draw on that give them comfort and hope for eventual change within Mormonism on various issues related to same-sex relationships and gender identity? And much more! Please listen and then share your experiences, questions, and comments in the designated section of the Mormon Matters podcast blog!
On Thursday afternoon, November 5th, 2015, a leak of new directives regarding LGBT Latter-day Saints was made public, kicking off a tumultuous year within many Mormon circles. What came to be known informally as "The Policy" required stake leaders to excommunicate for "apostasy" any Latter-day Saints who were in same-sex marriages regardless of their belief level in Mormonism, and to withhold baby blessings (which include having that child entered into the records of the church), baptism, and priesthood ordination and advancement to any children or teens who live within the home of a parent who is in a same-sex relationship, whether married or not. These directives, published in the church's Handbook of Instructions to bishoprics and stake presidencies, both astonished and struck many Latter-day Saints as flying in the face of their own spiritual sense of what is right and wrong, as well as what Christ would do. It seemed to them, at best, an institutional response (perhaps guided by attorneys who proposed possible legal exposure the church might have on other fronts without clarifying the status of married LGBT Latter-day Saints) to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling earlier in the year legalizing same-sex marriages throughout the country. The year since "The Policy" offered several indications that the church was standing firm in its position, in one case even seeing the president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles referring to it as a "revelation," but also both anecdotally and in some actions that came to be known publicly that it might be losing favor and status among the leading quorums. In this two-part episode, a wonderful panel of church members--Jana Riess, Benjamin Knoll, Mitch Mayne, Laura Root, and Walt Wood-- who have carefully watched from various and interesting vantage points the year unfold with regard to The Policy join Mormon Matters host Dan Wotherspoon. What is their sense of how things stand today? What signals are they seeing about the Policy's waning? What do survey responses reveal about its reception within the church as a whole, and among members from various generations and other categories and life experiences? What do panelists feel about the long-term impact of The Policy within the church? Ultimately will it prove to a pivot point that will actually serve to move the church's membership more quickly toward acceptance of LGBT members in full fellowship? What are the main sources for optimism about the direction things seem to be moving? How are they themselves maintaining energy to keep engaging in these conversations?
On Thursday afternoon, November 5th, 2015, a leak of new directives regarding LGBT Latter-day Saints was made public, kicking off a tumultuous year within many Mormon circles. What came to be known informally as "The Policy" required stake leaders to excommunicate for "apostasy" any Latter-day Saints who were in same-sex marriages regardless of their belief level in Mormonism, and to withhold baby blessings (which include having that child entered into the records of the church), baptism, and priesthood ordination and advancement to any children or teens who live within the home of a parent who is in a same-sex relationship, whether married or not. These directives, published in the church's Handbook of Instructions to bishoprics and stake presidencies, both astonished and struck many Latter-day Saints as flying in the face of their own spiritual sense of what is right and wrong, as well as what Christ would do. It seemed to them, at best, an institutional response (perhaps guided by attorneys who proposed possible legal exposure the church might have on other fronts without clarifying the status of married LGBT Latter-day Saints) to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling earlier in the year legalizing same-sex marriages throughout the country. The year since "The Policy" offered several indications that the church was standing firm in its position, in one case even seeing the president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles referring to it as a "revelation," but also both anecdotally and in some actions that came to be known publicly that it might be losing favor and status among the leading quorums. In this two-part episode, a wonderful panel of church members--Jana Riess, Benjamin Knoll, Mitch Mayne, Laura Root, and Walt Wood-- who have carefully watched from various and interesting vantage points the year unfold with regard to The Policy join Mormon Matters host Dan Wotherspoon. What is their sense of how things stand today? What signals are they seeing about the Policy's waning? What do survey responses reveal about its reception within the church as a whole, and among members from various generations and other categories and life experiences? What do panelists feel about the long-term impact of The Policy within the church? Ultimately will it prove to a pivot point that will actually serve to move the church's membership more quickly toward acceptance of LGBT members in full fellowship? What are the main sources for optimism about the direction things seem to be moving? How are they themselves maintaining energy to keep engaging in these conversations?
This edition features a story on wounded service member Lt.j.g. Laura Root participating in the Warrior Games as part of the cycling and sharpshooting teams.
Guest speaker Pastor Laura Root talks about what it means to be signed, sealed, and delivered into God's kingdom.
Gay individuals who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and who wish to remain in good standing have two options as it relates to romance and marriage. Pursuing a same-sex relationship is considered a grievous sin and is contrary to as-of-yet revealed doctrine. Celibacy during this life is one option. The other is entering into a Mixed-Orientation Marriage. Although not officially encouraged for several years, MOMs for decades were the de-facto answer for gay and transgender people wanting to pursue a path that would lead them to Eternal Life from within Mormon theology. Kimberly Anderson and Laura Root have collected several varied stories of gay individuals who have reached outside their Mixed-Orientation Marriage for that comfort. They explore them here, with permission, in this podcast. Listen to this episode here.
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