Latter Day Bridge Builders
Mitch C. & Garrett J.
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Striving to build bridges between active Latter-day Saints (Mormons), those who have left the faith, and everyone in between.
Join Garrett and Mitch as they discuss different sides of church culture in a fair, unbiased and respectful way for all parties.
This podcast is a place where anyone with ties to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is welcome. Non-members of the church are also invited.
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#20 -- Learning to Breathe Without Answers
In this episode of Latter Day Bridge Builders, Mitch sits down with returning guest Stevie for a raw, unfiltered conversation about faith, doubt, and what it actually feels like to live in the…
#019 -- No Strings Attached: How to Bridge the Mormon / Ex-Mormon Divide
In this episode of Latter Day Bridge Builders, Mitch sits down with James Linton, an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to talk about the uncomfortable space between…
#018 -- How my mission in Africa changed me
Serving a Mormon mission in Cape Verde, Africa completely changed my life. It made me more serious, more committed, and opened my eyes to a culture totally different from the white Utah bubble I grew…
#017 -- Modesty, Masturbation, and Misogyny: A Feminist Take on Mormon Purity Culture
This week, I sit down with Jules Miller.Former seminary teacher, lifelong feminist, and someone who knows purity culture from the inside and the outside. We get into the object lessons, the bishop…
#016 -- The Art of Listening Lessons from Four Conversations
In this episode of Latter Day Bridge Builders, Mitch reflects on four real life conversations that reshaped how he sees faith, empathy, and connection. Each of these moments with friends, mentors,…
#015 -- Aftershocks in Zion: Navigating Tragedy and Hope in LDS Culture
Utah has been through a lot lately — tragedy, transition, and questions about who we are as a community. In this episode, we reflect on three recent events that shook the Latter-day Saint world:• The…
#14 -- A Fresh Start in an Old Place (Re-introduction)
It’s been a while. In this re-introduction, I share what’s happened since the last time you heard from me; why the podcast went quiet, what’s changed in my life and faith, and why I felt it was time…
Episode #13 - Becoming an Ally - Jonathan Alder, author of Closeted
It's no secret that LGTBQ+ individuals have a hard time being members of the LDS church. Statements, talks, policies and doctrines have made many LGTBQ+ people feel isolated and alienated as well as…
Episode #12 - The LDS Mission Experience
Whether you were/are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or not, you probably know about Mormon missionaries. They're the young adults with black name tags and are usually…
Episode #11 (Part 2) - How Ex-Mormons Can Build Bridges with Latter-day Saints
In part 2 of our interview with Christian Hägglund, we discuss ways in which Ex-Mormons may be able to see Latter-day Saints in a different light. While this episode may be more intentionally spoken…
Episode #10 (Part 1) - Ex-Mormon Interview w/Christian Hägglund: Religious Shame, Max Skousen and Denver Snuffer
Christian Hägglund is a Swedish author, lawyer and Ex-member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In part 1 of this interview, he shares his experience growing up in the church in…
Episode #9 - Stevie's Conversion Story
Join us in listening to Stevie Johnson share her conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Stevie grew up in Utah and was raised in a non-denominational church by her adoptive…
Episode #8 - Mental Health and Mormonism, an Interview with Paul Callister, PhD, CMHC
We absolutely LOVE this interview we did with Paul Callister. Paul is a mental health counselor who practices in Bountiful, UT. See more about his practice here: Bountiful CounselingPaul received his…
Episode #7 - Jacqueline Schneiber-Pettit (Active Member Interview)
Join us for a special interview with Jacqueline Schneiber-Pettit who is an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this interview, we ask Jacqueline about how her journey…
Episode #6 - The Gospel is Perfect, the People Aren't (Tackling Clichés series)
**ANNOUNCEMENT**We at Latter Day Bridge Builders feel the need and want to expand our hosting backgrounds. In an effort to better build bridges, we are looking for a third host. We are looking for…
Episode #5 - Is the church a cult? (Tackling Clichés series)
Listen, if you're a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, you probably have heard someone refer to the church as a cult. Maybe as an ex-member, you have called the church a cult.…
Episode #4 - "You can leave the church, but you can't leave it alone" (Tackling Clichés series)
This is our first episode in a limited series called "Tackling Clichés" where we discuss several quips often used in discussions about Mormonism. Usually, these clichés are used as "gotcha"…
Episode #3 - Let's talk about boundaries
Boundaries. What are they? Why are they important?Mitch and Garrett express some of their views on boundaries and some ways that both members and ex-members of The Church of Jesus Christ of…
Episode #2 - Why do people leave or become less active in Mormonism?
DISCLAIMER: No specific information about "Anti-Mormon" material is presented in this episode. Our podcast does not want to create or share doubt/disbelief in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day…
Episode #1 - Why do people join or stay in the LDS church?
In today's episode, Garrett and Mitch discuss why they think people join or stay in the LDS church. And if those are valid reasons or not. SPOILER ALERT: They are!We would love it if you could leave…
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Latter Day Bridge Builders has published 21 episodes since August 2022, covering topics in Christianity, Education.
Latter Day Bridge Builders is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 3m.
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