Episodes: 318
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.5/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 9.8k followers
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Valerie Hamaker - Valerie Hamaker hosts Latter Day Struggles, examining challenging beliefs and issues within the LDS faith through psychological maturity, theological health, and institutional integrity.
Carol Lynn Pearson - Mormon Feminism, Patriarchy, Women’s Spiritual Authority, Lgbtq+ Issues, Writing, Creative Work, And Navigating Change Within The LDS Church.
Carol Lynn Pearson - Writing As A Calling, Goodbye, I Love You, No More Goodbyes, Facing East, Speaking Truth Within The Church, Heavenly Mother, Partnership, Marriage, And Personal Authority.
477: The Problem with Leadership by Seniority
October 12, 2026
Send us a Positive Review!In this episode, Val is joined by Greg Prince, and their focus begins with Hugh B Brown’s legacy of gutsy leadership & expands to an exploration of the broader implications of the LDS Church's aging leaders (due to their succession-by-seniority-policy multiplied by advancements in medicine in the past several decades). Does modern science about increasing life expectancy & therefore increased dementia risk in elderly leaders call for a conversation about...
475: Mormon Women & Men Waking Up to Patriarchal Impact
October 05, 2026
Send us a Positive Review!The news is getting out. Patriarchy harms everyone in its clutches. The women and children of course. But men too. Actually, it hurts them a lot. The more we have words for how this hurts us, the more we can advocate for change but also embody change in how we see ourselves, treat one another and live our lives. If you are just realizing that much of your faith crisis is connected to the massive impact that patriarchy has had on you and you're ready to confron...
473: The Emotional Rollercoaster of General Conference Weekend
September 28, 2026
Send us a Positive Review!In this special Office Hours recording, a couple dozen people joined Valerie to talk about the emotional experience that only the former devout Mormon will understand. Why does this weekend bring up so much? Listen to Val & four of the guests that attended this Office Hours recording as they talk about grief, loneliness, fear, and confusion. They hit topics that likely hit home with you too: about parenting and mixed faith marriage emotions...loss of simplici...
Faith and Feminism · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
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Latter Day Struggles typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established authors, theologians, psychologists, or other recognized subject-matter experts with direct expertise in LDS belief, Mormon feminism, LGBTQ+ religious experience, patriarchy, or institutional integrity. Common among recent guests: Published books or plays; A recognized body of work addressing LDS faith, feminism, religious change, or related social issues. Recent guests include Carol Lynn Pearson and Carol Lynn Pearson.
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