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Mixed-Faith Marriages
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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 Mitch as he discusses 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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Latest Episodes

St. George radio host and comedian Mikey (Mikey and the Mrs on Planet 105.1) joins us to talk about how humor can get active and former Latter-day Saints laughing at the same thing. He explains why he never tells his audience whose side he's on, wher... more

Batchlor Johnson IV started posting about his faith back when hardly anyone was sharing testimony online. He went to the temple every week for two years, posted about it, and his following took off. Now he says the pushback he gets doesn’t come from ... more

Content note: this episode discusses death in detail, including infant and perinatal loss and a reference to suicide. Listener discretion advised.

In this episode of Latter Day Bridge Builders, Mitch, Juliet, and Ashton sit down for one of their mos... more

Ashton returns for a deep, personal follow-up to our episode on his unique mission call to the Family and Church History Headquarters mission in Salt Lake, a mission staffed almost entirely by young elders with anxiety, autism, bipolar disorder, and ... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Newman
Ex-Mormon therapist specializing in deconstruction and religious trauma
Independent therapist/Deconstruction Therapy
Episode: #046 -- An Ex-Mormon Therapist Answers Your Deconstruction Questions ft. Andy Newman
Corbin Allred
Actor and emergency room provider
Actor (Stands in as Corbin Allred on air)
Episode: #045 -- He Played Lucifer in the Temple. Then He Left the Church. (ft. Corbin Allred)
Linda Hamilton
Historian and author focused on women, polygamy, and identity in 19th-century Mormonism
Author and Historian
Episode: #044 -- "Everything Is Polygamy": A Historian on Mormonism's Founding Trauma w/ Linda Hamilton
Stevie Johnson
Guest speaker, LDS convert sharing conversion and temple experiences
Latter-day Bridge Builders
Episode: #043 -- Two LDS Converts: Why We Joined (And Why One of Us Left) w/ Stevie Johnson
Abi Finny
Content creator focused on Mormon community and sexuality education
Episode: #042 -- The Viral Video That Made Mormons Uncomfortable w/ Abi Finny
Steven Pynakker
Host of Mormon Book Reviews, interviewer focused on Restoration-era Mormonism and interfaith dialogue
Mormon Book Reviews
Episode: #041 -- An Evangelical's Guide to the Restoration (ft. Steven Pynakker)
Madi Davis
22-year-old BYU student focused on pornography use, especially involving women in LDS contexts
Sisters on the Front Lines / BYU
Episode: #040 -- "You Don't Struggle With This": Women & P*rnography in LDS Culture (w/ Madi Davis)
Benjamin Park
Associate professor of American history focusing on Mormonism
Sam Houston State University
Episode: #039 -- History as a Bridge: A Mormon Historian's Honest Take (ft. Dr. Benjamin Park)
Colton Scott
Guest sharing his faith transition experience and views on church policy
Independent
Episode: #037 -- Attending Church as a Non-Believer w/ Colton Scott

Hosts

Mitch
Host of Latter-day Bridge Builders; long-running presence with focus on fair, respectful dialogue about LDS culture.
Ashton
Co-host; contributes questions and in-studio discussion; active member with mission experience context.
Juliet
Co-host; shares mission experiences and moderating perspectives; contributes to discussion on family and faith.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Clh

    A very open-minded, sensitive and respectful approach to issues around faith crises, concerns over family and community connections, acceptance, boundaries and space for differing views and choices. Two young men who are introspective about themselves and others. Good insights and light, friendly, understanding conversation and comments. I’m impressed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Schw C
    United States4 years ago
  • Open minded and non-bias

    I’ve listened to each episode of this podcast since day 1 and it’s been well worth my time! Mitch and Garrett are doing a great job on how they talk about issues in the church. They’re really making this podcast a safe space for anyone in, on the fence, or for those who have left the church. If you want new perspectives from open minded people who have put in a TON of time into understanding all types of subjects in the church, listen to this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Theskylarb
    United States4 years ago

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Open-minded and respectful approach to faith topics
Safe space for both adherents and former members
Audience interested in deep-dives on history and personal narratives
Thoughtful bridge-building with nuanced guest choices

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#046 -- An Ex-Mormon Therapist Answers Your Deconstruction Questions ft. Andy Newman
Q: What does healthy questioning look like and when should someone slow down their information intake?
Healthy questioning varies by person; watch for prolonged periods of high intake, impact on relationships, and whether the process remains constructive or becomes compulsive and destabilizing.
#046 -- An Ex-Mormon Therapist Answers Your Deconstruction Questions ft. Andy Newman
Q: As a therapist, is your goal to make all of your clients leave the church?
No; the goal is for clients to feel good about where they're at, whether that means staying, transitioning, or leaving, and to navigate it in a healthy, individual way.
#040 -- "You Don't Struggle With This": Women & P*rnography in LDS Culture (w/ Madi Davis)
Q: How did you recognize there was a need for a platform like yours, and what were initial apprehensions?
Madi describes a personal history of feeling isolated and perceiving a gap in church conversations about women's sexuality and pornography, which motivated her to create open, accessible discussions that can be shared with leaders and family members. Initial apprehensions centered on stigma and vulnerability, but she found a supportive response as people observed the value of honest dialogue.
#017 -- Modesty, Masturbation, and Misogyny: A Feminist Take on Mormon Purity Culture
Q: Do you feel like the messaging that you got as a male was different than the messaging that women got?
Yes, the messaging differed in emphasis—men were framed around controlling desires and avoiding pornography, while women were framed as the guardians of virtue and modesty—yet both sides reinforced a hierarchy and complicated personal sexuality.
#027 -- Serving a Mission on Instagram ft. Baylie Clarke
Q: How do you handle controversy or pushback online?
Baylie discusses choosing to hear people out and focusing on sharing personal experiences and insights rather than engaging in heated debate, while acknowledging the importance of not misconstruing others' questions or experiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Latter Day Bridge Builders

What is Latter Day Bridge Builders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show explores Mormon culture with a focus on dialogue that includes active members, former members, and those navigating between. Episodes range from historical examinations of polygamy and church policy to contemporary conversations about sexuality, doubt, and faith transitions, often featuring researchers, authors, and members with lived experience. The hosts aim for respectful, evidence-based discussions that bridge perspectives rather than polarize, making it likely a good fit for listeners who want nuanced insight into church history, culture, and personal journeys within the LDS community. A notable strength is the recurring emphasis on bridge-building and empathetic dialogue across belief and identity spectrums, which could appe... more

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