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Latter Day Bridge Builders

Mitch Crosgrove
Latter-Day Saints
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Bridge Building
Priesthood
Mormonism
Baylie Believes
Temple Recommend
Latter-Day Saint Movement
Mormonism / LDS Church
Mormon Church
Feminism
Utah
Mission
Agnosticism / Atheism
Religion
Purity Culture
Gender Equality
Iowa
LGBTQ+ Community
Independence

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

It's Pride Month, and we're getting personal about our own histories with LGBTQ+ issues and the LDS Church.

Juliet opens up about a chapter in her early Mormon years; actively campaigning for California's Prop 8 in 2008. Knocking on doors and holdin... more

Ashton and Juliet welcome Crystal, a gay woman raised in the LDS Church in Iowa, to share her journey of secrecy, shame, and eventually stepping away from church activity. Crystal describes growing up with strong church expectations (her dad served i... more

Ashton and Juliet host author Jeff Strong to discuss his Latter-day Saint-focused book Torn and what drove him to write about faith struggle, deconstruction, and belonging. Jeff shares how his son came home early from the MTC 13 years ago, the “fog o... more

Skyler Sorenson joins us share his story as a covenant-keeping Latter-day Saint who experiences same-sex attraction, is temple married to his wife Amanda, and is a father. He discusses his book Exclude Not Thyself and why he uses the word “thriving” ... more

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Recent Guests

Crystal Nye
Guest; grew up in Iowa, lesbian, former active LDS member
Individual
Episode: #035 -- Ex-LDS and Lesbian: Crystal Nye and the Tipping Points That Led Her Out of Mormonism
Jeff Strong
Author of Torn, a thoughtful Latter-day Saint-focused work about faith, struggle, and growth
Episode: #034 -- Loving Those Who Leave the LDS Church: Jeff Strong, Author of "Torn"
Skyler Sorenson
Author and podcaster focused on LGBTQ+ Latter-day Saint experiences
Author of Exclude Not Thyself: Thriving as a Covenant-Keeping Gay Latter-day Saint
Episode: #033 -- Keeping Covenants & Finding Connection: Thriving as a Gay Latter-day Saint
Juliet Miller
Missionary who served in Independence Missouri Mission (2008–2009)
Episode: #31 -- Juliet's Mission Experience
Patrick Mason
Historian at Utah State University, Leonard J. Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture
Utah State University
Episode: #029 -- "You are Not God. This isn't Heaven." ft. Patrick Mason
Tiana Chambers
Community organizer; creator of Shift Dating and four-week fix dating experiment
Shift Dating
Episode: #028 -- LDS Dating- Values, Consent, and Faith Transitions (Oh MY!)
Baylie Clarke
Latter-day Saint social media influencer
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Episode: #027 -- Serving a Mission on Instagram ft. Baylie Clarke
Ashton Smith
Bridge-building advocate and Elders Quorum president in South Ogden
Latter-day Saint community, Elders Quorum
Episode: #021 -- Faith, Doubt and the Courage to Meet in the Middle w/ Ashton Smith
James Linton
Active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; guest on the show
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Episode: #019 -- No Strings Attached: How to Bridge the Mormon / Ex-Mormon Divide

Hosts

Mitch
Host of the show; frequently frames conversations around bridging perspectives within the LDS ecosystem with a calm, fairness-first approach.
Ashton
Co-host and bridge-building facilitator who often shares experiences from LDS community life and contributes to dialogue that unites opposing viewpoints.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 16 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 crises and family concerns.

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#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.
#027 -- Serving a Mission on Instagram ft. Baylie Clarke
Q: Do you see ex-Mormons as a target audience for your content?
She clarifies that ex-members are not her primary audience, but she uses the ex-Mormon hashtag strategically to reach people who might be exploring doubts, while emphasizing that her content is aimed at deeper church topics.
#027 -- Serving a Mission on Instagram ft. Baylie Clarke
Q: What inspired you to start sharing about faith online?
Baylie explains that conversations with her mother and deep discussions about gospel topics sparked a desire to share insights online so others could benefit from the perspectives she's learned.

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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 faith, doubt, and belonging within and around the LDS ecosystem, often featuring personal migration stories between active membership and ex-members. Conversations commonly center on navigating church culture, dating and relationships within Mormonism, mission experiences, leadership and authority, and strategies for bridging divides with empathy and curiosity. A notable strength is the thoughtful, non-confrontational approach that seeks to model respectful dialogue across viewpoints, making it useful for listeners who want nuanced perspectives on faith transitions, community dynamics, and modern Mormon life. Unique angles include mission-life stories told with candor, bridge-building between in-community and post-members... more

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1. Crystal Nye
2. Jeff Strong
3. Skyler Sorenson
4. Juliet Miller
5. Patrick Mason
6. Tiana Chambers
7. Baylie Clarke
8. Ashton Smith

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