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Latter Day Struggles

Valerie Hamaker
Mental Health
LDS Church
LDS Temple Recommend
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Social Justice
Faith Crisis
LDS Faith
Spiritual Growth
Mormon Fundamentalism
LDS Faith Crisis
Spiritual Healing
Religion and Spirituality
Temple Recommend Interview
Belief Policing
Polygamy
LGBTQ Issues
Love and Welcoming
Purity Testing
Temple Recommend
Oath-Bound Organizations

The Latter Day Struggles Podcast addresses beliefs and issues within the LDS faith that are challenging to talk about but vital to discuss for those trying to navigate their relationship in or around the church. Valerie and her guests invite psychological maturity, theological health, and institutional integrity.

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Join Valerie and her guest Jana Spangler in the next two Monday episodes as they delve into the complexities of polygamy within the Mormon church, focusing on the year 2025 when several significant events around this topic... more

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Series Title: A Two-Hundred Year Old Mirror: How the Faith Expansion Journey has Always Made Christian Leadership Sweat! [Episode II of II]

In this thought-provoking episode, Valerie and guest Casey McFarland dive into pa... more

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Series Title: A Two-Hundred Year Old Mirror: How the Faith Expansion Journey has Always Made Christian Leadership Sweat! [Episode I of II]

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Series Title: An Exploration of ‘Fabricated Fellowship’ & ‘Harmful Religiosity’ on the Path Towards Healing Spiritual Community [Part IV of IV]

Join Valerie and her special guests, Steve and Ginger Hitz, in the final epis... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Hitz
Co-author of 'Igniting the Holy Flame' and advocate for authentic relationships in spiritual communities.
Episode: 369: Drowning in the Shallows: Fabricated Fellowship Explored
Ginger Hitz
Co-author of 'Igniting the Holy Flame', focusing on building communities of love.
Episode: 369: Drowning in the Shallows: Fabricated Fellowship Explored
Valerie Hamaker
Marriage and family counselor, host of Latter Day Struggles Podcast, and advocate for mental health in the LDS community.
Episode: 347: Public Voices: Navigating an LDS Culture of Quiet Dissent
Russ Hinkley
Husband of Susan Hinkley from At Last She Said It, and author interested in early Christian history.
Episode: 325: Why Jesus Likely Couldn't Care Less about Church Handbooks & Creeds
Kathryn Sonntag
Author of 'The Mother Tree', focusing on the Divine Feminine and personal transformation through the Tree of Life.
Episode: 321: The Feminine Divine in the Mormon Cosmos with Kathryn Sonntag & Taylor Petrey
Taylor Petrey
Author of Queering Kinship in the Mormon Cosmos
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Episode: 319: "Queering" Ideas about Heavenly Mother in the Mormon Cosmos
Jana Riess
Author and researcher focusing on faith journeys in the LDS Church
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Episode: 295: On LDS "Loyalists", "Leavers" & Everyone In Between! with Jana Riess
Susan Hinckley
Co-host of the At Last She Said It podcast and advocate for inclusive conversations in the Latter Day Saint community
At Last She Said It
Episode: 293: How the Powerhouses on "At Last She Said It" Found Their Backbones & their Voices
Cynthia Winward
Co-host of At Last She Said It and advocate for candid discussions around faith and feminist perspectives in the Latter Day Saint community
At Last She Said It
Episode: 293: How the Powerhouses on "At Last She Said It" Found Their Backbones & their Voices

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Valerie Hamaker
Host and licensed professional counselor, advocating for mental health and support within the LDS community.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Great place to feel not alone!

    I stumbled over one of Valerie’s classes through another therapist, and I was hooked. So many of the things Valerie said in that class, spoke to my soul. Somewhere during that class, I heard she had a podcast and I knew I needed to find it. I have been binging ever since! Thank you to the Hamaker’s for the work they do and being so inclusive. Thank you for putting words to our feelings that we don’t know how to explain. We are forever grateful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mama BD4
    United States3 months ago
  • You have an ageism problem

    Do you really have to mention “Steve” with his white hair and his being the “Grandpa” of the group? On what day in all of our short lives are we suddenly part of the “older crowd” that you’re amazed are capable of thinking in a way that you consider “amazingly young-thinking”? In the overall scheme of things, we’re all very close to the same age. Yes, I suddenly find myself, a mother of six, a 74-year-old woman whose children are all grown and I’m eligible for Medicare and social security. So wh... more

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    kathysuperwoman
    United States3 months ago
  • Talk abt talking

    Used to enjoy this podcast until

    I joined a “faith expansion group”. Now I see that her podcast and group are just a lot of platitudes talking about talking about the subject at hand. Wasted time with meditation that could’ve been had in one’s own time rather than what members paid for. Supplemental group was shaming, unguided and bashing. Valerie is aloof and doesn’t stay connected with group happenings on Marco Polo. Her group was her agenda and not client centered. Very $$$ oriented inst... more

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    Somebody u never knew
    United States4 months ago
  • Priestcraft

    When half the episodes are hidden behind a paywall, it’s apparent what the real goal of this podcast has become.

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    AGuyNamedEddie
    United States4 months ago
  • Meh

    Used to love it. Got very focused on sales.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DredPirrrateRoberts
    United States4 months ago

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Critics point to occasional frustrations regarding content monetization and feel that some discussions may be excessively critical of traditional beliefs.
Overall, the podcast is seen as a significant resource for those experiencing faith crises, advocating for mental health and community connection.
Many express gratitude for addressing challenging topics in a supportive way, often leading to personal growth and healing.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for fostering open dialogue and validation of diverse faith journeys.

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373: What Caterpillars Can Teach us about Blind Conformity
Q: How have you done this in your lives, managing the tension of wanting this emerging self to come to the fore and also recognizing that you value community?
Finding time to explore personal spirituality while navigating community expectations helps in managing this tension.
369: Drowning in the Shallows: Fabricated Fellowship Explored
Q: Will you speak into the difference between grace and legalism?
Grace is a divine blessing and love freely given by God, while legalism equates obedience with worthiness, often overshadowing love.
367: Faith on Fire: A Family’s Tragedy Becomes a Faith System’s Invitation to Awaken
Q: Can you speak into that just a little bit?
Steve and Ginger discuss the importance of recognizing that each person's faith journey is unique and must be respected, emphasizing the need for love rather than judgment.
365: Soul Sisters Unite: Q&A w/ Valerie & Dr. Julie Hanks about Their Faith Journeys
Q: What does a leader of the church say to you when called in?
Church leaders often express protectiveness and concern, viewing the counseling work as a potential threat to the institution, but it's approached from a place of misunderstanding.
365: Soul Sisters Unite: Q&A w/ Valerie & Dr. Julie Hanks about Their Faith Journeys
Q: Did either of you ever feel like your spiritual experiences were real, even if the church isn't?
Absolutely, those comforting spiritual experiences are valid regardless of church participation and can be framed according to personal beliefs now.

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The content centers on the complexities faced by individuals navigating their faith within the context of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Emphasizing mental health, personal growth, and community support, episodes explore themes of faith crises, mixed-faith marriages, and the impact of patriarchal structures on well-being. The hosts provide a platform for open discussion, inviting professionals and personal stories that challenge conventional teachings and encourage participants to seek their truth within their faith journey. The unique combination of psychological insight and spiritual exploration aims to foster understanding and healing among listeners who may feel isolated in their experiences.

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2. Ginger Hitz
3. Valerie Hamaker
4. Russ Hinkley
5. Kathryn Sonntag
6. Taylor Petrey
7. Jana Riess
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