Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler
Richard OstlerWelcome to our podcast! My name is Richard H. Ostler and I am a native of Salt Lake City, small business owner, married father of six with several grandchildren. I believe in and am deeply committed to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and want it to work for a wider group. I am the author of three books: “Listen Learn and Love: Embracing LGBTQ Latter-day Saints” published in 2020 av... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 533 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Religion & Spirituality | |||
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My friend Russ Hinckely (mid 60s, married father of three, lives in Arizona, career in business) joins us to talk about his new book “Beyond Belief”. Russ’s book focuses “not just what we hold in our minds and hearts, but what we DO and how we actual... more
My friend Dr. Chad Ford (Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Utah State University, prior director of McKay Center at BYU-Hawaii, expert of conflict resolution, PhD Georgetown University, joins us to talk about his new book published by Deser... more
*Note: This episode is about my goal to reduce the tension between those who stay in the Church and those who leave** My friend Andy Newman (married father of three, Ex-Mormon, therapist, LGBTQ ally, bridge builder) joins for a series of episodes. In... more
My friend Suzie Greco—a survivor of child sex abuse and domestic abuse, a Latter-day Saint, a Harvard Divinity School graduate (Master's in Theology), a doctoral candidate, and an advocate in numerous organizations working to end abuse—joins us to sh... more
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- Kindness embodied
For anyone who has been wounded, this is a place of healing. Richard celebrates kindness and gentleness. He invites compassion. He facilitates understanding. His guests feel SEEN which is what we all desire. That ability to SEE people translates into the healing kind of Love that feels holy.
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United States11 days ago - Personal and Inspiring
This podcast values the powerful wisdom of lived experience and has helped me better understand people I love. I always leave feeling deeper compassion for our human experience and desire to love and create more belonging in my community.
Apple Podcasts5sageelizabeth24United States5 months ago - McKay Mayes episode
I’m convinced that I was led by the spirit to listen to this episode with McKay. It was exactly what I needed to hear this week. He very articulately put into words the things that have been in my heart. So grateful for your courage and vulnerability in sharing your message. You’ve made a lasting impression in my life.
Apple Podcasts5marticitaUnited States8 months ago - I really love these guests
Thank you Richard for taking the effort to do this. It’s been so helpful for me as I navigate LGBTQ and the Latter-day Saint faith for my family. Bless you.
Apple Podcasts5klinebchUnited States9 months ago - Love
This podcast is super helpful and understanding to all. Richard has on amazing guest with great stories. He has amazing empathy and listening skills. This podcast will continue to impact many lives!
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Focused on fostering understanding and love within the context of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this series prominently discusses complex issues faced by LGBTQ individuals and their families. It features diverse guests sharing personal stories about navigating faith, identity, and mental health, often illuminating themes of healing, acceptance, and community support. Notable discussions around topics like suicide awareness, family dynamics, and spiritual growth highlight the ongoing quest for inclusivity among Latter-day Saints. The show is likely to resonate with those seeking deeper connections between faith and contemporary struggles, offering heartfelt insights and practical advice.
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this podcast launched 8 years ago and published 533 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Dr. Chad Ford
2. Andy Newman
3. Suzanne Greco
4. Bryson Lind
5. Rob Metcalf
6. Aaron Bujnowski
7. Julie Bujnowski
8. Jessica Frew
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