Pioneering Paradox: A podcast for conflicted saints
Casey McFarlandAn attempt to find a middle ground in the Mormon experience.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 51 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityReligion | |||
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For the past 13 years Audra Phelps has been living with her family over seas working in international schools in Azerbaijan, Kazakstan, Kosovo, and timor-leste which is a country I didn’t know existed but is near Indonesia.
Living abroad gave her t... more
Entering new stages of faith can be frightening but it can also be very exciting. In this convo with our good friend Blake Muir we discuss how spirituality can mean many things and ritual can expand into territory that is unique to each individual.
I was fascinated to discover that two of my good friends who are also brothers were on two ends of the political spectrum. This made me curious how two brothers that I respect see things so differently.
I am grateful they were willing to come on an... more
For almost 200 years, Latter-day Saints were taught that the Book of Mormon tells the story of the Native peoples of North and South America. One Church pamphlet distributed to Native Americans of all tribes stated, and I quote: “The best source of t... more
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This podcast has been so helpful to me as I’m trying to navigate my shifting beliefs in the LDS church. Every episode has been a relevant and interesting discussion.
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Such a fantastic podcast across the spectrum of religious beliefs, touches a lot on how religion intersects with our relationships and is just an all around great discussion every time!
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The show provides thoughtful dialogue at the intersection of faith, culture, and social ethics within a Mormon context. Episodes frequently center on peacebuilding, civil discourse, inclusive faith communities, and navigating doubt or conflict while staying true to belief. Guests range from theologians and historians to Indigenous healers and LGBTQ+ advocates, enabling nuanced conversations about tradition, reform, and personal sovereignty. A standout strength is its willingness to tackle controversial topics with empathy and practical, real-world applications for community life while foregrounding lived religious experience over doctrinal absolutism.
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this podcast launched a year ago and published 51 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. Audra Phelps
2. Wes Mortensen
3. Owen Mortensen
4. Zander Sturgill
5. Meagan Skidmore
6. Melissa Mason
7. Amy Watkins Jensen
8. Christian Hansen
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