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Sanctuary: Discovering the Temple

Faith Matters
Temple Worship
Temple
Covenants
Creation Story
Adam and Eve
Faith Community
Temple Theology
Historical Linguistics
Hebrew Bible
Christianity
Personal Spiritual Journey
Religious Experiences
Emotional Experience In Religion
Linguistic Study
Divine Feminine
Mormonism
Discipleship
Obedience
Latter-Day Saints
LDS Church

A Faith Matters podcast for curious, open, & honest conversations as we explore and re-discover the temple together. www.sanctuarypod.org

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This episode has been a long time coming. More than any other topic, our community has asked questions about the Divine Feminine and Heavenly Mother. There is so much to explore, especially in relation to the temple, and I hope this is the first of m... more

As a lover of poetry, I was especially excited to bring Darlene Young on for a conversation about two passions close to my heart. One day, I was struck by the realization that poetry and the temple feel deeply similar to me. Both feel like crossing a... more

Something I have wrestled with in my own faith journey is how I can simultaneously feel such a strong witness of restored gospel truths and ordinances while also recognizing immense truth and beauty in other religions. In this conversation, Dave shar... more

As a feminist and lifelong member of the LDS faith, Deidre brings an important voice to this community. In this episode, she shares her own temple journey, which—like mine—began with challenges but ultimately evolved into something deeply meaningful.... more

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Recent Guests

Darlene Young
Poet
Self-identified poet; teaches writing
Episode: Thresholds of Eternity: Poetry and the Temple with Darlene Young
Dave Butler
Guest, educator and seeker of world religions
Episode: Circumscribing Truth: Ritual and the Shared Search for the Divine with Dave Butler
Deidre Green
Feminist theologian and longtime temple member
Graduate Theological Union
Episode: Feminism, Authority, and Garments: A conversation with Deidre Green
Matt Grey
Scholar of ancient Near Eastern studies and archaeologist; temple historian
BYU; Ancient Near Eastern Studies; BYU Department of Ancient Scripture
Episode: Learning the Language of the Ancient Temple: A conversation with Matthew Grey
Josh Matson
Temple scholar and researcher; authoritative voice on ancient Israelite worship
Episode: Insights from the Ancient Tabernacle: A conversation with Josh Matson
Jasmin Rappleye
Online educator focused on Latter-day Saint beliefs, history, and temple education
Episode: A Walk Through the Temple Ordinances: A conversation with Jasmin Rappleye
Matthew Bowman
Professor of Religion and History at Claremont Graduate University; Howard W. Hunter Chair of Mormon Studies
Claremont Graduate University
Episode: Why Ritual?: A conversation with Matthew Bowman
Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
LDS relationship and sexuality coach with a Ph.D. in counseling psychology
Faith Matters
Episode: An Evolving Relationship with Obedience: A conversation with Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
George Handley
Professor at BYU, writer, and speaker focused on humanities and environmental studies
Brigham Young University
Episode: The Extraordinary Gift of Life: An exploration of covenants with George Handley

Host

Larkin Swain
Host of Sanctuary: Discovering the Temple

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Thank you!

    Thank you so much for a podcast that has changed my view of Temple worship into something beautifully evolving. I don’t have to have things figured out right now. I don’t have to be perfect or feel perfectly about the Temple to grow and to know, and to show that I love God.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    forever grateful sister
    United States2 months ago
  • Long Awaited

    This podcast feels like it gave me the breath that I didn’t know I was aching to breathe. Larkin’s insights, life experience, and raw honesty is restorative. I am filled with gratitude to have the opportunity to learn from this space of safety and exploration.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    awesome app_
    United States6 months ago
  • SO NEEDED!

    The second and third episode were things I really needed to hear and helped me go back to the temple and not feel as stuck with it. I love it when we are able to have real conversations about what the gospel can be like for some of us when it’s not picture perfect and looking at things from different perspectives of how it’s not meant to be.

    I’ve literally been checking your podcast everyday to see if a new episode has dropped!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TherapistInTherapy
    United States7 months ago
  • Audio

    Love the content, but the audio is too quiet! I have to turn my volume all the way up just for it to sound normal. But the content is amazing.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LisaAnne1234
    United States7 months ago
  • Thank you

    Listened to Larkin at the Restore Gathering and immediately knew I had to follow this podcast as soon as it came out. Thank you for being real, authentic, and vulnerable in sharing your temple experiences. I love the House of the Lord but also know that not everyone has the same experience as me. Thank you for sharing your wrestle before the Lord.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    imtheonewhopaysforthis
    Canada8 months ago

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Real conversations about faith and doubt resonate with audiences.
Fans appreciate relatable, life-centered discussions about temple experiences.
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Why Ritual?: A conversation with Matthew Bowman
Q: How does Joseph Smith's endowment differ in practice from traditional Christian rituals like the Lord's Supper?
The endowment embeds identity through embodied acts, including clothing and staged roles (Adam and Eve), making participants participate in the story rather than passively receiving grace, which strengthens communal bonds.
An Evolving Relationship with Obedience: A conversation with Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
Q: What moves someone from stage two to stage three?
Jennifer attributes this transition to trust in a loving God and a willingness to take responsibility for one's own moral agency.
An Evolving Relationship with Obedience: A conversation with Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
Q: What could you share about viewing obedience from a developmental viewpoint?
Jennifer explains that obedience starts from a need for structure and safety but evolves into an internalized sense of integrity and alignment with one's conscience as individuals grow.
An Evolving Relationship with Obedience: A conversation with Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
Q: Could you just give us a little introduction into what you do, maybe like why you're passionate about what you do?
Jennifer discusses her background in the church and her PhD in counseling psychology, highlighting her motivation to help couples around their intimate relationships and sexuality.
An Embodied Discipleship: A conversation with Jennifer C. Lane
Q: How do we individually obtain that knowledge?
It is through the ordinances and the growth in understanding gained by participating in them regularly.

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