Showing posts with label awakening. Show all posts
Showing posts with label awakening. Show all posts

Friday, June 22, 2012

Episode 49: Passing the Torch

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There are so many women from all over the world, both in and out of Mormonism who listen to this podcast. Each of you has much to share. Every week I get emails from you, telling me about your life journeys, about your pain and triumphs, about how one of the episodes on the podcast helped you or validated you. Many of you have sent me ideas for podcasts, too. Because, really, for women’s issues in religion, there is endless territory to cover. In these episodes I’ve done, I haven’t even scratched the surface.

There is so, so much still to be spoken. I want to hear your voices. I want to hear your stories. And there is more out there than I could ever cover. I’ve known this time was coming, and now it’s finally here.

It’s time for me to move on from this podcast. It's time for me to turn my heart energies elsewhere. It’s time for me to pass the torch to you.

In the final episode, I’ll give you a tutorial about how to create a podcast.
 
Art by Jan Morgan Wood

Friday, June 8, 2012

Episode 48: The Pain of Patriarchy: "To Create an Equal World"

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In this episode from The Pain of Patriarchy series, Katrina shares her experience.

Child's Drawing for a Better and Gender Equal World

Episode 47: The Pain of Patriarchy: "Seen As Less Than"

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In this episode from The Pain of Patriarchy series, Tiffany shares her experience.

Art by Tertius Alio

Episode 46: The Pain of Patriarchy: "Their Fruits Don't Nourish Me"

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In this episode from The Pain of Patriarchy series, Sara shares her experience.

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Episode 45: The Pain of Patriarchy: "Possibly Condemned"

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In this episode from The Pain of Patriarchy series, Courtney shares her experience.
Art by James Christensen

Episode 44: The Pain of Patriarchy: "A Structural Flaw"

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In this episode from The Pain of Patriarchy series, Amelia shares her experience.

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Episode 43: The Pain of Patriarchy: "An Iceberg Beneath"

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Photograph by Jonathan Green
About a year ago, I recorded a piece about the pain I feel from being raised under patriarchy. I never had the courage to post it because it felt so vulnerable. It wasn't until a friend of mine expressed her pain at awakening to the crushing weight of patriarchy that I revisited that recording and shared it with her. Together, we decided to create a series about the pain of patriarchy, as this is an experience that is common to many women in the church. This episode contains my original recording.

In the following episodes for this series, you will hear the voices of Amelia, Courtney, Sara, Tiffany, and Katrina. Each of these women gives a different perspective and voice to her journey.

Below, you can also hear an added male perspective from Gail.

The Pain of Patriarchy: "The Men Give the Equality to the Women" — Gail

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*As always, thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the music.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Episode 28: "If any of you lack Sophia" — Anthroposophy and Mormonism

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The Sistine Madonna
by Raphael
In many ways, Julene traveled a traditional path through Mormonism as she raised her children, but when her oldest son decided to be done with the church rather than depart on a mission as she was expecting, she began a journey that lead her toward a world of thought filled with the Divine Feminine.

From the roots given to her subtly by her mother, Julene built further with the Christ-centered philosophy of anthroposophy created by Rudolf Steiner, as she moved toward re-enthroning Sophia in her spiritual life and seeking for a true balance between the Divine Feminine and the Divine Masculine.

Julene will be watching the comments to respond 
to questions and ideas from her story.

Resources from Julene
Chalice Well at Glastonbury, England

    Wednesday, August 31, 2011

    Episode 25: "Sacred all the way through" — Owning Her Lesbian Self Part II

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    Art by Marcia Snedecor
    Here is the second half of the interview with Stacey where she tells about coming out as a lesbian, getting her master's degree, continuing her relationship with her husband through their divorce and departure from the church, and finding her feet as a whole self.

    To leave comments and for resources, please see Part I of Stacey's story.

    As you leave comments, remember that Daughters of Mormonism seeks to provide a safe place for women to share their stories. This is a real story from a real person. Please see the Comment Policy for further details.

    Episode 24: "Sacred all the way through" — Owning Her Lesbian Self Part I

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    Art by Marcia Snedecor
    After her mother converted to Mormonism, Stacey was baptized a member of the church at age eight. The church offered her a place of safety and stability in the midst of difficult family life. She went on to attend BYU, serve a mission, marry a returned missionary in the temple, and have four children. But all the while, she knew she was different. No matter how much she threw herself into being the best possible Mormon, there was always something hiding below the surface ... that she was a lesbian.

    Stacey will be watching the comments so she can respond to questions and discuss issues brought up in her story. 

    As you leave comments, remember that Daughters of Mormonism seeks to provide a safe place for women to share their stories. This is a real story from a real person. Please see the Comment Policy for further details.

    Resources from Stacey

    Support Groups
    Books & Articles

    Wednesday, August 17, 2011

    Episode 23: Every 3rd Sunday — Fasting for the Goddess

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    Art by Willow Arlenea
    A little while ago, Jena contacted me about a project she has started to fast for revelation about Heavenly Mother. In this episode, she tells her story as she grew in her interest and desire to know her Mother God and how she came to start this project. She extends an invitation to fast on the third Sunday of each month for specific and official revelation about Heavenly Mother. For more detail, check out these links:

    Jena will be watching the comments to 
    answer questions or discuss issues 
    raised in her interview.

    Jena's Recommended Resources 
    Articles
    Books
    Mormon Matters Podcast

    Friday, May 13, 2011

    Episode 7: "No Room For Fear" — Amelia's Story

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    Part of the aim of this podcast is to give voice to our stories as Daughters of Mormonism. This episode is an interview with Amelia, who will be one of our panelists for future discussions. She shares her journey to this point and talks particularly about Proposition 8 and having a voice that is heard.

    Amelia will be watching the comments to answer questions or discuss issues raised in her talk.