Best Exponent II Podcasts (2025)

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Spring 2025 Magazine Launch Party: Radical Kindness 57:20

22d ago57:20

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The audio from the Exponent II Magazine Launch Party Zoom Call for the Spring 2025 Edition, the theme of Radical Kindness. Contributing writers and artists for the Spring issue of the magazine share their backstories and inspiration for their work. Carol Ann Litster Young (managing editor of the magazine) as MC and Rachel Rueckert (editor-in-chief …

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From stay-at-home-mom to breadwinner — help for LDS women if the marriage ends | Episode 390 47:05

6d ago47:05

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In 1981, then-apostle Ezra Taft Benson rose to the pulpit during a General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and told women: “You were elected by God to be wives and mothers in Zion. Exaltation in the Celestial Kingdom is predicated on faithfulness to that calling. Since the beginning, a woman’s first and most important …

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At Last She Said It: Honest Conversations About Faith, Church, And Everything In Between 41:45

8d ago41:45

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Today we turn the tables on popular podcast hosts Susan Hinckley and Cynthia Winward to interview them about their new book, At Last She Said It: Honest Conversations About Faith, Church, And Everything in Between. You may be familiar with their At Last She Said It podcast, and how for the past five years they have helped listeners grappling with t…

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Mormons in Media crossover: What is Heather Gay teaching people about Latter-day Saint heaven? 52:32

10d ago52:32

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In the first monthly bonus episode brought to you by a collaboration of “Mormon Land” and “Mormons in Media,” Latter-day Saint Rebbie Brassfield and non-Latter-day Saint Nicole Weaver talk about season one of “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” and what they’re expecting, and hoping to see, from season two. Rebbie is surprised to learn that Nicole knows…

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Gladiator II with Alexandra Sills 1:19:37

13d ago1:19:37

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Rounding out our trilogy of special episodes on Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, we are joined by gladiator expert, Alexandra Sills. Alexandra holds a BA in Classical Studies from Birkbeck College, University of London and a MA in The Classical Mediterranean from the University of Leicester. Alexandra’s MA dissertation was awarded the Mark Pluciennik p…

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Announcing a new podcast partnership all about Latter-day Saints in pop culture | Episode 389 38:01

14d ago38:01

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Taylor Frankie Paul. Litia Garr. Shari Franke. Andy Reid. Lisa Barlow. Hannah Neeleman. What do all these people have in common? For our online friends, the answer is obvious: All are Latter-day Saints. Maybe you’ve heard of them. Maybe not. But these are just some of the names representing and defining, albeit unofficially, The Church of Jesus Chr…

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Racism in the LDS Church: There's still work to do, says Mauli Bonner | Episode 388 31:20

21d ago31:20

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While the racist priesthood/temple ban in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is indeed in the past, racism itself remains very much in the present — for the faith and for society as a whole. In fact, the Utah-based church recently published a new webpage addressing the topic, reminding members that President Russell Nelson directed the…

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The Fall of Veii: Part III 1:06:12

27d ago1:06:12

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We return for the final instalment on the fall of Veii in 396 BCE. In our previous episode, we witnessed the actual conquest of the great Etruscan city. Now it’s Camillus’ time to bask in the glory! He's a Real Trip Camillus has managed to secure victory for Rome, and one of the advantages now that it’s all over is that sweet, sweet booty. Everyone…

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LDS missionary program offsets falling birthrates — for now | Episode 387 31:50

28d ago31:50

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As a proselytizing faith with a committed corps of volunteer missionaries, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is forever driven to boost its ranks and broaden its reach. It did so last year at a level not seen in decades. Convert baptisms topped 308,000 in 2024, a 27-year high, and pushed total membership above 17.5 million. The army o…

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"Experiments In The Fading Light" with author Steven L. Peck 45:17

1M ago45:17

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Author and poet Steven L. Peck joins Signature marketing manager Beth Brumer Reeve in an interview about his new book of poetry, Experiments in the Fading Light. Listen as Steven reads some of his favorites from this collection and shares how he got in trouble at school for reading so much during class, which we believe helped him become an amazing…

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Why the new garments are a hit and reminder of a changing church | Episode 386 33:00

1M ago33:00

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When news broke last fall that redesigned temple garments — including a sleeveless version — were already on sale in some foreign countries, it became a hot topic among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Would the sacred underclothes, which are expected to be worn under daily clothing, be visible under tank tops? Would the …

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Gladiator II with Professor Martin M. Winkler 1:08:42

1M ago1:08:42

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WARNING! This post and episode both contain spoilers! We are back to discuss Gladiator II, the sequel to Ridley Scott’s smash hit Gladiator (2000). Gladiator II is set in the joint reign of Caracalla and Geta. These emperors were brothers in real life, but not the creepy twins shown in the movie. However, let’s not get caught up in historical detai…

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The evolution of Exponent II and LDS feminism | Episode 385 35:42

1M ago35:42

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In the mid-1970s, a tiny group of Latter-day Saint women in Boston launched a modest effort to discuss women’s issues — past and present — in a magazine they called Exponent II (named after the newspaper of their Mormon foremothers, Woman’s Exponent). These modern feminists did not challenge the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…

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'Latter Day Struggles' podcasters discuss their resignation from the church | Episode 384 44:52

2M ago44:52

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As practicing Latter-day Saints with nuanced faith, Valerie and Nathan Hamaker wanted to help fellow believers grappling with a “faith crisis” or how they have been “wounded” by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. So, in 2022, Valerie, a mental health counselor in Kansas City, Missouri, and Nathan launched a podcast, called “Latter Day…

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The Fall of Veii: Part II 1:20:49

2M ago1:20:49

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The Fall of Veii is finally upon us – or perhaps we should say it was finally upon them! After a shameful defeat early in 396, the Romans decided to appoint a dictator. It is time for a Republican hero to burst into the spotlight. Welcome to the stage, Marcus Furius Camillus! Episode 159 – The Fall of Veii: Part II A Hero is Born Camillus is a lege…

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"Changemakers: Women Who Boldly Built Zion" with authors McArthur Krishna and Anne Pimentel 53:07

2M ago53:07

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Authors McArthur Krishna and Anne Pimentel sat down with Signature Books director Barbara Jones Brown to talk about the impetus behind their new book Changemakers: Women Who Boldly Built Zion. At a time when women are wondering if they matter at church, this book offers a resounding, “Yes!” Stories curated from scripture and global history of the C…

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How politics and polarization are shaping Latter-day Saints in the U.S. | Episode 383 37:37

2M ago37:37

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A new report by the Pew Research Center, the Religious Landscape Study, has given members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plenty to pat themselves on the back about. According to the survey of 37,000 U.S. adults, including 565 self-identified Latter-day Saints, active members of the Utah-based faith are some of Christianity’s wor…

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What many Latter-day Saints and church leaders get wrong about pornography | Episode 382 29:05

2M ago29:05

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Pornography — broadly defined as sexually explicit images — has become a sort-of wallpaper of modern lives. It is everywhere: in our books, movies, computers, video games, social media posts, music and phones. For many years, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint warned members that porn was “dangerous,” “evil” and “damnable.” T…

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The Far Edges of the Known World with Owen Rees 1:00:07

2M ago1:00:07

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We are super excited for this conversation. Owen Rees is the founder of the website badancient.com and we’ve been lucky enough to write a couple of articles over there on some misconceptions about the ancient Romans. So when we heard that Owen had a book coming out, we absolutely wanted to have a chat. Special Episode – The Far Edges of the Known W…

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The conservative LDS prophet who led fights over evolution, the age of the Earth and orthodoxy | Episode 381 46:09

2M ago46:09

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Joseph Fielding Smith’s family tree alone makes him a significant player in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His father, Joseph F. Smith, was the faith’s sixth president. His grandfather was Hyrum Smith, who was slain with his great-uncle, church founder Joseph Smith. His son-in-law, in fact, was apostle Bruce R. McCo…

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"Wallace Stegner: Dean Of Western Writers" with author Alex Beam 44:12

3M ago44:12

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Nationally acclaimed author and journalist Alex Beam joins marketing specialist Beth Brumer-Reeve to talk about his new biography, Wallace Stegner: Dean Of Western Writers. Stegner had a prolific career that spanned half a century, including fourteen novels and seventeen works of nonfiction. He won the coveted Pulitzer Prize for his 1972 book Angle…

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Are LDS men falling prey to extremist masculinity? | Episode 380 39:50

3M ago39:50

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Certainly not for the first time, the United States has become a hotbed of hot takes and even hotter debates over men’s roles in the home and society. Fueling this fiery crisis of masculinity is, of course, social media, podcasts and other online forums. Enter the “manosphere,” a conservative- and Christian-leaning media ecosystem aimed at male emp…

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The Fall of Veii: Part I 58:30

3M ago58:30

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396 BCE is finally here! Rome and Veii have been locked in a competition for space and resources for quite some time and it seems like the tide is about to turn. The year 396 BCE is perhaps one of the most significant years for Rome’s history in the early republic. Given the events at play, this episode is considering how the year begins and it mig…

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Why those anti-LDS chants at BYU games? | Episode 379 35:12

3M ago35:12

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When Brigham Young University teams play on the road, they, like any visiting opponent, expect to encounter their share of jeers from the home crowd. But what happens when the razzing turns raunchy and the boos give way to bigotry? That occurs all too often at Cougar games. Obscene choruses, often emanating from opposing student sections, break out…

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Signature Books Podcast

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Spring 2025 Magazine Launch Party: Radical Kindness 57:20

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From stay-at-home-mom to breadwinner — help for LDS women if the marriage ends | Episode 390 47:05

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At Last She Said It: Honest Conversations About Faith, Church, And Everything In Between 41:45

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Mormons in Media crossover: What is Heather Gay teaching people about Latter-day Saint heaven? 52:32

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Gladiator II with Alexandra Sills 1:19:37

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Announcing a new podcast partnership all about Latter-day Saints in pop culture | Episode 389 38:01

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Racism in the LDS Church: There's still work to do, says Mauli Bonner | Episode 388 31:20

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The Fall of Veii: Part III 1:06:12

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LDS missionary program offsets falling birthrates — for now | Episode 387 31:50

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"Experiments In The Fading Light" with author Steven L. Peck 45:17

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Why the new garments are a hit and reminder of a changing church | Episode 386 33:00

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Gladiator II with Professor Martin M. Winkler 1:08:42

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The evolution of Exponent II and LDS feminism | Episode 385 35:42

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'Latter Day Struggles' podcasters discuss their resignation from the church | Episode 384 44:52

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The Fall of Veii: Part II 1:20:49

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"Changemakers: Women Who Boldly Built Zion" with authors McArthur Krishna and Anne Pimentel 53:07

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How politics and polarization are shaping Latter-day Saints in the U.S. | Episode 383 37:37

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What many Latter-day Saints and church leaders get wrong about pornography | Episode 382 29:05

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The Far Edges of the Known World with Owen Rees 1:00:07

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The conservative LDS prophet who led fights over evolution, the age of the Earth and orthodoxy | Episode 381 46:09

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"Wallace Stegner: Dean Of Western Writers" with author Alex Beam 44:12

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Are LDS men falling prey to extremist masculinity? | Episode 380 39:50

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The Fall of Veii: Part I 58:30

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Why those anti-LDS chants at BYU games? | Episode 379 35:12

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