Brothers & Sisters, Adieu!
Siblings in Zion
Is this the end?! In this season 5 finale, we discuss the decision to intensionally end the production of this podcast, reflect on why we started it, our current positions on faith and disbelief after these last 5 years, how doing this has changed our lives and our relationship to each other, and where we intend to go from here. We also discuss the experience of watching the film ‘Heretic’ and how it was very different for both us, especially for Lisa as a former Sister Missionary. To all the people who have listened to us, wherever you came from, however you came away from it - thank...
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Extinguishing 'Twin Flames'
Siblings in Zion
The siblings are joined by special return guest Brother Jordan to talk about the predatory organization (or cult) known as Twin Flames Universe, which claims that ‘You can have Harmonious Twin Flame Union if you choose to take the spiritual journey all the way to your natural destination of eternal love’ … also, make a lot of personal sacrifices and of course pay a bunch of money. They discuss the leaders of the group, their manipulative tactics and schemes, the victims who have spoken out, comparisons with other modern cults like Scientology, NXIVM, and of course the LDS...
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(Mother) God is Dead
Siblings in Zion
The siblings discuss the documentary series ‘Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God’, the cast of characters, their motivations, the grotesque circumstances of their leader’s demise, and the consequences of her absence. And of course they make comparisons to other religions, cults, and the rise of their female leaders in particular. They also discuss the spread of ideas through the internet, the concept of free will, and judgement of human actions. --- Love Has Won - https://tinyurl.com/2p9fs844 The Way Down (Gwen Shamblin) - https://tinyurl.com/yc3rcah4 Lori Vallo -...
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The Common Mormon & The Good Death
Siblings in Zion
Sister Lisa shares the story and meaning of her first tattoo, an update on her feelings around her grad school experience, and her thoughts on reading ‘The Testaments’ by Margaret Atwood. The siblings then discuss recent thoughts around death and the treatment of remains, and their potential preferences for their own bodies. — The Common Mormon: The Testaments: From Here to Eternity: Stiff: Six Feet Under: ‘Hell Together’: --- http://siblingsinzion.com http://facebook.com/siblingsinzion http://instagram.com/siblingsinzion http://twitter.com/siblingsinzion YouTube:...
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It's Feeling a Bit Culty
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Sister Lisa shares her struggles and thoughts on her grad school experience as she prepares to be a therapist, and how her religious past informs her approach and understanding of the system. The siblings read some *fascinating* articles on tithing from the most recent issue of Liahona, and discuss how much they think about this whole Mormonism thing these days and how much they really need to talk about it going forward … --- http://siblingsinzion.com http://facebook.com/siblingsinzion http://instagram.com/siblingsinzion http://twitter.com/siblingsinzion YouTube:...
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Marriage Is for Losers | More Sh*t From BYU-I
Siblings in Zion
Sister Lisa shares more eyebrow-raising notes from her BYU-Idaho classes. Dating, sexuality, gender and marriage roles, revelation, ’NCMO’, suppressing desire, boundaries, bogus statistics, terrible advice & more! — Christopher Columbus episode of Everywhere You Go is Bullsh*t: http://siblingsinzion.com http://facebook.com/siblingsinzion http://instagram.com/siblingsinzion http://twitter.com/siblingsinzion YouTube: https://bit.ly/sizyoutube Theme Music: 'The Falls' by Umbrellaman - http://umbrellamanband.com
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Sh*t My BYU Professor Said | Temple Marriage Prep
Siblings in Zion
Sister Lisa shares highlights from her notes taken during several classes at BYU-Idaho, including some real whoppers from ‘Prep for Temple Marriage’ that drive Brother Dan to bewilderment and the both of them to giggles. --- The ExMo Candle Co. - --- http://siblingsinzion.com http://facebook.com/siblingsinzion http://instagram.com/siblingsinzion http://twitter.com/siblingsinzion YouTube: https://bit.ly/sizyoutube Theme Music: 'The Falls' by Umbrellaman - http://umbrellamanband.com
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Do You Want to Sing a Hymn?
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Bonus material from our episode ‘Christian & Atheist Walk Into a Bar’ - Comparing Christian and Mormon hymns, the power of music and art in relation to faith in God, as well as a Christian perspective on Stoicism and the precariousness of interpreting the Bible. Bonus points to those who have seen SLC Punk! - https://youtu.be/6qr-wDh95TM
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Christian & Atheist Walk Into a Bar
Siblings in Zion
Dan and Lisa welcome Brother Bryan, a Christian who was previously involved with the Four Square church and now associates with the Church of the Nazarene. Bryan and Dan have had several fruitful discussions around Faith, Atheism, Christian denominations, biblical literalism, similarities and contrasts in their respective religious experiences, and have have found friendship and comradery in them. So, we gave him an open invite to have one of those discussions on the show. We also welcome our mutual friend Brother Armando, a former Christian who told his story on the previous episode...
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King Follett Discourse (Abridged)
Siblings in Zion
For those who have already read or are quite familiar with the 'King Follett Discourse', this episode of our reading and commentary is abridged to contain less of the text read aloud. You can find the complete version previously published ... --- In this episode the siblings read and comment on 'The King Follett Discourse', its theological significance, and its influence on Mormonism. In April of 1844, Joseph Smith spoke to a crowd of many thousands (saints and detractors alike) and delivered what would be the most directly recorded public address of his life, and the last such address...
info_outlineIn this third season finale: the siblings use a random scripture generator to compare the text, tone, and perceived value of verses from the books of the Bible and the Mormon scriptures: The Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, and The Pearl of Great Price. Lisa also applies her Mormon missionary brain to provide the perception of the believer.
They also share some verses of scripture from outside of Christianity, and philosophies they find valuable without religion entirely.
They conclude with a preview of next season of the podcast, including Lisa’s old journals and path of indoctrination … Until we meet again!
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Random Scriptureverse - https://randomscriptureverse.com
‘Meditations’, Marcus Aurelius - https://bit.ly/3CjXifg
The Bhagavad Gita - https://bit.ly/2VSfeOF
Buddhist Scriptures - https://bit.ly/3krYgQN
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