21st Century Saints

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Content warning: this episode deals with issues around harm and suicide. To find support near you contact your emergency care provider. Gail earned her Bachelors in 1995 at Sonoma State University, where she focused on humanistic Psychology. She earned her Master’s in Clinical Psychology in 1994 at John F Kennedy University, and is licensed in both California, USA, and The Netherlands, where she resides. She returned to her education at San Francisco Theological Seminary/Redlands University, where she earned a Certificate in Spiritual Direction in 2022 Gail was raised in the LDS church. Her family was privileged to serve in the Andes mission in (1962-1965) as mission president, wife, and family. Mormonism gave her some things that she will cherish. In 2018 she left Mormonism for a new faith home. Gail is a Psychotherapist, and a spiritual director. Her specialties include: grief, loss, faith journeys, and disability. Gail was born with cataracts, and has limited vision. She is also hearing impaired, and uses hearing aids. She is an ally to the LGBTQIA2s+ community. She is a friend to those dwelling on the fringes.

We're here to discuss what the future of Community of Christ will look like in the UK and around the world. This is going to be an exciting discussion! Carla Long is from a small town in Kansas . She attended Graceland University and graduated with a BA in Mathematics. Carla and family live in Kansas City, MO, as she is now a Counselor to the Presiding Bishop for Community of Christ. Joelle Wight, a minister of Community of Christ, serves as the Invitation Minister and Co-Mission Center President in the Chesapeake Bay Mission Center. She was ordained to the office of Seventy in November 2019 and set apart as a President of Seventy in April 2023. Joelle received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Graceland University. She lives with her little dog in Washington, DC, USA

Even the some of the most orthodox Latter-day Saints are confused and concerned about Jack N Gerard's talk from this past Easter 2024 General Conference - Integrity: A Christlike Attribute. It was the talk that tipped Jane into resigning membership in the Church. We're joined Live! by the incredible Rebecca Bibliotecha to break down why this talk has become a tipping point for many. Mormonish Temple Links McKinney, TX https://youtu.be/yCYuyESdcCo?si=eovmoItqPPGYMUZ4 https://youtu.be/FrsxzE0-CfE?si=8obdpgQZG4RZz5Im https://www.youtube.com/live/tgiMLRzjJeI?si=WpzgMQuFTcny3CZq (RFM on Newscast) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjoh9yYKWms Lone Mountain, NV https://youtu.be/W3wU0VLoXbs?si=4VBQvN5dop27O0nL https://www.youtube.com/live/Ex9dU2BrO1w?si=ODbFXZ3s_R4obhD1 (RFM on Newscast) Cody, WY and Heber Valley, UT are covered together https://youtu.be/8_h-ei-6cq0?si=tFxpY19jBev1_hn9 https://youtu.be/ho4FHWoWItE?si=Ftsn1F2l3S-7Ldre https://youtu.be/D6bYGjr40KA?si=4NmoJAye3l9t_-a3 https://youtu.be/ESyWsL2usKs?si=QyHchRw377WIqEej

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We're live with Andrew Bolton & Ryan Comins as we talk about an upcoming Peace Colloquy which is being hosted by Community of Christm here in the UK on March 15th - 17th, 2024. Why is Peace such an important principle of the restoration? Ryan Comins: After graduating from Queens’ College, Cambridge with a degree in Theology & Religious Studies, Ryan completed a PGCE and worked for two years as a teacher of Philosophy and Religion in Surrey. He then returned to Cambridge to complete an MPhil in Biblical Studies. In September 2023 he began his PhD. He grew up a Latter Day Saint and is a friend of Community of Christ. Andrew Bolton: Growing up Roman Catholic he first met Latter Day Saintism in Oregon when he was a 19 year old horticultural student. He later met Community of Christ in Germany when working there and was caught by the idea of Zion, of a better world in this life. He was also drawn in by the very loving fellowship of congregations in Germany and then in South Wales. He coordinated Peace and Justice Ministries for 12 years for Community of Christ at their international headquarters in Independence. He was born in Preston, Lancashire and went to school in the Clitheroe/Downham /Chatburn area. With Jewell, his wife of many years, they now live in Leicester and enjoy working on their garden allotment, and engaging in a number of peace and justice projects.

We're live with the Britvengers to discuss the new UK Mandatory Reporting law and give you all the latest analysis with the introduction of criminal backgrounds in the LDS Church. How are things REALLY going? We help you decide!

David recently conducted a survey about why people in the UK left the Church and how leaving impacted them. He's here to tell us what he learned.

Join Jane, Live! as we explore what The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seem to be seeking in friendships and relationships with individuals and organisations. What does the Church value most? And who do 21st Century Saints see as "The Noble and Great Ones"?

Safeguarding Campaign 2024 PHASE 2 Launch! We're bringing you the results of our 2023 Survey on abuse in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as news of our 2024 campaign! Ready for phase 2 Launch?