Your Favorite Locals sit down with ex-Mormon Emily McHale to uncover the honest, eye opening, and real experience of growing up LDS. Inspired by The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, they break down the strict rules (no coffee, booze, or premarital fun), deep-rooted gender roles, and the pressure to stay “worthy.” Emily also shares the positive ways the church shaped her growing up and it's effects after leaving the church. Get ready to dive into the wild history of Mormonism, the controversies around its founder, Joseph Smith, and how modern LDS members navigate the internet exposing it all. Buckle up, and get ready to tour the world of Mormonism.

(00:00 - 02:23) - Introduction

(02:24 - 04:13) Growing Up Mormon

(04:14 - 08:19) Rules and Expectations

(08:20 - 11:13) Education and Community

(11:14 - 14:04) Gender Roles in the LDS Church

(14:05 - 20:30) Mormon History shapes U.S. History

(20:31 - 24:11) The Impact of Divorce

(24:12 - 37:09) Leaving the LDS Church

(37:10 - 39:49) Positive Takeaways from the LDS Experience

(39:50 - 49:52) Tithing and Financial Practices

(49:53 - 1:01:34) Baptisms for the Dead

(1:01:35 - 1:11:14) Personal Beliefs and Spirituality

(1:11:15 - 1:48:21) Advice for Those Questioning Their Faith

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