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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There is no better time to debate than now. Is tipping culture out of control? Should you earn the right to be a parent? Your Favorite Locals tour the debate world with Master Debater and Reno/Vegas comedian, Jackson Stoever. Buckle up for the worst hot takes and spiciest reactions to the most controversial topics.

(00:00 - 02:35) Intro

(02:36 - 29:07) The U.S. Should Abolish Tipping

(29:08 - 42:01) You Should Earn the Right to be a Parent

(42:02 - 43:39) The National Forensic League

(43:40 - 44:32) Reno's Hidden Gem

(44:33 - 50:53) Who is Jackson Stover?

(50:54 - 1:00:08) Jackson's Debate Background

(1:00:09 - 1:05:31) Debate Tips and Tricks

(1:05:32 - 1:13:29) Politics and Religion Debates

(1:13:30 - 1:27:57) Jackson Pursues Comedy

(1:27:58 - 1:35:43) The Generation Gap

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High school reunions: a safe place (for judgement). Kenzie just joined Mike in the 28 club which means they have 10 year high school reunions to start thinking about. But is it even happening? Has social media ruined high school reunions? From reflecting back on the lovely era of undeveloped brains and bullying, they chat about the REAL questions people ask themselves when they think about attending their high school reunion.

(00:00 - 02:28) Valentine's Day Giveaway

(02:29 - 03:34) Intro

(03:35 - 05:16) Are we having a 10 year reunion?

(05:17 - 09:11) What is a high school reunion?

(09:12 - 11:10) Social Media has ruined reunions

(11:11 - 15:32) Symptoms of a heart attack

(15:33 - 23:08) Would you attend your high school reunions?

(23:09 - 27:58) High school is not that serious

(27:59 - 39:37) How do you think people are going to remember you?

(39:38 - 44:46) What do you imagine a high school reunion as?

(44:47 - 49:02) Would you date your current significant other in high school?

(49:03 - 50:18) Famous people from your class

(50:19 - 52:14) The scary statistic about Only Fans

(52:15 - 1:00:59) Knowing what you know now would you have chosen the same friends?

(1:01:00 - 1:12:52) What's the desired outcome of going to a reunion?

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