Latter Day Struggles 363: The Beautiful Simplicity of Minding our Own Underwear Drawers
In this eye-opening episode Valerie is a guest on the Inside Out Podcast with Ian Wilkes and Jim Bennett, where they dive deep into the complexities of women's roles within the LDS Church, locking in on the recent garment policy shifts.
You might be surprised to learn Valerie’s take on this topic. A hint: adding women leaders to these policy-making gatherings is NOT the answer to this conundrum where it seems that thousands of LDS women across the belief & practice spectrum are frustrated. Tune in to explore a thought-provoking discussion on equality, institutional overreach, and the beauty (and simplicity) that unfolds when humans are given the dignity to manage their own underwear drawers.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:31 Jim's Experience in Argentina
01:47 Special Guest: Valerie Hamaker
02:16 Valerie's Background and Podcast
04:50 Challenges of Patriarchy in the Church
06:18 Authority and Decision Making in the Church
16:35 Impact of Patriarchy on Men and Women
22:17 Garment Controversy and Gender Equality
30:21 Church Surveys and Member Feedback
35:38 The Problems with Fundamentalism
36:38 Controlling Dress and Underwear
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