At Last She Said It

Episode 182: The Harder the Better | A Conversation with Valerie Hamaker

May 21, 2024
Valerie Hamaker discusses the perception of difficulty equating to righteousness in LDS faith. They explore the idea of harder not always being better, critiquing the association of suffering with holiness. The conversation delves into personal growth, autonomy in faith, and the complexities of sacrifice within spirituality. They emphasize the importance of navigating challenges for growth without external validation and explore the quest for gender equality and agency within religious contexts.
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