

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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Introduction
00:00 • 1min
Navigating Faith and Growth in the LDS Community
01:30 • 6min
Rethinking Perceptions of Righteousness and Suffering
07:51 • 14min
Navigating Personal Growth in Faith Journey
21:52 • 3min
Exploration of the Perception of Harder Being Better in Religious Practices
25:08 • 6min
Exploring Growth Without Fear or External Validation
30:41 • 2min
Exploring the Complexity of Sacrifice and Spirituality
32:27 • 28min
Finding Voice and Agency: Stories of Inequality and Struggle
01:00:56 • 5min