Mormon Stories Podcast An Inconvenient Faith & Progressive Mormonism w/ Julie Hanks, Jana Spangler & Beau Oyler | Ep. 2058
Sep 4, 2025
Join Julie Hanks, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in women's mental health, Jana Spangler, a contemplative Mormon focused on LGBTQ issues, and Beau Oyler, a former bishop, as they dive into the groundbreaking documentary "An Inconvenient Faith." They explore the emotional challenges of marginalized communities, the imperative voice of women in religious leadership, and the complexities of faith and identity. Their candid conversation sheds light on navigating tradition versus progression in Mormonism, emphasizing empathy, inclusivity, and understanding.
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Documentary Bridges Divides
- An Inconvenient Faith models respectful conversation across Mormon, ex-Mormon, and progressive voices.
- The film aims to reduce the us-vs-them binary and open dialogue inside Mormonism.
Personal Reaction From A Panel Producer
- Beau Oyler shares watching the full series within 24 hours and emotional reactions including tears and frustration.
- He notes personal scenes and local chapel appearances raised stakes for him.
Targeting Questioners, Not Just Critics
- The series consciously targets Mormons considering leaving, offering progressive alternatives to strict orthodoxy or exit.
- It intentionally includes both critics and faithful scholars to foster staying-engaged pathways.