Last week we discussed working at the MTC and experiencing a faith crisis with the wonderful Megan Spence. Megan worked as an instructor at the… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 086: An MTC Instructor Goes Through a Faith Crisis Part 2
Today, Megan Spence joins the podcast to share her story with the audience. Megan worked as an instructor at the Missionary Training Center during her… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 085: An MTC Instructor Goes Through a Faith Crisis Part 1
The LDS version of the premortal existence fundamentally changes how the LDS faith approaches the problem of evil. In traditional Christianity, evil is introduced into… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 083: A Joseph Smith Theodicy
Why is there evil? Is deity compatible with the suffering that we observe in the world around us? In today’s episode, Scott introduces the listeners… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 081: Why is there Evil?
Many people stay engaged with the LDS church after deconstructing their faith, but that relationship looks different for everyone. In this episode, Scott brings on… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 078: Nuance and Respectful Disagreement with Patrick Mason
How can you be a moral person without God? Friends and Family pose this question to those of us that deconstruct religion and leave it… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 066: Divine Command Theory
Can the Church be changed into something I can see myself proudly a part of again, or is it too far gone to save? A… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 065: Be the Change You Want to See
A faith crisis is a delicate matter for anyone to navigate. My guest today has a unique experience with his journey out of the church.… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 056: Navigating a Faith Crisis While Working at Church Headquarters
Whether in the church or out of the church, when someone disagrees with us they speak in familiar terms: “This is the only true church,”… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 047: One of These Things is Exactly the Same as the Other
There have been some amazing interactions behind the scenes. In today’s episode, Scott shares some of the recent comments he’s received on his episodes. Most… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 044: An Agreeable Disagreement
Michelle Larson joins the podcast again to finish their discussion on the feminine divine. Building off the subject of masculinity and feminity that they covered… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 043: The Feminine Divine with Michelle Larson
A faith transition tests the many relationships we have in our lives. Unfortunately, several of them prove to be less than true friends. After discussing… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 039: Church Assigned Friendship
After examining faith for two weeks, Scott moves the discussion to doubt. In this episode, we’ll look at the source for the infamous “Doubt your… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 035: Doubt Your Doubts About Your Doubts
Religious faith and secular faith lean on different sources as the arbiters of truth. Continuing on the conversation of faith, Scott explores the concept as… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 034: Secular Faith
Scott uses the phrase “choose to believe” occasionally. A nuanced believing listener asked a clarifying question about the verbiage, sparking a discussion on Faith and… Read More »Rameumptom Ruminations: 033: Faith and Knowledge