21st Century Saints

Even the some of the most orthodox Latter-day Saints are confused and concerned about Jack N Gerard's talk from this past Easter 2024 General Conference - Integrity: A Christlike Attribute. It was the talk that tipped Jane into resigning membership in the Church. We're joined Live! by the incredible Rebecca Bibliotecha to break down why this talk has become a tipping point for many. Mormonish Temple Links McKinney, TX https://youtu.be/yCYuyESdcCo?si=eovmoItqPPGYMUZ4 https://youtu.be/FrsxzE0-CfE?si=8obdpgQZG4RZz5Im https://www.youtube.com/live/tgiMLRzjJeI?si=WpzgMQuFTcny3CZq (RFM on Newscast) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjoh9yYKWms Lone Mountain, NV https://youtu.be/W3wU0VLoXbs?si=4VBQvN5dop27O0nL https://www.youtube.com/live/Ex9dU2BrO1w?si=ODbFXZ3s_R4obhD1 (RFM on Newscast) Cody, WY and Heber Valley, UT are covered together https://youtu.be/8_h-ei-6cq0?si=tFxpY19jBev1_hn9 https://youtu.be/ho4FHWoWItE?si=Ftsn1F2l3S-7Ldre https://youtu.be/D6bYGjr40KA?si=4NmoJAye3l9t_-a3 https://youtu.be/ESyWsL2usKs?si=QyHchRw377WIqEej

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We're live with Andrew Bolton & Ryan Comins as we talk about an upcoming Peace Colloquy which is being hosted by Community of Christm here in the UK on March 15th - 17th, 2024. Why is Peace such an important principle of the restoration? Ryan Comins: After graduating from Queens’ College, Cambridge with a degree in Theology & Religious Studies, Ryan completed a PGCE and worked for two years as a teacher of Philosophy and Religion in Surrey. He then returned to Cambridge to complete an MPhil in Biblical Studies. In September 2023 he began his PhD. He grew up a Latter Day Saint and is a friend of Community of Christ. Andrew Bolton: Growing up Roman Catholic he first met Latter Day Saintism in Oregon when he was a 19 year old horticultural student. He later met Community of Christ in Germany when working there and was caught by the idea of Zion, of a better world in this life. He was also drawn in by the very loving fellowship of congregations in Germany and then in South Wales. He coordinated Peace and Justice Ministries for 12 years for Community of Christ at their international headquarters in Independence. He was born in Preston, Lancashire and went to school in the Clitheroe/Downham /Chatburn area. With Jewell, his wife of many years, they now live in Leicester and enjoy working on their garden allotment, and engaging in a number of peace and justice projects.

We're live with the Britvengers to discuss the new UK Mandatory Reporting law and give you all the latest analysis with the introduction of criminal backgrounds in the LDS Church. How are things REALLY going? We help you decide!

David recently conducted a survey about why people in the UK left the Church and how leaving impacted them. He's here to tell us what he learned.

Join Jane, Live! as we explore what The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seem to be seeking in friendships and relationships with individuals and organisations. What does the Church value most? And who do 21st Century Saints see as "The Noble and Great Ones"?

Safeguarding Campaign 2024 PHASE 2 Launch!

We're bringing you the results of our 2023 Survey on abuse in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as news of our 2024 campaign! Ready for phase 2 Launch?

We're joined live in the studio with the incredible Miss Poppy Chesty and a few of her Burlesque students as we talk about Modesty Culture, Body Shaming and much more in this special After Dark episode!

Join Sara and Jane Live! as we discuss how we see "Belonging" in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints following October 2023 General Conference

We're here to talk you through the process of DBS background checks!

Barbie is the Queen of Summer 2023 and she has been empowering people of all ages and genders. But how does the movie intersect with Mormonism? Get ready for this! Join us Live!

Join us for this special broadcast! Thank you to guests, Grace Pool, David Sheppard, Andrew Bolton, Nemo the Mormon and NWG. You can donate to the podcast via our Paypal link @21stCenturySaints or via https://donorbox.org/21st-century-saints-fundraiser Don't forget to subscribe to our channel here on YouTube. You can also like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/21stcenturysaints Our Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/21st.centurysaints/ And our TikTok channel https://www.tiktok.com/@21stcenturysaints?lang=en

In this Live episode Jane talks about the personal impact of losing Church community and how that is shaping her future choices.

Church anxiety is real. We're here to talk about coping strategies with therapist David Sheppard.

Exactly 1 year ago 21st Century Saints launched our Safeguarding project. As we review everything that's been achieved in this past 12 months, the 21st Century Saints team will be here Live to answer all your questions! www.21stCenturySaints.Org

We are fangirling here! THE TikTok Superstar Julia Saunders AKA Analysing Mormonism is here in our virtual corridor with Ruth. We are huge fans and can't wait to share this fantastic conversation with you!

Join Ruth and guest host Richard Heath in the virtual Corridor for a chat with Doug Vincent, a beloved voice in the world of Mormonism.

Jane shares some thoughts on the matter of discernment. In light of policy changes in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, how should we view the process of revelation?

Join Jane, Sara, Leon and Landon for our panel discussion on pronouns, flags and how to be the best allies we can be. We're about to be educated! The BBC media article we shared is here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-60221034 Transgender support, information and training: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/ You can find our friends Celebrate With Pride over at their website for all your UK Pride and Queer merch needs! https://www.celebratewithpride.com/ or go visit them at the famous Barra's market in Glasgow.

Join 21st Century Saints and Nemo The Mormon as we take you through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Official Safeguarding Announcement of 20th June 2023. Link to the Church UK Safeguarding website https://uk.churchofjesuschrist.org/safeguarding

Join us live for the special announcement we've all been waiting for!

Background checks and Stake Safeguarding Specialists to be called in historic move from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the UK!

Ruth and Sara are turning the tables as Jane takes the hot seat tonight for an Ask Me Anything interview! Nothing is off limits, so if you have a question you'd like to make sure we ask, just let us know! www.21stCenturySaints.Org

David B. Ostler Bio

Professionally, David is retired. He has a Bachelor of University Studies from the University of Utah in Quantitative Methods and an MBA from Dartmouth College where he was an Amos Tuck Scholar. Before retirement, his career focused on evidence-based medicine, including products for health insurance companies, hospitals, governmental health purchasers, physician groups and pharmaceutical companies. Prior to retirement, he was Executive Vice President of Optum International,and Chairman of United Health, UK.

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, David Ostler has served as a bishop, stake president, mission president, and as a director of a Church historical site and visitors' center. He has served three full-time and two church service missions, most recently in his home stake working with leadership to understand why people no longer believe or no longer attend. With his wife, they have six wonderful children—some of whom no longer hold basic Latter-day Saint beliefs. He wrote Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question, a book about how to minister to those who question the first edition was released in July 2019. The second edition was released in April 2022.

Presently David works to find ways to create dialogue and relationships with people who believe differently in religion and politics. He has lived and served on four continents. Married to Rachelle Ostler, they have 6 children and 6 grandchildren.

Join us Live as we talk with Nemo the Mormon about the Sustaining of Church Officers at this coming Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Do 21st Century Saints Sustain or Oppose?

In March 2023, 21st Century Saints were asked to give a presentation on our Safeguarding work at Hugh James Conference on Abuse. You can watch our presentation here and look out for a follow up on this in the very near future.

Join us as we discuss the UK women's broadcast which was streamed Live on Sunday 12th March, 2023.

Ruth, Sara & Jane are joined by fellow Britvenger Peter Bleakley to talk about what we learned and what impact the meeting is likely to have in the UK.

Join the team and our guest Debbie Shrubb this week for International Women's Day where we talk about Latter Day Saint women, in particular older women, their leadership roles and visibility. And we're going to get candid about our older women and sex.   

Join us Live!

Tonight we are interviewing the newest member of the 21st Century Saints Team, the brilliantly insightful Ruth Heath.  Join us Live!

Live! Our Update at long last!

We're finally here to let you know the things we've been doing in 2022 and it's BIG!!!

The Book of Mormon Musical: A Guide for Latter-day Saints!

What did an engaged member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a returned missionary think of The Book of Mormon Musical? We're here to tell you what you need to know!

We're Assembling the Britvengers for the first time here on 21st Century Saints as we discuss YM General President Ahmad S Corbitt's recent talk on Activism Against The Church or ATC as he calls it.  

We have lots to say about his opinions on how "activism against the Church can blind, mislead ‘valiant’ souls".   

Join us alongside Mormon Civil War's Peter Bleakley, Priesthood Dispatches, Juian Heath and Nemo The Mormon, LIVE!   

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We're back from our break and we're ready to talk! What does a faithful church member do with the huge amount documentaries and shows that have aired over the summer? Well, the usual go to, is to ignore it. But that's not our style, so let us guide you through in what we hope is a helpful way! See you shortly!  

We are proud to present the long awaited second part of our interview with Ben Hunter!

Part One here:

https://youtu.be/J-TOekQYNIw

Check out our new website at www.21stCenturySaints.org

Content warning. Themes of child abuse.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11141843/Foster-mother-admits-giving-children-soap-taste-punishment-stop-telling-lies.html?fbclid=IwAR07NbFWwn5bIi1RgHArCYbu-KVolRD3doFhMIpBvumuos5LF5VrB6DHINk 

https://childabuseinquiry.scot/hearings/transcripts/

This evening we launch our campaign asking for improved safeguarding withing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Please join us so we can tell you what our activism looks like and how YOU can help!  

Show notes:  

Sign our petition here  

https://www.change.org/p/background-checks-for-all-volunteers-in-the-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints  

Check out our social media pages for template letters.

Please join us for an inpromptu discussion about the recent response to the from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the Associated Press article on abuse within the Church.   

https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-provides-further-details-about-arizona-abuse-case?fbclid=IwAR1z-IegR9xJ9Vt5eCiskCqCpu7vbcZOtVUuOaFUQdaFcW5xPlKytvS3rzo 

https://apnews.com/article/Mormon-church-sexual-abuse-investigation-e0e39cf9aa4fbe0d8c1442033b894660