Rameumptom Ruminations podcast

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Leaving a high-demand religion can be a painful and transformative experience, but how do we ensure we don’t repeat the same patterns of judgment and exclusion we once faced? In this episode, we explore the cycle of harm, the dangers of tribalism, and how we can engage critically without dehumanizing others. Drawing from philosophy, psychology, and personal reflection, we examine how anger can be valid but also limiting if it leads us to mirror the very systems we left behind. True freedom lies not in fighting fire with fire, but in breaking the cycle with compassion, integrity, and a commitment to personal growth. Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast.…

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Rameumptom Ruminations: 107: A Where Will You Go Interview

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A month ago, Marti from the Where Will You Go podcast interviewed Scott with a series of rapid-fire questions. Marti is an excellent podcast host and if any of the listeners to Rameumptom Ruminations are not already listening to her podcast, please give her your support. Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast.…

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Rameumptom Ruminations: 106: Antagonism or Criticism 20:35

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In today’s episode, Scott responds to a believing member of the church that commented on a few of the episodes over the summer months. Said commenter referred to the podcast as being antagonistic of the LDS church. Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast.

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Rameumptom Ruminations: 105: A Mormonish Interview 1:08:28

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Today’s episode is a rebroadcast of an interview on the Mormonish Podcast with Rebecca and Landon from August of 2023. The wonderful team over there invited Scott onto their show to ask him some questions about Rameumptom Ruminations. Make sure to follow Mormonish wherever you’re streaming this episode.…

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Rameumptom Ruminations: 104: A Rameumptom Update 5:36

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After a month and a half break, Scott is back making content. This episode is a quick message let the listeners know that next week, episodes will resume production in full.

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Rameumptom Ruminations: 103: The Hasty Generalization of Moroni’s Promise 17:35

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The LDS church encourages all members and potential converts to follow Moroni’s promise in Moroni 10:4–5. They are encouraged to read the Book of Mormon and then ask God if it is true. Missionaries then tell people that all the other truth claims within the church must also be true. In todays episode, Scott explains why this line of reasoning uses the hasty generalization fallacy to prove that the church is true. Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast by visiting this link.…

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Rameumptom Ruminations: 102: The Cost of Belief 22:54

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What if the LDS church is true? The question posed last week received a larger number of comments than normal. This week, Scott will reply to a handful of them from a spectrum of agreement to disagreement and frustration. The topic will still center on Pascal’s wager and some responses to it. Is the cost of belief, according to pascals wager, negligible? Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast.…

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Rameumptom Ruminations: 101: What if the LDS Church is True? 19:06

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What if the LDS church is true? This question is one that many of us that leave the church are faced with when we talk with loving family and friends. It is a variation on Pascal’s Wager. In this episode, we’ll discuss this question and Pascal’s wager to see what responses we as doubters or non-believers might say in response to it. Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast.…

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Rameumptom Ruminations: 100: My Final Prayer 23:21

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Two weeks ago when we discussed President Oaks May 2023 worldwide youth devotional, a few people commented on a remark Scott made while recording. A line in the devotional bothered Scott and he didn’t spend the time to go over why. In today’s episode, Scott goes back to that discussion and reads some of your comments. The quote in question comes from the talk Wholehearted by sister Michelle D. Craig, second counselor in the Young Women’s General Presidency. Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast.…

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Rameumptom Ruminations: 099: Safeguarding Children in the UK with Jane Christie 1:14:09

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Last week, the lovely ladies over at 21st Century Saints had a huge announcement. After a year-long effort encouraging the LDS church in the UK, big changes happened without the church excommunicating the activists. Today, Jane Christie joins the podcast to talk about their news, their podcast, and her lived experience as a nuanced believer in the LDS church. Please go follow 21st Century saints wherever you’re streaming this and support these wonderful women in their efforts. Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast.…

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Rameumptom Ruminations: 098: President Oaks Struggles to Love His Neighbor 21:35

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On May 21st of 2023, President and Sister Oaks gave a worldwide devotional to the youth of the church. Much of what they said is not new to any longtime member of the church, but there were a few key moments worth commenting on. The title of this episode is inflammatory, but give the episode… Read More » Rameumptom Ruminations: 098: President Oaks Struggles to Love His Neighbor…

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Rameumptom Ruminations: 097: Behind the Scenes at BYU-I Admissions 51:27

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Brady Nordfelt joins the show again this week to continue their discussion about BYU-I admissions. Brady is a former BYU-I admissions office employee who brings a unique perspective to the discussion around Mormonism and LDS thought. In this episode, we dive deeper into his time working for the church and discuss some of his observations… Read More » Rameumptom Ruminations: 097: Behind the Scenes at BYU-I Admissions…

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Rameumptom Ruminations: 096: A Faith Crisis at BYU-I Admissions 1:12:16

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Former BYU-I admissions office employee Brady Nordfelt joins the podcast today to discuss his faith transition while working full-time for the church. Brady discusses some issues that led him to doubt and leave the church, as well as some of the projects that he led while working for the church. Please consider becoming a monthly… Read More » Rameumptom Ruminations: 096: A Faith Crisis at BYU-I Admissions…

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Rameumptom Ruminations: 095: A Brief History of LDS Tithing 20:41

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The practice of tithing in the modern LDS church has led to the hoarding of billions of dollars. How was tithing practiced in the early church and does it resemble the modern teachings? Today, Scott covers a brief history of tithing practices within the LDS church. Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the… Read More » Rameumptom Ruminations: 095: A Brief History of LDS Tithing…

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Rameumptom Ruminations: 094: What is Tithing? 21:05

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