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Join us for an intimate discussion as our guest delves deep into their personal experiences with Mormonism, the challenges they faced when leaving the faith, and the broader implications of these experiences on societal progress. From the core beliefs of Mormonism to the cultural aspects and traditions, this episode offers a unique perspective on the faith and its place in modern society. We also touch on the importance of having open and uncomfortable conversations about politics and religion, emphasizing the need for dialogue and understanding in today’s world.
TLDR: The key idea of the video is that the speaker discusses their personal experiences with Mormonism, the challenges of leaving the faith, and the importance of having uncomfortable conversations about politics and religion for societal progress.
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The Learning With Lowell show is a series for the everyday mammal. In this show we’ll learn about leadership, science, and people building their change into the world. The goal is to dig deeply into people who most of us wouldn’t normally ever get to hear. The Host of the show – Lowell Thompson- is a lifelong autodidact, serial problem solver, and founder of startups.
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Chapter / Timestamp
00:00 Teaser / intro
01:05 Introduction to Mormon faith
01:55 Being a Legacy
3:15 Transitioning out of the Church
04:20 Core beliefs of Mormonism / exposure
05:55 Why be a missionary
08:55 History of Mormon church / US church
17:25 Utah as the home for Mormons
20:05 Nice people in Utah / Post Malone
21:45 Book of mormon vs christian bible
25:05 Changes angels and demons
27:05 Personal Transitioning
33:05 Traditions of Mormonism / New people being welcomed
36:05 Get Mormons to leave you alone / Missionaries
38:05 Horror film setting / Mormons
40:05 What he feels lied to about
44:05 Affording all the kids / culture aspect of mormons
48:05 Multi wives
50:05 Polygamy / young women
51:05 Outcasting teen boys
52:05 Young men taking wives / fundamentalist
53:05 Social circle being affected by his transition
56:05 Rumspringer for Mormons / BYU
58:05 TV show on his life
59:05 Chinese Balloon
1:00:25 Globalization US vs UK
1:02:05 Private prisons
1:07:35 Thomas Jeffersons / Favorite presidents
1:08:35 President biography / FDR thoughts
1:12:30 Returning to Gold standard
1:14:50 First days as President
1:17:25 Chip strategy against China
1:20:05 Politics and religion /discussion
1:22:25 Having disagreements
1:24:50 How he imagine heaven
1:28:30 Story of a Pope and a little boy / Mormon belief on people who don’t believe
1:32:30 Spiritual significance of angels and demon changing view / Joseph smith
1:36:30 Book recommendations / Church history
1:39:05 What he is working on / Islam / religious