Mormon Happy Hour Podcast

The Angels on Fire are thrilled to hear the story of Crystal Legionaires, the brave girl who raised her voice and shouted “Stop Protecting Sexual Predators” during the Solemn Assembly of LDS General Conference. Join us in listening to her thoughts beforehand, what happened in the moment, and all the details of the aftermath. Crystal … Continue reading "MHH16 Interview: Crystal Legionaires, the girl who shouted “Stop Protecting Sexual Predators” during LDS General Conference"

Take a break from the heavy stuff and laugh with us! The Angels on Fire bring to you our official General Conference Pre-Game Show! We suggest a few ideas for a drinking game while you watch. Mark Pugsley guests on the show, sharing his observations of LDS, Inc reactions to many grassroots movements. Ryan Chidester … Continue reading "MHH15: General Conference Pre-Game Show! The Drinking game, with guests!"

The Angels on Fire tackle the overwhelming topic of Joseph L. Bishop, Former President of Provo MTC and his confession of multiple instances of sexual assault. Two guests join the episode to provide their perspectives on the most important issues, Reddit u/relevantlife, and advocate/activist Lesley Butterfield. Don’t worry, we take lots of intermission breaks to … Continue reading "MHH14: Joseph Bishop MTC President Sexual Assault, Discussion and Guests"

The Angels on Fire bring you urgent news following a groundbreaking MormonLeak that was released yesterday, March 19th, 2018. We interview Ethan Dodge, co-founder of MormonLeaks regarding several listener-submitted questions about the leak involving Joseph L. Bishop and an audio recording where the former MTC President confesses to sexual misconduct with several women throughout his many … Continue reading "MHH13.2: Breaking Interview w/Ethan Dodge of MormonLeaks on Joseph Bishop Sexual Assault Leak"

The Angels on Fire showcase the #andsoIstayed hashtag begun by Jennie Willoughby, ex-wife of Trump Secretary, Rob Porter and how this experience is relevant within her LDS culture.  Colleen shares updates for Missionaries and their usage of social media to communicate with friends, family, and prospective spouses. Miranda and Colleen discuss common experiences within local Exmo … Continue reading "MHH13: Willoughby #andsoIstayed, Missionaries on Social Media, Predators in Local Exmo Groups"

The Angels on Fire have an amazing experience at PHX Southwest Sunstone Conference.  Colleen and Miranda get to partake in an Epic Mormon Potluck, interview your favorite names in Post Mormonism, and some great attendees who sit down and chat with us as well! We announce the winners of two contests we run at Sunstone … Continue reading "MHH12: PHX Sunstone Interviews with Lindsay Hansen Park, NewNameNoah, Ryan McKnight of MormonLeaks"

The Angels on Fire sit down with Ryan McKnight of MormonLeaks for an enlightening round of Truth or Dare, in the spirit of Truth and Transparency. Listen to Ryan tell stories, drunk rants, and sing a primary song! Is he a confirmed homosexual? Is he honest? You decide! Once he’s had far too many shots, Ryan dives … Continue reading "MHH11: Truth or Dare with Ryan McKnight of Mormon Leaks, The Drinking Game"

This week, national media is bursting with references to the roles of LDS Bishops in connection with marital abuse, divorce, childhood sexual development and more. We tackle these issues with a few personal experiences and a relevant MormonLeaks audio recording. But do not despair, there is a brightness this week as we bring you the … Continue reading "MHH10: Trump Staff Secretary Rob Porter, MormonLeaks and provoguysamiright"

The Angels on Fire are joined by the devil himself, Mike Norton. We subject him to a firey round of Church History trivia, mercilessly peppering him with questions. Each time he gets one wrong, he takes a shot, but don’t worry, its Mike, he knows Church History! Each time he skunks us, then we have … Continue reading "MHH09: Mike Norton on Church History, The Drinking Game"

The LGBTQIA community dominates the topics for this week, bringing with it a powerful mix of emotions and reactions. Dan Reynolds debuts his documentary Believer, at Sundance. Josh and Lolly Weed announce their divorce, an end of a mixed orientation LDS marriage. We cringe and die laughing at the Instagram account @byupda. Sam Young is … Continue reading "MHH08: Dan Reynold’s Believer, Disappearing Unicorns, and @byupda"

What do Oreos have to do with Sacrament Meeting talks? Oh, I’m about to tell you, and you’re gonna love it! We have a lot to say about Mormons and appropriate boundaries, do you? And yes, of course, we are talking about the 1st Presidency Succession and the departure of the Silver Fox.   Links … Continue reading "MHH07: 1st Presidency Succession, Oreos and Boundaries"

Come check out kopi luwak coffee with us! Have you heard of it? Upon request of you, the listeners, we gather and share the responses to the New York Times controversial obituary of Thomas S. Monson, Prophet and President of the LDS Church, who passed away last week. We respond to the petition that asks … Continue reading "MHH06: New York Times Monson Obit, Petition to NYT, Response by NYT"

Happy New Year! Holy cow what a way to start it off! Miranda and Colleen discuss the way a faith transition impacts your annual resolutions. Miranda discusses a Reddit post regarding Joseph Smith’s Seer Stone. AND OMG, will there be a bigger story this year in Mormonism than Thomas Monson passing away? We hash out … Continue reading "MHH05: New Year, Death of Monson, Seer Stone"

We had a blast hosting a LIVE episode in our Facebook Group, Mormon Happy Hour. Miranda and Colleen share some coffee and alcohol tips, share updates on Sam Young’s petition and Mike Norton’s (NewNameNoah) efforts to support Sam’s cause. Colleen shares the recent updates to Youth Responsibilities in the Temple Baptismal Font, with lots of … Continue reading "MHH04: LIVE Facebook Group Video Episode"

Colleen and Miranda review the Face2Face with Ballard & Oaks where they deny that the LDS Church has ever hidden anything from anyone…which is demonstrably false and can be disproved by the Church Essay on Polygamy alone.  Miranda shares an article regarding the Fight the New Drug campaign using unscientific means to present “facts.” Colleen … Continue reading "MHH03: Face2Face Gaslighting w/Ballard & Oaks, FTND, CES Letter"

Colleen and Miranda review Sam Young’s petition to Stop Sexually Oriented Interviews of Mormon Youth. Also, the accidental release of Handbook 1, and the nuggets of interest found within this secret, er sacred, document that is only for the eyes of higher level ecclesiastical leaders of the LDS Church.   Links mentioned in this episode: … Continue reading "MHH02: Sam Young’s Masturbation Interview Petition & Handbook 1"

Colleen and Miranda discuss New Name Noah aka Mike Norton, and the pseudonym Mary Snap who was asked by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to keep tabs on Mike Norton as a threat to the church. Was this tracking, stalking, ethical? Who is Mike Norton? What was the response by Mike Norton … Continue reading "MHH01: Mary Snap & Mike Norton"

We are the Angels on Fire, Colleen Dietz and Miranda Crandall! Join us as we share our own journeys in Mormonism and what inspired us to launch Mormon Happy Hour!