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I Went Skeptic, She Went Cosmic with Ash Adams

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Though we both left Mormonism, Ash and I ended up in very different spiritual places. We talk about the tension between my skepticism and her mysticis...

I Changed My Mind!

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This year was a big one for internal change. I’m sharing what I’ve changed my mind about in 2025 — my relationship with Mormonism, how I feel ab...

*TEASER* Apostle Jeffrey R. Holland, Reconsidered

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In light of senior Mormon apostle Jeffrey R. Holland’s passing, we’re sitting down to take a real look at his life and legacy. He shaped so many o...

Christmas Eve Confessions ⛪️

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I get to be the Catholic priest. I’m reading your end-of-year confessions: marriage woes, smut enjoyment, religious indoctrination worries, an...

Jesus Christ, Historically Speaking

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

No better time than Christmas to take a look at who Jesus really was. This episode is a deep dive into the historical Jesus—what we know, what we do...

*TEASER* Off the Main Feed

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We have some catching up to do! I’m getting into some ✨off the main feed ✨ topics today: an interaction with a couple moms from my kid’s extra...

Take Ownership! A Mormon Reckoning with Chase McWhorter

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chase McWhorter, of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, comes to Girlscamp today to talk about his Mormon upbringing, sex shame and taking accountabilit...

I Had to Log Off

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Only a few weeks off social media and this bitch has stories to tell. Today I’m talking about my scrolling addiction and the moment I realized enoug...

*TEASER* Low-Key Bible Fanfiction

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What would the story of Jesus look like if he had a wife? That’s the thought experiment Sue Monk Kidd takes on in The Book of Longings, told from th...

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S3: Former Mormon POV

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If there’s one thing we’re going to do at Girlscamp, it’s talk about Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Season 3 cracked open so many conversations: ...

Patriarchal Faith, Unpacked with Amy Allebest

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Author of the viral 2016 essay Dear Mormon Man, Amy McPhie Allebest joins me to talk all things feminism in and beyond a patriarchal faith tradition. ...

*TEASER* Sunday Check-In

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sunday check-in time! I’m answering your write-ins about everything from people-pleasing and workplace self-doubt to holiday gift-giving dread, grou...

Mormons Are Running Reality TV

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a full-blown Mormon reality TV takeover happening! This week, Madi Murphy-West of The Bad Broadcast joins me to break down why public fascin...

Politics 👻

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What's spookier than talking about religion? Talking about politics. 👻 So let's dive right in. This week, I'm not just sharing my political opinion...

*TEASER* My Moral Compass (Without Religion)

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know what’s right when there’s no religious rulebook anymore? This week I’m talking about how I’m rebuilding my moral compass and ...

Devil in the Doctrine 👹

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got another haunted episode—this time we’re diving into LDS doctrine around devils and demons. I break down the “demons in the details”...

Scary Stories to Tell in the Chapel

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's our third annual Girlscamp scary stories roundup! Bentley joins me as we dive into tales of a haunted mission house, a temple initiatory gone wro...

*TEASER* New Prophet Has Entered the Chat

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dallin H. Oaks was just named the new Mormon prophet, which gives us a lot to talk about. We’re doing a refresher on how a prophet is chosen, breaki...

Am I "Anti-Mormon"?

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of the horrific shooting at an LDS church building in Michigan, ex-Mormon content creators (myself included) have been hit with backlash a...

Good Ghosts

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all heard the scary ghost stories—but what about the good ones? Today I’m sharing your stories of “good ghosts”: ancestors offering ad...

*TEASER* Mormon Headlines: Prophet Dies & Church Shooting

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Much has transpired in Mormon news these past couple weeks, leaving anyone Mormon-adjacent with plenty of thoughts and feelings. In this episode, I’...

#MomTalk: Motherhood After Religion

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will #MomTok survive this? I’m not sure—but I do have a lot of thoughts about motherhood. In this episode, I’m sharing what it’s really like b...

Not Your Mormon Poster Child with Ellee Duke

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and sexual assault. Please take care while listening. Ellee Duke grew up the picture-per...

*TEASER* Ranting & Raving!

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got plenty to rant about and plenty to rave about today ⚖️ On the rant list: the state of the world and what can be done about it, that ne...

A New Chapter with Dr. Julie Hanks

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Julie Hanks joins us to share both her professional expertise as a marriage and family therapist who has worked with women across the Mormon and e...

Diet Coke Deconstruction with BFF Tanner Williams

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tanner and I go all the way back to third grade! We hopped on the mics this week to catch up on—first and foremost—why Diet Coke matters so much t...

*TEASER* Fast and Furious (About Fasting)

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are few things I disliked as much as fasting as a Mormon, so in this episode I’m talking about why. I get into what Mormon fasting is all abou...

Ask a Sex Expert 💌

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As promised, we’ve got a sex expert back on Girlscamp! Rebekah Barton, associate marriage & family therapist specializing in sex, joins us to tackle...

To Hell in a Handcart: The Mormon Pioneer Disaster

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What haunted my Mormon girl nightmares? The Martin and Willie handcart tragedy. And here’s the thing: the version I was taught growing up wasn’t e...

*TEASER* Sweden Travelogue & Testimony ✨

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My trip to Sweden for a wedding has given me much to talk and testify about. After a recap of the week (including a couple serious travel mishaps), I ...

Codependent No More-Mon

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Codependent? No more! As I’ve been learning about my own codependent tendencies, I’ve started noticing all the ways they show up in the culture an...

What Happens at the Family Reunion…

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

'Tis the season for family reunions! Before jumping into your reunion tales (spoiler: one includes polygamy cosplay), I share a few unfortunate events...

*TEASER* Sex, Actually

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re getting cozy and cracking open the bedroom door. I’m answering your sex questions, reading your spicy (and sweet) thoughts and ref...

Tell Jesus, the B*tch is Back!

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a much-needed July break, I’m catching you up on everything—from the real (and sometimes complicated) privilege of being a content creator, ...

*TEASER* Badass Women in Bonnets

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of Pioneer Day, we’re digging into what it really meant to be a pioneer woman—think managing periods and sex on the plains. I also take y...

*REWIND* I Kissed a Girl at Girl's Camp 💋

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode first aired back in March 2024, and y’all loved it. So I’m bringing it back for a little Girlscamp Rewind. Whether it’s your first ...

*REWIND* Leaving for Love with Rachel Brockbank (Tishmal)

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode first aired back in April 2023, and y’all loved it. So I’m bringing it back for a little Girlscamp Rewind. Whether it’s your first ...

*TEASER* Beefing with the Blonde Apologist

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another day, another drama in the Mormon vs. ex-Mormon internet universe! A (self-proclaimed) LDS apologist podcaster made a response video to me afte...

*REWIND* Trauma on Trek

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode first aired back in June 2023, and y’all loved it. So I’m bringing it back for a little Girlscamp Rewind. Whether it’s your first t...

Bliss Without Sex, Substances or Salvation

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the most blissful experience a person can have without sex, substances, or salvation? I asked—you delivered. From the cozy to the cosmic, w...

*TEASER* Something Has Changed Within Me!

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Something’s shifted lately—and not just in me. In this little life check-in, my husband Bentley joins me for a conversation about how we’re evol...

Queer, Non-Believing, and at BYU

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Halfway through her time at Brigham Young University, today’s guest Holly Graff began deconstructing her Mormon faith—and also discovered she was ...

Worthy for What? Mormon Temple Marriage Stories

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s wedding season! So we’re diving into the pinnacle Mormon version of marriage: the temple sealing. I break down what a temple sealing actually...

*TEASER* Ask Me Anything (But I'm High)

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking mixed-politics marriages, the true villain of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, when I feel “the spirit” most, and whether I’v...

Less Doctrine, More John Dehlin: The Man Behind Mormon Stories

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Dehlin, a fixture of the post-Mormon community and founder of Mormon Stories, joins me to chat about life beyond Mormonism. We cover his favorite...

30, Flirty, & Slightly Wiser

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For my 30th birthday, I asked anyone and everyone over 30 what they wish they’d known when they hit this milestone—and wow, did they deliver. We’...

The D-Word: Death & Dying After Religion

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking about the one thing none of us can avoid—but most of us were never taught how to really face: death. I’m joined by Camille Miskin,...

The Ex-Mormon Take: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As someone who spends a lot of time dissecting Mormon culture and doctrine—especially its impact on millennial and Gen Z women in Utah—Secret Live...

HEALING IS HARD ❤️‍🩹

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m opening up today about the not-so-linear path of healing—what I’ve tried, what’s helped, and what’s still a big ol’ work in progress. ...

Come Follow Me... To Reddit

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you know me, you know I love a good evening scroll on Reddit. In this episode, I’ve rounded up some of the most fascinating threads from my favor...

*TEASER* Girls Gotta Rage about Garments

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve had some LDS garment-related rage simmering lately—especially with the new  tank top design and the attempt to rewrite history about what ga...

Naked and On a Mormon Mission

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re keeping it light this week with an episode full of funny, weird, and very Mormon mission stories. Think: a raw chicken casserole for lunch, an...

Community & Friendship, After the Fall (of Faith) with Samantha Dalton

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m joined by Samantha Dalton—therapist, co-host of the Nuance Needed podcast, and the voice behind @sam.the.therapistt on Instagram. Ou...

* TEASER* Reading My Missionary Journal (Sincerely, Sister Walker)

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m letting you peek inside the very tortured brain of my former self: Sister Walker of the Berlin, Germany mission. After reading some dramatic (an...

Earth Day is My New Easter with Lucy Hutchins

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As many of us rethink what spring means outside the framework of Easter, may I suggest a new holiday to center: Earth Day. 🌱 I’m joined by stylis...

The Great & Abominable Campfire Chat

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do Mormons really believe the Catholic Church is the “great and abominable church” that the Book of Mormon prophet Nephi warned about? 👀 Today ...

*TEASER* GIRLSCAMP #GENCON

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of year again! Welcome to the first annual Girlscamp General Conference, where we reflect on the craziest and most problematic moment...

Making Sense of My Mormon Adoption with Marisa Cannon

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marisa was adopted as a baby into a strict, conservative Mormon family in Mesa, Arizona. Growing up, she faced a tumultuous upbringing marked by relig...

Severance vs. Mormonism: Spot the Difference

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did something about the world of Severance (Apple TV+) feel eerily familiar? That might be because there’s a surprising amount of Mormon overlap. To...

*TEASER* S*x, Drugs & Rated R Movies

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Once you step away from the strict rules of a high-demand religion, you’ve got to reassess where you stand on a lot of things. Today, we’re diving...

THE MORMON LORE with Aspyn Ovard

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aspyn Ovard comes to Girlscamp to talk about growing up in Utah surrounded by Mormon culture and her brief stint in the LDS church. We dive into the "...

Ruby Franke: A Post-Mormon Moms' Take

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jaci Marie Smith returns! We dive into the case that’s on everyone’s minds following Hulu’s Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke. Jaci s...

*TEASER* Mormonism Fricked My Mental Health


10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welp, starting therapy again is exposing just how much the Mormon church messed with my brain! In this episode, I’m unpacking the ways Mormonism has...

Mormon God? I Hardly Know Her!

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re diving into the nature of God—just girly things! I’ll share my journey deconstructing the 'traditional' idea of God, we’ll explor...

Rage Against the Man-chine

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to get a little rage out! I asked you to tell me about the most infuriating thing a man has ever said or done to you- be it a bishop, ex-b...

*TEASER* The Man Behind the BYU Interviews: Robert Carpenter

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Public Enemy #1 at BYU? Today’s guest, Robert Carpenter! He's the man behind the viral TikToks exposing the quirks of BYU Mormons. We dive into how ...

HIGH THOUGHTS 💭

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I dive into a collection of listener-submitted high thoughts—the kind that range from absurd to awe-inspiring. We’re talking ever...

Following reason, not revelation with Alyssa Grenfell

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alyssa’s breaking point with Mormonism came when she realized she should have trusted her own reasoning instead of blindly following 'revelation.' ...

Hot (& Sexy) Takes

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I asked for your spiciest takes on sex, dating, marriage, and relationships—and you delivered. On the list? Polyamory, pornography, knowing if you p...

Free to just be me with Rosie Card

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rosie Card, a well-known progressive Mormon influencer and founder of the LDS temple dress company Q.Noor, spent years pushing for change from within ...

*TEASER* CES Letter: Twice as Spicy

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back, baby! It's time for CES Letter Breakdown: Part 2. Along with some top-tier Brigham Young shit talk (the best kind), we’re diving into th...

Signs We’re in a Simulation

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever had a moment that felt like a glitch in the matrix? This episode is all about the simulation theory and the uncanny coincidences, eerie events an...

Making Peace with Your Body with Shannon Ricks

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to reclaiming ourselves, body image often tops the list. Shannon Ricks joins us to explore why our relationships with our bodies became ...

*TEASER* Hidden Gems of Girlscamp

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve dug into submissions past to bring you a smorgasbord of the wildest Mormon stories. We’ve got everything from patriarchal blessings and awkwa...

I HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s the day! I’ve been sitting on something big about the direction of Girlscamp, and I can’t wait to share it with you. In this episode, I’...

Lessons learned, things loved ❤️

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m recapping my 2024 favorites—and notable not-favorites—in books, movies, music, and TV. Plus, I’m sharing some lessons learned. My number o...

*TEASER* CES Letter, But Make It Cute

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who knew the CES Letter could be this much fun? Today, I’m breaking down the first half of the infamous CES Letter—which details major concerns ab...

SUGAR DADDY MISSIONARY?

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My Christmas gift to you: round 2 of wild card Mormon/religious stories! This time, we’re diving into a very weird LDS take on global warming, pregn...

Wild Cards Against Mormon-ity with Stacey Harkey

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re reading and reacting to your wild card, off-the-wall Mormon stories, and I brought in Stacey Harkey to help me unpack the, well… chaos. And ...

Confessions, questions & breast augmentation reflections

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re starting off December’s campfire chat with a rant about my brand new breast implants, and then we’ve got a lot of ground to cover: Mormon ...

Good Time Girl(scamp) with Heather Gay

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've got Good Time Girl Heather Gay at Girlscamp! Heather—New York Times bestselling author of Bad Mormon and star of The Real Housewives of Salt L...

*TEASER* The B-Word 🍒

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Patreon, we're talking boobs! Specifically, my decision to get a breast augmentation. I get into the how, what, when, and why—plus ...

Mormonism, Motherhood & Death with Madi Murphy West

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Madi is finally back—with a new last name and lots of life updates about hitting Mormon milestones in a very non-Mormon way. We discuss how sitting ...

MORMON TRIVIA with Maddy Mitchell

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How lucky are we ex-Mormons to have Maddy Mitchell take an interest in our unique upbringing? She brings her own fascinating religious background to t...

Former Mormons react to Heretic

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when two ex-Mormon women watch A24’s Heretic, the horror film about sister missionaries and faith deconstruction? A Girlscamp deep-dive...

The WORST thing I did when Mormon

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I asked for the scariest things you did or said as Mormons, and you all DELIVERED. We dive into converting friends, spouting homophobic rhetoric, gett...

HELL HOUSE & other scary religious stories

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Round 2 of scary religious stories is even spookier than the first! Bentley and I cozied up after dark to read and react to your chilling tales. This ...

*TEASER* The C-Word: Is Mormonism a Cult?

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Patreon, we’re diving into the big question: I’ll walk you through my take on it, break down the academic consensus, and read som...

Nightmare on Mormon Street

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What’s better than scary stories? Religious scary stories! Today we’re diving into some wild tales: ghosts guarding sacred stuff, a stake presiden...

Your religious trauma is real! with Ashley Buckner, LMFT

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s about time we got another therapist around here. Ashley shares her expertise on all things religious trauma and faith transitions. After gettin...

*TEASER* Friendship Breakup ❤️‍🩹

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Patreon, I'm sharing some thoughts, feelings, and lessons learned about a friendship fallout I went through this year. Turns out, 65%...

Almost ex-communicated with Josie Van Dyke

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TRIGGER WARNING: Suicidal ideation & attempt Yes, you read that right! At just 16, today's guest, Josie Van Dyke, faced the threat of a Mormon discip...

Feuding with Dr. Phil

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I went on the Dr. Phil show to talk about being ex-religious, and I’ve got THOUGHTS! After a quick rundown of my experience (plus responding to all ...

The Final Nail in the Coffin

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm telling your Mormon funeral stories as we talk through all things grief, death and funerals in the Mormon context. While I attempt to mainta...

MORMONISM 101: What do Mormons REALLY believe?

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In response to the big Mormon pop culture moment that is The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, I’m putting my missionary hat back on to break down the f...

The Secret Life of an (Ex) Mormon Wife with Jessi Ngatikaura

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

That’s right! We got Jessi Ngatikaura from the current number one show on Hulu “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” Jessi shares about her Mormon...

Jesus Christ & toxic masculinity

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🔥 It's campfire chat time! 🔥 Today's lineup: a story of an Elder’s Quorum president fiercely defending toxic masculinity, my rant on whether M...

What's in a (temple) name?

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you don’t know Emily yet, you’re welcome for the intro! She’s an expert in all things names and where they overlap with Utah/Mormon influence...

Family reunion gone... Mormon

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s nothing more Mormon than a big old family reunion! Unless it’s a big old family reunion hosted at a polygamy compound! Or one that has som...

Style over (modesty) standards with Victoria Miner

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no easy feat to rediscover your style after ditching strict modesty standards. Fashion influencer Victoria Miner comes to Girlscamp to share al...