Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler
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Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler
Welcome to our podcast! My name is Richard H. Ostler and I am a native of Salt Lake City, small business owner, married father of six with several grandchildren. I believe in and am deeply committed to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and want it to work for a wider group. I am t...
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Episode 922: Seth Bott, Noted LDS Organist and Teacher, Gay, Same-Sex Relationship, Good Man
My friend Dr. Seth Bott (PhD in Music Arts and Organ Performance, Director of Music, late 30s, Choir Master and Organist at St. James Episcopal Church...
Episode 921: Jeremy and Sara Kerrigan, Recently Divorced, Great Friends, Co-Parenting
My friends Jeremy Kerrigan (gay, on episode 761, chiropractor) and Sara Kerrigan (straight, teacher, mother of 5) joins us to share their story:
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Episode 920: Chris Bissett, Gay Latter-day Saint, Mixed Orientation Marriage, Super Insightful
My friend Chris Bissett (lives in Raymond, Alberta Canada, married father of 5, serving in Bishopric) joins us to share his story including:
Rea...
Episode 919: Nataline Brown: New Book “After Happiness: Living with Faith in a Time of Crisis”
My friend Natalie Brown (JD, University of Virginia School of Law; PhD, Columbia University; Latter-day Saint; Salt Lake Tribune guest columnist; and...
Episode 918: Rich Cope, Gay, Successful Career in Real Estate, Super Powerful Story
My friend Rich Cope (early 50s, father of four) join us to share his brave, vulnerable, and honest story in hopes of helping others:
Gro...
Episode 917: Michael Soto, Transgender Man, President/CEO Equality Arizona, Great Soul
My friend Michael Soto (mid-40s, transitioned 20+ years ago, bridge builder including being invited by the Church to attend two Temple open houses, po...
Episode 916: Brent Edwards, Bi-Sexual Latter-day Saint, Mid 50’s
My friend Brent Edwards (active LDS, lives in Joplin Missouri, married) joins us to share his story in hopes that is helps other bisexual Latter-day S...
Episode 915: Scott Mena, The Theater Guy, Gay Latter-Day Saint, Active LDS
My friend Scott Mena (lives in Deltona Florida, mid-30s) joins us to share his amazing story:
* Growing up closeted in a world and shame...
Episode 914: Alisha Anderson, Gay, LDS faith, Artist, Same-Sex Marriage, Remarkable Woman
My friend Alisha Anderson (graduate degrees in Environmental Humanities and Masters of Fine Arts, Artist, Writer, Adjunct Professor, mid-30s), joins u...
Episode 913: Bob Rees, 40+ Years of Supporting LGBTQ Latter-day Saints
My friend and mentor Robert A. Rees (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_A._Rees), age 90, who loved and supported his gay/lesbian members while serving as a...
Episode 912: Kim B. Puzey, Ministering to the One
My friend and mentor Kim Puzey (age 75) lives in Oregon, joins us to share his story:
* Growing up in a blue-color world
* Dad dyi...
Episode 911: Bob Rees, 40+ Years of Supporting LGBTQ Latter-day Saints
This episode is a re-release of Episode 385 with Bob Rees (orginally released in 2019). See Episode 913 for his newest episode.
Episod...
Episode 910: Eric Chaffey, Mid-50’s, Gay Latter-day Saint, Super Brave
My friend Eric Chaffey (talented organist and director, grew up in Oregon/Northern California, lives in Salt Lake City) joins us to share some of this...
Episode 909: Jake Ostler, Online Safety/Sextortion, Must Listen for Parents
Our son Jake Ostler (co-founder International Protection Alliance, master’s degree in social work, certificate in anti-human trafficking, LCSW, workin...
Episode 908: McArthur Krishna and Anne Pimentel join us to talk about their new book “Ask The Matriarchs: Honoring Women's Hard-earned Wrestle For Wisdom."
My inspiring friends McArthur Kirishna and Anne Pimentel (authors, BYU grads, advocates for women and others on the margins) join us to talk about the...
Episode 907: Hunter Knott, Age 25, Gay Latter-day Saint, Super Insightful
My friend Hunter Knott (UVU grad in computer science, RM) joins us to share his story growing up and starting to hear stuff about gay people (during h...
Episode 906: Madison Daniels, New Book “Letters To A Young Ex-Mormon”
** Note: This is not a book bashing the Church or a list of reasons to leave. This is a book to help those who have left the Church move forward in...
Episode 905: OsPaZu – Returning to Christ After More Than 20 Years
OsPaZu, a self-taught author from Chile, shares his powerful journey of faith, same-sex attraction, and returning to The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat...
Episode 904: Blake Muir, Gay Latter-day Saint, Powerful Story
My friend Blake Muir (age 33, Utah State Grad, Utah State Employee) joins us to share his unique story in creative way—sharing lyrics of songs to fram...
Episode 903: Jeanette Griggs, New Book “Be True”
My friend Jeanette Griggs (mid 40’s, engaged to her future wife, decades of faithful service) joins us to bravely share her story about her long road...
Episode 902: Becca Moore, Transgender Latter-day Saint
My friend Becca Moore—who had a strong testimony—bravely shares the difficult road she faces as a transgender Latter-day Saint. Being transgender and...
Episode 901: Sid Bassett, Returned Mission President, New Podcast: “Return Missionary Next Chapters”
My friend Sid Bassett (married father of four, retired business executive, licensed clinical mental health councilor) and his wife Stephanie recently...
Episode 900: Jenn Zingmark – Finding Faith, Healing, and Hope After Divorce
Jenn Zingmark joins us to share her deeply personal journey through divorce, faith, healing, and rebuilding. Jenn is an active Latter-day Saint, wife,...
Episode 899: Steven Mark Trier, Excommunicated Gay Former Mormon
** Why would I have an excommunicated gay former Mormon on the podcast? Well, I’ve learned that my excommunicated friends are usually good people—of...
Episode 898: Amie Steele, LDS Mother Supporting Her Two Gay Sons
My friend Amie Steele talks about her powerful new Substack (see show notes) sharing their journey (along with her husband Randy) to love and support...
Episode 897: Greg Prince Book “Gay Rights and the Mormon Church”, Episode Three
My friend Greg Prince (writer, scientist, businessman, philanthropist—see bio at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Prince) joins us to talk about...
Episode 896: Jeff and Michael McLean, New Book “Stay in the Room”
My friends, Jeff McLean (same-sex marriage, nationally known performer, vocal coach, author), Michael McLean (famous LDS songwriter, composer, playwri...
Episode 895: Kelsey Wells, Gay Latter-day Saint, Upcoming Same-Sex Marriage
My friend Kelsey Well (who was on Episode 815) joins us to update her story. Kelsey (former EFY counselor and seminary teacher, active Latter-day Sa...
Episode 894: Rod Gardner, Drug Addiction (Lost Dental Practice, Excommunicated, Prison), New Book “Second Chance Again”
In one of our bravest, raw, and most vulnerable episodes, my friend Rod Gardner (married father of 5, lives in Northern Utah, dentist, age 60) shares...
Episode 893: Wilson Privado, BYU Master Graduate, RM, Queer, From El Salvador
My friend Wilson Privado (BYU Master’s Degree in school psychology, BYU-Idaho undergrad, RM Salt Lake City Mission, Queer, Age 29) joins us to share h...
Episode 892: Greg Prince Book “Gay Rights and the Mormon Church”, Episode Two
My friend Greg Prince (writer, scientist, businessman, philanthropist—see bio at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Prince) joins us to talk about...
Episode 891: Amy Thelin — Bisexual Latter-day Saint, Upcoming Same-Sex Marriage
My friend Amy Thelin (who grew up in Virginia, served in Tahiti Papeete Mission, taught at the Missionary Training Center, and graduated from Brigham...
Episode 890: Dilyn Eyerly, Bisexual Queer Latter-day Saint
My friend Dilyn Eyerly (student at Utah Valley University, age 31, RM, active LDS) joins us to share her story. Dilyn talks about growing up and re...
Episode 889: Chad Call, Executive Director Utah Price
My friend Chad Call (late 30s, gay, former business/event executive, bridge builder) joins us to share his story. Chad talks about growing up in Kay...
Episode 888: Amanda Wilkinson, New Book: "Walking With Grace: A Memoir In Two Voices"
Our guest today is Amanda Wilkinson — speaker, author, leadership consultant, and mother of five — joining us to talk about her new book "Walking with...
Episode 887: Javier Aguilar, Bisexual BYU Student, Non-English Focused LGBTQ Podcast
My friend Javier “VJ” Aguilar (RM, from Mexico/Texas, Age 25, Current BYU Student) joins us to share his story. Javier talks about his journey to unde...
Episode 886: Stephanie, Life Story Through Music
My friend Stephanie (early 50s, active LDS) joins us to bravely share her story:
Abuse survivor, early trauma
Attempted suicide su...
Episode 885: Emily Groves, Age 18, Lesbian, Blind, Super Brave, Episode Two
**Note: In this episode, Emily talks about being blind. In her prior episode (877), Emily talked about being a Lesbian**
My friend Em...
Episode 884: Greg Prince Book “Gay Rights and the Mormon Church”, Episode One
My friend Greg Price (writer, scientist, businessman, philanthropist—see bio at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Prince) joins us to talk about...
Episode 883: Daniel Carter and Devan Jensen, New Church Hymn “Long Ago, Within a Garden”
My friends Daniel Carter and Devan Jensen join us to share the story behind the beautiful new hymn “Long Ago, Within a Garden,” with text by Devan and...