Podcasts by Human Stories with Jill Hazard Rowe
Host Jill Hazard Rowe goes in depth with some of today's most inspiring and touching LGBTQ stories. There is something here for everyone to learn as we come together to celebrate our shared humanity.
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129. Human Stories: Maxwell Dean Eddington from 2023-11-20T12:00:03
Join us for a heartfelt discussion about healing, authenticity, and pursuing passion. Maxwell, nominated Teacher of the Year 2023, shares his coming out journey this week.
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128. Human Stories: Nicole LaRue and Eliza Hill from 2023-10-30T11:30:03
We are honored to hear about both Eliza Hill and Nicole LaRue's experience with family, marriage, coming out, relationships, and self-lo
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127. Human Stories: Mary Anna Southey from 2023-10-02T11:00:03
Mary Anna Southey is with Jill to dedicate a special episode to her dad, Trevor Southey. Trevor Southey came out as an older adult and was a beloved artist, friend, parent, and mentor. Tune in to h...
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126. Human Stories: Stacie Gibbons from 2023-09-06T02:03:03
Join Jill as Stacie Gibbons tenderly and honestly shares her life experiences and coming out journey. Stacie describes her experience in the Mormon church and marriage, and how her perspective shif...
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125. Human Stories: Kristen Mitchell from 2023-07-31T11:00:02
Welcome Kristen Mitchell! Kristen Mitchell BSW, MNPA, is the executive director of Youth Futures, a nonprofit that serves runaway and homeless youth ages 12-22. As an entrepreneur who has independe...
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124. Human Stories: Jared Oaks from 2023-07-03T11:00:03
This week, Jared Oaks, Ballet West Music Director, shares his coming out journey. Jared has also shared a composition which you will hear at the end of the episode. From Jared:
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123. Human Stories: Charlsie and Brianna from 2023-05-24T18:25:11
Join us for Charlsie and Brianna's coming out stories, their love story, and their experience with parenthood.
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122. Human Stories: Sally Gary from 2023-04-24T13:01:40
Sally Gary graciously shares her journey towards self affirmation as a lesbian woman, her relationship with Christ, and how she has learned to cultivate peace and real understanding with her family...
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121. Human Stories: Sam Cahoon from 2023-03-27T11:00:02
Welcome Sam Cahoon! Tune in to hear about Sam's coming out journey and what he has learned about family, friendship, and self-love.
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120. Human Stories: LeGrande Lolo from 2023-03-06T12:00:03
Meet LeGrande Lolo. LeGrande shares his experience growing up in Samoa, coming out as gay, reconciling his faith and religion, and pursuing his passion for dance.
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119. Human Stories: Jack Haden from 2023-01-30T12:00:02
Meet Jack Haden. Jack shares candidly about his journey to understand his own identity, and how that fuels his work as a therapist.
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118. Human Stories: Laurie Lee Hall from 2023-01-02T21:51:57
Join Jill and Laurie Lee Hall for the first episode of 2023. Laurie Lee gracously shares her expereince as a transgender woman and her relationship with the LDS church.
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117. Human Stories: Nathan Kunkel from 2022-12-05T12:00:03
Join us for Nathan Kunkel's heartfelt story. Nathan's honesty about his journey for self-acceptance and self-love is a lesson to all.
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116. Human Stories: Brandon Checketts from 2022-11-01T02:17:45
Join us for Brandon's story! Brandon Checketts shares his experience with faith crisis, sexual identity, marriage, parenthood, and reconciliation.
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115. Human Stories: Valerie Nicole Green from 2022-10-10T14:40:55
Tune into an interview with Jill's newest friend, Valerie Nicole Green. Valerie graciously shares her story of discovering and living authentically in her gender identity. Hear about Valerie's lif...
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114. Human Stories: Kacey Martin from 2022-09-20T11:00:03
Join us for Kacey Martin's coming out journey. Kacey graciously shares what she has learned about her identity through friendship, New York City, and growing up in a conservative religious family.
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113. Human Stories: Connor White from 2022-08-15T11:02:07
Meet Connor White! This week Jill is in the studio with a new friend, Connor White. Connor candidly shares his coming out journey and what he has learned from living authentically.
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112. Human Stories: Dr. Randall Bell from 2022-07-26T15:28:52
Content Warning: hate crimes, violence
We are honored to sit down in the studio this week with Dr. Randall Bell. Dr. Bell is an expert in real estate damage economics, and has appraised and be...
111 Human Stories: Tyler LeFevor from 2022-05-30T11:00:03
Meet Tyler LeFevor! Tyler is a therapist, researcher, and educator. He specializes in LGBTQ members religions and faiths. Tune in to hear what Tyler has learned through his own experience and resea...
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110. Human Stories: Jillian Orr from 2022-05-02T11:00:02
Meet Jillian Orr! Jillian generously and openly shares the experiences that have shaped her life and have lead her to her passion for helping other people. You may recognize Jillian's name from the...
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109. Human Stories: Kimberly Hansen-Enniss from 2022-04-04T20:49:47
Meet Kimberly! Tune in to hear Kimberly's beautiful coming-out journey, and how she met her wife, Kelli. Kimberly shares what she has learned from choosing to live authentically.
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108: Human Stories: Eli McCann from 2022-03-07T12:00:21
Meet Eli McCann! Tune in to hear Eli's coming out story and what he has learned about living authentically.
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107. Human Stories: Gia Bianca Stephens from 2022-02-28T23:19:31
Meet Gia Bianca Stephens, crowned drag queen, and host of Utah's Quorum of the Queens. Tune in to hear about Gia's background and early career as well as how she works to promote performance art an...
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106. Human Stories: Cat Palmer from 2022-02-07T20:08
We are in the studio this week with Cat Palmer, photographer, artist, and activist. Cat tells her coming out story and shares what she has learned from coming out, parenting, making art, and naviga...
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105. Human Stories: R.J. Risueño from 2022-01-18T05:35:26
Join us for R.J.'s coming out journey! R.J. and Jill discuss what they have learned from queerness, and how they are finding more self-love through listening to and having compassion for other people.
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104. Human Stories: Chad Anderson from 2022-01-03T22:05:14
Meet Chad Anderson! Chad draws upon his deep understanding of psychology and therapy to tell his own coming out story and to offer listeners of all sexual and gender orientations advice on how to h...
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103. Human Stories: Hunter Hazard and Grandparents from 2021-12-13T20:02:09
Join Jill, her son, Hunter, and Jill's parents, Don and Barbara, to talk about their reflections since Hunter's coming-out a decade ago. This is an enormously important episode to Jill because her ...
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102. Human Stories: Celeste Carolin from 2021-11-24T06:13:45
Meet Celeste Carolin! Celeste is the Executive Director of Mama Dragons and a long-time friend of Jill's. Tune in to hear her journey of coming to terms with her sexuality and the lessons that she ...
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101. Human Stories: Shemania Maeve from 2021-11-09T16:42:51
Tune in to hear Shemaina's coming out journey, and the joys and freedoms they have discovered while finding the most authentic version of their gender and sexual orientation.
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100. Human Stories: Josh Weed from 2021-10-25T18:22:35
Join us for our 100th episode! Josh Weed generously shares his journey towards authentic self-acceptance and advice for Mormon family members and friends of LGBTQ+ people.
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99. Human Stories: Dog Valley from 2021-10-04T22:01:34
CW: assault, rape, murder
This week we are in the studio with Chad Anderson and Jason Conforto to talk about their recent film, Dog Valley. Chad and Jason share their experience creating this ...
98. Human Stories: Rae Garrison from 2021-09-21T02:18:05
Meet Rae Garrison, organizer and leader of the National LGBTQ+ School Leaders Network with the NASSP. She networks with LGBTQ+ school principals and leaders across the country. Tune in to hear her ...
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97. Human Stories: Allison Phillips Belnap from 2021-09-06T20:58:45
Content warning: Suicide
Join us this week as we celebrate and learn from Allison Phillips Belnap! Allison shares her experience of coming out, her career as a professor and dean at BYU, and ...
96. Human Stories: A Todd Jones from 2021-08-23T12:00:17
Meet A Todd Jones! Tune in to hear his incredible coming out journey, his career as an educator, and most recently, his beautiful art.
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95. Human Stories: Candice Green-Berrett from 2021-08-09T14:00:10
This week we are joined by Candice, and her mother, Glenda! Tune in to hear how Candice learned to visualize her future and future family as a lesbian woman. Candice and Glenda share the joys of mo...
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94. Human Stories: Katherine Herrmann from 2021-07-27T14:25:39
Meet Katherine Herrman! Katherine bravely shares her experience as a transgender woman within the LDS or Mormon Church. Tune in as Katherine shares the most challenging and joyous parts of her tra...
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93. Human Stories: Masen Brandon from 2021-07-12T15:42:39
Meet Masen Brandon! Mason generously shares his experience as a young transgender man. Masen shares his coming out story, his experience in high school, and some of the resources that helped him th...
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92. Human Stories: Kent Frogley from 2021-06-28T12:00:16
We welcome Kent Frogley to the studio this week! Tune in to hear how Kent learned to love and live his own authenticity.
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91. Human Stories: Bradley Talbot from 2021-06-15T02:42:16
Remember when BYU's 'Y' was lit up with rainbow lights this last winter? Well, this week Jill is having a conversation with the mastermind behind the lighting of the Y and Rainbow Day on Mormon chu...
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90. Human Stories: Ryan Michael Painter from 2021-05-31T21:17:57
Tune in this week to hear Ryan's story of both his own and his father's lives. Ryan's father, Michael, was a gay man in the Mormon church and a mixed-orientation marriage. Ryan tells about the joyf...
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90. Human Stories: Ryan Michael Painter from 2021-05-31T21:17:57
Tune in this week to hear Ryan's story of both his own and his father's lives. Ryan's father, Michael, was a gay man in the Mormon church and a mixed-orientation marriage. Ryan tells about the joyf...
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89. Human Stories: Kristin Roberts from 2021-05-17T12:00:19
Join Kristin Roberts as she shares her journey towards self-acceptance and coming out. Jill and Kristin reflect on the role of the Mormon church in their spirituality and lives. This is a vulnerabl...
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88. Human Stories: Emmett Preciado from 2021-05-03T23:09:36
We welcome Emmet Preciado to the studio this week! Tune in to hear Emmett's experience as a trans man: his coming out journey, his strategies for self-love, and his emerging Hollywood career.
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87. Human Stories: Cody Swenson from 2021-04-19T17:23:06
Welcome Cody Swenson to the Human Stories Podcast! Cody bravely shares his coming out story and his journey towards self-love and self-discovery.
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86. Human Stories: Matthew Gong Part 2 from 2021-04-05T20:00:24
We are back in the studio with Matthew this week! Tune in to listen to our conversation about healing, taking accountability, and imagining the future.
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85. Human Stories: The University of Utah Student Body Presidency from 2021-03-22T22:50:18
And we're back with Jessica Wojciechowski for a special episode with the newly-elected, 1st all-female student body presidency at The University of Utah. This episode is part of our initiative to c...
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84. Human Stories: Jess Wojciechowski from 2021-03-09T19:26:43
Meet Jess! She's the newly elected student body president at the University of Utah. Tune in to hear about her experience running on the first all-female ticket, her plans for the University of Uta...
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83. Human Stories: Bianca Cline from 2021-02-23T01:43:46
This week Jill is with Bianca Cline. Bianca generously shares her perspective and thoughts as a trans woman and cinematographer. You can find Bianca's beautiful work at Listen
82. Human Stories: Kate Mower from 2021-02-08T13:00:06
We welcome Kate Mower this week to Human Stories. Kate bravely and honestly shares their heartbreaking and beautiful story. Human Stories would like to remind our audience of resources such as The ...
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81. Human Stories: Cole Squire from 2021-01-25T19:30
Join Jill this week as she talks with Cole Squire! Cole shares some of his most tender experiences which have allowed him to accept and love his authentic self. Listen in as he explains how his sex...
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80. Human Stories: Jennifer Saunders from 2021-01-12T00:42:47
Jill is in the studio with Jennifer Saunders! Jennifer bravely and honestly shares her tender coming out story and everything she learned as she discovered her authentic self. Stay tuned to the end...
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79. Human Stories: Stacey Harkey from 2020-12-28T13:00:21
Stacey Harkey returns to the podcast to share his personal coming out journey with the audience. Stacey was featured in episode 50 earlier this year. You won't want to miss this heartfelt and raw i...
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78. Human Stories: Derek Knox from 2020-12-14T23:39:17
Join us as Derek Knox, theologian and co-host of Beyond the Block Podcast, talks with Jill about authentic LGBTQ+ advocacy within the LDS church. Listen in as Derek shares his conversion story and ...
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77. Human Stories: Jessica and Josh Rollins from 2020-11-30T13:00:14
Jessica shares about what it was like to come out during her Mormon mission, and her dad, Josh, shares his experience as the father of LGBTQ+ children. Tune in to hear Jessica and Josh share what i...
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76. Human Stories: Robert Moody from 2020-11-23T13:00:02
Join us as we listen to Robert Moody tell about his life and coming out journey. Robert and Jill also pay tribute to Robert's mom, Carol Moody, who passed away due to COVID earlier this season. Car...
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75. Human Stories: Dr. Kristen Ries from 2020-11-16T13:00:14
Dr. Kristen Ries fearlessly and singularly cared for AIDS patients in Salt Lake City for the majority of the 80's and 90's. Tune into this week's episode to hear her incredible story of selfless, l...
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74. Human Stories: Peter Christie Part 2 from 2020-11-09T23:52:03
Tune in to hear part two of Peter Christie's story! Peter tells about his experience as an HIV positive individual and the many people who have stepped up to help him throughout his life.
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73. Human Stories: Peter Christie Part 1 from 2020-11-02T18:16:20
Join us this week as we talk with Peter Christie! Peter is the Director of Education at Salt Lake City's Ballet West and has been dancing professionally since graduating from high school. He has a ...
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72. Human Stories: Stan Mitchell from 2020-10-26T21:06:35
Jill has a Zoom conversation with Stan Mitchell of Nashville, Tennessee this week. Stan is the founder of online Everybody Church, and is known for taking a stand in support of LGBTQ+ individuals a...
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71. Human Stories: Elena Joy Thurston from 2020-10-19T20:25:29
Elena beautifully and tenderly shares her story this week! Listen in to hear how Elena learned about her own authenticity despite months of conversion therapy.
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70. Human Stories: Jordan Jackson from 2020-10-12T12:00:02
Listen in as Jill interviews Jordan Jackson! You will not want to miss Jordan's story of strength, advocacy, and conviction in his own authenticity! Jordan shares some beautiful insight about how t...
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69. Human Stories: Kelleen Potter from 2020-10-05T16:24:28
This week Jill has a conversation with Kelleen Potter, current mayor of Heber City, Utah, and a mom of LGTQ+ children. You won't want to miss Kelleen's tender story of learning how to see and suppo...
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68. Human Stories: Duane Jennings from 2020-09-28T17:41:55
You won't want to miss Jill's conversation with Duane Jennings! This is an insightful and beautiful expression of a life of research and searching for authenticity. Duane is the author of Stumbling...
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67. Human Stories: Summer and Bobbie Lee-Corry from 2020-09-21T12:00:11
This week, we're in the studio with Summer and Bobbie Lee-Corry! Summer and Bobbie each share their unique coming out stories as well as what they have learned from marriage. Summer and Bobbie also...
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65. Human Stories: Jeff McLean Part 1 from 2020-09-07T12:00:14
Tune in! This week Jill sits down with Jeff McLean to talk about Jeff's experience as a gay man. Jeff and Jill talk about overcoming trauma, faith crises, and learning how to find love and joy in s...
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64. Human Stories: Matthew Gong from 2020-08-31T18:49:05
This week Jill has a conversation with Matthew Gong. Matthew shares his coming out journey and what he has learned about navigating family with strong belief in the Mormon church. You won't want to...
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63. Human Stories: Troy Mitchell from 2020-08-24T12:00:21
This week Jill has a conversation with Troy Mitchell of Father's in Affirmation. Troy tells his heartbreaking story of coming out and then his journey towards advocacy, connection, and love.
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62. Human Stories: Syren Wilson from 2020-08-17T19:20:30
Join Jill this week as she has a conversation with Syren Wilson. Syren shares their coming out journey, what they have learned about gender, and creating safe spaces for other people.
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61. Human Stories: Alec Fowler and Blake McDougal from 2020-08-10T14:26:18
Join Jill this week as she interviews Alec Fowler and Blake McDougal. Blake and Alec share what they learned through coming out in their early adulthood and they also share their beautiful love story.
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60. Human Stories: Anna Empey from 2020-07-27T12:00:13
Anna Empey shares her beautiful coming out journey and love story with Jill this week! You won't want to miss Anna's perspective on learning to accept herself, listening to other people, and recogn...
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59. Human Stories: Cami Richardson from 2020-07-20T12:00:12
Listen in to hear Jill interview a new friend, Cami Rishardson! Hear about Cami's incredible life and her experience as a trans individual.
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58. Human Stories: Adam Olsen from 2020-07-13T12:00:13
Meet Adam Olsen! This week Jill has a conversation with Adam about his coming out journey. Hear how Adam learned to embrace learning about himself and his advice for young members of the LGBTQ+ com...
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57. Human Stories: Daniel Carter from 2020-07-06T12:00:15
This week Jill has a conversation with Daniel Carter, a musician and composer, well-known for his work in music for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Dan shares his coming out journe...
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56. Human Stories: Natalie Armstrong from 2020-06-29T22:35:33
Join Jill as she has a conversation with Natalie Armstrong, co-host of The Ambisextrous Apostate Podcast. Hear Natalie's coming out journey as well as Jill and Natalie's thoughts on how to educate ...
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55. Human Stories: Tekulvē Jackson-Vann and Melissa Malcolm King from 2020-06-22T21:42:56
Listen in as Jill has a conversation with two of her friends, Tekulvē and Melissa about their experience as Black members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Their humor will bright...
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54. Human Stories: James C. Jones from 2020-06-18T15:04:25
Listen in as Jill has a conversation with James C. Jones, theological scholar, and co-host of the podcast, Beyond the Block. James shares his thoughts on the recent global protests and specifically...
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53. Human Stories: Qristian Logan and Maceo Reddick from 2020-06-15T19:19:08
Join Jill as she has a conversation with Qristian Logan and Maceo Reddick, affectionately nick-named "the Cabo boys." You won't want to miss Qristian and Maceo's perspectives as they talk about the...
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52. Human Stories: Justin Gould from 2020-06-11T12:00:23
Jill has a conversation with Justin Gould, an attorney for the United States and a City Councilperson in University Heights, Ohio. Justin's perspective can appeal to a diverse audience as a black, ...
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51. Human Stories: Annette Patricia Mifflin from 2020-06-08T12:00:15
Annette Patricia Mifflin grew up in London and then lived in Germany and several states in the United States. She and Jill talk about what it means to experience racism as a mother, how to construc...
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50. Human Stories: Michael A. Smith and Stacey Harkey from 2020-06-04T15:15:17
This month Jill is handing the mic to our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters of color to tell their stories and reflect on the recent protests and racism in America. Today we hear from Michael A. Smith, s...
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49. Human Stories: Khristian Alisa and Micah Toelupe from 2020-06-01T12:00:14
Jill talks with brother and sister, Micah and Khristian, about their coming out journeys and their experiences with racism in the Mormon church in this week's episode of Human Stories. Learn how Kh...
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48. Human Stories: EJ Michels from 2020-05-25T12:00:03
This week Jill interviews EJ Michels of the band, Foreign Figures. Listen in as EJ tells the powerful story of his journey towards self-acceptance. EJ vulnerably shares all of the experiences which...
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47. Human Stories: Peter Van Der Walt from 2020-05-19T03:55:43
You won't want to miss this week's episode! Jill interviews Peter Van Der Walt, a South African writer, about his experience coming out during Apartheid South Africa. Jill and Peter talk about havi...
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46. Human Stories: Joshua Shutkind and Lucas Horns from 2020-05-11T15:59:11
In this week's episode Jill interviews Josh and Lucas, professional dancers for Ballet West. Learn how Josh and Lucas contracted and survived Corona Virus, listen to their coming out stories, and s...
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45. Human Stories: Rachel Alder from 2020-05-04T21:38:17
This is an inspiring episode about trying new ideas and experiences! Jill interviews Rachel Alder about her coming out journey, sports, social work, and becoming Miss North Ogden 2018. Rachel teach...
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44. Human Stories: The Aces from 2020-04-27T19:07:53
Tune into an exciting episode to hear Cristal and Alisa Ramirez of the indie-pop band, The Aces, talk about their coming out journeys. Jill, Alisa, and Cristal discuss what it means to be a support...
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43. Human Stories: Marina Gomberg from 2020-04-23T15:12:03
This week, Jill interviews Marina Gomberg, writer, communications professional, and momma. Marina teaches us a lot about patience, expanding our world-view, and love. Hear about her coming out jour...
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42. Human Stories: Justin Utley from 2020-04-13T18:45:19
Tune in for a delightful conversation between Jill and musician, Justin Utley. Hear Justin's powerful story of overcoming conversion therapy and his journey towards self-acceptance. Justin's gratit...
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41. Human Stories: Michael Aaron from 2020-03-23T14:43:02
This week Jill has a conversation with the amazing Michael Aaron, editor of QSaltLake Magazine. Discover Michael's life journey of advocacy within the Salt Lake LGBT community and hear his perspect...
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40. Human Stories: Kam Kaiserman from 2020-03-16T16:19:01
Listen in to hear an insider's view of the recent honor code policy changes at BYU. Kam Kaiserman shares his perspective of growing up in Utah's LDS home school community, his coming out journey, a...
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39. Human Stories: The Realtor Hubbies from 2020-03-09T18:11:36
Discover the beautiful and heartbreaking love story of Sean and Jake Taylor-Baumann (aka The Realtor Hubbies) in this episode of Human Stories! Sean and Jake take us through their coming out journe...
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38. Human Stories: Roy Zhang from 2020-03-02T16:20:53
Roy Zhang tells of his life of advocacy for the LGBT community. From protesting the LDS church to volunteering for the Utah Aids Foundation, Roy has been an ally since age 16. You can find him pict...
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37. Human Stories: The Holmbergs from 2020-02-25T04:46:15
Welcome to another amazing Human Stories episode. This week Jill sits down with the Holmberg family to discuss their journey together and individually. Jill does an artful job walking through their...
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36. Human Stories: Lucas Fowler from 2020-02-11T07:37:14
Every person is a collection of unique experiences. Lucas Fowler embodies this concept more than most. From growing up in Arkansas, to becoming emancipated from his parents in order to move with hi...
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35. Human Stories: Stanley Alvey and Jackson Waechtler from 2020-02-03T05:48:51
From small-town Utah to an LDS mission, to a new relationship, Stanley Alvey has seen a lot on his journey. Listen in as he and his boyfriend, Jackson, take some time with Jill to tell their story....
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34. Human Stories: Tanner Forbes from 2020-01-28T01:38:42
Coming to us from The Pod Mill studios by way of New York City, Tanner Forbes sits down with Jill to talk about what led him out of Utah, how he finds peace in his identity through his environment,...
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33. Human Stories: Michael Ferguson from 2020-01-20T05:49:51
Join Jill for an incredibly thoughtful and cerebral episode with Harvard-trained neuroscientist Michael Ferguson. He has overcome incredible tragedy, including conversion therapy, to not only survi...
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32. Human Stories: Jessica, Matt and Steve from 2020-01-13T07:34:42
This week we add 60% more awesome and crazy to the equation. Jessica Frew is joined by her current husband, Matt, and her ex-husband, Steve from the Husband In Law podcast, to discuss what their re...
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31. Human Stories: Connell O' Donnovan from 2020-01-06T17:41:01
Connell O' Donnovan is a returning guest to Human Stories. He gives his own personal account of being at the forefront of the historical gay revolution. We go over everything from creating the firs...
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30. Human Stories: Sunny and Adam Smart from 2019-12-31T00:44:11
Adam Smart made local news headlines when he bravely stood up for the right of gay marriage. Listen in to Jill have an amazing conversation with this mother/son duo.
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29. Human Stories: Branson Maxwell from 2019-12-23T23:34:26
Happy Holidays from Human Stories! We have an incredible episode this week with the wonderful Branson Maxwell. Enjoy his growth and development on the show while looking up his incredible photograp...
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28. Human Stories: Troy Williams from 2019-12-16T06:26:31
The incomparable Troy Williams stops by to talk with Jill about his journey through life. From growing up in a religious household in Oregon to a faith crisis as well as his own coming out journey,...
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27. Human Stories: Mateo Bass from 2019-12-10T03:21:40
Jill gets back to her California roots as she sits down to hear the story of Mateo and his journey through life. Mateo grew up with farming roots and despite the many twists and turns of life ended...
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26. Human Stories: John Grover from 2019-12-02T18:04:23
You won't want to miss John Grover's incredible stories! John shares experiences from his turbulent childhood, his coming out journey, and his search for self-acceptance.
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25. Human Stories: Jason Lindow from 2019-11-25T17:55:10
Jill sits down with Jason to discus his journey from small town Utah girl to a transgender man living his best life as a math teacher at a local high school.
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24. Human Stories: Michael Smith from 2019-11-18T14:25:04
Jill sits down with the incomparable unicorn that is Michael Smith. Few people share his eclectic background or his rich voice. Enjoy an amazing episode.
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23. Human Stories: Jared Phillips from 2019-11-11T20:23:47
Hear Jared Phillip's incredible journey from the Midwest to Utah. This episode contains some content that may be difficult for some listeners to hear.
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22. Human Stories: Rick Miller from 2019-11-04T16:33:44
Rick Miller joins Jill this week to talk about the incredible advances he is making in the field of counseling and his non-profit, highlighting the supremely important relationship between mothers ...
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21. Human Stories: Candice Gibby from 2019-10-28T19:51:22
This week Jill sits down with Candice Gibby to talk about her life and how early childhood bullying affected her coming out and developmental process.
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20. Human Stories: Adiel and Mason from 2019-10-21T20:54:01
Husbands, Adiel and Mason, sit down with Jill to go over what their married life looks like and talk about current gay issues. Ditch the Tesla and buckle up in your vintage muscle car!
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18. Human Stories: Samantha Richardson from 2019-10-14T18:38:04
This week, Jill sits down with Samantha Richardson to talk about her transition and now more joyous existence as a transgender woman.
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17. Human Stories: Kyndel and Quinn Marcroft from 2019-10-08T00:23:14
This week Jill continues in the transgender community with Kyndel and Quinn Marcroft. Quinn is a transgender woman. She and her mother, Kyndel, both recount her difficult past and her incredibly br...
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16. Human Stories: Sue Robbins from 2019-09-30T22:14:03
Meet the famous Sue Robbins...her resume and list of accomplishments are simply too long to list in this description. Jill sits down with Sue in order to explore her transition and what being a pro...
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15. Human Stories: Kaitlyn Wright and Morgan Smith from 2019-09-23T21:50:32
How do you go from rejecting being gay, to acceptance and finally finding your life partner? This week Kaitlyn and Morgan discuss their unlikely journey of finding love and happiness.
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14. Human Stories: Judith Mehr from 2019-09-16T18:16:27
This week Jill sits down with the amazingly talented Judith Mehr to cover her journey of becoming a renowned artist for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Judith accomplished so much ...
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13. Human Stories: Ann Pack part 2 from 2019-09-09T16:05:06
Hear the amazing conclusion of the Ann Pack story. What is life like after 30 as a transgender woman? How is Ann's wife Bridget coping with the transition? Will Ann and Jill sort out their Sue cont...
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12. Human Stories: Ann Pack part 1 from 2019-09-03T18:25:46
Transgender super star Ann Pack shares her story about coming to terms with her inner person and embracing who she is.
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11. Human Stories: Randy Hoffman from 2019-08-26T18:40:28
Follow the journey of Randy Hoffman from growing up in California to attending college in Idaho and finally discovering and accepting who he is.
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10. Human Stories: Hallie and Mckell Redd from 2019-08-19T23:12:38
Our first inter-family episode on Human Stories. Listen as Haille and Mckell grapple with sexuality, parent/child dynamics and a crisis of faith.
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9. Human Stories: Peter Moosman from 2019-08-12T21:01:48
Have you ever hugged a gay Mormon at LDS general conference? Come and hear the incredible story behind everyone's favorite hugging activist.
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8. Human Stories: Felipe Gonzalez from 2019-08-05T20:57:30
This week, Jill sits down with Felipe Gonzalez and explores his story of growing up gay abroad and his realization of his own powerful identity after traveling here to the United States.
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7. A tour of queer history with Randy and Connell from 2019-07-29T16:03:22
Did you have a chance to march in the Salt Lake City Pride Parade last month? Jill interviews the man who organized the first pride parade in Salt Lake back in the 80's!! This week we take a tour t...
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6. Human Stories: Luke Warnock part 2 from 2019-07-22T16:50:38
Hear the conclusion with Luke about coming out to his friends, being honest through graduation and what life looks like moving forward!
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5. Human Stories: Luke Warnock part 1 from 2019-07-15T18:19:10
Basketball team captain on a state championship squad...check. Student body officer...check. Great girlfriend and high school experience...check...but something wasn't complete in Luke's life. List...
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4. Human Stories: Kyle Ashworth part 2 from 2019-07-08T16:25:13
Here it is, the emotional, uplifting, inspiring conclusion to this chapter of Kyle's story. He is far from completing his life's tale but we are fortunate enough to get an insider prospective on hi...
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3. Human Stories: Kyle Ashworth part 1 from 2019-07-01T15:55:21
Jill sits down with Kyle Ashworth and gives the man behind the microphone and chance to tell his story for the first time. This incredible and powerful interview gives authentic insight into the st...
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2. Human Stories: Nathan and Stephanie Ivie from 2019-06-15T05:13:40
Jill sits down with Utah County Councilman Nathan Ivie and his wife Stephanie for the incredible story of their life
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1. Human Stories: Blaire Ostler from 2019-06-15T05:12:36
Jill sits down with Blaire Ostler, a bi-sexual advocate in the community to hear her story
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