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Episode 188: Valerie Hamaker | CoHost of the Latter-day Struggles podcast.
Episode 188

Episode 188: Valerie Hamaker | CoHost of the Latter-day Struggles podcast.

Parrish The Thought

April 26, 20251h 18m

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Show Notes

My guest today is Valerie Hamaker, a licensed mental health professional and co-host of the popular Latter Day Struggles podcast—a show focused on helping individuals, especially members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, navigate the emotional and spiritual challenges that arise from complex church history and theology.

Recently, Valerie and her husband Nathan were summoned to appear before a membership disciplinary council—a process that often results in excommunication. Instead of participating, they chose to resign their membership.

The way they’ve been treated by their local leaders—what I’d call a clear attempt at silencing—feels not only confusing and unsettling, but also symptomatic of deeper cracks within the structure and institution of the LDS Church.

CONTACT VALERIE 
Instagram -https://shorturl.at/RSFs6
Facebook - https://shorturl.at/QXSXb
Website - https://valeriehamaker.com/
Email - [email protected]

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