Hao Le

Colette: [00:00:00] Hello, and welcome to Called to Queer, where we hold space for the queer Mormon women, gender queer and intersex experiences. I’m Colette and my pronouns are she/her. Kate: I’m Kate and my pronouns are she/they. Colette: Today we are interviewing Hao Lee and we’re so excited for this conversation. But before we […]

Laurie Lee Hall

Colette: Hello and welcome to Called to Queer where we hold space for the queer Mormon women, genderqueer and intersex experiences. I’m Colette and my pronouns are she/her. Kate: And I’m Kate and my pronouns. Are she/they. Colette: Today, we are interviewing Laurie Lee Hall and we’re so excited for this conversation. But before we […]

History of American Marriage and Purity Culture

[00:00:00] Kate: Hello, and welcome to Called to Queer, where we hold space for the queer Mormon women, genderqueer and intersex experiences. I’m Kate and my pronouns are she/they. Colette: And I’m Colette my pronouns are she/her. Kate: Today, we’re going to be talking about marriage and purity culture, and it’s just going to be […]

Channing Parker

In this episode, we interview Channing Parker. Channing is podcaster, writer, and yoga instructor. She has a breadth of background knowledge focused on feminist theology, embodiment, women’s mysteries, ancient religions and spirituality, and mysticism. Channing grew up LDS, but has experienced many faith transitions which has softened dogma into fervent and abiding love. She has been a practicing witch for four years and counting, and is deeply committed to serving her community through her radical authenticity, vulnerability, and desire to leave the world better than she found it. You can connect with Channing through her work on The Faithful Feminists podcast or celebrate queer witch joy with her at @channingbparker on Instagram.

Some things Channing talks about in this episode includes:
-Discovering her sexuality recently, as a bi woman in a mixed-orientation marriage
-The intersection of patriarchy and queerness
-Discovering witchcraft and feminism around the same time and how she practices both of those

Blaire Ostler

Kate: Hello and welcome to Called to Queer, where we hold space for the queer Mormon women, nonbinary, and trans experiences. I’m Kate and my pronouns are she/they. Colette: And I’m Colette and my pronouns are she/her. Kate: Today, we’re discussing with Blaire Ostler and we’re so excited to have her here today. So excited […]

Kate’s Story

In this episode, get to know Kate Mower, one of Called to Queer’s co-hosts. Some things Kate talks about include:

-Nonbinary gender in a very gendered church
-Retreating back to the closet to wait until they could safely come out
-How they’ve learned to stay true to their own experiences rather than giving in to other people’s expectations of them

If you want to connect with Kate, you can follow them on Instagram @latterdaylez.

Colette’s Story

In this episode, get to know Colette Dalton, one of Called to Queer’s co-hosts. Some things Colette talks about include:

  • Questioning and doubting her sexuality and being “late to lesbian”
  • Working for the church while grappling with her sexuality
  • Being a therapist, including working with people who are also queer

If you want to connect with Colette, you can follow her on Instagram @colettedalton or on Facebook @ColetteDaltonLCSW.

Introduction Episode

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In this episode, Colette and Kate introduce themselves, discuss how Called to Queer came to be, and talk about their vision for the podcast and the community.