The Hidden History of Mormonism - Michelle Stone | Maiden Mother Matriarch Episode 144
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is Michelle Stone, host of the podcast 132 Problems: Revisiting Mormon Polygamy. We spoke about Michelle's experience of raising an unusually large family (even by Mormon standards!) and why women who want to have a lot of children are typically motivated by a feeling of spiritual purpose. We also spoke about the controversial history of …
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The Religious Awakening of Gen Z - Esmé Partridge | Maiden Mother Matriarch Episode 143
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is Esmé Partridge, a researcher and writer working at the intersection of religion, philosophy and politics.We spoke about where the Church of England is going wrong, what Gen-Z are looking for in a church, the popularity of #witchtok and other expressions of occultism among young women, and the challenge that all religions face in polici…
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The Truth About Biological Sex - Alex Mills | Maiden Mother Matriarch Episode 142
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is Alex Mills, Professor of Biology at York University in Toronto. We spoke about Alex's particular area of expertise, the biology of sex: what 'male' and 'female' actually mean across species, why mammals tend to be inattentive fathers, a very surprising theory as to why dinosaurs went extinct, sexual coercion in other species, homosexua…
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The Divinity of Motherhood - Chine McDonald | Maiden Mother Matriarch Episode 141
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is Chine McDonald, director of Theos, the British think tank that explores the role of religion in modern society. Chine is also the author of a new book, Unmaking Mary: Shattering the Myth of Perfect Motherhood, and co-host of the podcast Motherhood vs. The Machine. We spoke about the wisdom of traditional child birthing practices like l…
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How Terfs Won the Trans Wars - Julie Bindel | Maiden Mother Matriarch Episode 140
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is Julie Bindel, the iconic radical feminist campaigner, journalist, and author, including of a new book titled 'Lesbians: Where are we now?' We spoke about why transgenderism may well be over, at least in the UK, and why Julie isn't minded to forgive the people who enabled the abuses of the movement. We also spoke about Julie's youthful …
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