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In this episode of Rameumptom Ruminations, we explore doubt not as the enemy of faith, but as a sacred doorway to deeper, more honest spirituality. Drawing from literature, Movies, and lived experience, we examine how high-demand religions like Mormonism often idealize certainty, and how this can obscure the value of questions and struggle. Through the lens of epistemic humility and the metaphor of the unreliable narrator, we reframe doubt as a truth-telling discipline rather than a defect. Listeners are invited to see doubt not as the end of belief, but as the beginning of chosen, compassionate, and resilient faith. Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast.

In today’s episode, Scott explores how individuals can reclaim and redefine their sense of morality after stepping away from religious authority. He examines the shift from inherited values to consciously chosen ethics, drawing on philosophical thinkers to ground the idea of moral autonomy. Through personal reflection and discussion of life beyond institutional commandments, the episode encourages listeners to embrace moral complexity and responsibility. Ultimately, it offers reassurance that morality not only survives outside of orthodoxy—it can flourish. Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast.

In this episode of Rameumptom Ruminations, we explore the emotional complexity of hearing others express beliefs we once held, especially when used to explain away difficult aspects of LDS doctrine. Through the lens of Buddhist compassion and Stoic self-mastery, we reflect on how to approach these conversations with empathy rather than argument. By letting go of the need to change others and focusing on presence and connection, we find a more peaceful way to navigate faith transitions. Ultimately, this episode invites listeners to engage with others—and themselves—with grace, patience, and humility. Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast.

This episode delves into the emotional complexities of engaging with believing family and friends after leaving a shared faith. It highlights the pain of feeling unseen or invalidated when loved ones fail to recognize the emotional toll their beliefs can still exert. Through personal stories and reflections, the episode seeks to offer understanding and solidarity to those navigating these difficult relationships. Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast.

Leaving a high-demand religion can be a painful and transformative experience, but how do we ensure we don’t repeat the same patterns of judgment and exclusion we once faced? In this episode, we explore the cycle of harm, the dangers of tribalism, and how we can engage critically without dehumanizing others. Drawing from philosophy, psychology, and personal reflection, we examine how anger can be valid but also limiting if it leads us to mirror the very systems we left behind. True freedom lies not in fighting fire with fire, but in breaking the cycle with compassion, integrity, and a commitment to personal growth. Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast.

A month ago, Marti from the Where Will You Go podcast interviewed Scott with a series of rapid-fire questions. Marti is an excellent podcast host and if any of the listeners to Rameumptom Ruminations are not already listening to her podcast, please give her your support. Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast. 

In today’s episode, Scott responds to a believing member of the church that commented on a few of the episodes over the summer months. Said commenter referred to the podcast as being antagonistic of the LDS church. Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast.

Today’s episode is a rebroadcast of an interview on the Mormonish Podcast with Rebecca and Landon from August of 2023. The wonderful team over there invited Scott onto their show to ask him some questions about Rameumptom Ruminations. Make sure to follow Mormonish wherever you’re streaming this episode.

After a month and a half break, Scott is back making content. This episode is a quick message let the listeners know that next week, episodes will resume production in full.

The LDS church encourages all members and potential converts to follow Moroni’s promise in Moroni 10:4–5. They are encouraged to read the Book of Mormon and then ask God if it is true. Missionaries then tell people that all the other truth claims within the church must also be true. In todays episode, Scott explains why this line of reasoning uses the hasty generalization fallacy to prove that the church is true. Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast by visiting this link. 

What if the LDS church is true? The question posed last week received a larger number of comments than normal. This week, Scott will reply to a handful of them from a spectrum of agreement to disagreement and frustration. The topic will still center on Pascal’s wager and some responses to it. Is the cost of belief, according to pascals wager, negligible? Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast.

What if the LDS church is true? This question is one that many of us that leave the church are faced with when we talk with loving family and friends. It is a variation on Pascal’s Wager. In this episode, we’ll discuss this question and Pascal’s wager to see what responses we as doubters or non-believers might say in response to it. Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast.

Two weeks ago when we discussed President Oaks May 2023 worldwide youth devotional, a few people commented on a remark Scott made while recording. A line in the devotional bothered Scott and he didn’t spend the time to go over why. In today’s episode, Scott goes back to that discussion and reads some of your comments. The quote in question comes from the talk Wholehearted by sister Michelle D. Craig, second counselor in the Young Women’s General Presidency. Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast.

Last week, the lovely ladies over at 21st Century Saints had a huge announcement. After a year-long effort encouraging the LDS church in the UK, big changes happened without the church excommunicating the activists. Today, Jane Christie joins the podcast to talk about their news, their podcast, and her lived experience as a nuanced believer in the LDS church. Please go follow 21st Century saints wherever you’re streaming this and support these wonderful women in their efforts. Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast.

On May 21st of 2023, President and Sister Oaks gave a worldwide devotional to the youth of the church. Much of what they said is not new to any longtime member of the church, but there were a few key moments worth commenting on. The title of this episode is inflammatory, but give the episode a listen and decide for yourself if I misunderstood what President Oaks said in his address. Please consider becoming a monthly recurring donor to the podcast.