612: Reviewing 2015 Pt. 1 with J. Nelson Seawright, John Hamer, Jamie Hanis-Handy, and Marisa Calderwood

In this episode we assemble an all-star panel to discuss the events of Mormonism in 2015. Panelists include Dr. J. Nelson Seawright, John Hamer, Jamie Hanis-Handy, and Marisa Calderwood. Topics discussed include: The impact of Kate Kelly's excommunication on Mormon feminism and the events of 2015. The increase of excommunications for apostasy, including those of John Dehlin, Rock Waterman, and Marisa and Carson Calderwood. The death of three LDS apostles, including Boyd K. Packer. The November 2015 LDS policy change naming same-sex married individuals as mandatory apostates, and preventing their children from membership in the church. The release of the LDS Gospel Topics essays, and their impact on LDS activity/inactivity/apostasy The status of Mormon apologetics The status of progressive Mormonism