Why is it still acceptable to mock and exclude certain faiths while others are fiercely protected?
In this deeply personal episode of Lean In with Lizzy, Lizzy takes on a topic she’s long resisted discussing—prejudice against her faith as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She opens up about her own experiences with religious bias, from being physically attacked as a missionary to witnessing discrimination in business and media.
Lizzy explores the broader implications of religious intolerance, questioning why public outcry is selective when it comes to faith-based discrimination. She unpacks the stereotypes perpetuated in media, including recent portrayals in film and television that distort and demean Latter-day Saints.
But this isn’t just about one faith—it’s about the growing divide in how we treat people of all beliefs. Lizzy challenges listeners to rethink their own biases and invites an open, interfaith conversation on how we can build bridges instead of walls.
If you’ve ever felt your faith was misrepresented or dismissed, this episode will resonate with you.
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Chapters:
00:00 – 00:45 | A Personal and Unexpected Topic
•\tWhy Lizzy resisted speaking on this subject
•\tThe importance of bridge-building over division
00:45 – 02:30 | Facing Faith-Based Prejudice
•\tWhy the LDS Church rarely responds to public criticism
•\tHow the Book of Mormon musical shaped public perception
02:30 – 05:15 | Personal Experiences with Religious Bias
•\tFrom childhood exclusion to missionary persecution
•\tBusiness and social opportunities lost due to faith affiliation
05:15 – 09:00 | How Media & Pop Culture Fuel Bias
•\tThe troubling portrayal of LDS members in TV and film
•\tWhy shows like The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives misrepresent faith
09:00 – 12:45 | Standing Up for Faith in Public Spaces
•\tOpen hostility in sports stadiums and universities
•\tThe impact of chanting “F the Mormons” at BYU games
12:45 – 17:30 | Who Are the Latter-day Saints?
•\tContributions of LDS members to society
•\tBreaking down misconceptions about the faith
17:30 – 22:00 | The Bigger Picture: Religious Freedom at Risk
•\tHow prejudice against one faith impacts all religions
•\tWhy believers of all backgrounds must unite
22:00 – 26:45 | A Call to Action for Interfaith Unity
•\tLizzy’s vision for a council of faith-driven women
•\tHow to get involved in standing up for faith-based values
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