Deconstructing ExMormon Patriarchy | Shots FIRED at Bill Reel, RFM, John Dehlin, Thrive and...
What happens when ex-Mormonism starts looking a little too much like the patriarchy it claims to have escaped?
In this explosive conversation, Joe Rawlins of The Hellfire Agency and Rene Steelman of She Became Visible sit down to deconstruct ex-Mormon patriarchy—and nothing is off limits.
🔥 Shots are fired at some of the most recognizable names in the ex-Mormon space, including Bill Reel, Radio Free Mormon, John Dehlin, and others.
🔥 Power dynamics, visibility, gatekeeping, and gender imbalance are put under the microscope.
🔥 Tough questions are asked: Is Thrive sexist? Who gets amplified—and who gets sidelined?
🔥 They name names, challenge sacred cows, and refuse to play nice.
This isn’t a pile-on. It’s a hard conversation about accountability, influence, and whether ex-Mormon communities are truly dismantling patriarchy—or quietly rebuilding it.
If you care about transparency, equity, and honest critique within post-Mormon spaces, this episode is required viewing.
👇 Jump into the comments—but bring receipts.
Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds19tegYFFU&t=703s
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