Mike is back from two weeks in Europe—and possibly the most soul-filling trip of his life. Attending his first gay wedding in a Scottish castle brings his anger toward the Mormon Church rushing back: an institution that stands against love and joy like this isn’t merely misguided—its stance is wicked, even diabolical. We talk about why compassion for believers can’t mean softening the harm, along with missions, invasive bishop interviews, and the challenge of choosing your own moral compass over inherited doctrine.
Along the way: getting drunk and lost in Copenhagen, befriending strangers, and seeing 82-year-old Beverly Glenn-Copeland perform beneath an open sky. That experience leads into Doug’s weekend tracking vocals for Bombadilio—and the fear, insecurity, and exhilaration of hearing your own voice from inside the recording booth.
Finally, Mike reflects on the loneliness beneath the adventure and the grief that found him alone in a Copenhagen cemetery at night. Because apparently a trip can’t change your life without asking you to feel all of it.
Content note: This episode contains discussion of religious homophobia, invasive sexual questioning of minors, grief, alcohol, and strong language.
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