178: Joel J I Tried to Do Everything Right

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Apr 19, 202301:32:36Religion & Spirituality

Joel was raised in an orthodox Mormon home, where rules were king—he never met a rule he didn't follow. His upbringing was one of "exact obedience". PBS and KBYU were the only TV shows they were allowed to watch. He knew...

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