Best of 2022 #1: Ep. 101- Murder: Mormonism and the Murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty

We've asked the people and looked at the stats, we've made a list and checked it twice, to see which episodes were y'all's favorite this year. Coming in first was Mormonism and the murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty- Ash and Michelle's first episode together!This week Ash welcomes her new co-host Michelle and they talk about the Mormon Church and some of its fundamentalist offshoots, as well as the murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty. Jeepers Creepers!Ash watched Under the Banner of Heaven last week on Hulu and had to do a deep dive and see what was true or not! Priesthood holders? Secret Ceremonies? Ash explains the differences between Mormonism, fundamental Mormonism and the FLDS, as well as recounts her friend's experience growing up Mormon. She also covers the brutal murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty at the hands of her husband's fanatical fundamentalist brothers.-Join us for as little as $5 a month on Patreon!-We'd love to see you in our Discord, come hang out!-We have awesome new merch, go take a look!-Follow us on Instagram and Twitter!-Audio editing by Emma Bowen and Nicole Peek.-Sources:Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by John Krakauer on AudibleUnder the Banner of Heaven Repeats the Book’s Fundamental MistakeThe Conversation: What partnership looks like in LDS marriages is shifting — slowlyUnder the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith - Part 1, Chapters 7 and 8 Summary & AnalysisExclusive: The real Brenda Lafferty is lost in ‘Under the Banner of Heaven’ series, her sister says'Under the Banner of Heaven': Where Are Ron and Dan Lafferty's Wives Dianna and Matilda?Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent FaithThe Disturbing True Story Behind Under the Banner of HeavenThe True Story Behind Hulu’s Under the Banner of HeavenIs 'Under the Banner of Heaven' a True Story? A Closer Look at the Death of Brenda LaffertyJoseph Smith WikipediaThe 2020 Census of American ReligionPolygamy and the Church: A HistoryMeet The Real Lafferty Family From Under the Banner of Heaven