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Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

Hosted by Richard Ostler · religion · EN · 500 episodes

About this Podcast:

Welcome to our podcast! My name is Richard H. Ostler and I am a native of Salt Lake City, small business owner, married father of six with several grandchildren. I believe in and am deeply committed to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and want it to work for a wider group.I am the author of three books: “Listen Learn and Love: Embracing LGBTQ Latter-day Saints” published in 2020 available at Amazon (amazon.com/dp/1462135773) “Listen Learn and Love: Improving Latter-day Saint Culture” published in 2022. The book explores who we can do better to help all Latter-day Saints feel more welcome, needed and a feeling of belonging in our congregations. Available at Amazon (amazon.com/dp/1462139566)“Listen Learn and Love: Building the Good Ship Zion” released in Sept 2023. The book explores additional topics to help all Latter-day Saint feel welcome and needed on the Good Ship Zion. Available at Amazon (amazon.com/dp/1462145280)The purpose of all three books is to

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What is Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler about?

Welcome to our podcast! My name is Richard H. Ostler and I am a native of Salt Lake City, small business owner, married father of six with several grandchildren.

Who hosts Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler?

Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler is hosted by Richard Ostler. The show has published 500 episodes to date.

What has Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 947: Thomas Hostetter, Gay Latter-day Saint, New Book, Super Powerful Story" (22 October 2026, 97 minutes), "Episode 946: Jess Porter, Gay Latter-day Saint, Same-Sex Marriage, Reconnecting with God/Church" (18 October 2026, 125 minutes), and "Episode 943: Jennifer Dobberfuhl Quinlan, Sexually Fluid, Super Brave and Unique Story" (7 October 2026, 73 minutes).

How often does Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler publish?

Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 74 minutes across 500 episodes.

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Booking probability for Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler's contact route on record: public web form.

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  • Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

    Episode 947: Thomas Hostetter, Gay Latter-day Saint, New Book, Super Powerful Story

    Oct 22, 20261h 37m

    My friend Thomas Hostetter (mid-30s, lives in southern Colorado, engaged to be married to his future husband, deep testimony of the Church) joins us to share his remarkable story, including: - Growing up and having an...

  • Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

    Episode 946: Jess Porter, Gay Latter-day Saint, Same-Sex Marriage, Reconnecting with God/Church

    Oct 18, 20262h 5m

    My friend Jess Porter (oldest of six, Hong Kong RM, married husband in 2015) joins us to share his super unique and remarkable story including: New he was different as a child—but felt loved and supported by his family...

  • Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

    Episode 943: Jennifer Dobberfuhl Quinlan, Sexually Fluid, Super Brave and Unique Story

    Oct 7, 20261h 13m

    Dr. Jennifer Dobberfuhl Quinlan (PhD in Instructional Psychology and Technology from BYU, MTC Director managed the language curriculum development across more than 60 languages, mother of 3, early 50s,) joins us to...

  • Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

    Episode 941: Jake and Joe Sharp: Twin Brothers, Mental Health Advocates, Ending The Shame Cycle

    Oct 2, 20261h 6m

    ** This episode talks about suicide. If you are suicidal, please call/text/chat *988 *** My friends Jake and Joe Sharp (twin brothers in their 20s, from Mesa Arizona, brother Sam died by suicide 16 while they were...

  • Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

    Episode 940: Pam Shephard, Survey Request From Gen Z Utah LDS Women (Deadline of Oct 11th)

    Oct 1, 202641 min

    My friend Pam Shepherd, a communications professional at George Mason University and a sixth-generation Latter-day Saint, joins us to share some of her journey growing up Mormon while not always feeling like she fit the...

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  • Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

    Episode 939: Parker Vassau, Age 33, Business Owner, Helping Men Find Confidence

    Sep 27, 20261h 12m

    My friend Parker Vassau (married father of 3, business owner—marketing and pest control, longtime friend) joins us to share his story: Unexpected illness at age 14—tumor, complications, and not being able to eat for...

  • Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

    Episode 938: Matt Mosman, High Councilor over Gayest Ward in the Church, Great Ally

    Sep 24, 20261h 24m

    Matt Mosman (friend from BYU MBA school, prior senior vice president of development at Oracle, currently general parter of venture capital firm in Salt Lake, well known expert on mergers and acquisitions), joins us to...

  • Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

    Episode 937: Doug Staker, LGBTQ Ally, Sanctuary Artist

    Sep 21, 20261h 14m

    My friend Doug Staker (father of three, Master of Architecture from UCLA, Principal Architect with Squaremoon Studio, lives in Salt Lake City) joins us to share the story of the genesis of Sanctuary—a physical structure...

  • Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

    Episode 936: Dan Hamby, Forgiving the Man who Murdered His Father

    Sep 18, 20261 hour

    My friend Dan Hamby (married father of four) joins us to share his super powerful story of meeting with and ultimately forgiving the man who murdered his father Everett when Dan was 7 years old. Dan talks he wasn’t...

  • Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

    Episode 935: Cameron Call, Gay, Finding Hope/Building a Life After Divorce

    Sep 15, 20261h 14m

    My friendCameron Call (age 40, lives in Arizona, chiropractor, mixed orientation married for ten years, divorced seven years ago, father of three, married his husband 18 months ago) joins us to share his super...

  • Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

    Episode 934: Dave and Kirty Zimmerman, Supporting Their Gay Son

    Sep 12, 20261h 17m

    My friends Dave and Kirty Zimmerman (married parents of four, active LDS, live in Utah County) join us to share their story of loving/supporting their gay son Dallin who came out at age 13 and is currently serving a...

  • Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

    Episode 933: Dr. Taylor Petrey, History and Theology of Trans and Nonbinary Identity in the LDS Church

    Sep 10, 20261h 3m

    My friend Dr. Taylor Petrey (prior editor of Dialogue: a journal of Mormon thought, BA in philosophy and religion from Pace University, and both an MTS and a Th.D. degree from Harvard Divinity School in New Testament...

  • Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

    Episode 932: Lucas Montoya, “Pearl of Gay Price”—God’s Love for His Queer Children

    Sep 7, 20261h 6m

    My friend Lucas Montoya (gay/queer, mid-20s, lives/works in Texas, RM, University of Chicago graduate) joins us to share his powerful story: Founding of “RELIC” by LDS connected students at the University of Chicago...

  • Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

    Episode 931: Olivia Burnett, Founder/Host of Twenty Something with Olivia Burnett, Powerful Story

    Sep 4, 20261h 3m

    My friend Olivia Burnett (mid-20s, Utah State graduate, University of Utah MBA) joins us to share her some of her personal story and her groundbreaking and highly successful podcast called “Twenty Something with Olivia...

  • Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

    Episode 930: Hannah Larson, 30-Year-Old YSA, How to Overcome Sexism & Misogyny with Jesus Christ

    Sep 2, 20261h 34m

    My friend Hannah Larson (age 30, lives in New York, RM, founder of Humans of BYU, former seminary teacher, single) joins us to share her story. Hannah talks about: Powerful testimony of God’s love for all of us—and deep...

  • Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

    Episode 929: John Bushman, New Book on Improving LDS Culture

    Aug 30, 20261h 4m

    My friend John Bushman (30+ years teaching Institute/Seminary) joins us to talk about his new book “King Before Kingdom: Faithful Revival Within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints”. In this episode and his...

  • Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

    Episode 928: Jon Larsen and Brooklyn Larsen, New Podcast: Returned Stronger

    Aug 27, 20261h 5m

    My friend Jon Larsen (married father of three, lives in Cedar City, 25+ years clinical experience) and Brooklyn Larsen (BYU student, early returned missionary from Argentina, service missionary) join us to talk about...

  • Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

    Episode 927: Kari Bates and Kimberly Bates New Podcast on Preserving Family Relationships

    Aug 21, 20261h 5m

    My friend Kari Bates (mother of six, lives in Elko NV, life coach) and Kimberly Bates (HR professional living in NYC) joins us to talk about their new podcast called “Coffee and Cocoa”. Their podcast focused on how Kari...

  • Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

    Episode 926: Jerry Chong, Gay Latter-day Saint, Advocacy Work

    Aug 16, 20261h 33m

    My friend Jerry Chong (active LDS, Temple worker, many leadership callings, lives in Calgary Canada, convert, powerful advocate for LGBTQ inclusion) joins us to share his story (was on Episode 41, 8 years ago): Advocacy...

  • Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

    Episode 925: Michael Young, Gay Latter-day Saint, Early 80s, Convert, Powerful Story

    Aug 12, 20261h 8m

    My friend Michael Young (active LDS, lives in Florida, Senior Service Missionary) joins us to share his outstanding story navigate being gay for 7+ decades: Part of the gay New York underworld in the 60s—including...

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