Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This week on RfRx, we’re joined by author and historian Linda Hamilton for a deep dive into the history and lived realities of Mormon polygamy. Drawing from her academic research and her own religious heritage, Linda explores how polygamy shaped the lives of Mormon women, both past and present.
We'll also discuss her novel The Fourth Wife, a Gothic historical fiction inspired by real women's stories of struggle against patriarchal religious doctrine.
Hosted by Kara Griffin, Online-Programming Director, and Daniel Sokoloff, RfR Volunteer
Recorded on February 9, 2026
Resource List:
In Sacred Loneliness by Todd Compton
American Zion by Benjamin Park
Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet by John Turner
A House Full of Females by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
The Polygamous Wives’ Writing Club by Paula Kelly Harline
Podcast: A Year of Polygamy
Podcast: Sunstone Mormon History
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Guest Links To Promote:
Facebook: Author Linda Hamilton
IG/TT: @lindahamiltonwriter
BlueSky: @lhamiltonwriter.bsky.social
Website: readlindahamilton.com
Substack: lindahamiltonwriter.substack.com
https://linktr.ee/RecoveringFromReligion
facebook.com/RecoveringfromReligion
instagram.com/rfrorg
tiktok.com/@recoveringfromreligion
https://bsky.app/profile/recoveringfromreligion.org
linkedin.com/company/rfrorg
The primary focus of Recovering from Religion (RfR) is to offer hope, healing, and support to those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. We are here to help each other through this journey.
For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org.
Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org.
To talk over the phone, dial:
(844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada
+3 4505 2402 in Australia
+20 3856 8791 in the UK
+27 11 043 5323 in South Africa
Peer support is also available through local support groups. These groups offer monthly in-person meetings as a place to express doubts, fears, emotions & concerns about religion you wouldn't normally feel comfortable expressing in a religious community. Find your nearest support group at meetup.com/pro/recovering-from-religion
If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org.
RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey, including resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more. Head to recoveringfromreligion.org/resources for these helpful resources.
Subscribe to the
RfR Blog: medium.com/excommunications
RfR Podcast: recoveringfromreligion.org/podcast
RfR is a non-profit organization reliant upon both its volunteers and donations. Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options and we are always in need of volunteers. Head over to recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer for more info. Donations can be made at recoveringfromreligion.org/donate
This week on RfRx, we’re joined by author and historian Linda Hamilton for a deep dive into the history and lived realities of Mormon polygamy. Drawing from her academic research and her own religious heritage, Linda explores how polygamy shaped the lives of Mormon women, both past and present.
We'll also discuss her novel The Fourth Wife, a Gothic historical fiction inspired by real women's stories of struggle against patriarchal religious doctrine.
Hosted by Kara Griffin, Online-Programming Director, and Daniel Sokoloff, RfR Volunteer
Recorded on February 9, 2026
Resource List:
In Sacred Loneliness by Todd Compton
American Zion by Benjamin Park
Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet by John Turner
A House Full of Females by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
The Polygamous Wives’ Writing Club by Paula Kelly Harline
Podcast: A Year of Polygamy
Podcast: Sunstone Mormon History
exponentii.org
Guest Links To Promote:
Facebook: Author Linda Hamilton
IG/TT: @lindahamiltonwriter
BlueSky: @lhamiltonwriter.bsky.social
Website: readlindahamilton.com
Substack: lindahamiltonwriter.substack.com
https://linktr.ee/RecoveringFromReligion
facebook.com/RecoveringfromReligion
instagram.com/rfrorg
tiktok.com/@recoveringfromreligion
https://bsky.app/profile/recoveringfromreligion.org
linkedin.com/company/rfrorg
The primary focus of Recovering from Religion (RfR) is to offer hope, healing, and support to those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. We are here to help each other through this journey.
For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org.
Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org.
To talk over the phone, dial:
(844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada
+3 4505 2402 in Australia
+20 3856 8791 in the UK
+27 11 043 5323 in South Africa
Peer support is also available through local support groups. These groups offer monthly in-person meetings as a place to express doubts, fears, emotions & concerns about religion you wouldn't normally feel comfortable expressing in a religious community. Find your nearest support group at meetup.com/pro/recovering-from-religion
If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org.
RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey, including resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more. Head to recoveringfromreligion.org/resources for these helpful resources.
Subscribe to the
RfR Blog: medium.com/excommunications
RfR Podcast: recoveringfromreligion.org/podcast
RfR is a non-profit organization reliant upon both its volunteers and donations. Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options and we are always in need of volunteers. Head over to recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer for more info. Donations can be made at recoveringfromreligion.org/donate
