Mitch Mayne – Episodes 13 and 14 – The Granted Vault

Mitch Mayne – Episodes 13 and 14 – The Granted Vault

From The Cultural Hall Podcast by Richie T Steadman

July 7, 2026 · 1h 56m

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Mitch Mayne discusses his experience as a gay man serving in a Latter-day Saint bishopric, exploring themes of faith, identity, and community support.

Episode 13 & 14: Mitch Mayne (The Combined Interview) In this newly combined episode from the archives, we’re putting parts 1 and 2 of my interview with Mitch Mayne into one single episode. If you’ve been around the Hall for a while, you know this is the exact interview that completely shifted what The Cultural Hall is all about. Mitch made national headlines when he was called to serve as the executive secretary in his local ward bishopric in San Francisco while living openly as a gay man. We skip the mainstream news soundbites and get into the real, messy, and beautiful human story. We talk about what it actually looks like to navigate Latter-day Saint culture, deep personal faith, and LGBTQ+ identity from inside a local ward. We talk about: The Call to Serve: How his bishop approached him, the internal wrestling Mitch went through before saying yes, and how local leadership supported the decision. Living Authentically: Mitch’s personal journey of coming out, deciding not to hide who he is, and finding a way to still give his talents to his faith community. The Ward’s Reaction: What happened in the hallways after he was sustained, and how the…

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Host: Richie T Steadman

Guest: Mitch Mayne

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Places: San Francisco

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