Ember Hudson and the hosts examine the Mormon Church's historical impact on Native Americans, starting with the doctrinal justifications rooted in the Book of Mormon that labeled Native peoples as cursed Lamanites. This belief underpinned the Indian Placement Program, which removed Native children from their families for assimilation into white Mormon homes, often resulting in loss of language and identity. The discussion then moves to Brigham Young's 1852 legalization of Native slavery, detailing how children were purchased, indentured, and sometimes forced into polygamous marriages to erase their heritage. The church's practices, including baptisms for the dead, are compared to other controversial actions, and the lack of apology or reparations is criticized. The episode also touches on the vast land taken from Native tribes, the hypocrisy of the church's selective narrative, and the cultural significance of chin tattoos. Ember shares her personal facial tattoo, blending Maori and Ojibwe designs to honor her ancestry, and emphasizes the need for more voices from the placement program. She encourages listeners to live authentically and find healing outside church narratives, promoting her book 'Wayward Lamanite'.