Podcasts by Mormon Stories - LDS

1536: The Australian Queen's Counsel who raised the Bar on Mormonism - Neville Rochow from 2022-01-24T21:02:10

Please join us now as we interview Neville Rochow QC. Neville has served as an LDS Bishop, and in LDS Church Stake Presidencies and Mission Presidencies. Having served at the highest levels of t...

1534: From Mormonism to Progressive Christianity - Randy Bell Pt. 2 from 2022-01-20T17:00

In part 2 of Randy Bell’s Mormon Story, we dive into Randy’s faith post-Mormonism, his experiences with people of other religions around the world including Hindus, Muslims, Jews, and Christians...

1534: From Mormonism to Progressive Christianity - Randy Bell Pt. 2 from 2022-01-20T17:00

In part 2 of Randy Bell’s Mormon Story, we dive into Randy’s faith post-Mormonism, his experiences with people of other religions around the world including Hindus, Muslims, Jews, and Christians...

1533: An Orange County Mormon Story - Randy Bell Pt. 1 from 2022-01-19T20:01:35

Today we welcome on Randy Bell, well known expert on real estate damages and friend of the podcast on to hear his Mormon Story. Raised in Fullerton, CA, we discuss Randy’s relationship with the ...

1532: A Father&Daughter Mormon Journey - Mark&Zelle Phillips from 2022-01-13T19:05:29

Mormon Stories listeners are in for a treat today as we’re joined by Mark Phillips and his daughter Zelle as they share their family’s fascinating Mormon journey. Mark is a clinical and counseli...

1531: What We Love and Hate About Mormon Podcasting from 2022-01-13T01:00

After 16 years of podcasting, John has seen a few highs and lows. With transparency for our supporters in mind, John is joined by Mormon Stories co-host and producer Carah Burrell to discuss wha...

1530: An Alternative Approach to New Year's Resolutions - Margi Dehlin from 2022-01-12T16:55:03

Join us live for a discussion with Margi and John about alternative approaches to New Year's Resolutions.

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1529: Follow-Up Questions about THRIVE for Salt Lake Tribune - Peggy Fletcher Stack and Tony Semerad from 2022-01-05T21:09:44

Answering follow-up questions from the Salt Lake Tribune about the Open Stories Foundation and THRIVE given to us by Peggy Fletcher Stack and Tony Semerad.

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1527: An Interracial Mormon experience - Makenzie & Gerald Benzi pt. 2 from 2022-01-04T19:00

In part 2 of Makenzie and Gerald’s Mormon Story, we dive into Makenzie’s life, what it was like with interracial parents, reconciling racist past church teachings, and studying under Mormon Egyp...

1526: Joining Mormonism from Zimbabwe - Gerald and Makenzie Benzi pt. 1 from 2022-01-03T19:00

Mormon Stories is proud to welcome our first Mormon convert from Zimbabwe, Gerald Benzi, and his wife Makenzie Benzi to the podcast for an epic three part series of their story. In part one, we ...

1526: Joining Mormonism from Zimbabwe - Gerald and Makenzie Benzi pt. 1 from 2022-01-03T19:00

Mormon Stories is proud to welcome our first Mormon convert from Zimbabwe, Gerald Benzi, and his wife Makenzie Benzi to the podcast for an epic three part series of their story. In part one, we ...

1524: Leaving Mormonism Before Your Mission - Austin Archer Pt. 1 from 2021-12-29T17:38:30

Join John and Carah for a special live interview with Austin Archer as we discuss the Mormon to alcoholic pipeline, sobriety, and his success on TikTok.

Follow Austin @yourpal_austin on T...

1524: Leaving Mormonism Before Your Mission - Austin Archer Pt. 1 from 2021-12-29T17:38:30

Join John and Carah for a special live interview with Austin Archer as we discuss the Mormon to alcoholic pipeline, sobriety, and his success on TikTok.

Follow Austin @yourpal_austin on T...

1522: Surviving Purity Culture at BYU-Idaho - Chandler Roberson Pt. 1 from 2021-12-20T19:12:03

Chandler Roberson was raised as a devout Mormon, and always wanted to be the best Mormon she could be. In her teenage years Chandler had a few abusive relationships with Mormon boys, where she f...

1522: Surviving Purity Culture at BYU-Idaho - Chandler Roberson Pt. 1 from 2021-12-20T19:12:03

Chandler Roberson was raised as a devout Mormon, and always wanted to be the best Mormon she could be. In her teenage years Chandler had a few abusive relationships with Mormon boys, where she f...

1520: When High-Level Mormon Church Leaders Sexually Abuse: Matt and Stephanie Purcell Pt. 1 from 2021-12-19T10:05:51

BYU professor of religion, mission president, temple president, LDS church area authority, personal friend of Mormon prophet Gordon B. Hinckley, and likely recipient of the top secret Mormon chu...

1520: When High-Level Mormon Church Leaders Sexually Abuse: Matt and Stephanie Purcell Pt. 1 from 2021-12-19T10:05:51

BYU professor of religion, mission president, temple president, LDS church area authority, personal friend of Mormon prophet Gordon B. Hinckley, and likely recipient of the top secret Mormon chu...

1519: Joseph Smith’s Egyptian Grammar and Alphabet from 2021-12-17T19:00

Join John Dehlin and Radio Free Mormon as we speak with Dan Vogel about his new book, “ Book of Abraham Apologetics: A Review and Critique” published by Signature Books.

Said to have been...

1518: The Gospel of Mark - John Larsen from 2021-12-16T22:20

Join John Dehlin and Carah Burrell as they speak with John Larsen about the Gospel of Mark. In this episode we have John pull back the cover on the bible, what we can learn from the oldest gospe...

THRIVE UNITE 2022 - 22 Cities Worldwide - 1/22/2022 from 2021-12-15T20:12:22

Mark your calendars!  THRIVE is coming to a city near you!  On January 22, 2022 up to 22 cities will be hol...

1516: Christian Pastor Shawn McCraney Examines His Faith - Anthony Magnabosco Pt 4 from 2021-12-09T18:04:48

Street Epistemology week continues with Anthony Magnabosco and special guest exMormon Christian pastor Shawn McCraney. After building the foundation of SE with episodes 1-3, in part 4, Shawn is ...

1515: Street Epistemology - An Overview - Anthony Magnabosco Pt. 3 from 2021-12-08T16:54:58

Anthony Magnabosco is back in the Mormon Stories studio for our third interview, this time discussing the fundamentals of Street Epistemology! We go over what people tend to say to believers tha...

1514: Anthony Magnabosco’s Story - Street Epistemology Part 2 from 2021-12-07T17:58:46

Today Mormon Stories is honored to talk with Anthony Magnabosco about his Catholic background, development of the Street Epistemology interviewing technique, and a discussion about the atheist c...

1514: Anthony Magnabosco’s Story - Street Epistemology Part 2 from 2021-12-07T17:58:46

Today Mormon Stories is honored to talk with Anthony Magnabosco about his Catholic background, development of the Street Epistemology interviewing technique, and a discussion about the atheist c...

1513: Street Epistemology and Mormonism - An Introduction from 2021-12-06T22:19:59

Mormon Stories is excited to be joined in studio each day this week by Anthony Magnabosco for an exciting introduction into the world of Street Epistemology!...

1512: Thriving After Mormon Electroshock Torture - Nate Winterton from 2021-12-05T06:12:02

A strong trigger warning for the following episode for discussions around conversion therapy, descriptions of torture, anorexia, and suicide. Mormon Stories is honored to have conversion therapy...

1511: Mormon Stories Transparency Q&A for Peggy Fletcher Stack and Tony Semerad - Salt Lake Tribune from 2021-12-01T22:37:51

As part of our longstanding and undying commitment to organizational transparency, please join me for a spontaneous Q&A about Mormon Stories Podcast, the Open Stories Foundation, the THRIVE Foun...

1511: Mormon Stories Transparency Q&A for Peggy Fletcher Stack and Tony Semerad - Salt Lake Tribune from 2021-12-01T22:37:51

As part of our longstanding and undying commitment to organizational transparency, please join me for a spontaneous Q&A about Mormon Stories Podcast, the Open Stories Foundation, the THRIVE Foun...

1510: Christmas After a Mormon Faith Crisis - Margi Dehlin from 2021-11-30T19:00

The holidays are among us! But if you're feeling like relationships with family and friends have fractured since your faith crisis and need help navigating sensitive topics, we invite you to joi...

Giving Tuesday Facebook Fundraiser 2021 from 2021-11-29T23:01:21

Friends! ? Do you value Mormon Stories Podcast? ? Please help us beat last year’s fundraising goal! Or if you’d prefer, Facebook may even match your donation! Listen

1509: Survivor of Sexual Abuse and Mormon Church’s Cover-up Speaks Out from 2021-11-29T17:50:10

A strong trigger warning leads off this special Mormon Stories episode with our guest who prefers to be referred to as “Rachel '' for this interview. We discuss Rachel’s father being called as a...

1508: Becoming a Mormon Apologist as a Non-literal Believer - Jon Westover from 2021-11-26T17:00

Is there space in the Mormon church for non-literal believers? Mormon Stories is joined today by Jon Westover, professor and former church apologist with FAIR Mor...

1507: Escaping the NXIVM Cult - Sarah Edmondson&Nippy Ames from 2021-11-24T17:00

Sarah Edmondson and Nippy Ames are our guests for this epic Mormon Stories interview where we discuss their escape from the NXIVM cult. We discuss the similarities between NXIVM leader Keith Ran...

1506: Cody Alan’s Mormon Story from 2021-11-22T15:35:10

Mormon Stories is honored to sit down with Cody Alan, host and producer of CMT Radio in Nashville, TN. In this fun and heartfelt interview, we discuss Cody's conversion to the LDS church as well...

1506: Cody Alan’s Mormon Story from 2021-11-22T15:35:10

Mormon Stories is honored to sit down with Cody Alan, host and producer of CMT Radio in Nashville, TN. In this fun and heartfelt interview, we discuss Cody's conversion to the LDS church as well...

1504: Dallin H. Oaks Reverses Course on LGBTQ at The University of Virginia from 2021-11-18T16:52:46

Recently in a speech given at the University of Virginia, Mormon apostle Elder Dallin H. Oaks denied that Electroshock Therapy as a form of gay conversion therapy was used/studied during his ten...

1504: Dallin H. Oaks Reverses Course on LGBTQ at The University of Virginia from 2021-11-18T16:52:46

Recently in a speech given at the University of Virginia, Mormon apostle Elder Dallin H. Oaks denied that Electroshock Therapy as a form of gay conversion therapy was used/studied during his ten...

1502: A Mormon Lesbian Love Story Pt. 1 - Lena Schwen and Sal Osborne from 2021-11-08T18:57:24

What happens when two closeted lesbian Mormon women marry men, have children, then cross paths and fall in love? In this very special Mormon Stories 2 part episode, we are honored to share one o...

1502: A Mormon Lesbian Love Story Pt. 1 - Lena Schwen and Sal Osborne from 2021-11-08T18:57:24

What happens when two closeted lesbian Mormon women marry men, have children, then cross paths and fall in love? In this very special Mormon Stories 2 part episode, we are honored to share one o...

1501: Mormon Inoculation from 2021-11-04T18:27:29

Join us this Wednesday at noon as Luna Corbden, Marc Oslund, Gerardo, and John discuss the Mormon Church's efforts to use the psychological theory of inoculation to pre-expose the youth to weake...

1500: James Strang - The King of Beaver Island with John Larsen from 2021-11-03T22:29:44

James Jesse Strang (March 21, 1813 – July 9, 1856) was an American religious leader, politician and self-proclaimed monarch. In 1844 he claimed to have been appointed to be the successor of Jose...

THRIVEDAY 2021 - 11/13-11/14 - Healing, Growth, and Community for Ex-Mormons. Please join us!!! from 2021-11-03T18:21

THRIVEDAY is 11 days away!  The speaker lineup and music are epic. 

Also, we have added a reception/...

1499: Mormon British Rescue? - The Britvengers React from 2021-11-01T20:38:28

John Dehlin has never been so lucky!

He’s joined today by the folks who have been dubbed “The Britvengers”, a collection of progressive and post Mormons who all have one thing in common, ...

1498: The Life of Historian Fawn McKay Brodie with Newell Bringhurst from 2021-10-29T19:37:57

Mormon Stories is honored to welcome American historian and author Newell Bringhurt on the podcast to discuss the life of Fawn Brodie, author of “No Man Knows My History: The Life of Joseph Smit...

1497: Rod Meldrum's Book of Mormon Heartland Model from 2021-10-27T22:56:29

Join us with Australian geneticist Simon Southerton as we break down with Australian geneticist Simon Southerton the Heartland model of Book of Mormon geography which proposes that the events de...

1496: Responding to Mormon Youtuber Greg Matsen’s “Natasha Helfer Disciplinary Council Explained” from 2021-10-27T20:00:07

Join us today for an important discussion! In this special Mormon Stories live stream, Carah Burrell is honored to talk with excommunicated Mormon sex therapist Natasha Helfer to discuss the cri...

1495: Conscious Parenting: When All Else Fails - Margi Dehlin from 2021-10-26T23:47:47

Join Margi, John, and Carah as Margi discusses the Conscious Parenting model, and how it can help with parenting “when all else fails.”

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1494: Responding to David Archuleta’s Interview with Mayim Bialik from 2021-10-25T15:59:38

Please join us as John and Gerardo respond to a recent interview on the Mayim Bialik's Breakdown podcast where David Archuleta shared his experience being Mormon and gay.

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1492: Sexually Assaulted by My Companion as a Mormon Missionary - McKay Johnson Part 1 from 2021-10-21T16:33

McKay ‘Spartacus’ Johnson is our guest today for this fantastic two-part Mormon Stories interview. Carah Burrell takes the reins again as lead interviewer as we talk to McKay about battling a “N...

1492: Sexually Assaulted by My Companion as a Mormon Missionary - McKay Johnson Part 1 from 2021-10-21T16:33

McKay ‘Spartacus’ Johnson is our guest today for this fantastic two-part Mormon Stories interview. Carah Burrell takes the reins again as lead interviewer as we talk to McKay about battling a “N...

1491: Are Mormon Temples a Mockery of Jesus and the Book of Mormon? from 2021-10-14T19:09:42

Today we discuss Mormon Temples, the prosperity gospel, and the Mormon church's use of social media influencers to promote its temple work. Feel free to post your comments, experiences, and ques...

1490: Mormon Questions on Air - Marc Oslund’s Excommunication and BYU Soaking? from 2021-10-07T21:48:57

What questions are on your mind this week? Do you have something you've been wanting to ask? What queries have you, our dear Mormon Stories listeners? Tell us! Join John and Carah for a live str...

1490: Marc Oslund’s Excommunication and BYU Soaking? from 2021-10-07T21:48:57

What questions are on your mind this week? Do you have something you've been wanting to ask? What queries have you, our dear Mormon Stories listeners? Tell us! Join John and Carah for a live str...

1489: September 12th, 1856 -The Worst Regional Conference Ever - John Larsen from 2021-10-06T22:25:45

On September 12 Franklin Richards, a member of the 12 and his travel companions caught up with the Willie handcart company. They held a conference in which they insulted and ridiculed the compan...

Mormon Faith Transition Retreat - October 15-17 in Provo, Utah from 2021-10-06T19:31:13

If you are struggling as the result of a Mormon faith crisis, we will be holding a 2.5 day retreat next weekend to provide you with support. The leaders of the retreat will be myself, Natasha He...

1487: The Mormon Influences on Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow - Part 1 from 2021-10-05T00:05:49

As Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow face indictments and/or allegations for multiple murders (e.g., Chad's wife Tammy, Lori's husband Charles, Lori's brother Alex, Lori's children JJ and Tylee) - ma...

1487: The Mormon Influences on Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow - Part 1 from 2021-10-05T00:05:49

As Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow face indictments and/or allegations for multiple murders (e.g., Chad's wife Tammy, Lori's husband Charles, Lori's brother Alex, Lori's children JJ and Tylee) - ma...

1486: Healing from a Faith Crisis Through Music - Thomas and Sierra Stokes Pt. 2 from 2021-09-29T22:18:58

Join us for this extra special Mormon Stories Podcast interview with Thomas & Cici Stokes (@big.crick.music on TikTok) as we hear t...

1485: Healing from a Faith Crisis Through Music - Thomas and Sierra Stokes Pt. 1 from 2021-09-29T20:14:27

Join us for this extra special Mormon Stories Podcast interview with Thomas & Cici Stokes (@big.crick.music on TikTok) as we hear t...

1484: The Gay Mormon Reformation from 2021-09-24T22:50:52

Parallel to the LDS Church’s shifting position regarding homosexuality, there have been new crops of faithful gay public figures who are held up by the church as role models on how to be a faith...

1483: Joseph Smith’s Revelation and Mission to the “Lamanites” - John Larsen from 2021-09-22T22:43:22

How many of Joseph Smith’s revelations were a success and how many have the church needed to redefine overtime? Today we are honored to have John Larsen in studio...

1482: Coming Out to My Husband After Leaving the Mormon Church - Laren Rogers Pt. 2 from 2021-09-20T18:30

Lauren Rogers is our guest today for this epic two-part Mormon Stories interview. After suffering through a restrictive diet, harassment, and medical neglect on her Mormon mission to Chile, Laur...

1481: My Mormon Mission Left Me Disabled - Lauren Rogers Pt. 1 from 2021-09-20T16:00

Lauren Rogers is our guest today for this epic two-part Mormon Stories interview. After suffering through a restrictive diet, harassment, and medical neglect on her Mormon mission to Chile, Laur...

1480: The Sources of Mormon Sexual Shame - Natasha Helfer from 2021-09-17T22:30

In this episode, we sit down with therapist Natasha Helfer and discuss a few of the negative messages people raised in religious conservative community may have been conditioned to believe about...

1479: Mormon Church Admits Massive Boy Scout Sexual in Abuse Settlement - News Update from 2021-09-17T22:26:49

We are starting a new series on Mormon Stories Podcast dedicated to reporting on current events. Today Carah and John will be discussing the recent announcement that the Mormon church has agreed...

1478: Executive Secretary to LDS General Authorities Speaks Out - Camille Jones Pt. 2 from 2021-09-15T20:45:39

Join us as we continue with part 2 of our interview with Camille Jones where we discuss her employment with the LDS church, the role of women in the patriarchal church employment system, and wha...

1477: Serving a Mission at Historic Mormon Sites - What I Wish I Would’ve Known - Camille Jones p.1 from 2021-09-15T20:40

Are Mormon missionaries who lead tours at historic church sites like those across upstate New York told to teach false information about the church’s founding? Mormon Stories producer and co-hos...

1476c: Telling Loved Ones about Losing Your Faith - Margi&John Dehlin Pt. 3 from 2021-09-15T20:35

Today's Mormon Stories episode we are joined by Margi Dehlin as we continue discussing how to communicate with believing family and friends about losing your faith.

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1476b: Telling Loved Ones about Losing Your Faith - Margi&John Dehlin Pt. 2 from 2021-09-15T20:30

Join Margi and John Dehlin as we continue our discussion of different approaches to telling loved ones about your loss of faith.

This episode is part of the new "Gift of the Mormon Faith ...

1476a: Telling Loved Ones about Losing Your Faith - Margi & John Dehlin Pt. 1 from 2021-09-15T20:20:51

Join Margi and John Dehlin as we discuss different approaches to telling loved ones about your loss of faith.

Please share questions, lessons you've learned, and suggestions in the commen...

1476a: Telling Loved Ones about Losing Your Faith - Margi&John Dehlin Pt. 1 from 2021-09-15T20:20:51

Join Margi and John Dehlin as we discuss different approaches to telling loved ones about your loss of faith.

Please share questions, lessons you've learned, and suggestions in the commen...

THRIVE 2021 - Events, Community, and More! from 2021-09-15T19:15:13

Are you looking for friends and community after leaving Mormonism or organized religion? The THRIVE initiative seeks to do just that - provide events, content, and community for people leaving M...

1475: Mormon Seminary Teacher Leaves the Church - Laura Schnell - Pt. 3 from 2021-09-10T16:11:07

In our final segment with Laura Schnell, she describes her faith deconstruction, responds to criticisms, and expresses the immense beauty she’s found rediscovering her own voice as a post-Mormon...

1474: Facing Sexism as a Female Mormon Seminary Teacher - Laura Schnell p. 2 from 2021-09-09T15:08:53

When we left off with Laura Shnell at the end of part one, Laura had decided to pursue a career in the LDS Church Education System as a seminary teacher. In this episode, we hear her describe th...

1473: A Colombian Immigrant Mormon Story - Laura Schnell Pt. 1 from 2021-09-08T22:15:51

In part one of this exciting three part interview, Colombian immigrant and former Mormon seminary teacher, Laura Schnell, shares her very unique Mormon story. Laura left South America with her m...

1472: Listener Update and Ask Me or Suggest (Almost) Anything! - 9/7/2021 from 2021-09-08T21:41:30

Join me as I take question and suggestions from our listeners!

1471: Staying Grounded During Chaotic Moments - with Margi Dehlin from 2021-09-01T18:08:40

Have you ever found yourself reacting in unhelpful ways to the distress that accompanies a religious faith crisis (or life in general)?

Margi Dehlin has spent two decades supporting and/o...

1470: When an LDS Apostle Calls You Out - Gay BYU Valedictorian Matt Easton from 2021-08-30T16:40:45

In April of 2019 Brigham Young University valedictorian Matt Easton came out as a faithful gay Mormon during his valedictorian address, which was pre-approved by the LDS Church. Matt's speech re...

1469: John Larsen Analyzes the 1st First Vision Account from 2021-08-27T16:26

As most Mormons are just now beginning to learn, Joseph Smith left multiple and varied First Vision accounts that changed dramatically over time. Joseph Smith's 1st handwritten First Vision acco...

1468: Recognizing Your Two Gay Sons Aren’t Broken in a Mormon Military Family - Kelly&Heather Laing Pt. 3 from 2021-08-27T15:38:35

Wrapping up our epic three part interview with the Laing family, Heather and Kelly detail the path of love and acceptance they took while deconstructing their faith in the Mormon god’s plan for ...

1467: Growing Up Gay in a Mormon Military Family - Britton and Mason Laing Pt. 2 from 2021-08-26T14:45:37

What happens when two sons in a Mormon military family come out as gay? In part two of our interview with the Laing family, we talk with Britton and Mason Laing about the unique struggles they f...

1466: Mormon Nuclear Submarine Commander&His Family - Kelly and Heather Laing Pt. 1 from 2021-08-25T16:56:40

Batten down the hatches and prepare for an epic Mormon Stories interview like you’ve never heard before! Part of what is often called “the Silent Service”, former nuclear submarine commander, Ke...

1465: Elder Holland - Losing Control Over Mormon LGBTQ Support at BYU from 2021-08-25T13:00:37

On August 23, 2021 Mormon apostle Jeffrey R. Holland spoke to staff at Brigham Young University during the first day of the institution's 2021 university conference.Listen

1464: From EFY Singer to Ex-Mormon EFY Director - Jessie Funk from 2021-08-24T16:58:47

Today Mormon Stories is lucky enough to be joined by the wonderful Jessie Funk! For anyone familiar with the music of the youth seminars held by the LDS church known as “EFY”, singer Jessie Funk...

1463: From TBM to RFM - Radio Free Mormon Discusses his Transition from Mormon Apologist to Non-Believer from 2021-08-23T16:41:35

In Friday's Mormon Stories Podcast episode, beloved podcaster Radio Free Mormon shares with us his reflections on how he transitioned from a Mormon apologist to a non-believer and critic of the ...

1462: New Temples Veil Mormonism’s Decline - Simon Southerton from 2021-08-20T20:19:41

Geneticist Simon Southerton was serving as an Australian Mormon bishop when he discovered through DNA research that Native Americans were not descendants of Israelites (as the Book of Mormon tea...

1461: ICU/Pulmonary Physician's Experiences with Covid-19: Rob Mildenhall from 2021-08-18T15:55:06

Join us today for a conversation with Dr. Robert P. Mildenhall, MD (an ICU pulmonary physician from Nashville, Tennessee) as he answers questions about his experience with Covid-19 and the vacci...

1460: The LDS Church and the COVID Vaccine from 2021-08-17T21:22:26

Over the past few days the Intensive Care Units in Utah hospitals and around the U.S. began to overflow with COVID patients. Reports began to emerge that as high as 99% of the ICU patients and d...

1459: Expelled from BYU for Having Sex - Kelly Trust from 2021-08-10T16:00

Is there a double standard at BYU when divvying out punishments to athletes vs students who break the honor code? Mormon Stories producer and co-host Carah Burrel...

1458: 7 Lesson I've Learned as a Post-Mormon Mom - Leah Young from 2021-08-03T22:12:35

One of our most popular Mormon Stories guests is back with wonderfully salient advice for post-Mormon growth! Leah, along with her husband Cody and daughter Brinley, told their story to John dur...

1457: Lessons I've Learned Leaving the Mormon Church as a Teen - Brinley Young from 2021-08-02T23:49:58

Our guest today is Brinley Young, daughter of Leah and Cody young, a family famous for telling their story to John during an epic multi-part Mormon Stories series on their faith transition and e...

1456: Native American Mormon Women and the Lamanite Myth from 2021-07-20T22:29:11

Please join us as three Native American women, Sarah, Ann, and Monika who were raised in the Mormon church, discuss the following:

- What they were taught about the "Lamanite doctrine" as...

1455: Will Mormons Get Their Own Planets? A Panel Discussion from 2021-07-20T21:37:55

Join our panel as we discuss the question: Will Mormons Get Their Own Planets? Featuring Jaxon Washburn, Nemo the Mormon, John Dehlin, and Carah Burrell. 

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1454: Understanding&Treating Self-Harm with Kelceymarie Warner from 2021-07-20T19:56:21

Trigger warning for our viewers as we bring you a special short episode on this under-covered topic. In a follow-up to our Mormon Stories interview with Kelceymarie, we go further in-depth on th...

1453: Beyond the Scars of Self-Harm and Mormonism - Kelceymarie Warner from 2021-07-20T16:43:50

A strong trigger warning leads off this important interview, but we hope you’ll be able to join us as we hear from mental health advocate...

1452: Leaving Mormonism in the 80s - Warren&Cindy Driggs from 2021-07-15T18:53:45

Warren Driggs is a part-time attorney and author of several books including “Mormon Boy: A Memoir” and “Swimming in Deep Water, A Novel of Joseph Smith”. In this delightful interview, we sit dow...

1451: The Doctrine of Cain - John Larsen from 2021-07-13T16:17:39

Today we are excited to sit down with legend, John Larsen. After ending his wildly popular Mormon Expression podcast, having John in studio is an honor as we steep in his humor and knowledge. We...

1450: Copywriter for LDS Church Speaks Out - Linda and Savannah Clyde Pt. 2 from 2021-07-08T15:47:52

Join us today as we continue with part two of our interview with an awesome mother and daughter duo, Linda and Savannah Clyde. Growing up in a mixed-faith Mormon home, Linda worked through the r...

1449: Navigating a Mixed-Faith Mormon Family - Linda and Savannah Clyde Pt. 1 from 2021-07-07T16:51:21

Today we’re premiering part one of our epic interview with an awesome mother and daughter duo, Linda and Savannah Clyde. Growing up in a mixed-faith Mormon home, Linda worked through the resentm...

1448: Why Mormon Truth Matters - A Letter to Mormon Apologist Terryl Givens from 2021-07-06T17:35:23

In September of 2020, professional Mormon apologists Terryl and Fiona Givens were invited to speak at a Mormon church fireside for the Sunderland England Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of L...

1447: Recovering Agency Pt. 5 - Examining Mormon Mind Control w/ Luna Lindsey Corbden from 2021-07-02T16:17:33

Luna Corbden is the author of "Recovering Agency - Lifting the Veil of Mormon Mind Control." In this multi-part Mormon Stories Podcast series, Lindsey employs the tools of social psychology to i...

1446: Recovering Agency Pt. 4 - Examining Mormon Mind Control w/ Luna Lindsey Corbden from 2021-07-01T16:16:52

Luna Corbden is the author of "Recovering Agency - Lifting the Veil of Mormon Mind Control." In this multi-part Mormon Stories Podcast series, Lindsey employs the tools of social psychology to i...

1445: Recovering Agency - Examining Mormon Mind Control w/ Luna Lindsey Corbden Pt. 3 from 2021-06-30T16:16:38

Luna Corbden is the author of "Recovering Agency - Lifting the Veil of Mormon Mind Control." In this multi-part Mormon Stories Podcast series, Lindsey employs the tools of social psychology to i...

1444: Recovering Agency - Examining Mormon Mind Control Pt. 2 w/ Luna Lindsey Corbden from 2021-06-29T16:00:14

Luna Lindsey Corbden is the author of "Recovering Agency - Lifting the Veil of Mormon Mind Control." In this multi-part Mormon Stories Podcast series, Lindsey employs the tools of social psychol...

1443: Recovering Agency - Examining Mormon Mind Control Pt. 1 w/ Luna Lindsey Corbden from 2021-06-28T16:05:21

Recovering Agency - Examining Mormon Mind Control Pt. 1 (with Luna Lindsey Corbden) Luna Lindsey Corbden is the author of "Recovering Agency - Lifting the Veil of Mormon Mind Control." In this m...

1442: Was I Raised in a Cult or High-Demand Religion? A Self-Assessment from 2021-06-26T21:47:58

1441: Questions I Would Ask Richard Bushman from 2021-06-24T22:08:53

This week we celebrate the birthday of faithful Mormon historian and scholar Richard Bushman – author of Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling, and former Mormon church stake president and patriarch...

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1440: A Mexican Mormon Story - Gerardo Pt. 2 from 2021-06-17T19:32:16

Join us for Part 2 of our interview with Gerardo who is a dear friend of the podcast! Growing up in an orthodox Mormon home, his story gives a unique perspective on the church in Mexico and the ...

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1439: A Mexican Mormon Story - Gerardo Pt. 1 from 2021-06-17T15:57:25

Join us for Part 1 of our interview with Gerardo who is a dear friend of the podcast! Growing up in an orthodox Mormon home, his story gives a unique perspective on the church in Mexico and the ...

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1438: A Bishop's Family Questions Mormonism - Kelly&Kayla Mikesell from 2021-06-09T15:45:11

Kelly and Kayla Mikesell are a dynamic step-mother/daughter pair. Only recently did Kelly start to investigate the troubling issues with Mormon history that had been eating away at her children....

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1437: When A Mormon Gay Man Marries A Woman - Kyle Ashwoth Pt. 2 from 2021-06-04T16:11:53

Happy Utah Pride Week everyone! To celebrate Utah Pride week, I am sharing one of the most important interviews in the history of Mormon Stories Podcast. It is the story of Kyle Ashworth - a dea...

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1436: When A Gay Mormon Man Marries a Woman - Kyle Ashworth Pt. 1 from 2021-06-03T16:12:49

Happy Utah Pride Week everyone! To celebrate Utah Pride week, I am sharing one of the most important interviews in the history of Mormon Stories Podcast. It is the story of Kyle Ashworth – a dea...

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1435: OSF / Mormon Stories Podcast 2021 State of the Union from 2021-06-01T15:56:38

Every year I try to provide donors and listeners with a "State of the Union" address for the Open Stories Foundation (the 501c3 non-profit that I lead which houses Mormon Stories Podcast), along...

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1434: Mormon Influencer Discovers the CES Letter - Haleigh Everts from 2021-05-27T15:34:38

After converting to Mormonism as a teen and attending BYU, Haleigh Evert’s relationship with the Mormon church grew unfulfilling and complicated. After leaving the church for a time, Haleigh cam...

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1433: ExMo Lex - Lexi McDonald from 2021-05-25T16:03:10

Today I am so excited to share my interview with the incredible Lexi McDonald - YouTube's ExMo Lex! Tune in as we discuss Lexi's personal Mormon story, her faith transition away from the LDS chu...

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1432: Fit2Fat2Fit - Drew Manning's Mormon Story Pt. 2 from 2021-05-20T18:01:03

Today I am honored to share the story of Drew Manning - author, TV star, and founder of the viral brand, "Fit2Fat2Fit." Join us as we continue with Part 2 of Drew's Mormon story, which will cove...

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1431: Fit2Fat2Fit - Drew Manning's Mormon Story Pt. 1 from 2021-05-20T15:43:51

Today I am honored to share the story of Drew Manning - author, TV star, and founder of the viral brand, "Fit2Fat2Fit." In part 1 of Drew's story, we will discuss, among other things:

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1430: Redefining Masculinity - Lance Allred from 2021-05-18T17:52:05

Join me today for this truly inspiring interview with Lance Allred, the grandson of Rulon C. Allred - the prophet of a fundamentalist polygamous sect called the “Apostolic United Brethren." In a...

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1429: Leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses - JT and Lady Cee Pt. 2 from 2021-05-17T13:53:09

JT & Lady Cee were raised as Jehovah’s Witnesses from the age of five years old. Lady Cee was a regular pioneer and went to serve where the need is great with her pioneer partners. JT served at ...

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1428: Leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses - JT and Lady Cee Pt. 1 from 2021-05-11T16:09:45

JT & Lady Cee were raised as Jehovah’s Witnesses from the age of five years old. Lady Cee was a regular pioneer and went to serve where the need is great with her pioneer partners. JT served at ...

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1427: Rod Decker’s Life as a Utah Political Reporter from 2021-05-07T15:58:06

Join me today as I sit down with a living legend, Rod Decker, who has gained great prominence in Utah over the past 50 years as a journalist, columnist, and reporter for KUTV Channel 2 news. An ...

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1426: Natasha Helfer Excommunication Debrief from 2021-05-04T19:43:39

Marriage, Family, & Sex therapist, Natasha Helfer, hosts this special edition of Mormon Stories Podcast with John & Margi Dehlin, as they discuss the aftermath of Natasha's trial for apostasy an...

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1425: A Mormon Seminary Teacher Loses His Faith - Marc Oslund Pt. 3 from 2021-04-28T15:53:26

Join us now for Part 3 of what many are calling a truly groundbreaking Mormon Stories Podcast series - my interview with teen convert, former All-American athlete, and former Mormon seminary tea...

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1424: The Life of a Mormon Seminary Teacher - Marc Oslund Pt. 2 from 2021-04-27T16:00

Join us today as we continue with part two of our three-part interview with former baseball player and LDS seminary teacher, Marc Oslund. Fascinating for so many reasons, I believe this is one o...

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1423: Giving up Major League Baseball for Mormonism - Marc Oslund Pt. 1 from 2021-04-26T18:21:44

Join us today as we kick off our three-part interview with former baseball player and LDS seminary teacher, Marc Oslund. Fascinating for so many reasons, I believe this is one of the most import...

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1423: Giving up Major League Baseball for Mormonism - Marc Oslund Pt. 1 from 2021-04-26T18:21:44

Join us today as we kick off our three-part interview with former baseball player and LDS seminary teacher, Marc Oslund. Fascinating for so many reasons, I believe this is one of the most import...

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1422: The 2021 Mormon Purge Continues: TikTokkers Neesha and Kyle Brost from 2021-04-26T16:55:27

As the COVID pandemic begins to slow in Spring of 2021, we are seeing a surge in vocal Mormon church members being summoned to disciplinary councils for excommunication on the charges of apostas...

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1421: Remembering Mark Hofmann - Shannon Flynn from 2021-04-19T15:01:45

Join us as we talk to Shannon Flynn, who was an associate of bomber and forger Mark Hofmann, as well as a major figure in the new Netflix documentary "Murder Among the Mormons."

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1420: Natasha Helfer’s Apostasy Trial for Sexual Health Advocacy from 2021-04-14T18:17:43

Please join us now as we interview Marriage and Sex therapist Natasha Helfer as she discusses her pending Mormon disciplinary council for apostasy.

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1419: Remembering Lyn Jacobs - Associate of Mark Hofmann from 2021-04-14T16:20:48

Today we have Shannon Flynn and Tonya and Scott Reiter in studio to remember the life of their friend, Lyn Jacob’s, associate of Mormon forger and bomber Mark Hofmann.

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1418: The Future of Mormonism - Roger Hendrix from 2021-04-12T18:03:52

Returning Mormon Stories Podcast guest, Roger Hendrix, is a former LDS Bishop, Mission President, and CES director, and was also called by Gorden B. Hinkley as a Trustee for the Deseret Trust Co...

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1417: Unlearning Mormon Misogyny from 2021-04-07T17:16:05

For as long as the Mormon Internet has existed, Ex-Mormon women have been expressing concerns about abusive behavior by Ex-Mormon men.

Today a panel of Ex-Mormon women come together on Mo...

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1416: Title IX, BYU, Religious Colleges, and LGBTQ Discrimination from 2021-04-06T17:57:16

Since Title IX passed in 1972 to prevent sex discrimination under any education program receiving Federal financial assistance, the religious exemption clause has gone virtually unchaellenched. ...

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1416: Title IX, BYU, Religious Colleges, and LGBTQ Discrimination from 2021-04-06T17:57:16

Since Title IX passed in 1972 to prevent sex discrimination under any education program receiving Federal financial assistance, the religious exemption clause has gone virtually unchaellenched. ...

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1415: Carah Burrell - TikTok's "Nuancehoe" from 2021-04-05T15:47:54

Join me today as I interview Carah Burrell (TikTok's "Nuancehoe") who has quickly became one of the most notable (and hilarious) ex-Mormons on social media right now!

In addition to her g...

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1414: Mark Naugle - QuitMormon.com from 2021-04-01T14:39:51

Join me today as I interview Salt Lake City lawyer, Mark Naugle, who developed the website QuitMormon.com - which aims to give former Mormons a more streamlined way to resign their membership fr...

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1413: What Happens When a Mormon Bishop&Single Mom Fall in Love - Matthew&Elizabeth Shakespear Pt. 2 from 2021-03-30T16:19:06

• What happens when a Mormon bishop falls in love with a member of his congregation?  How could this happen?
• What situation would make a divorced single mother returning to Mormon c...
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1412: What Happens When a Mormon Bishop Loses His Faith - Matthew&Elizabeth Shakespear Pt. 1 from 2021-03-29T16:26:57

• What happens when a Mormon bishop falls in love with a member of his congregation?  How could this happen?
• What situation would make a divorced single mother returning to Mormon c...
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1411: LDS Church Important Baby Steps to Support Mixed-Faith Relationships: April 2021 Liahona Articles from 2021-03-26T21:36:38

This week in the April 2021 Liahona (Mormon church monthly magazine) the LDS church released 6 online articles attempting to coach faithful Mormons on how to better treat family members who have...

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1410: FAIRMormon Partially Repents, Jeremy Runnells Unleashes from 2021-03-25T15:27:32

Join us now as Anthony Miller and Douglas Stilgoe join me to break down the recent rebranding and partial repenting of FAIRMormon, which includes: 1) taking down the controversial "Kwaku" / Card...

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1409: Jared Hess and Tyler Measom - Murder Among the Mormons from 2021-03-22T22:25:43

Join me today for this amazing Mormon Stories interview as I talk to Jared Hess and Tyler Measom about the making of their new Netflix documentary, "Murder Among the Mormons."

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1408: Mark Hofmann Forgeries and Mormon Church Cover-ups - John Hamer from 2021-03-19T20:44:57

Join us today as the brilliant John Hamer returns to help us dig deeper into:

1. The main Mark Hofmann Forgeries, and
2. The main attempts to "cover-up" unfavorable history by th...
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1407: Mormon Faith Crisis Stake Fireside: Patrick Mason in Logan/Cache Valley, Utah (2021) from 2021-03-17T22:32:11

Today I share (and provide reactions to) a recent fireside given on February 28, 2021 by faithful Mormon scholar and Utah State University professor Patrick Mason given at the Logan Utah Cache W...

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Patrick Mason Fireside (2021) - No Commentary from 2021-03-17T18:00

Today I share a recent fireside given on February 28, 2021 by faithful Mormon scholar and Utah State University professor Patrick Mason given at the Logan Utah Cache West Stake.

This is a...

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1406: Sandra Tanner - Reflections on Mark Hofmann&"Murder Among the Mormons" Pt 2 from 2021-03-12T22:20:05

This week Mormonism and the world (basically) have been captivated by the new Netflix Documentary "Murder Among the Mormons" - which covers the Salt Lake City bombings of 1985, and is currently ...

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1405: Sandra Tanner - Reflections on Mark Hofmann&"Murder Among the Mormons" Pt 1 from 2021-03-10T17:05:59

This week Mormonism and the world (basically) have been captivated by the new Netflix Documentary "Murder Among the Mormons" - which covers the Salt Lake City bombings of 1985, and is currently ...

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1404: View of the Hebrews - A Review by Radio Free Mormon from 2021-03-05T22:12:04

"View of the Hebrews" is a book first published in 1823 by Ethan Smith of Vermont.  In "View of the Hebrews," Ethan Smith argues (among other things) t...

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1403: Finding Community Outside of Mormonism - Chelsea&Nick Homer from 2021-03-04T20:19:55

Chelsea and Nick Homer were both raised as devout Utah Mormons - with all the good and bad this entailed, and both were equally determined to have the perfect Mormon marriage and family.  After ...

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PSA: Murder Among the Mormons - Seeking Your Reactions to Mark Hofmann Documentary from 2021-03-03T21:20:33

Hey Mormon Stories Listeners!

I am planning some super-cool interviews for the newly released "Murder Among...

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1402: Finding Spirituality After Mormonism from 2021-03-03T19:02:55

• Do you miss the "spirituality" that you once felt as an active Mormon?
• Have you struggled to find joy/meaning/mental health after losing your Mormon faith?
• Are you still ...
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1401: Mike Rinder - Former Top-Level Scientology Official from 2021-02-26T20:24:17

Join us today on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Mike Rinder - former top-level Scientology Executive. Mike was raised a Scientologist, knew L. Ron Hubbard personally, and became David Mi...

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Please Help: Scientology vs. Mormonism - Which Does More Harm? (For Mike Rinder interview) from 2021-02-24T23:04:48

Hey Mormon Stories Listeners - I need your help!!!! This Friday (9am mountain time) I will be interviewing Listen

1400: How to Help a Loved One who Believes in QAnon - Cult Expert Steven Hassan from 2021-02-23T23:47:19

Join us as we talk with cult expert Steven Hassan about how to help a loved one who believes in and follows the QAnon conspiracy cult. Questions we will address include:

• What is QAn...
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1399: Contemplative Mormonism - Jana Spangler Pt. 2 from 2021-02-23T17:46:11

Is it possible to stay active in the LDS Church in 2021 after....

....learning all of the problematic history... ....becoming an ally for LGBTQ Mormons... ...becoming a feminist... ...bec...

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1398: Contemplative Mormonism - Jana Spangler Pt. 1 from 2021-02-22T19:53:19

Is it possible to stay active in the LDS Church in 2021 after....

....learning all of the problematic history... ....becoming an ally for LGBTQ Mormons... ...becoming a feminist... ...bec...

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1397: Civil War - John Gee vs. the Joseph Smith Papers Project from 2021-02-12T22:12:13

Recently, BYU Egyptologist John Gee published an article via the online Mormon apologetic website "The Interpreter" - attacking the scholarship of the Joseph Smith Papers Project, specifically V...

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1396: Visions in a Seer Stone: Joseph Smith and the Making of the Book of Mormon - William L. Davis from 2021-02-12T18:47:41

Please join me as I interview Dr. William L. Davis about his book "Visions in a Seer Stone: Joseph Smith and the Making of the Book of Mormon."

In this interdisciplinary work, William L. ...

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1395: Seeking Feedback for a New Project - Video Shorts for Understanding Mormonism from 2021-02-11T23:14:41

For those who really care about Mormon Stories Podcast, and particularly for those who donate, please provide feedback when you can.

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1394: Tyler Glenn&Paull Cardall: "I Know it Hurts" Video Premiere on Mormon Stories from 2021-02-06T00:25:55

Please join me as Neon Trees f...

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1393: All Things New, by Fiona and Terryl Givens - A Review from 2021-02-04T15:50:17

Join us for a review of Fiona and Terryl Givens' new book: "All Things New: Rethinking Sin, Salvation, and Everything in Between."

According to Amazon: "In this book, Fiona and Terryl Giv...

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1392: The Faith Journey of an Ultra-Orthodox, Utah County Mormon Mom - Gretchen Day from 2021-02-03T20:09:08

After being raised by an orthodox Mormon mother and a "redneck, somewhat Jack Mormon Pioneer stock dad," Gretchen Day decided that she was going to be an "all in" Mormon mother.  After getting e...

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1391: The Touch Of The Masters Hand - A Sundance Film by Gregory Barnes from 2021-02-02T15:50:29

Gregory Barnes is a Mormon filmmaker and artist raised in Oak Park, Illinois. He studied film at BYU and served a Mormon mission in Argentina. Raised a faithful Mormon, Gregory was influenced by...

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1390: Undefining 'God' with John Hamer from 2021-02-01T17:50:40

After losing your orthodox Mormon faith, have you given up on the possibility of any sort of belief in and/or association with "God" or "Jesus"? More importantly, are you seeking to fill some of...

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1389: Catching Up with John Larsen (2021) from 2021-01-29T20:36:40

John Larsen is one of the most influential and well-respected figures within Modern progressive and post-Mormon communities.  John (along with his ex-wife Zilpha) was the co-host of Mormon Expre...

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1388: Recreating the Book of Mormon Plates with Trent Told from 2021-01-26T19:06:29

In this short Mormon Stories Episode I sat down with Trent Told, who created a prototype of Joseph Smith’s Book of Mormon Plates. Based on Dan Vogel’s theories surrounding the “Tin Plates” and t...

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1387: Breaking Down Patriarchy with Amy McPhie Allebest from 2021-01-25T18:41:10

Join me today for one of my favorite Mormon Stories Podcast interviews/interviewees of all time. In today's episode, Stanford University graduate student Amy McPhie Allebest returns to discuss t...

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1386: The Miracle of Forgiveness: Why It Should Be Removed From Desert Book, and How You Can Help from 2021-01-19T19:05:20

In my opinion, one of the most damaging books ever published by the Mormon Church is Spencer W. Kimball’s “The Miracle of Forgiveness.” Among other things, this book teaches that:

• N...
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1385: The Legal Case for Mormon Church Fraud - Gaddy vs. The LDS Church from 2021-01-15T21:14:53

Please join me and Radio Free Mormon for a discussion of “Laura A. Gaddy vs. the Corporation of the President of the Chu...

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1384: How Mormon Stories Podcast Helped Our Family Heal from 2021-01-13T22:23:18

In a recent video released by paid actors supported by FAIRMormon and the More Good Foundation, Kwaku El, Brad Witbeck, and Cardon Ellis make the claim that I and Mormon Stories (and Jeremy Runn...

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1383: Liz and Ray Interview John Dehlin (2021) from 2021-01-13T18:48:57

Recently two friends of mine (Liz Cannon and Ray Purcell) asked to interview me about my role and experiences over the past 20 years trying to support people experiencing a Mormon faith crisis.<...

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1382: How Mormonism Groomed us For, and Can Help Save us From Trumpism / Fascism from 2021-01-07T21:37:47

My reaction to yesterday's riot at the U.S. Capitol (January 6, 2021).

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1381: Belief After the CES Letter Pt. 5 - A Passionate Q&A with Jim Bennett from 2021-01-05T16:53:44

Jim Bennett is the author of "A Faithful Reply to the CES Letter." He is also the son of the late Utah U.S. Senator Bob Bennett.

In Part 5 of a multi-part series with Jim, I bring to Jim ...

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1380: Belief After the CES Letter - Feminism, Sexuality, Worthiness Interviews, Abuse, and Excommunication - Jim Bennett Pt. 4 from 2021-01-02T22:55:53

Jim Bennett is the author of "A Faithful Reply to the CES Letter."  He is also the son of the late Utah U.S. ...

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1379: Belief After the CES Letter - Polygamy, Racism, LGBTQ Issues and Prophets - Jim Bennett Pt. 3 from 2020-12-31T23:26:35

Jim Bennett is the author of "A Faithful Reply to the CES Letter."  He is also the son of the late Utah U.S. ...

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1378: Belief After the CES Letter - Book of Mormon, Book of Abraham, First Vision, Kinderhook Plates - Jim Bennett Pt. 2 from 2020-12-31T22:55:45

Jim Bennett is the author of "A Faithful Reply to the CES Letter."  He is also the son of the late Utah U.S. ...

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1377: Belief After the CES Letter - God, Jesus, Prophets, and the "One True Church" - Jim Bennett Pt. 1 from 2020-12-31T16:33:16

Jim Bennett is the author of "A Faithful Reply to the CES Letter."  He is also the son of the late Utah U.S. ...

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1376: Bruce Bastian and Clint Ford - An Unexpected Love Story from 2020-12-30T19:19:54

Are you looking for a story of hope and love to end this gosh-forsaken year? Here you go.

WordPerfect co-founder and philanthropist Bruce Bastian (interviewed Listen

1375: Bruce Bastian's Fight for Equality from 2020-12-29T16:46:48

Ten years ago I interviewed WordPerfect co-founde...

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1374: Enjoying Christmas after a Mormon Faith Crisis from 2020-12-23T00:51:42

Today, Anthony Miller, Jana Spangler and Brittney Hartley join us to discuss the topic of navigating and enjoying Christmas after a Mormon faith crisis.

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1373: Zelph on the Shelf - 5 Years of Laughter, Wisdom, Healing, and Growth from 2020-12-19T19:24:56

Zelph on the Shelf is one of the most successful YouTube channels in history dedicated to exploring Mormonism in thoughtful and entertaining ways.

 

Five years ago I sat down with ...

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1372: FAIRMormon and Mormon Apologetics in 2020 - Anthony D. Miller from 2020-12-19T17:23:48

Recently, the Mormon apologetic organization FAIRMormon has released several aggressive new videos via their YouTube Ch...

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1371: The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City - Heather Gay and Dre Nord Pt. 3 from 2020-12-19T00:14:43

Recently I was super fortunate to sit down with reality tv stars Heather Gay and Dre Nord - who are both currently appearing on BravoTV's "Listen

1370: The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City - Heather Gay and Dre Nord Pt. 2 from 2020-12-18T23:20:48

Recently I was super fortunate to sit down with reality tv stars Heather Gay and Dre Nord - who are both currently appearing on BravoTV's "Listen

URGENT: Has Mormon Stories Podcast Destroyed or Helped Your Family? Please Share Your Story. from 2020-12-15T22:45:09

Mormon Stories Listeners,

I really need your help.  The Mormon Church is funneling millions of dollars each year into non-profit "charities" like Listen

1369: The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City - Heather Gay and Dre Nord Pt. 1 from 2020-12-10T17:36:14

Recently I was super fortunate to sit down with reality tv stars Heather Gay and Dre Nord - who are both currently appearing on BravoTV's "Listen

1368: Mormon Apologist Non-Profits and Violence from 2020-12-09T03:54

In today’s episode we will provide an overview of several LDS church apologetic non-profits, and discuss recent concerns about dishonesty, mean-spiritedness, and the incitement of violence by so...

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1367: Paul Cardall - World-Renowned Pianist from 2020-12-09T03:44:03

Paul Cardall battled long odds from birth, eventually triumphing over a serious heart disability to earn distinc...

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1366: Whiteness Theology and the Evolution of Mormon Racial Teachings - Matt Harris from 2020-12-09T03:07:50

In 2014 the LDS Church released an essay entitled "Race and the Priesthood" as part of its Gospel Topics Essays Initiative. This essay was groundbreaking in that it officially renounced past LDS...

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1365: The LDS Gospel Topics Essays - A History by Dr. Matt Harris from 2020-12-09T02:28:36

Join me now as I interview historian Dr. Matt Harris about his new book entitled "The LDS Gospel Topics Series: A Scholarly Engagement" published by Signature Books. In this episode we will prov...

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1364: Investigating Tim Ballard and Operation Underground Railroad - Lynn Packer Pt. 6 from 2020-12-08T20:26

In today's Mormon Stories Podcast episode legendary Utah journalist and investigator Lynn Packer discusses his recent investigation into possible fraud perpetrated by Utah Mormon Tim Ballard and...

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Help us Keep Mormon Stories Podcast Alive - Giving Week 2020 from 2020-11-30T18:53:42

Dear Mormon Stories Podcast Li...

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1363: Lying for the Lord: The Paul H. Dunn Scandal - Lynn Packer Pt. 5 from 2020-11-20T00:07:18

Paul H. Dunn is one of the most beloved General Authorities in the history of the Mormon church. His vast popularity was based on his uncanny ability to tell gripping stories in General Conferen...

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1362: Investigating the Dark Side of Mormonism - Lynn Packer Pt. 4 from 2020-11-19T23:25:56

Join us now for Part 4 of our interview with legendary Mormon journalist Lynn Packer (nephew of Boyd K. Packer), wherein he will be sharing with us what it was like to cover the darker side of M...

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1361: J Reuben Clark, Boyd Packer, and The Charted Course of the Church in Education from 2020-11-19T04:17:29

As part 3 in my interview with groundbreaking Mormon journalist Lynn Packer (nephew of Boyd K. Packer), I want to share with you a fascinating 30 minute video produced by Lynn, which provides es...

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1360: LDS Bishop Adam and Marlana Hughes - Leaving Mormonism in Tucson, Arizona from 2020-11-12T20:07:06

Twelve years ago Adam Hughes was serving as a Mormon bishop in Northern Arizona and Marlana was a stay-at-home Mormon mother of four. Last year, Adam and Marlana were still active, believing, or...

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1359: Investigating Mormonism as an Apostle's Nephew - Lynn Packer Pt. 2 from 2020-11-06T19:57:03

Join me today in my series with Lynn Packer - journalist, investigative reporter, and nephew to the late LDS/Mormon apostle Boyd K. Packer.

Lynn Packer was involved in many significant Ut...

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1358: The Rise of Mormon Apostle Boyd K. Packer - Lynn Packer Pt. 1 from 2020-11-06T19:02:17

Join me today in my series with Lynn Packer - journalist, investigative reporter, and nephew to the late LDS/Mormon apostle Boyd K. Packer.

Lynn Packer was involved in many significant Ut...

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1357: Why Some Mormons and Post-Mormons are Voting for Joe Biden from 2020-10-30T23:22:32

On November 3rd U.S. citizens will vote in what many believe will be a defining election for the United States of America.

Today, in a two-part series on Mormon Stories Podcast, we seek t...

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1356: Why Some Mormons and Post-Mormons are Voting for Donald Trump from 2020-10-30T23:08:57

On November 3rd U.S. Citizens will vote in what many believe will be a defining election for the United States of America.

Today, in a two-part series on Mormon Stories Podcast, we seek t...

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1355: The Sandy, Utah Rainbow Flag Revolution - Willy&Kristy Donahoo and Cynthia Phillips from 2020-10-19T21:39:21

For the past two years a predominantly LDS neighborhood in southeastern Sandy, Utah (known as "Autumn Ridge") has been flying an unusually large number of rainbow flags during PRIDE week to show...

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1354: Informed Consent and "Ableism" in the LDS Church - Katie Harmon from 2020-10-18T16:55:49

Katie Harmon was raised Catholic in Laramie, Wyoming. After falling in love with a Mormon boy at age 15, Katie became socially/emotionally converted to the LDS Church in spite of...

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1353: TikTok's "ExMormonMindy" - Kayla White from 2020-10-13T20:42:08

The TikTok platform has become a major player in global culture, and the ExMormon TikTok community has become very active/vibrant over the past few months.

Today we feature ExMormon TikTo...

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1352: My Father's Death by Suicide as BYU-Idaho Dean - The Brennan and Kip Harris Story from 2020-10-11T16:03:19

Brennan Harris’ dad, Kip Brower Harris, took his own life on January 9, 2019, while he was employed as Dean of Students at Brigham Young University - Idaho.  During his 30 year career at BYU Ida...

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1351: Ezra Taft Benson and the Making of the Mormon Right (Matt Harris) - Pt. 2 from 2020-10-11T15:07:23

Ezra Taft Benson is perhaps the most controversial apostle-president in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For nearly fifty years he delivered impassioned sermons in...

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1350: Ezra Taft Benson and the Making of the Mormon Right (Matt Harris) - Pt. 1 from 2020-10-06T17:24:04

Ezra Taft Benson is perhaps the most controversial apostle-president in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For nearly fifty years he delivered impassioned sermons in...

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Mormon Stories Video Shorts - Please Help me Reach Thousands More from 2020-10-03T20:45:02

Mormon Stories Podcast Frien...

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1349: Mormon Transhumanism with Carl Youngblood from 2020-10-03T19:35:07

Is there more than one way to be a Mormon? What qualifies as "authentic Mormonism"? Has it always been this way? Is it possible to reconcile religious belief with a natural, scientific view of t...

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1348: Surviving the LDS Church's 12-Step Pornography "Addiction" Program (Dawna and Nick Berry) from 2020-10-03T17:40:41

Was your marriage destroyed, or almost destroyed by the LDS Church's 12-step program for pornography "addiction"? Join us today as we sit down with Nik and Dawna Berry to discuss how the LDS Chu...

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1347: Mitch Shira - Impersonating LDS General Authorities as TikTok’s "genie_man" from 2020-09-23T01:17:02

Mitch Shira is an actor and impressionst whose TikTok videos have been taking the progressive and post-Mo...

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1346: Shannon Caldwell Montez - The Secret Mormon Meetings of 1922 from 2020-09-23T00:37:53

Join us today as we bring back the wonderful, groundbreaking historian Shannon Caldwell Montez.

Previously on Mormon Stories, Shannon shared with us:

1. Her research regarding h...
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1345: Douglas Stilgoe - Leaving the LDS Church as a Young Adult in the U.K. from 2020-09-16T17:06:18

As part of our ongoing series on 21st century Mormonism outside of the United States, today we interview Douglas ...

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1344: Captain Kidd, Treasure Digging, Joseph Smith, and the Book of Mormon from 2020-09-10T17:41:15

Today I will be reviewing my r...

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1343: Karen Adam - From Scottish Mormon Mother to Political Activist from 2020-09-04T22:40:12

Karen Adam was raised in a same-s...

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1342: Did B.H. Roberts Lose His Testimony of the Book of Mormon? from 2020-08-29T20:12:39

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1341: Dr. Robert Ritner - An Expert Egyptologist's View of the Book of Abraham Pt. 3 from 2020-08-12T18:53:08

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1340: Dr. Robert Ritner - An Expert Egyptologist's View of the Book of Abraham Pt. 2 from 2020-08-04T20:32:35

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1339: Dr. Robert Ritner - An Expert Egyptologist's View of the Book of Abraham Pt .1 from 2020-07-31T21:58:28

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1338: Haley Wilson Lemmón - The BYU Undergrad Who Discovered Joseph Smith's Plagiarisms in his Bible "Translation" from 2020-07-19T20:34:43

Over the past several decades. credible Mormon-themed scholarship has determined beyond any reasonable doubt that Joseph Smith's claim have special powers to "translate" ancient languages was no...

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1337: Shannon Caldwell Montez - From Wife and Mother to Groundbreaking Mormon Historian from 2020-07-14T20:17:18

How does a Mormon wife and mother become a groundbreaking historian?

Join us today on Mormon Stories Podcast as Shannon Caldwell Montez shares with us her journey to become a historian af...

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1336: The Rise and Fall of B.H. Roberts from 2020-07-09T21:13:55

Have you ever wondered how much the top-level Mormon church leaders know about the problems with LDS Church truth claims, and for how long they have known about t...

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FULL: Ed Decker - Ex-Mormon, Evangelical Christian, Career "Anti-Mormon," and Creator of “The God Makers” from 2020-07-07T03:37:45

Today we interview Ed Decker -- ex-Mormon, Evangelical Christian, career "Anti-Mormon," and creator of the controversial 80's "anti-Mormon" movie called “The God ...

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1335: Ed Decker - Ex-Mormon, Evangelical Christian, Career "Anti-Mormon," and Creator of “The God Makers” Pt. 4 from 2020-07-07T03:32:54

Today we interview Ed Decker -- ex-Mormon, Evangelical Christian, career "Anti-Mormon," and creator of the controversial 80's "anti-Mormon" movie called “The God ...

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1334: Ed Decker - Ex-Mormon, Evangelical Christian, Career "Anti-Mormon," and Creator of “The God Makers” Pt. 3 from 2020-07-07T03:31:35

Today we interview Ed Decker -- ex-Mormon, Evangelical Christian, career "Anti-Mormon," and creator of the controversial 80's "anti-Mormon" movie called “The God ...

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1333: Ed Decker - Ex-Mormon, Evangelical Christian, Career "Anti-Mormon," and Creator of “The God Makers” Pt. 2 from 2020-07-07T03:30:12

Today we interview Ed Decker -- ex-Mormon, Evangelical Christian, career "Anti-Mormon," and creator of the controversial 80's "anti-Mormon" movie called “The God ...

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1332: Ed Decker - Ex-Mormon, Evangelical Christian, Career "Anti-Mormon," and Creator of “The God Makers” Pt. 1 from 2020-07-07T03:28:48

Today we interview Ed Decker -- ex-Mormon, Evangelical Christian, career "Anti-Mormon," and creator of the controversial 80's "anti-Mormon" movie called “The God ...

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1331: Leaving Mormonism to Join Teal Swan’s Cult - Jared Dobson Pt. 4 from 2020-07-01T23:24:48

When someone loses their faith in Mormonism, there are several paths  often followed.  One is to become agnostic or atheist, and never to rejoin a religion again....

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1330: Leaving Mormonism to Join Teal Swan’s Cult - Jared Dobson Pt. 3 from 2020-07-01T23:23:15

When someone loses their faith in Mormonism, there are several paths  often followed.  One is to become agnostic or atheist, and never to rejoin a religion again....

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1329: Leaving Mormonism to Join Teal Swan’s Cult - Jared Dobson Pt. 2 from 2020-07-01T23:21:23

When someone loses their faith in Mormonism, there are several paths  often followed.  One is to become agnostic or atheist, and never to rejoin a religion again....

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1328: Leaving Mormonism to Join Teal Swan’s Cult - Jared Dobson Pt. 1 from 2020-07-01T23:19:42

When someone loses their faith in Mormonism, there are several paths  often followed.  One is to become agnostic or atheist, and never to rejoin a religion again....

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Idaho Falls Mormon Stories Podcast Billboard Campaign - 2020 from 2020-06-23T22:41

For the past year a generous donor has been supporting a Mormon Stories billboard in Idaho Falls, Idaho (picture below).  Unfortunately, because of a change in financial situation, the donor is ...

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1327: The Excommunication of Sam Pinson and his Family in Ammon, Idaho Pt. 7 from 2020-06-09T19:15:32

Every once in a while we have an epic, multi-part Mormon Stories Podcast episode about a family who experiences a faith crisis together -- wherein multiple family...

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1326: The Excommunication of Sam Pinson and his Family in Ammon, Idaho Pt. 6 from 2020-06-09T19:14:13

Every once in a while we have an epic, multi-part Mormon Stories Podcast episode about a family who experiences a faith crisis together -- wherein multiple family...

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1325: The Excommunication of Sam Pinson and his Family in Ammon, Idaho Pt. 5 from 2020-06-09T19:11:38

Every once in a while we have an epic, multi-part Mormon Stories Podcast episode about a family who experiences a faith crisis together -- wherein multiple family...

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1324: The Excommunication of Sam Pinson and his Family in Ammon, Idaho Pt. 4 from 2020-06-09T19:09:30

Every once in a while we have an epic, multi-part Mormon Stories Podcast episode about a family who experiences a faith crisis together -- wherein multiple family...

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1323: The Excommunication of Sam Pinson and his Family in Ammon, Idaho Pt. 3 from 2020-06-09T19:06:30

Every once in a while we have an epic, multi-part Mormon Stories Podcast episode about a family who experiences a faith crisis together -- wherein multiple family...

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1322: The Excommunication of Sam Pinson and his Family in Ammon, Idaho Pt. 2 from 2020-06-09T19:02:38

Every once in a while we have an epic, multi-part Mormon Stories Podcast episode about a family who experiences a faith crisis together -- wherein multiple family...

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1321: The Excommunication of Sam Pinson and his Family in Ammon, Idaho Pt. 1 from 2020-06-09T19:00:50

Every once in a while we have an epic, multi-part Mormon Stories Podcast episode about a family who experiences a faith crisis together -- wherein multiple family...

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1320: The Killing of George Floyd, the Protests, and Russell M. Nelson’s Reaction Pt. 2 from 2020-06-04T18:23:15

Yesterday afternoon I sat down with eight super-thoughtful Post-Mormons of color to discuss the unlawful killing of people of color by law enforcement officers an...

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1319: The Killing of George Floyd, the Protests, and Russell M. Nelson’s Reaction Pt. 1 from 2020-06-04T18:21:04

Yesterday afternoon I sat down with eight super-thoughtful Post-Mormons of color to discuss the unlawful killing of people of color by law enforcement officers an...

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1318: Dr. Massimo Introvigne - Sociologist, Author of "A Rumor of Devils: Allegations of Satanic Child Abuse and Mormonism" from 2020-05-27T21:40:53

As part of our ongoing series on claims of Satanic Ritual Abuse within the Mormon Church, today we interview Massimo Introvigne, an Italian sociologist and the author of some 70 books on religio...

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1317: A Cautionary Tale of Repressed Memory Therapy Pt. 4 from 2020-05-20T20:43:41

Today on Mormon Stories Podcast we continue our series on the history of Repressed Memory Therapy and claims of Satanic Ritual Abuse within Utah Mormonism.   Listen

1316: A Cautionary Tale of Repressed Memory Therapy Pt. 3 from 2020-05-20T20:42:12

Today on Mormon Stories Podcast we continue our series on the history of Repressed Memory Therapy and claims of Satanic Ritual Abuse within Utah Mormonism.   Listen

1315: A Cautionary Tale of Repressed Memory Therapy Pt. 2 from 2020-05-20T20:39:28

Today on Mormon Stories Podcast we continue our series on the history of Repressed Memory Therapy and claims of Satanic Ritual Abuse within Utah Mormonism.   Listen

1314: A Cautionary Tale of Repressed Memory Therapy Pt. 1 from 2020-05-20T20:37:38

Today on Mormon Stories Podcast we continue our series on the history of Repressed Memory Therapy and claims of Satanic Ritual Abuse within Utah Mormonism.   Listen

1313: The History of Rumors of Satanic Abuse - Dr. David Frankfurter Pt. 2 from 2020-05-14T22:15:39

As part of a multi-part series on claims of Satanic Ritual Abuse within Mormonism, today we are interviewing Dr. David Frankfurter - author of "Evil Incarnate: Ru...

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1312: The History of Rumors of Satanic Abuse - Dr. David Frankfurter Pt. 1 from 2020-05-14T22:12:23

As part of a multi-part series on claims of Satanic Ritual Abuse within Mormonism, today we are interviewing Dr. David Frankfurter - author of "Evil Incarnate: Ru...

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1311: Claims of Satanic Ritual Abuse within Mormonism: An Introduction from 2020-05-14T20:22:20

In today's episode I will provide a brief introduction to the history of Satanic Ritual Abuse Claims Within Mormonism. My intention is to follow up a few more episodes from experts and others wh...

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1310: Hannah Comeau - Struggling with Scrupulosity and Feminism as a Mormon Teenage Girl in Rexburg, Idaho Pt. 3 from 2020-05-13T21:28:40

In today's episode we sit down with Hannah Comeau, who shares her story about struggling with Scrupulosity (Religious OCD) and feminist inclinations as a Mormon t...

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1309: Hannah Comeau - Struggling with Scrupulosity and Feminism as a Mormon Teenage Girl in Rexburg, Idaho Pt. 2 from 2020-05-13T21:19:23

In today's episode we sit down with Hannah Comeau, who shares her story about struggling with Scrupulosity (Religious OCD) and feminist inclinations as a Mormon t...

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1308: Hannah Comeau - Struggling with Scrupulosity and Feminism as a Mormon Teenage Girl in Rexburg, Idaho Pt. 1 from 2020-05-13T21:17

In today's episode we sit down with Hannah Comeau, who shares her story about struggling with Scrupulosity (Religious OCD) and feminist inclinations as a Mormon t...

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1307: Mormon Faith Crisis Retreat Pt. 10 - Closing Remarks from 2020-04-23T20:26:24

Five years years ago, upon completing my Psychology Ph.D., I began holding retreats and workshops to support Mormons in faith crisis, and specifically to help red...

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1306: Mormon Faith Crisis Retreat Pt. 9 - Communicating with Believing Family and Friends from 2020-04-23T20:25:15

Five years years ago, upon completing my Psychology Ph.D., I began holding retreats and workshops to support Mormons in faith crisis, and specifically to help red...

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1305: Mormon Faith Crisis Retreat Pt. 8 - Conscious Parenting from 2020-04-23T20:24:13

Five years years ago, upon completing my Psychology Ph.D., I began holding retreats and workshops to support Mormons in faith crisis, and specifically to help red...

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1304: Mormon Faith Crisis Retreat Pt. 7 - Healthy Sexuality After a Faith Transition from 2020-04-23T20:22:44

Five years years ago, upon completing my Psychology Ph.D., I began holding retreats and workshops to support Mormons in faith crisis, and specifically to help red...

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1303: Mormon Faith Crisis Retreat Pt. 6 - The Key to Healthy Relationships: Emotional Intimacy Pt. 2 from 2020-04-23T20:21:45

Five years years ago, upon completing my Psychology Ph.D., I began holding retreats and workshops to support Mormons in faith crisis, and specifically to help red...

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1302: Mormon Faith Crisis Retreat Pt. 5 - The Key to Healthy Relationships: Emotional Intimacy Pt. 1 from 2020-04-23T20:20:08

Five years years ago, upon completing my Psychology Ph.D., I began holding retreats and workshops to support Mormons in faith crisis, and specifically to help red...

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1301: Mormon Faith Crisis Retreat Pt. 4 - Fundamentals of Mental Health in a Religious Transition Pt. 2 from 2020-04-23T20:17:46

Five years years ago, upon completing my Psychology Ph.D., I began holding retreats and workshops to support Mormons in faith crisis, and specifically to help red...

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1300: Mormon Faith Crisis Retreat Pt. 3 - Fundamentals of Mental Health in a Religious Transition Pt. 1 from 2020-04-23T20:15:25

Five years years ago, upon completing my Psychology Ph.D., I began holding retreats and workshops to support Mormons in faith crisis, and specifically to help red...

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1299: Mormon Faith Crisis Retreat Pt. 2 - Understanding and Navigating a Religious Transition from 2020-04-23T20:11:26

Five years years ago, upon completing my Psychology Ph.D., I began holding retreats and workshops to support Mormons in faith crisis, and specifically to help red...

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1298: Mormon Faith Crisis Retreat Pt. 1 - Introductions from 2020-04-23T20:08:49

Five years years ago, upon completing my Psychology Ph.D., I began holding retreats and workshops to support Mormons in faith crisis, and specifically to help reduce anxiety, depression, suicida...

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1297: Healing after Intense Sexual Shame and Suicidality as a Mormon Teenage Girl - Clarissa Winter Pt. 4 from 2020-04-14T17:55:11

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1296: Healing after Intense Sexual Shame and Suicidality as a Mormon Teenage Girl - Clarissa Winter Pt. 3 from 2020-04-14T17:53:10

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1295: Healing after Intense Sexual Shame and Suicidality as a Mormon Teenage Girl - Clarissa Winter Pt. 2 from 2020-04-14T17:50:43

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1294: Healing after Intense Sexual Shame and Suicidality as a Mormon Teenage Girl - Clarissa Winter Pt. 1 from 2020-04-14T17:48:39

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Announcement: Launching Two Online Support Groups for Mormons and Post-Mormons from 2020-04-13T18:21:26

Given the high demand for coaching support right now and the cash crunch being felt by everyone, I am putting together two weekly online Mormon faith transition support groups: one for individua...

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1293: Surviving Spiritual Abuse and Suicidality at BYU-Idaho Faculty - Ryan&Holly Nielsen Pt. 7 from 2020-04-06T16:42:42

For today’s Mormon Stories Podcast episode we interview Ryan Nielsen and Holly Parson Nielsen, who were both raised as devout Mormons in Rexburg, Idaho. After marriage, Ryan worked as full-time ...

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1292: Surviving Spiritual Abuse and Suicidality at BYU-Idaho Faculty - Ryan&Holly Nielsen Pt. 6 from 2020-04-06T16:41:23

For today’s Mormon Stories Podcast episode we interview Ryan Nielsen and Holly Parson Nielsen, who were both raised as devout Mormons in Rexburg, Idaho. After marriage, Ryan worked as full-time ...

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1291: Surviving Spiritual Abuse and Suicidality at BYU-Idaho Faculty - Ryan&Holly Nielsen Pt. 5 from 2020-04-06T16:39:45

For today’s Mormon Stories Podcast episode we interview Ryan Nielsen and Holly Parson Nielsen, who were both raised as devout Mormons in Rexburg, Idaho. After marriage, Ryan worked as full-time ...

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1290: Surviving Spiritual Abuse and Suicidality at BYU-Idaho Faculty - Ryan&Holly Nielsen Pt. 4 from 2020-04-06T16:37:20

For today’s Mormon Stories Podcast episode we interview Ryan Nielsen and Holly Parson Nielsen, who were both raised as devout Mormons in Rexburg, Idaho. After marriage, Ryan worked as full-time ...

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1289: Surviving Spiritual Abuse and Suicidality at BYU-Idaho Faculty - Ryan&Holly Nielsen Pt. 3 from 2020-04-06T16:35:44

For today’s Mormon Stories Podcast episode we interview Ryan Nielsen and Holly Parson Nielsen, who were both raised as devout Mormons in Rexburg, Idaho. After marriage, Ryan worked as full-time ...

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1288: Surviving Spiritual Abuse and Suicidality at BYU-Idaho Faculty - Ryan Nielsen Pt. 2 from 2020-04-06T16:34:23

For today’s Mormon Stories Podcast episode we interview Ryan Nielsen and Holly Parson Nielsen, who were both raised as devout Mormons in Rexburg, Idaho. After marriage, Ryan worked as full-time ...

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1287: Surviving Spiritual Abuse and Suicidality at BYU-Idaho Faculty - Ryan Nielsen Pt. 1 from 2020-04-06T16:32:19

For today’s Mormon Stories Podcast episode we interview Ryan Nielsen and Holly Parson Nielsen, who were both raised as devout Mormons in Rexburg, Idaho. After marriage, Ryan worked as full-time ...

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Seeking Profiles/Interviewees for the THRIVING after Mormonism Project from 2020-04-02T21:27:52

The “THRIVING after Mormonism” project is an effort to profile thriving post-Mormons and progressive Mormons with the intent of providing tips, tricks, inspiration, and hope to those who are que...

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1286: Kalin Orgill Organ - Losing and Finding One's Self in Search of Truth Pt. 5 from 2020-03-29T22:48:45

Periodically on Mormon Stories Podcast I try to interview “normal” or everyday Mormons about their faith journey – and in every case these “normal” Mormons turn out to be extraordinarily thought...

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1285: Kalin Orgill Organ - Losing and Finding One's Self in Search of Truth Pt. 4 from 2020-03-29T22:47:24

Periodically on Mormon Stories Podcast I try to interview “normal” or everyday Mormons about their faith journey – and in every case these “normal” Mormons turn out to be extraordinarily thought...

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1284: Kalin Orgill Organ - Losing and Finding One's Self in Search of Truth Pt. 3 from 2020-03-29T22:43:52

Periodically on Mormon Stories Podcast I try to interview “normal” or everyday Mormons about their faith journey – and in every case these “normal” Mormons turn out to be extraordinarily thought...

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1283: Kalin Orgill Organ - Losing and Finding One's Self in Search of Truth Pt. 2 from 2020-03-29T22:42:19

Periodically on Mormon Stories Podcast I try to interview “normal” or everyday Mormons about their faith journey – and in every case these “normal” Mormons turn out to be extraordinarily thought...

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1282: Kalin Orgill Organ - Losing and Finding One's Self in Search of Truth Pt. 1 from 2020-03-29T22:39:36

Periodically on Mormon Stories Podcast I try to interview “normal” or everyday Mormons about their faith journey – and in every case these “normal” Mormons turn out to be extraordinarily thought...

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1281: The Mormon Church's Inadequate Response to COVID-19 / the Coronavirus from 2020-03-17T17:33:21

URGENT! I am currently being flooded by parents and family members of Mormon missionaries, elderly senior missionaries, patriarchs, temple workers, workers at Deseret Industries, etc. about the ...

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1280: Loving and Accepting a Transgender Spouse - Steph, Katie, and Jennifer Pt. 3 from 2020-03-13T09:00

Did you ever struggle with your identity as a Mormon? Did you ever feel like who you were inside didn't fit the Mormon mold? 

Have you ever been...

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1279: Loving and Accepting a Transgender Spouse - Steph, Katie, and Jennifer Pt. 2 from 2020-03-13T08:30

Did you ever struggle with your identity as a Mormon? Did you ever feel like who you were inside didn't fit the Mormon mold? 

Have you ever been...

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1278: Loving and Accepting a Transgender Spouse - Steph, Katie, and Jennifer Pt. 1 from 2020-03-13T08:00

Did you ever struggle with your identity as a Mormon? Did you ever feel like who you were inside didn't fit the Mormon mold? 

Have you ever been...

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1277: Healing the Wounds of Separation - Steph, Katie, and Jennifer Pt. 4 from 2020-03-12T09:30

Did you ever struggle with your identity as a Mormon? Did you ever feel like who you were inside didn't fit the Mormon mold? Have you ever been estranged from family over religious differences? ...

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1276: Healing the Wounds of Separation - Steph, Katie, and Jennifer Pt. 3 from 2020-03-12T09:00

Did you ever struggle with your identity as a Mormon? Did you ever feel like who you were inside didn't fit the Mormon mold? Have you ever been estranged from family over religious differences? ...

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1275: Healing the Wounds of Separation - Steph, Katie, and Jennifer Pt. 2 from 2020-03-12T08:30

Did you ever struggle with your identity as a Mormon? Did you ever feel like who you were inside didn't fit the Mormon mold? Have you ever been estranged from family over religious differences? ...

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1274: Healing the Wounds of Separation - Steph, Katie, and Jennifer Pt. 1 from 2020-03-12T08:00

Did you ever struggle with your identity as a Mormon? Did you ever feel like who you were inside didn't fit the Mormon mold? Have you ever been estranged from family over religious differences? ...

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1273: Anastasia Bigun - A Ukrainian Mormon Journey Pt. 4 from 2020-03-06T10:30

Today on Mormon Stories Podcast we are interviewing Anastasia Bigun.  Anastasia was born in Ukraine.  She a...

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1272: Anastasia Bigun - A Ukrainian Mormon Journey Pt. 3 from 2020-03-06T10:00

Today on Mormon Stories Podcast we are interviewing Anastasia Bigun.  Anastasia was born in Ukraine.  She a...

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1271: Anastasia Bigun - A Ukrainian Mormon Journey Pt. 2 from 2020-03-06T09:30

Today on Mormon Stories Podcast we are interviewing Anastasia Bigun.  Anastasia was born in Ukraine.  She a...

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1270: Anastasia Bigun - A Ukrainian Mormon Journey Pt. 1 from 2020-03-06T09:00

Today on Mormon Stories Podcast we are interviewing Anastasia Bigun.  Anastasia was born in Ukraine.  She a...

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1269: The Excommunication of John Dehlin Pt. 6 - Stake President Bryan King (1/14/2015) from 2020-02-28T17:54:03

February 2020 marks the 5 year anniversary of my excommunication from the Mormon church.

In a desire to protect myself against the possibility of slander or misinformation from the church...

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1268: The Excommunication of John Dehlin Pt. 5 - Stake President Bryan King (8/7/2014) from 2020-02-28T17:52:48

February 2020 marks the 5 year anniversary of my excommunication from the Mormon church.

In a desire to protect myself against the possibility of slander or misinformation from the church...

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1267: The Excommunication of John Dehlin Pt. 4 - Stake President Bryan King (6/29/2014) from 2020-02-28T17:50:58

February 2020 marks the 5 year anniversary of my excommunication from the Mormon church.

In a desire to protect myself against the possibility of slander or misinformation from the church...

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1266: The Excommunication of John Dehlin Pt. 3 - Bishop Brian Hunt (1/26/2014) from 2020-02-28T17:49:25

February 2020 marks the 5 year anniversary of my excommunication from the Mormon church.

In a desire to protect myself against the possibility of slander or misinformation from the church...

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1265: The Excommunication of John Dehlin Pt. 2 - Stake President Mark Jensen (5/23/2012) from 2020-02-28T17:28:21

February 2020 marks the 5 year anniversary of my excommunication from the Mormon church.

In a desire to protect myself against the possibility of slander or misinformation from the church...

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1264: The Excommunication of John Dehlin Pt. 1 - Bishop James Stephenson (5/1/2012) from 2020-02-28T16:50:01

February 2020 marks the 5 year anniversary of my excommunication from the Mormon church.

In a desire to protect myself against the possibility of slander or misinformation from the church...

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1263: Major Changes to the LDS General Handbook of Instructions - 2020 Edition Pt. 4 from 2020-02-21T17:41:48

This is Part 2 of our review of the recently announced changes to the LDS Church's General Handbook of Instructions. Major changes include:

- Major changes to the church's Disciplinary Co...

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1262: Major Changes to the LDS General Handbook of Instructions - 2020 Edition Pt. 3 from 2020-02-21T17:40:13

This is Part 2 of our review of the recently announced changes to the LDS Church's General Handbook of Instructions. Major changes include:

- Major changes to the church's Disciplinary Co...

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1261: Major Changes to the LDS General Handbook of Instructions - 2020 Edition Pt. 2 from 2020-02-21T17:38:55

This is Part 2 of our review of the recently announced changes to the LDS Church's General Handbook of Instructions. Major changes include:

- Major changes to the church's Disciplinary Co...

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1260: Major Changes to the LDS General Handbook of Instructions - 2020 Edition Pt. 1 from 2020-02-20T22:02:26

Today we will be reviewing the recently announced changes to the LDS Church's General Handbook of Instructions. Major changes include:

- Major change...

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1259: Dr. Chris Thomas - A Pentecostal Reads the Book of Mormon Pt. 3 from 2020-02-13T10:00

On today’s episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Dr. Chris Thomas as we discuss his book “A Pentecostal Reads The Book of Mormon.” We begin by discovering Dr. Thomas’ religious background and...

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1258: Dr. Chris Thomas - A Pentecostal Reads the Book of Mormon Pt. 2 from 2020-02-13T09:30

On today’s episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Dr. Chris Thomas as we discuss his book “A Pentecostal Reads The Book of Mormon.” We begin by discovering Dr. Thomas’ religious background and...

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1257: Dr. Chris Thomas - A Pentecostal Reads the Book of Mormon Pt. 1 from 2020-02-13T09:00

On today’s episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Dr. Chris Thomas as we discuss his book “A Pentecostal Reads The Book of Mormon.” We begin by discovering Dr. Thomas’ religious background and...

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1256: Sian Wall Coombs - Navigating a Faith Crisis in Wales, U.K. Pt. 4 from 2020-02-03T10:30

For today's Mormon Stories Podcast interview we will speak with Sian Wall Coombs. Sian is a mother of 5 who lives in Wales (U.K.). We will be discussing:

- Her life as the 7th of 9 ...

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1255: Sian Wall Coombs - Navigating a Faith Crisis in Wales, U.K. Pt. 3 from 2020-02-03T10:00

For today's Mormon Stories Podcast interview we will speak with Sian Wall Coombs. Sian is a mother of 5 who lives in Wales (U.K.). We will be discussing:

- Her life as the 7th of 9 ...

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1254: Sian Wall Coombs - Navigating a Faith Crisis in Wales, U.K. Pt. 2 from 2020-02-03T09:30

For today's Mormon Stories Podcast interview we will speak with Sian Wall Coombs. Sian is a mother of 5 who lives in Wales (U.K.). We will be discussing:
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1253: Sian Wall Coombs - Navigating a Faith Crisis in Wales, U.K. Pt. 1 from 2020-02-03T09:00

For today's Mormon Stories Podcast interview we will speak with Sian Wall Coombs. Sian is a mother of 5 who lives in Wales (U.K.). We will be discussing:
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1252: 3 Questions with Bob Evans from 2020-01-31T09:00

It has been five years since "Mormon Stories" podcast host John Dehlin was excommunicated from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

It was a very difficult episode for him and...

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1251: Why the Mormon Church Has Declining Growth Rates in Utah and the World - 2020 Edition Pt. 2 from 2020-01-30T09:30

Today we speak with sociologists Rick Phillips and Ryan Cragun about "Why the Mormon Church has Declining Growth Rates in Utah and the World."

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1250: Why the Mormon Church Has Declining Growth Rates in Utah and the World - 2020 Edition Pt. 1 from 2020-01-30T09:00

Today we speak with sociologists Rick Phillips and Ryan Cragun about "Why the Mormon Church has Declining Growth Rates in Utah and the World."

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1249: The Normon Podcast - John Dehlin from 2020-01-24T17:42:22

Rob from the Normon Podcast interviews John Dehlin about Mormon Stories Podcast, why he started it, and his excommunication. They also discuss changes in society and religion on homosexual marri...

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1248: Lila Tueller - Daughter of Mormon General Authority Hartman Rector Jr. Pt. 4 from 2020-01-23T10:30

Today we are interviewing Lila Tueller - daughter of prominent Mormon General Authority, Hartman Rector Jr. Today we will discuss Lila’s story, which includes:

- Her parent’s story joinin...

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1247: Lila Tueller - Daughter of Mormon General Authority Hartman Rector Jr. Pt. 3 from 2020-01-23T10:00

Today we are interviewing Lila Tueller - daughter of prominent Mormon General Authority, Hartman Rector Jr. Today we will discuss Lila’s story, which includes:

- Her parent’s story joinin...

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1246: Lila Tueller - Daughter of Mormon General Authority Hartman Rector Jr. Pt. 2 from 2020-01-23T09:30

Today we are interviewing Lila Tueller - daughter of prominent Mormon General Authority, Hartman Rector Jr. Today we will discuss Lila’s story, which includes:

- Her parent’s story joinin...

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1245: Lila Tueller - Daughter of Mormon General Authority Hartman Rector Jr. Pt. 1 from 2020-01-23T09:00

Today we are interviewing Lila Tueller - daughter of prominent Mormon General Authority, Hartman Rector Jr. Today we will discuss Lila’s story, which includes:

- Her parent’s story joinin...

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1244: Utah Condom/HIV Awareness Campaign in Jeapardy from 2020-01-20T15:20:29

On January 16, the Salt Lake Tribune reported that a newly approved and launched Utah HIV/Condom campaign is in jeopardy as Governor Gary Herbert has expressed discomfort with the "offensive" pa...

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1243: Returning to Church Activity as a Non-Traditional Believer (Joe Tippetts) Pt. 3 from 2020-01-20T10:00

Join us now as we continue our interview with Joe Tippetts about returning to Mormon Church Activity as a Non-Traditional Believer.

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1242: Returning to Church Activity as a Non-Traditional Believer (Joe Tippetts) Pt. 2 from 2020-01-20T09:30

Join us now as we continue our interview with Joe Tippetts about returning to Mormon Church Activity as a Non-Traditional Believer.

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1241: Returning to Church Activity as a Non-Traditional Believer (Joe Tippetts) Pt. 1 from 2020-01-20T09:00

Join us now as we continue our interview with Joe Tippetts about returning to Mormon Church Activity as a Non-Traditional Believer.

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1240: The Witbecks: A Conscientious Family’s Journey Through Mormonism Pt. 5 from 2020-01-17T11:00

In today’s episode we interview Dave, Keri, and Alyssa Witbeck as they discuss their navigation through Mormonism as a family of very conscientious members. Themes in today’s episode include par...

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1239: The Witbecks: A Conscientious Family’s Journey Through Mormonism Pt. 4 from 2020-01-17T10:30

In today’s episode we interview Dave, Keri, and Alyssa Witbeck as they discuss their navigation through Mormonism as a family of very conscientious members. Themes in today’s episode include par...

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1238: The Witbecks: A Conscientious Family’s Journey Through Mormonism Pt. 3 from 2020-01-17T10:00

In today’s episode we interview Dave, Keri, and Alyssa Witbeck as they discuss their navigation through Mormonism as a family of very conscientious members. Themes in today’s episode include par...

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1237: The Witbecks: A Conscientious Family’s Journey Through Mormonism Pt. 2 from 2020-01-17T09:30

In today’s episode we interview Dave, Keri, and Alyssa Witbeck as they discuss their navigation through Mormonism as a family of very conscientious members. Themes in today’s episode include par...

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1236: The Witbecks: A Conscientious Family’s Journey Through Mormonism Pt. 1 from 2020-01-17T09:00

In today’s episode we interview Dave, Keri, and Alyssa Witbeck as they discuss their navigation through Mormonism as a family of very conscientious members. Themes in today’s episode include par...

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1235: Joe Tippetts: Rejoining the LDS Church after Resigning, and Building Bridges Pt. 3 from 2020-01-15T10:00

Join us today as we interview Joe Tippetts, who resigned from the Mormon church in 2014 after losing his faith. In 2019 Joe was re-baptized into the church again. His passion now is building bri...

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1234: Joe Tippetts: Rejoining the LDS Church after Resigning, and Building Bridges Pt. 2 from 2020-01-15T09:30

Join us today as we interview Joe Tippetts, who resigned from the Mormon church in 2014 after losing his faith. In 2019 Joe was re-baptized into the church again. His passion now is building bri...

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1233: Joe Tippetts: Rejoining the LDS Church after Resigning, and Building Bridges Pt. 1 from 2020-01-15T09:00

Join us today as we interview Joe Tippetts, who resigned from the Mormon church in 2014 after losing his faith. In 2019 Joe was re-baptized into the church again. His passion now is building bri...

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1232: THRIVE 2020 Overview from 2020-01-09T16:31:10

John provides an overview for the plans and vision of THRIVE in 2020

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1231: Navigating a Mormon Mixed-Faith Marriage - Polly and Justin Brown Pt. 2 from 2019-12-05T09:30

In our first in a series of condensed interviews where we interview mixed-faith couples and get right to the heart of the issues they face, we meet with Polly and Justin Brown. Polly and Justin ...

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1230: Navigating a Mormon Mixed-Faith Marriage - Polly and Justin Brown Pt. 1 from 2019-12-05T09:00

In our first in a series of condensed interviews where we interview mixed-faith couples and get right to the heart of the issues they face, we meet with Polly and Justin Brown. Polly and Justin ...

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1229: Wayne Sermon - We Came Here for Each Other (THRIVEDAY 2019) from 2019-12-04T10:00

Live at THRIVEDAY Conference, Salt Lake City, UT 11/17/19

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1228: John Dehlin - The 2019 THRIVE Awards (THRIVEDAY 2019) from 2019-12-04T09:30

Live at THRIVEDAY Conference, Salt Lake City, UT 11/17/19

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1227: Sarah Newcomb - Honor (THRIVEDAY 2019) from 2019-12-04T09:00

Live at THRIVEDAY Conference, Salt Lake City, UT 11/17/19

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1226: Stephenie Sorensen Larsen - Standing On Your Own After Mormonism (THRIVEDAY 2019) from 2019-11-27T10:30

Live at THRIVEDAY Conference, Salt Lake City, UT 11/17/19

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1225: Natasha Helfer Parker - I Am Not Broken (THRIVEDAY 2019) from 2019-11-27T10:00

Live at THRIVEDAY Conference, Salt Lake City, UT 11/17/19

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1224: Christian Moore - How To Create Resilient Relationships (THRIVEDAY 2019) from 2019-11-27T09:30

Live at THRIVEDAY Conference, Salt Lake City, UT 11/17/19

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1223: Laci Green - Great Expectations and Other Hard Things (THRIVEDAY 2019) from 2019-11-27T09:00

Live at THRIVEDAY Conference, Salt Lake City, UT 11/17/19

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1222: Julienna Viegas - Finding Yourself in Faith Transition (THRIVEDAY 2019) from 2019-11-25T10:30

Live at THRIVEDAY Conference, Salt Lake City, UT 11/17/19

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1221: Amber Scorah - Exiting Religion and Finding a New Life (THRIVEDAY 2019) from 2019-11-25T10:00

Live at THRIVEDAY Conference, Salt Lake City, UT 11/17/19

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1220: Lisa Hacking - My Bosom Still Burns (THRIVEDAY 2019) from 2019-11-25T09:30

Live at THRIVEDAY Conference, Salt Lake City, UT 11/17/19

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1219: John Hamer - Rethinking Spirituality Beyond Mormonism (THRIVEDAY 2019) from 2019-11-25T09:00

Live at THRIVEDAY Conference, Salt Lake City, UT 11/17/19

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1218: An Interview with Amber Scorah - Author of "Leaving the Witness" from 2019-11-22T09:00

Our follow-up interview with author Amber Scorah of the book "Leaving the Witness" at the Community of Christ in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this interview, we solicit comments and questions from o...

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St. George Mormon Stories Retreat (12/6 - 12/8) - Full scholarships now available! from 2019-11-20T22:50:12

I have SUPER good news for those of you who have always wanted to attend a Mormon Stories / Faith Crisis Retreat...I have a super cool opportunity.

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1217: Radio Free Mormon Pt. 7 from 2019-11-18T12:00

While in Seattle, Washington this past week—we were excited to finally put a face to the voice that so many in the post- and progressive-Mormon world have come to know—by interviewing the host o...

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1216: Radio Free Mormon Pt. 6 from 2019-11-18T11:30

While in Seattle, Washington this past week—we were excited to finally put a face to the voice that so many in the post- and progressive-Mormon world have come to know—by interviewing the host o...

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1215: Radio Free Mormon Pt. 5 from 2019-11-18T11:00

While in Seattle, Washington this past week—we were excited to finally put a face to the voice that so many in the post- and progressive-Mormon world have come to know—by interviewing the host o...

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1214: Radio Free Mormon Pt. 4 from 2019-11-18T10:30

While in Seattle, Washington this past week—we were excited to finally put a face to the voice that so many in the post- and progressive-Mormon world have come to know—by interviewing the host o...

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1213: Radio Free Mormon Pt. 3 from 2019-11-18T10:00

While in Seattle, Washington this past week—we were excited to finally put a face to the voice that so many in the post- and progressive-Mormon world have come to know—by interviewing the host o...

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1212: Radio Free Mormon Pt. 2 from 2019-11-18T09:30

While in Seattle, Washington this past week—we were excited to finally put a face to the voice that so many in the post- and progressive-Mormon world have come to know—by interviewing the host o...

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1211: Radio Free Mormon Pt. 1 from 2019-11-18T09:00

While in Seattle, Washington this past week—we were excited to finally put a face to the voice that so many in the post- and progressive-Mormon world have come to know—by interviewing the host o...

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1210: Mike Brown - Examining Mormon Truth Claims Pt. 4 from 2019-11-14T10:30

Today we interview Mike Brown. Mike is interesting and important to Mormon Stories Podcast for a number of reasons.

1) Mike has a compelling story of how Mormon Truth claims deeply affect...

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1209: Mike Brown - Examining Mormon Truth Claims Pt. 3 from 2019-11-14T10:00

Today we interview Mike Brown. Mike is interesting and important to Mormon Stories Podcast for a number of reasons.

1) Mike has a compelling story of how Mormon Truth claims deeply affect...

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1208: Mike Brown - Examining Mormon Truth Claims Pt. 2 from 2019-11-14T09:30

Today we interview Mike Brown. Mike is interesting and important to Mormon Stories Podcast for a number of reasons.

1) Mike has a compelling story of how Mormon Truth claims deeply affect...

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1207: Mike Brown - Examining Mormon Truth Claims Pt. 1 from 2019-11-14T09:00

Today we interview Mike Brown. Mike is interesting and important to Mormon Stories Podcast for a number of reasons.

1) Mike has a compelling story of how Mormon Truth claims deeply affect...

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Join us for THRIVEDAY 2019 from 2019-11-11T23:24:39

On November 17th in Salt Lake City we will be holding the largest conference for post-Mormons ever assembled. The focus of THRIVEDAY will be healing, growth, and community for post-Mormons. This...

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1206: 10 Things You Should Know About Healthy Sex - Laci Green Pt. 2 from 2019-11-08T09:30

In today's episode of Mormon Stories Podcast we bring back Youtuber, Podcaster, Author, and Sex expert Laci Green to discuss her take on "10 Things You Should Know About Sexuality After Mormonis...

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1205: 10 Things You Should Know About Healthy Sex - Laci Green Pt. 1 from 2019-11-08T09:00

In today's episode of Mormon Stories Podcast we bring back Youtuber, Podcaster, Author, and Sex expert Laci Green to discuss her take on "10 Things You Should Know About Sexuality After Mormonis...

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1204: Laci Green - Youtuber, Podcaster, Author, Sex Educator, and Internet Media Observer Pt. 2 from 2019-11-01T08:30

Laci Green is an internationally recognized YouTuber (1.4M subscribers), author, and podcaster. Prior to 2019, Laci's Youtube content and public activism primarily focused on sex education which...

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1203: Laci Green - Youtuber, Podcaster, Author, Sex Educator, and Internet Media Observer Pt. 1 from 2019-11-01T08:00

Laci Green is an internationally recognized YouTuber (1.4M subscribers), author, and podcaster. Prior to 2019, Laci's Youtube content and public activism primarily focused on sex education which...

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1202: Leaving Scientology and Becoming an Ex-Scientology Activist - Chris Shelton Pt. 4 from 2019-10-30T09:30

In today's episode of Mormon Stories Podcast we talk with Chris Shelton about the complexities of leaving Scientology, and how he became an ex-Scientology activist.

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1201: Leaving Scientology and Becoming an Ex-Scientology Activist - Chris Shelton Pt. 3 from 2019-10-30T09:00

In today's episode of Mormon Stories Podcast we talk with Chris Shelton about the complexities of leaving Scientology, and how he became an ex-Scientology activist.

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1200: Leaving Scientology and Becoming an Ex-Scientology Activist - Chris Shelton Pt. 2 from 2019-10-30T08:30

In today's episode of Mormon Stories Podcast we talk with Chris Shelton about the complexities of leaving Scientology, and how he became an ex-Scientology activist.

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1199: Leaving Scientology and Becoming an Ex-Scientology Activist - Chris Shelton Pt. 1 from 2019-10-30T08:00

In today's episode of Mormon Stories Podcast we talk with Chris Shelton about the complexities of leaving Scientology, and how he became an ex-Scientology activist.

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1198: My Life as a Scientologist - Chris Shelton Pt. 4 from 2019-10-25T09:30

Join us today as we continue our multi-part series on Scientology with Chris Shelton - Critical Thinker. Chris is a former Scientologist and Sea Org member and is now a writer, consultant podcas...

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1197: My Life as a Scientologist - Chris Shelton Pt. 3 from 2019-10-25T09:00

Join us today as we continue our multi-part series on Scientology with Chris Shelton - Critical Thinker. Chris is a former Scientologist and Sea Org member and is now a writer, consultant podcas...

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1196: My Life as a Scientologist - Chris Shelton Pt. 2 from 2019-10-25T08:30

Join us today as we continue our multi-part series on Scientology with Chris Shelton - Critical Thinker. Chris is a former Scientologist and Sea Org member and is now a writer, consultant podcas...

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1195: My Life as a Scientologist - Chris Shelton Pt. 1 from 2019-10-25T08:00

Join us today as we continue our multi-part series on Scientology with Chris Shelton - Critical Thinker. Chris is a former Scientologist and Sea Org member and is now a writer, consultant podcas...

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1194: Chris Shelton - David Miscavige and the Rise of Modern Scientology Pt. 3 from 2019-10-18T09:00

In today's episode we will continue our series on the parallels between Scientology/Mormonism - interviewing Chris Shelton - Critical Thinker -- a former Scientologist and Sea Org member, and cu...

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1193: Chris Shelton - David Miscavige and the Rise of Modern Scientology Pt. 2 from 2019-10-18T08:30

In today's episode we will continue our series on the parallels between Scientology/Mormonism - interviewing Chris Shelton - Critical Thinker -- a former Scientologist and Sea Org member, and cu...

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1192: Chris Shelton - David Miscavige and the Rise of Modern Scientology Pt. 1 from 2019-10-18T08:00

In today's episode we will continue our series on the parallels between Scientology/Mormonism - interviewing Chris Shelton - Critical Thinker -- a former Scientologist and Sea Org member, and cu...

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1191: Scientology, and Parallels to the Beginnings of Mormonism - with Chris Shelton Pt. 3 from 2019-10-16T09:00

Today we sit down with ex-Scientologist and Youtuber Chris Shelton to discuss a brief history of Scientology - with a focus on parallels between Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard and Mormon chu...

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1190: Scientology, and Parallels to the Beginnings of Mormonism - with Chris Shelton Pt. 2 from 2019-10-16T08:30

Today we sit down with ex-Scientologist and Youtuber Chris Shelton to discuss a brief history of Scientology - with a focus on parallels between Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard and Mormon chu...

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1189: Scientology, and Parallels to the Beginnings of Mormonism - with Chris Shelton Pt. 1 from 2019-10-16T08:00

Today we sit down with ex-Scientologist and Youtuber Chris Shelton to discuss a brief history of Scientology - with a focus on parallels between Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard and Mormon chu...

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1188: Brittany Holley - A Journey Through Alcohol Use and Abuse after a Mormon Faith Crisis Pt. 3 from 2019-10-11T09:00

Have you explored drinking alcohol after losing faith in Mormonism? Have you or a loved one struggled with alcohol abuse during or after your faith journey?

In this episode my dear friend...

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1187: Brittany Holley - A Journey Through Alcohol Use and Abuse after a Mormon Faith Crisis Pt. 2 from 2019-10-11T08:30

Have you explored drinking alcohol after losing faith in Mormonism? Have you or a loved one struggled with alcohol abuse during or after your faith journey?

In this episode my dear friend...

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1186: Brittany Holley - A Journey Through Alcohol Use and Abuse after a Mormon Faith Crisis Pt. 1 from 2019-10-11T08:00

Have you explored drinking alcohol after losing faith in Mormonism? Have you or a loved one struggled with alcohol abuse during or after your faith journey?

In this episode my dear friend...

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1185: Wayne and Alex Sermon - Our Journey with Imagine Dragons and Mormonism Pt. 5 from 2019-10-07T10:00

Mormon Stories had the real privilege of interviewing Daniel “Wayne” Sermon of Imagine Dragons, along with his wise and talented wife Alex Sermon, an accomplished professional ballerina, in thei...

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1184: Wayne and Alex Sermon - Our Journey with Imagine Dragons and Mormonism Pt. 4 from 2019-10-07T09:30

Mormon Stories had the real privilege of interviewing Daniel “Wayne” Sermon of Imagine Dragons, along with his wise and talented wife Alex Sermon, an accomplished professional ballerina, in thei...

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1183: Wayne and Alex Sermon - Our Journey with Imagine Dragons and Mormonism Pt. 3 from 2019-10-07T09:00

Mormon Stories had the real privilege of interviewing Daniel “Wayne” Sermon of Imagine Dragons, along with his wise and talented wife Alex Sermon, an accomplished professional ballerina, in thei...

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1182: Wayne and Alex Sermon - Our Journey with Imagine Dragons and Mormonism Pt. 2 from 2019-10-07T08:30

Mormon Stories had the real privilege of interviewing Daniel “Wayne” Sermon of Imagine Dragons, along with his wise and talented wife Alex Sermon, an accomplished professional ballerina, in thei...

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1181: Wayne and Alex Sermon - Our Journey with Imagine Dragons and Mormonism Pt. 1 from 2019-10-07T08:00

Mormon Stories had the real privilege of interviewing Daniel “Wayne” Sermon of Imagine Dragons, along with his wise and talented wife Alex Sermon, an accomplished professional ballerina, in thei...

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1180: Join us for the March to End Child Abuse - 10/5/19, 8:30am, Salt Lake City from 2019-10-02T14:38:36

IMPORTANT! This Saturday morning (8:30am) in Salt Lake City we will be convening with Sam Young for The March to Save a Child (during LDS General Conference Weekend).
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1179: David Ostler: Bridges - Ministering to Those Who Question Pt. 3 from 2019-09-25T09:00

Join us now as we interview the author of the new book “Bridges - Ministering to Those Who Question.” In Part 1 we will hear David’s story - focusing on how he came to write a book in support of...

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1178: David Ostler: Bridges - Ministering to Those Who Question Pt. 2 from 2019-09-25T08:30

Join us now as we interview the author of the new book “Bridges - Ministering to Those Who Question.” In Part 1 we will hear David’s story - focusing on how he came to write a book in support of...

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1177: David Ostler: Bridges - Ministering to Those Who Question Pt. 1 from 2019-09-25T08:00

Join us now as we interview the author of the new book “Bridges - Ministering to Those Who Question.” In Part 1 we will hear David’s story - focusing on how he came to write a book in support of...

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1176: Marlena Smith - Growing Up as a Black Mormon in Utah Pt. 3 from 2019-09-18T09:00

Marlena Smith’s parents joined the Mormon church as black converts after the priesthood ban was lifted (1978). After her parents moved to Utah, Marlena was born in 1989 in Provo, Utah. Marlena w...

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1175: Marlena Smith - Growing Up as a Black Mormon in Utah Pt. 2 from 2019-09-18T08:30

Marlena Smith’s parents joined the Mormon church as black converts after the priesthood ban was lifted (1978). After her parents moved to Utah, Marlena was born in 1989 in Provo, Utah. Marlena w...

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1174: Marlena Smith - Growing Up as a Black Mormon in Utah Pt. 1 from 2019-09-18T08:00

Marlena Smith’s parents joined the Mormon church as black converts after the priesthood ban was lifted (1978). After her parents moved to Utah, Marlena was born in 1989 in Provo, Utah. Marlena w...

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1173: How to Survive BYU as an Unorthodox or Non-Believing Student Pt. 5 from 2019-08-29T10:00

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast as we do an all-day, live-streamed series of interviews on "How to Survive BYU as an Unorthodox or Non-Believing Student." Please share your questions, comm...

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1172: How to Survive BYU as an Unorthodox or Non-Believing Student Pt. 4 from 2019-08-29T09:30

Join us now for Part 4 of our Mormon Stories Podcast series on “How to Survive BYU as an Unorthodox or Non-Believing Student.” We will be interviewing Andrew, one of the co-founders of the “BYU ...

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1171: How to Survive BYU as an Unorthodox or Non-Believing Student Pt. 3 from 2019-08-29T09:00

Join us now for Part 3 of our Mormon Stories Podcast series on “How to Survive BYU as an Unorthodox or Non-Believing Student.” We will be interviewing Jared Brinton, brother of dear friend and M...

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1170: How to Survive BYU as an Unorthodox or Non-Believing Student Pt. 2 from 2019-08-29T08:30

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast as we do an all-day, live-streamed series of interviews on "How to Survive BYU as an Unorthodox or Non-Believing Student." Please share your questions, comm...

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1169: How to Survive BYU as an Unorthodox or Non-Believing Student Pt. 1 from 2019-08-29T08:00

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast as we do an all-day, live-streamed series of interviews on "How to Survive BYU as an Unorthodox or Non-Believing Student." 

And please share th...

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1168: Accused Voyeur/Bishop Steven Murdock: A Case Study in How the Mormon Church Ignores/Covers up Abusive Behavior, Leaving Future Victims Vulnerable from 2019-08-22T15:58:59

SUMMARY: While I am pleased to finally see extensive news coverage of Mormon Bishop/Stake High Councilman Steven Murdock’s voyeurism story, I feel strongly that the reporters ar...

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1167: Anthony Miller - Growing Beyond Grief, Loss, and Betrayal After a Mormon Faith Crisis Pt. 2 from 2019-08-22T09:00

Presented at the June 2019 THRIVE Conference in Salt Lake City, UT

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1166: Anthony Miller - Growing Beyond Grief, Loss, and Betrayal After a Mormon Faith Crisis Pt. 1 from 2019-08-22T08:30

Presented at the June 2019 THRIVE Conference in Salt Lake City, UT

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1165: Anthony Miller - On Thoughtful and Graceful Reconstruction After Mormon Orthodoxy: An Epilogue from 2019-08-22T08:00

Anthony shares the feedback he received from his Mormon Story

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1164: Anthony Miller - On Thoughtful and Graceful Reconstruction After Mormon Orthodoxy Pt. 6 from 2019-08-09T10:30

Anthony Miller is widely known across post- and progressive- Mormon internet communities for his thoughtful contributions on faith, spirituality, religion, scripture, and relationships. Anthony ...

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1163: Anthony Miller - On Thoughtful and Graceful Reconstruction After Mormon Orthodoxy Pt. 5 from 2019-08-09T10:00

Anthony Miller is widely known across post- and progressive- Mormon internet communities for his thoughtful contributions on faith, spirituality, religion, scripture, and relationships. Anthony ...

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1162: Anthony Miller - On Thoughtful and Graceful Reconstruction After Mormon Orthodoxy Pt. 4 from 2019-08-09T09:30

Anthony Miller is widely known across post- and progressive- Mormon internet communities for his thoughtful contributions on faith, spirituality, religion, scripture, and relationships. Anthony ...

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1161: Anthony Miller - On Thoughtful and Graceful Reconstruction After Mormon Orthodoxy Pt. 3 from 2019-08-09T09:00

Anthony Miller is widely known across post- and progressive- Mormon internet communities for his thoughtful contributions on faith, spirituality, religion, scripture, and relationships. Anthony ...

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1160: Anthony Miller - On Thoughtful and Graceful Reconstruction After Mormon Orthodoxy Pt. 2 from 2019-08-09T08:30

Anthony Miller is widely known across post- and progressive- Mormon internet communities for his thoughtful contributions on faith, spirituality, religion, scripture, and relationships. Anthony ...

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1159: Anthony Miller - On Thoughtful and Graceful Reconstruction After Mormon Orthodoxy Pt. 1 from 2019-08-09T08:00

Anthony Miller is widely known across post- and progressive- Mormon internet communities for his thoughtful contributions on faith, spirituality, religion, scripture, and relationships. Anthony ...

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1158: Finding Purpose After a Mormon Faith Crisis by John Dehlin from 2019-08-05T08:00

Presented by John Dehlin at the June 2019 THRIVE Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah

http://thrivebeyondmormonism.org

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1157: The Resilience Breakthrough by Christian Moore from 2019-08-02T08:00

Presented by Christian Moore at the June 2019 THRIVE Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah

http://thrivebeyondmormonism.org

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1156: Reclaiming Healthy Sexuality After a Faith Transition by Natasha Helfer Parker from 2019-07-31T08:00

Presented by Natasha Helfer Parker at the June 2019 THRIVE Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah

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1155: Coming Home by Margi Dehlin from 2019-07-29T15:08:24

Presented by Margi Dehlin at the June 2019 THRIVE Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah

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1154: Donna Showalter: The Faith Crisis of a Former Provo, Utah Relief Society President Pt. 5 from 2019-07-22T10:00

What could cause one of the Mormon church's "best and brightest" women to lose their faith in the church? 

For part 2 of today’s interview with Donna Showalter, we will hear how an east b...

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1153: Donna Showalter: The Faith Crisis of a Former Provo, Utah Relief Society President Pt. 4 from 2019-07-22T09:30

What could cause one of the Mormon church's "best and brightest" women to lose their faith in the church? 

For part 2 of today’s interview with Donna Showalter, we will hear how an east b...

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1152: Donna Showalter: The Faith Crisis of a Former Provo, Utah Relief Society President Pt. 3 from 2019-07-22T09:00

What could cause one of the Mormon church's "best and brightest" women to lose their faith in the church? 

For part 2 of today’s interview with Donna Showalter, we will hear how an east b...

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1151: Donna Showalter: The Faith Crisis of a Former Provo, Utah Relief Society President Pt. 2 from 2019-07-22T08:30

What could cause one of the Mormon church's "best and brightest" women to lose their faith in the church? 

For part 2 of today’s interview with Donna Showalter, we will hear how an east b...

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1150: Donna Showalter: The Faith Crisis of a Former Provo, Utah Relief Society President Pt. 1 from 2019-07-22T08:00

What could cause one of the Mormon church's "best and brightest" women to lose their faith in the church? 

For part 2 of today’s interview with Donna Showalter, we will hear how an east b...

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1149: Michael and Donna Showalter: Choosing Love Over Orthodoxy Pt. 2 from 2019-07-19T08:30

For part 1 of today’s interview with Donna and Michael Showalter, we will hear the story of the Showalter family’s Mormon journey, which includes living in very conservative Provo, Utah, Michael...

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1148: Michael and Donna Showalter: Choosing Love Over Orthodoxy Pt. 1 from 2019-07-19T08:00

For part 1 of today’s interview with Donna and Michael Showalter, we will hear the story of the Showalter family’s Mormon journey, which includes living in very conservative Provo, Utah, Michael...

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1147: Should the Mormon Church Conduct Worthiness Interviews for 8-11 Year Old Children? from 2019-07-18T08:00

Should the Mormon Church Conduct Worthiness Interviews for 8-11 Year Old Children?

Earlier this week The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a marketing research survey i...

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1146: A More Effective Approach to Masturbation and Pornography: For Teens and Adults Pt. 3 from 2019-07-15T09:00

In this episode of The Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis licensed marriage and sex therapist and active Mormon Natasha Helfer Parker shares with us a more effective approach to masturbation and po...

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1145: A More Effective Approach to Masturbation and Pornography: For Teens and Adults Pt. 2 from 2019-07-15T08:30

In this episode of The Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis licensed marriage and sex therapist and active Mormon Natasha Helfer Parker shares with us a more effective approach to masturbation and po...

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1144: A More Effective Approach to Masturbation and Pornography: For Teens and Adults Pt. 1 from 2019-07-15T08:00

In this episode of The Gift of the Mormon Faith Crisis licensed marriage and sex therapist and active Mormon Natasha Helfer Parker shares with us a more effective approach to masturbation and po...

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1143: The Lusk Family Disciplinary Council Verdict: Disfellowshipment for Unrepentant Apostasy? from 2019-07-08T08:00

On 6/30/2019 Mormon Bishop Jared Lusk attended a Mormon church disciplinary council in the Farmington, New Mexico stake on the charges of apostasy. His "sins" included:
 
1) Losing h...

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1142: Thriving as a Mormon Mixed-Faith Couple - Kattie and Allan Mount Pt. 3 from 2019-07-05T09:00

Join us today on Mormon Stories Podcast as Allan and Kattie Mount share with us their top tips for thriving as a Mormon mixed-faith couple. Allan and Kattie Mount co-host the “Marriage on a Tigh...

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1141: Thriving as a Mormon Mixed-Faith Couple - Kattie and Allan Mount Pt. 2 from 2019-07-05T08:30

Join us today on Mormon Stories Podcast as Allan and Kattie Mount share with us their top tips for thriving as a Mormon mixed-faith couple. Allan and Kattie Mount co-host the “Marriage on a Tigh...

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1140: Thriving as a Mormon Mixed-Faith Couple - Kattie and Allan Mount Pt. 1 from 2019-07-05T08:00

Join us today on Mormon Stories Podcast as Allan and Kattie Mount share with us their top tips for thriving as a Mormon mixed-faith couple. Allan and Kattie Mount co-host the “Marriage on a Tigh...

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1139: Kattie and Allan Mount: Marriage on a Tightrope - Navigating a Mixed-Faith Marriage Pt. 3 from 2019-07-01T09:00

For today’s Mormon Stories Podcast episode we are interviewing Kattie and Allan Mount (co-hosts of Marriage on a Tightrope Podcast) about:

1) how they have navigated their mixed-faith Mor...

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1138: Kattie and Allan Mount: Marriage on a Tightrope - Navigating a Mixed-Faith Marriage Pt. 2 from 2019-07-01T08:30

For today’s Mormon Stories Podcast episode we are interviewing Kattie and Allan Mount (co-hosts of Marriage on a Tightrope Podcast) about:

1) how they have navigated their mixed-faith Mor...

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1137: Kattie and Allan Mount: Marriage on a Tightrope - Navigating a Mixed-Faith Marriage Pt. 1 from 2019-07-01T08:00

For today’s Mormon Stories Podcast episode we are interviewing Kattie and Allan Mount (co-hosts of Marriage on a Tightrope Podcast) about: 

1) how they have navigated their mixed-faith Mo...

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1136: Jared, Gwen,&Madison Lusk: A Former Mormon Bishop and His Family from New Mexico Face Excommunication for Apostasy Pt. 6 from 2019-06-25T14:37:33

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Jared, Gwen, and Madison Lusk. This episode is a continuation in our series highlight former Mormon bishops and their families who have expe...

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1135: Jared, Gwen,&Madison Lusk: A Former Mormon Bishop and His Family from New Mexico Face Excommunication for Apostasy Pt. 5 from 2019-06-25T14:36:18

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Jared, Gwen, and Madison Lusk. This episode is a continuation in our series highlight former Mormon bishops and their families who have expe...

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1134: Jared, Gwen,&Madison Lusk: A Former Mormon Bishop and His Family from New Mexico Face Excommunication for Apostasy Pt. 4 from 2019-06-25T14:34:26

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Jared, Gwen, and Madison Lusk. This episode is a continuation in our series highlight former Mormon bishops and their families who have expe...

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1133: Jared, Gwen,&Madison Lusk: A Former Mormon Bishop and His Family from New Mexico Face Excommunication for Apostasy Pt. 3 from 2019-06-25T14:33:11

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Jared, Gwen, and Madison Lusk. This episode is a continuation in our series highlight former Mormon bishops and their families who have expe...

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1132: Jared, Gwen,&Madison Lusk: A Former Mormon Bishop and His Family from New Mexico Face Excommunication for Apostasy Pt. 2 from 2019-06-25T14:31:45

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Jared, Gwen, and Madison Lusk. This episode is a continuation in our series highlight former Mormon bishops and their families who have expe...

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1131: Jared, Gwen,&Madison Lusk: A Former Mormon Bishop and His Family from New Mexico Face Excommunication for Apostasy Pt. 1 from 2019-06-25T14:30:33

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Jared, Gwen, and Madison Lusk. This episode is a continuation in our series highlight former Mormon bishops and their families who have expe...

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1130: Tonya Guest - When a Mormon Bishop Shames You on Social Media from 2019-06-17T08:00

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Tonya Guest. Tonya will be sharing with us her story, which includes experiencing a Mormon faith crisis, expressing a public statement on so...

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1129: Amber Scorah - Leaving the Witness: Exiting Religion and Finding a Life from 2019-06-14T08:00

Join us now for today's Mormon Stories Podcast episode as we interview ex-Jehovah's Witness Amber Scorah about her new book: "Leaving the Witness: Exiting Religion and Finding a Life." Building ...

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1128: Crystal Escobar - The Wannabe Balanced Mom Pt. 2 from 2019-06-13T08:30

In this episode, we talk with Crystal Escobar about her new book: My Life as a Wannabe Balanced Mom, specifically how she has navigated both motherhood and being a business entrepreneur. Those f...

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1127: Crystal Escobar - The Wannabe Balanced Mom Pt. 1 from 2019-06-13T08:00

In this episode, we talk with Crystal Escobar about her new book: My Life as a Wannabe Balanced Mom, specifically how she has navigated both motherhood and being a business entrepreneur. Those f...

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1126: Spencer Nugent: A Jamaican Mormon Story Pt. 3 from 2019-06-10T09:00

Please join us now for our Mormon Stories Podcast interview with Spencer Nugent. Spencer, along with his parents and sibling, were the first Jamaicans baptized on the island into the Mormon chur...

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1125: Spencer Nugent: A Jamaican Mormon Story Pt. 2 from 2019-06-10T08:30

Please join us now for our Mormon Stories Podcast interview with Spencer Nugent. Spencer, along with his parents and sibling, were the first Jamaicans baptized on the island into the Mormon chur...

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1124: Spencer Nugent: A Jamaican Mormon Story Pt. 1 from 2019-06-10T08:00

Please join us now for our Mormon Stories Podcast interview with Spencer Nugent. Spencer, along with his parents and sibling, were the first Jamaicans baptized on the island into the Mormon chur...

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1123: The Purves Family: How a Davis, CA Bishop and his Family Navigate(d) a Mormon Faith Crisis Pt. 4 from 2019-06-06T09:30

On this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast, we travel to Davis, California to visit with the Purves family as they share their unique experience with a Mormon Faith Crisis.

In this intervi...

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1122: The Purves Family: How a Davis, CA Bishop and his Family Navigate(d) a Mormon Faith Crisis Pt. 3 from 2019-06-06T09:00

On this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast, we travel to Davis, California to visit with the Purves family as they share their unique experience with a Mormon Faith Crisis.

In this intervi...

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1121: The Purves Family: How a Davis, CA Bishop and his Family Navigate(d) a Mormon Faith Crisis Pt. 2 from 2019-06-06T08:30

On this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast, we travel to Davis, California to visit with the Purves family as they share their unique experience with a Mormon Faith Crisis.

In this intervi...

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1120: The Purves Family: How a Davis, CA Bishop and his Family Navigate(d) a Mormon Faith Crisis Pt. 1 from 2019-06-06T08:00

On this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast, we travel to Davis, California to visit with the Purves family as they share their unique experience with a Mormon Faith Crisis.

In this intervi...

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1119: Liz Layton - Millennial Post-Mormon, Former Utah Jazz Dancer, Coping with the Suicide of Loved Ones Pt. 4 from 2019-05-30T09:30

In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode we interview Liz Layton.  Liz has experienced much accomplishment and tragedy in her life as a millennial post-M...

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1118: Liz Layton - Millennial Post-Mormon, Former Utah Jazz Dancer, Coping with the Suicide of Loved Ones Pt. 3 from 2019-05-30T09:00

In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode we interview Liz Layton.  Liz has experienced much accomplishment and tragedy in her life as a millennial post-M...

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1117: Liz Layton - Millennial Post-Mormon, Former Utah Jazz Dancer, Coping with the Suicide of Loved Ones Pt. 2 from 2019-05-30T08:30

In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode we interview Liz Layton.  Liz has experienced much accomplishment and tragedy in her life as a millennial post-M...

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1116: Liz Layton - Millennial Post-Mormon, Former Utah Jazz Dancer, Coping with the Suicide of Loved Ones Pt. 1 from 2019-05-30T08:00

In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode we interview Liz Layton. Liz has experienced much accomplishment and tragedy in her life as a millennial post-Mormon. This includes becoming a professional...

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1115: Parenting After a Mormon Faith Crisis: An Overview Pt. 4 from 2019-05-15T02:35

Join us now as we discuss Part 2 in our series of parenting after a Mormon Faith Crisis.

In this episode Natasha Helfer Parker, Margi and John Dehlin provide some overarching principles t...

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1114: Parenting After a Mormon Faith Crisis: An Overview Pt. 3 from 2019-05-15T02:30:35

Join us now as we discuss Part 2 in our series of parenting after a Mormon Faith Crisis.

In this episode Natasha Helfer Parker, Margi and John Dehlin provide some overarching principles t...

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1113: Parenting After a Mormon Faith Crisis: An Overview Pt. 2 from 2019-05-13T08:30

Join us now as we discuss Part 1 in our series of parenting after a Mormon Faith Crisis.

In this episode Natasha Helfer Parker, Margi Dehlin, and John Dehlin provide some overarching prin...

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1112: Parenting After a Mormon Faith Crisis: An Overview Pt. 1 from 2019-05-13T08:00

Join us now as we discuss Part 1 in our series of parenting after a Mormon Faith Crisis.

In this episode Natasha Helfer Parker, Margi Dehlin, and John Dehlin provide some overarching prin...

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1111: The LDS Church’s Coverup of Sterling Van Wagenen’s Sexual Abuse of Sean Escobar and Several Others Pt. 2 from 2019-05-09T10:30

In February of this year, the Truth & Transparency Foundationreleased an audio recording made by Sean ...

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1110: The LDS Church’s Coverup of Sterling Van Wagenen’s Sexual Abuse of Sean Escobar and Several Others Pt. 1 from 2019-05-09T10:00

In February of this year, the Truth & Transparency Foundationreleased an audio recording made by Sean ...

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1109: Sean and Crystal Escobar’s Journey out of Mormonism Pt. 4 from 2019-05-09T09:30

Join us today on Mormon Stories as we interview both Sean and Crystal Escobar to learn about their faith journey out of Mormonism. Sean recently made Listen

1108: Sean and Crystal Escobar’s Journey out of Mormonism Pt. 3 from 2019-05-09T09:00

Join us today on Mormon Stories as we interview both Sean and Crystal Escobar to learn about their faith journey out of Mormonism. Sean recently made Listen

1107: Sean and Crystal Escobar's Journey out of Mormonism Pt. 2 from 2019-05-09T08:30

Join us today on Mormon Stories as we interview both Sean and Crystal Escobar to learn about their faith journey out of Mormonism. Sean recently made Listen

1106: Sean and Crystal Escobar’s Journey out of Mormonism Pt. 1 from 2019-05-09T08:00

Join us today on Mormon Stories as we interview both Sean and Crystal Escobar to learn about their faith journey out of Mormonism. Sean recently made Listen

1105: The Spaulding Theory with Bryce Blankenagel Pt. 2 from 2019-04-29T08:30

We're excited to finally bring on Bryce Blankenagel of the Naked Mormonism Podcast to Mormon Stories! His preparation, thorough research, and absolute brilliance are on display as Bryce gives us...

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1104: The Spaulding Theory with Bryce Blankenagel Pt. 1 from 2019-04-29T08:00

We're excited to finally bring on Bryce Blankenagel of the Naked Mormonism Podcast to Mormon Stories! His preparation, thorough research, and absolute brilliance are on display as Bryce gives us...

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1103: A Tribute to Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young after their Excommunication from the Mormon Church from 2019-04-26T09:30

John provides a monologue, giving commentary on the excommunication of the Young family and what it means for questioning Mormons in the modern Church

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1102: The Excommunication of Leah and Cody Young Pt. 5 from 2019-04-26T09:00

Leah and Cody describe their feelings after learning they have been excommunicated for running an online support group for questioning Mormons, and for speaking openly about their doubts

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1101: The Excommunication of Leah and Cody Young Pt. 4 from 2019-04-26T08:30

A recording of the disciplinary council convened on April 14, 2019

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1100: The Excommunication of Leah and Cody Young Pt. 3 from 2019-04-26T08:00

Leah and Cody are told by their Stake President to cease providing an online support group for questioning Mormons

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1099: The Excommunication of Leah and Cody Young Pt. 2 from 2019-04-26T07:30

Leah and Cody meet with their Stake President to express frustration over a lack of resources for questioning Mormons

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1098: The Excommunication of Leah and Cody Young Pt. 1 from 2019-04-26T07:00

Leah and Cody describe the events leading up to their disciplinary council

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1097: Building Community after Mormonism: A Conversation with John Larsen from 2019-04-15T15:24:01

John Larsen and John Dehlin spent years publicly deconstructing the LDS Church. But now they’re wondering, what can they build “from the ashes?” What is their role in the post-Mormon community b...

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1096: One-on-One with John Dehlin, by Margi Dehlin Pt. 2 from 2019-04-12T08:30

In this edition of Mormon Stories Podcast, Margi Dehlin turns the tables and asks John all the questions—focusing on what surprised John about his excommunication process, what the best and most...

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1095: One-on-One with John Dehlin, by Margi Dehlin Pt. 1 from 2019-04-12T08:00

In this edition of Mormon Stories Podcast, Margi Dehlin turns the tables and asks John all the questions—focusing on what surprised John about his excommunication process, what the best and most...

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1094: Discussing the Mormon Church's Reversal of the November 2015 LGBTQ Policy Pt. 4 from 2019-04-05T21:12:05

On 4/4/2019 at 9:00AM MST, the Mormon Church officially reversed its November 2015 LGBTQ policy - which declared same-sex marriage an act of apostasy, and which excluded the children of LGBTQ Mo...

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1093: Discussing the Mormon Church's Reversal of the November 2015 LGBTQ Policy Pt. 3 from 2019-04-05T21:06:11

On 4/4/2019 at 9:00AM MST, the Mormon Church officially reversed its November 2015 LGBTQ policy - which declared same-sex marriage an act of apostasy, and which excluded the children of LGBTQ Mo...

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1092: Discussing the Mormon Church's Reversal of the November 2015 LGBTQ Policy Pt. 2 from 2019-04-05T21:02:26

On 4/4/2019 at 9:00AM MST, the Mormon Church officially reversed its November 2015 LGBTQ policy - which declared same-sex marriage an act of apostasy, and which excluded the children of LGBTQ Mo...

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1091: Discussing the Mormon Church's Reversal of the November 2015 LGBTQ Policy Pt. 1 from 2019-04-05T20:59:49

On 4/4/2019 at 9:00AM MST, the Mormon Church officially reversed its November 2015 LGBTQ policy - which declared same-sex marriage an act of apostasy, and which excluded the children of LGBTQ Mo...

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1090: A Celebration of Dan Wotherspoon and Mormon Matters Pt. 3 from 2019-04-03T09:00

On March 24, 2019, we held an evening to honor and celebrate Dan Wotherspoon, host of Mormon Matters Podcast. As a part of this event, John interviewed Dan for a joint Mormon Stories/Mormon Matt...

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1089: A Celebration of Dan Wotherspoon and Mormon Matters Pt. 2 from 2019-04-03T08:30

On March 24, 2019, we held an evening to honor and celebrate Dan Wotherspoon, host of Mormon Matters Podcast. As a part of this event, John interviewed Dan for a joint Mormon Stories/Mormon Matt...

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1088: A Celebration of Dan Wotherspoon and Mormon Matters Pt. 1 from 2019-04-03T08:00

On March 24, 2019, we held an evening to honor and celebrate Dan Wotherspoon, host of Mormon Matters Podcast. As a part of this event, John interviewed Dan for a joint Mormon Stories/Mormon Matt...

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1087: Lloyd Evans - How I Became an Ex-Jehovah's Witness Activist Pt. 2 from 2019-03-27T09:30

Concluding our interview with Lloyd Evans, we focus on his journey from devout Witness youth to outspoken ex-Witness activist and atheist. Lloyd shares the circumstances leading to his "awakenin...

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1086: Lloyd Evans - How I Became an Ex-Jehovah's Witness Activist Pt. 1 from 2019-03-27T09:00

Concluding our interview with Lloyd Evans, we focus on his journey from devout Witness youth to outspoken ex-Witness activist and atheist. Lloyd shares the circumstances leading to his "awakenin...

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1085: What It's Like to be a Jehovah's Witness - Lloyd Evans from 2019-03-27T08:30

Continuing our interview with Lloyd Evans, we focus this portion of the interview on Lloyd’s experience living as a Jehovah’s Witness—drawing occasional parallels between those living life as Mo...

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1084: Lloyd Evans on The History of the Jehovah's Witness Movement from 2019-03-27T08:00

Mormon Stories Podcast is excited to interview Lloyd Evans—founder and senior editor of JWsurvey.org—a website that ...

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1083: How the Book of Mormon was Created, by John Hamer Pt. 2 from 2019-03-20T08:30

Join us now for this Mormon Stories Podcast episode, wherein John Hamer offers his theory as to how the Book of Mormon was created.

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1082: How the Book of Mormon was Created, by John Hamer Pt. 1 from 2019-03-20T08:00

Join us now for this Mormon Stories Podcast episode, wherein John Hamer offers his theory as to how the Book of Mormon was created.

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1081: John's Mom: Nan Parkinson McCulloch Pt. 3 from 2019-03-11T09:00

After over 1,000 hours of interviews, it is fitting to finally feature the story of Nan Parkinson McCulloch—John’s Mom.

In Part 1 of our time with Nan, we learn about her mother’s experie...

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1080: John's Mom: Nan Parkinson McCulloch Pt. 2 from 2019-03-11T08:30

After over 1,000 hours of interviews, it is fitting to finally feature the story of Nan Parkinson McCulloch—John’s Mom.

In Part 1 of our time with Nan, we learn about her mother’s experie...

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1079: John's Mom: Nan Parkinson McCulloch Pt. 1 from 2019-03-11T08:00

After over 1,000 hours of interviews, it is fitting to finally feature the story of Nan Parkinson McCulloch—John’s Mom.

In Part 1 of our time with Nan, we learn about her mother’s experie...

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1078: An Insider’s View of Mormon Genealogy and Temple Work - Don Anderson (Casias) Pt. 4 from 2019-03-06T10:30

In this episode we will interview Don Casias Anderson regarding the 12+ years he worked as Sr Vice President of Patron & Partner Services for FamilySearch for the Corporation of the President of...

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1077: An Insider’s View of Mormon Genealogy and Temple Work - Don Anderson (Casias) Pt. 3 from 2019-03-06T10:00

In this episode we will interview Don Casias Anderson regarding the 12+ years he worked as Sr Vice President of Patron & Partner Services for FamilySearch for the Corporation of the President of...

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1076: An Insider’s View of Mormon Genealogy and Temple Work - Don Anderson (Casias) Pt. 2 from 2019-03-06T09:30

In this episode we will interview Don Casias Anderson regarding the 12+ years he worked as Sr Vice President of Patron & Partner Services for FamilySearch for the Corporation of the President of...

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1075: An Insider’s View of Mormon Genealogy and Temple Work - Don Anderson (Casias) Pt. 1 from 2019-03-06T09:00

In this episode we will interview Don Casias Anderson regarding the 12+ years he worked as Sr Vice President of Patron & Partner Services for FamilySearch for the Corporation of the President of...

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1074: Joseph Smith's Involvement in Folk Magic and Treasure Digging from 2019-02-27T09:00

As part of the Mormon Stories "Truth Claims" initiative, today I will be reading the essay on Joseph Smith's involvement in Folk Magic and Treasure digging.
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1073: Down the 'Rabbit Hole' with Mindy Gledhill Pt. 2 from 2019-02-18T09:30

We recently visited Provo, Utah and were treated with a live interview and performance featuring Mindy Gledhill, inc...

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1072: Down the 'Rabbit Hole' with Mindy Gledhill Pt. 1 from 2019-02-18T09:00

We recently visited Provo, Utah and were treated with a live interview and performance featuring Mindy Gledhill, inc...

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1071: Dan Vogel - The Book of Mormon Witnesses and the Magical Worldview Pt. 2 from 2019-02-13T10:30

Continuing our discussion with preeminent Joseph Smith historian Dan Vogel, we dive deep into explaining the authorship of the Book of Mormon including these topics:

• The credibility...
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1070: Dan Vogel - The Book of Mormon Witnesses and the Magical Worldview Pt. 1 from 2019-02-13T10:00

Continuing our discussion with preeminent Joseph Smith historian Dan Vogel, we dive deep into explaining the authorship of the Book of Mormon including these topics:

• The credibility...
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1069: Dan Vogel - The Book of Mormon as “Revelation” Instead of “Translation” Pt. 2 from 2019-02-13T09:30

Continuing our discussion with preeminent Joseph Smith historian Dan Vogel, we dive deep into explaining the authorship of the Book of Mormon including these topics:

• Nephi/Moroni co...
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1068: Dan Vogel - The Book of Mormon as “Revelation” Instead of “Translation” Pt. 1 from 2019-02-13T09:00

Continuing our discussion with preeminent Joseph Smith historian Dan Vogel, we dive deep into explaining the authorship of the Book of Mormon including these topics:

• Nephi/Moroni co...
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1067: Dan Vogel - Theories of Book of Mormon Authorship Pt. 2 from 2019-02-13T08:30

We are excited to welcome back preeminent Joseph Smith historian Dan Vogel to Mormon Stories Podcast.  In these episodes, we continue our deep dive into explaining the authorship of the Book of ...

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1066: Dan Vogel - Theories of Book of Mormon Authorship Pt. 1 from 2019-02-13T08:00

We are excited to welcome back preeminent Joseph Smith historian Dan Vogel to Mormon Stories Podcast.  In these episodes, we continue our deep dive into explaining the authorship of the Book of ...

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2019 Mormon Faith Crisis Workshop and Retreat Calendar! from 2019-02-11T23:43:24

Friends - If you or someone you love is in need of support during a Mormon Faith Crisis, I am SUPER excited to announce our Mormon Faith Crisis event calendar for the first part of 2019. Dates/l...

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1065: The Book of Mormon's 19th Century Context - John Hamer Pt. 3 from 2019-02-01T10:00

In this Mormon Stories episode, historian John Hamer discusses the 19th century historical and cultural context -- largely forgotten today -- that informed the composition of the Book of Mormon....

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1064: The Book of Mormon's 19th Century Context - John Hamer Pt. 2 from 2019-02-01T09:30

In this Mormon Stories episode, historian John Hamer discusses the 19th century historical and cultural context -- largely forgotten today -- that informed the composition of the Book of Mormon....

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1063: The Book of Mormon's 19th Century Context - John Hamer Pt. 1 from 2019-02-01T09:00

In this Mormon Stories episode, historian John Hamer discusses the 19th century historical and cultural context -- largely forgotten today -- that informed the composition of the Book of Mormon....

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1062: Lindsey Johnson Snider - Navigating BYU-Idaho During a Faith Crisis Pt. 4 from 2019-01-28T10:30

Lindsey Johnson Snider was raised LDS and attended BYU-Idaho from 2012-2016. She experienced a shift towards progressive/liberal Mormonism in 2013, which coincide...

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1061: Lindsey Johnson Snider - Navigating BYU-Idaho During a Faith Crisis Pt. 3 from 2019-01-28T10:00

Lindsey Johnson Snider was raised LDS and attended BYU-Idaho from 2012-2016. She experienced a shift towards progressive/liberal Mormonism in 2013, which coincide...

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1060: Lindsey Johnson Snider - Navigating BYU-Idaho During a Faith Crisis Pt. 2 from 2019-01-28T09:30

Lindsey Johnson Snider was raised LDS and attended BYU-Idaho from 2012-2016. She experienced a shift towards progressive/liberal Mormonism in 2013, which coincide...

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1059: Lindsey Johnson Snider - Navigating BYU-Idaho During a Faith Crisis Pt. 1 from 2019-01-28T09:00

Lindsey Johnson Snider was raised LDS and attended BYU-Idaho from 2012-2016. She experienced a shift towards progressive/liberal Mormonism in 2013, which coincide...

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1058: How the Book of Mormon was Created - Dan Vogel Pt. 3 from 2019-01-21T12:30

In our final segments with renowned Joseph Smith historian Dan Vogel, we focus our attention on the creation of the Book of Mormon.

Through his extensive research, Dan theorizes that the ...

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1057: How the Book of Mormon was Created - Dan Vogel Pt. 2 from 2019-01-21T12:00

In our final segments with renowned Joseph Smith historian Dan Vogel, we focus our attention on the creation of the Book of Mormon.

Through his extensive research, Dan theorizes that the ...

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1056: How the Book of Mormon was Created - Dan Vogel Pt. 1 from 2019-01-21T11:30

In our final segments with renowned Joseph Smith historian Dan Vogel, we focus our attention on the creation of the Book of Mormon.

Through his extensive research, Dan theorizes that the ...

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1055: Joseph Smith's Treasure Digging - Dan Vogel Pt. 2 from 2019-01-21T11:00

After exploring historian Dan Vogel’s motivations behind his studies of the life of Joseph Smith in our first segments, we now delve deeper into Joseph’s treasure digging activities.

Dan ...

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1054: Joseph Smith's Treasure Digging - Dan Vogel Pt. 1 from 2019-01-21T10:30

After exploring historian Dan Vogel’s motivations behind his studies of the life of Joseph Smith in our first segments, we now delve deeper into Joseph’s treasure digging activities.

Dan ...

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1053: Dan Vogel - Preeminent Joseph Smith Historian Pt. 3 from 2019-01-21T10:00

Dan Vogel is a sixth-generation Mormon most well known for his biography, Joseph Smith: The Making of a Prophet—the product of decades of research into the life of Joseph Smith. In these Mormon ...

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1052: Dan Vogel - Preeminent Joseph Smith Historian Pt. 2 from 2019-01-21T09:30

Dan Vogel is a sixth-generation Mormon most well known for his biography, Joseph Smith: The Making of a Prophet—the product of decades of research into the life of Joseph Smith. In these Mormon ...

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1051: Dan Vogel - Preeminent Joseph Smith Historian Pt. 1 from 2019-01-21T09:00

Dan Vogel is a sixth-generation Mormon most well known for his biography, Joseph Smith: The Making of a Prophet—the product of decades of research into the life of Joseph Smith. In these Mormon ...

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1050: Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young - A Teen's Perspective on Faith Transition Pt. 3 from 2019-01-17T10:00

Join us now for part 2 of our interview with Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young. In this segment, and for the first time on Mormon Stories Podcast, a Mormon teenager (Brinley) will discuss her perspe...

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1049: Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young - A Teen's Perspective on Faith Transition Pt. 2 from 2019-01-17T09:30

Join us now for part 2 of our interview with Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young. In this segment, and for the first time on Mormon Stories Podcast, a Mormon teenager (Brinley) will discuss her perspe...

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1048: Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young - A Teen's Perspective on Faith Transition Pt. 1 from 2019-01-17T09:00

Join us now for part 2 of our interview with Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young. In this segment, and for the first time on Mormon Stories Podcast, a Mormon teenager (Brinley) will discuss her perspe...

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1047: Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young - From Fear Into Joy (Part 1) Pt. 4 from 2019-01-16T10:30

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast for part 1 of our interview with Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young. In this portion Leah and Cody will discuss their lives growing up devout LDS, getting marrie...

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1046: Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young - From Fear Into Joy (Part 1) Pt. 3 from 2019-01-16T10:00

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast for part 1 of our interview with Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young. In this portion Leah and Cody will discuss their lives growing up devout LDS, getting marrie...

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1045: Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young - From Fear Into Joy (Part 1) Pt. 2 from 2019-01-16T09:30

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast for part 1 of our interview with Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young. In this portion Leah and Cody will discuss their lives growing up devout LDS, getting marrie...

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1044: Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young - From Fear Into Joy (Part 1) Pt. 1 from 2019-01-16T09:00

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast for part 1 of our interview with Leah, Cody, and Brinley Young. In this portion Leah and Cody will discuss their lives growing up devout LDS, getting marrie...

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1043: Ana Reading: My Swiss Mormon Journey Pt. 4 from 2019-01-11T10:30

Ana Reading is one of the most intelligent, thoughtful, and inspiring Mormons I've ever met. Born to a semi-functional family in Switzerland, Ana clung to Mormonism as a source of strength and c...

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1042: Ana Reading: My Swiss Mormon Journey Pt. 3 from 2019-01-11T10:00

Ana Reading is one of the most intelligent, thoughtful, and inspiring Mormons I've ever met. Born to a semi-functional family in Switzerland, Ana clung to Mormonism as a source of strength and c...

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1041: Ana Reading: My Swiss Mormon Journey Pt. 2 from 2019-01-11T09:30

Ana Reading is one of the most intelligent, thoughtful, and inspiring Mormons I've ever met. Born to a semi-functional family in Switzerland, Ana clung to Mormonism as a source of strength and c...

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1040: Ana Reading: My Swiss Mormon Journey Pt. 1 from 2019-01-11T09:00

Ana Reading is one of the most intelligent, thoughtful, and inspiring Mormons I've ever met. Born to a semi-functional family in Switzerland, Ana clung to Mormonism as a source of strength and c...

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1039: Todd and Sarah Gale - The Challenges of Attending Church with Accused Sexual Predator Joseph Bishop (Chandler, Arizona) Pt. 3 from 2019-01-08T10:00

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to attend the same Mormon ward as accused rapist/sexual predator Joseph Bishop?

Todd and Sarah Gale attend the same Mormon ward as Josep...

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1038: Todd and Sarah Gale - The Challenges of Attending Church with Accused Sexual Predator Joseph Bishop (Chandler, Arizona) Pt. 2 from 2019-01-08T09:30

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to attend the same Mormon ward as accused rapist/sexual predator Joseph Bishop?

Todd and Sarah Gale attend the same Mormon ward as Josep...

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1037: Todd and Sarah Gale - The Challenges of Attending Church with Accused Sexual Predator Joseph Bishop (Chandler, Arizona) Pt. 1 from 2019-01-08T09:00

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to attend the same Mormon ward as accused rapist/sexual predator Joseph Bishop?

Todd and Sarah Gale attend the same Mormon ward as Josep...

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1036: Nathan McCluskey: On New Zealand Mormonism, Modern Faith, Mixed Faith Marriage, and Being Married to Dr. Gina Colvin Pt. 4 from 2018-12-31T10:30

Join us as we interview New Zealander Dr. Nathan McCluskey. Among the topics we discuss will include Nathan's upbringing as a Mormon in New Zealand, how his Mormon faith has changed/progressed o...

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1035: Nathan McCluskey: On New Zealand Mormonism, Modern Faith, Mixed Faith Marriage, and Being Married to Dr. Gina Colvin Pt. 3 from 2018-12-31T10:00

Join us as we interview New Zealander Dr. Nathan McCluskey. Among the topics we discuss will include Nathan's upbringing as a Mormon in New Zealand, how his Mormon faith has changed/progressed o...

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1034: Nathan McCluskey: On New Zealand Mormonism, Modern Faith, Mixed Faith Marriage, and Being Married to Dr. Gina Colvin Pt. 2 from 2018-12-31T09:30

Join us as we interview New Zealander Dr. Nathan McCluskey. Among the topics we discuss will include Nathan's upbringing as a Mormon in New Zealand, how his Mormon faith has changed/progressed o...

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1033: Nathan McCluskey: On New Zealand Mormonism, Modern Faith, Mixed Faith Marriage, and Being Married to Dr. Gina Colvin Pt. 1 from 2018-12-31T09:00

Join us as we interview New Zealander Dr. Nathan McCluskey. Among the topics we discuss will include Nathan's upbringing as a Mormon in New Zealand, how his Mormon faith has changed/progressed o...

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Now Organizing Local Mormon Faith Crisis Mini-Workshops from 2018-12-29T15:52:17

Friends who are: 1) struggling with a Mormon faith crisis, 2) in a Mormon mixed-faith marriage, or 3) struggling with marriage/family issues relating to a Mormon faith crisis

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1032: Dr. Gina Colvin's Pre-Excommunication Interview Pt. 4 from 2018-12-18T16:31:18

Dr. Gina Colvin, host of A Thoughtful Faith Podcast, is set to be excommunicated by the Mormon Church for apostasy on 12/20/2018 in her New Zealand ward by her bishop. The accusations against Gi...

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1031: Dr. Gina Colvin's Pre-Excommunication Interview Pt. 3 from 2018-12-18T16:30:03

Dr. Gina Colvin, host of A Thoughtful Faith Podcast, is set to be excommunicated by the Mormon Church for apostasy on 12/20/2018 in her New Zealand ward by her bishop. The accusations against Gi...

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1030: Dr. Gina Colvin's Pre-Excommunication Interview Pt. 2 from 2018-12-18T16:28:49

Dr. Gina Colvin, host of A Thoughtful Faith Podcast, is set to be excommunicated by the Mormon Church for apostasy on 12/20/2018 in her New Zealand ward by her bishop. The accusations against Gi...

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1029: Dr. Gina Colvin's Pre-Excommunication Interview Pt. 1 from 2018-12-18T16:27:30

Dr. Gina Colvin, host of A Thoughtful Faith Podcast, is set to be excommunicated by the Mormon Church for apostasy on 12/20/2018 in her New Zealand ward by her bishop. The accusations against Gi...

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1028: The Excommunication of Mormon Bishop and Podcaster Bill Reel Pt. 4 from 2018-12-17T18:46:01

On December 2, 2018, Mormon Bishop and podcaster Bill Reel was excommunicated from the Mormon church for apostasy. In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode we speak with Bill about the disciplinar...

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1027: The Excommunication of Mormon Bishop and Podcaster Bill Reel Pt. 3 from 2018-12-17T18:43:56

On December 2, 2018, Mormon Bishop and podcaster Bill Reel was excommunicated from the Mormon church for apostasy. In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode we speak with Bill about the disciplinar...

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1026: The Excommunication of Mormon Bishop and Podcaster Bill Reel Pt. 2 from 2018-12-17T18:40:28

On December 2, 2018, Mormon Bishop and podcaster Bill Reel was excommunicated from the Mormon church for apostasy. In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode we speak with Bill about the disciplinar...

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1025: The Excommunication of Mormon Bishop and Podcaster Bill Reel Pt. 1 from 2018-12-17T18:38:23

On December 2, 2018, Mormon Bishop and podcaster Bill Reel was excommunicated from the Mormon church for apostasy. In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode we speak with Bill about the disciplinar...

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1024: Mormon State of the Union 2018 Pt. 2 from 2018-12-13T09:30

John gives a "Mormon State of the Union" presentation to a group of Davis County, Utah post/ex-Mormons.  These episodes focus on the cultural and doctrinal LDS Church of the past, and the LDS Ch...

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1023: Mormon State of the Union 2018 Pt. 1 from 2018-12-13T09:00

John gives a "Mormon State of the Union" presentation to a group of Davis County, Utah post/ex-Mormons.  These episodes focus on the cultural and doctrinal LDS Church of the past, and the LDS Ch...

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1022: David Bokovoy - Applying Higher Criticism to Mormon Scripture Pt. 4 from 2018-12-06T10:30

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Bible scholar David Bokovoy on Applying Higher Criticism to Mormon Scripture, which includes the Old Testament, the Book of Moses, the Book ...

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1021: David Bokovoy - Applying Higher Criticism to Mormon Scripture Pt. 3 from 2018-12-06T10:00

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Bible scholar David Bokovoy on Applying Higher Criticism to Mormon Scripture, which includes the Old Testament, the Book of Moses, the Book ...

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1020: David Bokovoy - Applying Higher Criticism to Mormon Scripture Pt. 2 from 2018-12-06T09:30

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Bible scholar David Bokovoy on Applying Higher Criticism to Mormon Scripture, which includes the Old Testament, the Book of Moses, the Book ...

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1019: David Bokovoy - Applying Higher Criticism to Mormon Scripture Pt. 1 from 2018-12-06T09:00

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Bible scholar David Bokovoy on Applying Higher Criticism to Mormon Scripture, which includes the Old Testament, the Book of Moses, the Book ...

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1018: Bill Reel's Pre-Excommunication Interview Pt. 2 from 2018-11-26T17:25:37

Please join us now as we interview Former Mormon Bishop and Podcaster Bill Reel. Bill is set to be excommunicated from the Mormon Church on 11/27/18 at 8:30pm. This is his pre-excommunication in...

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1017: Bill Reel's Pre-Excommunication Interview Pt. 1 from 2018-11-26T17:24:07

Please join us now as we interview Former Mormon Bishop and Podcaster Bill Reel. Bill is set to be excommunicated from the Mormon Church on 11/27/18 at 8:30pm. This is his pre-excommunication in...

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1016: David Bokovoy - Bible Scholar, Former CES Employee Pt. 4 from 2018-11-23T10:30

Join us now as we interview David Bokovoy - one of Mormonism's leading Bible scholars. David has an MA from Brandeis University in Jewish Studies and a Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near...

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1015: David Bokovoy - Bible Scholar, Former CES Employee Pt. 3 from 2018-11-23T10:00

Join us now as we interview David Bokovoy - one of Mormonism's leading Bible scholars. David has an MA from Brandeis University in Jewish Studies and a Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near...

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1014: David Bokovoy - Bible Scholar, Former CES Employee Pt. 2 from 2018-11-23T09:30

Join us now as we interview David Bokovoy - one of Mormonism's leading Bible scholars. David has an MA from Brandeis University in Jewish Studies and a Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near...

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1013: David Bokovoy - Bible Scholar, Former CES Employee Pt. 1 from 2018-11-23T09:00

Join us now as we interview David Bokovoy - one of Mormonism's leading Bible scholars. David has an MA from Brandeis University in Jewish Studies and a Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near...

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1012: Mormonism and Colonization - An Interview with Native American Mormons about Lamanite Myths and Identity Pt. 3 from 2018-11-21T10:00

In this episode we interview Angelo Baca, Sarah Newcomb, Cam Lebbon, Hyrum Joe, and Sheldon Spotted Elk about their experiences as Native Americans within Mormonism. As a framing, we utilize Ang...

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1011: Mormonism and Colonization - An Interview with Native American Mormons about Lamanite Myths and Identity Pt. 2 from 2018-11-21T09:30

In this episode we interview Angelo Baca, Sarah Newcomb, Cam Lebbon, Hyrum Joe, and Sheldon Spotted Elk about their experiences as Native Americans within Mormonism. As a framing, we utilize Ang...

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1010: Mormonism and Colonization - An Interview with Native American Mormons about Lamanite Myths and Identity Pt. 1 from 2018-11-21T09:00

In this episode we interview Angelo Baca, Sarah Newcomb, Cam Lebbon, Hyrum Joe, and Sheldon Spotted Elk about their experiences as Native Americans within Mormonism. As a framing, we utilize Ang...

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1009: Folk Magic, Joseph Smith, and Mormon Origins with John Hamer Pt. 2 from 2018-11-16T09:30

Join us as we sit down with John Hamer, historian of the Latter-day Saint movement and a Seventy in the Community of Christ to try to understand some of the basics of Mormon Origins. In this fir...

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1008: Folk Magic, Joseph Smith, and Mormon Origins with John Hamer Pt. 1 from 2018-11-16T09:00

Join us as we sit down with John Hamer, historian of the Latter-day Saint movement and a Seventy in the Community of Christ to try to understand some of the basics of Mormon Origins. In this fir...

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1007: How Conversion Therapy Harms LGBTQ Mormons from 2018-11-15T09:00

In this jointly-released production of Mormon Mental Health Podcast, Mormon Sex Info Podcast, and Mormon Stories Podcast, Natasha Helfer Parker interviews Dr. John Dehlin about his research rega...

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1006: Documentary Filmmaker Helen Whitney on Filmmaking, "The Mormons", and "Into the Night" Pt. 3 from 2018-11-12T10:00

On this edition of Mormon Stories Podcast, we are honored to interview award-winning documentary filmmaker Helen Whitney about her life as a documentary filmmaker, her work on the 2007 PBS docum...

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1005: Documentary Filmmaker Helen Whitney on Filmmaking, "The Mormons", and "Into the Night" Pt. 2 from 2018-11-12T09:30

On this edition of Mormon Stories Podcast, we are honored to interview award-winning documentary filmmaker Helen Whitney about her life as a documentary filmmaker, her work on the 2007 PBS docum...

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1004: Documentary Filmmaker Helen Whitney on Filmmaking, "The Mormons", and "Into the Night" Pt. 1 from 2018-11-12T09:00

On this edition of Mormon Stories Podcast, we are honored to interview award-winning documentary filmmaker Helen Whitney about her life as a documentary filmmaker, her work on the 2007 PBS docum...

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1003: Defending Christianity - Dr. Frank Turek and Dr. Mike Licona Pt. 2 from 2018-10-25T08:30

Today on Mormon Stories Podcast we are interviewing Dr. Frank Turek—a Christian apologist, author, and speaker with Cross Examined and Dr. Mike Licona—a New Testament professor/scholar at Housto...

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1002: Defending Christianity - Dr. Frank Turek and Dr. Mike Licona Pt. 1 from 2018-10-25T08:00

Today on Mormon Stories Podcast we are interviewing Dr. Frank Turek—a Christian apologist, author, and speaker with Cross Examined and Dr. Mike Licona—a New Testament professor/scholar at Housto...

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1001: Benji Schwimmer - Life After Mormonism Pt. 2 from 2018-10-19T13:48:48

Here it is! Episode 1,000 of Mormon Stories Podcast!! Today we re-interview professional dancer, choreographer, and actor Benji Schwimmer - 13-time undefeated US Open Swing Dance Champion. This ...

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1000: Benji Schwimmer - Life After Mormonism Pt. 1 from 2018-10-19T13:47:04

Here it is! Episode 1,000 of Mormon Stories Podcast!! Today we re-interview professional dancer, choreographer, and actor Benji Schwimmer - 13-time undefeated US Open Swing Dance Champion. This ...

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999: Dusty Johns - Facing Excommunication for Being Same-Sex Married Pt. 2 from 2018-10-11T10:30

Join us for this important and time-sensitive edition of Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Idahoan, Dusty Johns. In Part 1 of this interview, Dusty shares his experience growing up as a gay...

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998: Dusty Johns - Facing Excommunication for Being Same-Sex Married Pt. 1 from 2018-10-11T10:00

Join us for this important and time-sensitive edition of Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Idahoan, Dusty Johns. In Part 1 of this interview, Dusty shares his experience growing up as a gay...

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997: Kathleen Melonakos - How the Mormon Church Came to Be Pt. 4 from 2018-10-11T09:30

Today's release is the first in a new series devoted to interviewing prominent historians to gather their evidence-based take on the question, "How did the Mormon Church come to be?"

Kath...

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996: Kathleen Melonakos - How the Mormon Church Came to Be Pt. 3 from 2018-10-11T09:00

Today's release is the first in a new series devoted to interviewing prominent historians to gather their evidence-based take on the question, "How did the Mormon Church come to be?"

Kath...

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995: Kathleen Melonakos - How the Mormon Church Came to Be Pt. 2 from 2018-10-11T08:30

Today's release is the first in a new series devoted to interviewing prominent historians to gather their evidence-based take on the question, "How did the Mormon Church come to be?"

Kath...

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994: Kathleen Melonakos - How the Mormon Church Came to Be Pt. 1 from 2018-10-11T08:00

Today's release is the first in a new series devoted to interviewing prominent historians to gather their evidence-based take on the question, "How did the Mormon Church come to be?"

Kath...

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993: When the Church Protects Abusers - Jared and Juli Egley - Alleged Abuser is Current Bishop Pt. 3 from 2018-10-05T09:00

Join us as we begin a new series on instances where the LDS Church protects alleged abusers instead of advocating for their victims.

Trigger warning: This interview discusses sexu...

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992: When the Church Protects Abusers - Jared and Juli Egley - Alleged Abuser is Current Bishop Pt. 2 from 2018-10-05T08:30

Join us as we begin a new series on instances where the LDS Church protects alleged abusers instead of advocating for their victims.

Trigger warning: This interview discusses sexu...

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991: When the Church Protects Abusers - Jared and Juli Egley - Alleged Abuser is Current Bishop Pt. 1 from 2018-10-05T08:00

Join us as we begin a new series on instances where the LDS Church protects alleged abusers instead of advocating for their victims.

Trigger warning: This interview discusses sexu...

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990: Philipp Gysler's Swiss Mormon Journey Pt. 3 from 2018-10-04T09:00

Continuing our series of European Mormon Stories, we visit Switzerland to interview Philipp Gysler to hear his important and fascinating Mormon story.  As a former branch president and member of...

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989: Philipp Gysler's Swiss Mormon Journey Pt. 2 from 2018-10-04T08:30

Continuing our series of European Mormon Stories, we visit Switzerland to interview Philipp Gysler to hear his important and fascinating Mormon story.  As a former branch president and member of...

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988: Philipp Gysler's Swiss Mormon Journey Pt. 1 from 2018-10-04T08:00

Continuing our series of European Mormon Stories, we visit Switzerland to interview Philipp Gysler to hear his important and fascinating Mormon story.  As a former branch president and member of...

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987: Navigating Mormonism in Norway Pt. 2 from 2018-10-03T08:30

Because of a large international presence during our event in Stockholm, Sweden to celebrate and remember the " Listen

986: Navigating Mormonism in Norway Pt. 1 from 2018-10-03T08:00

Because of a large international presence during our event in Stockholm, Sweden to celebrate and remember the " Listen

985: Truth Seeking with Hans and Birgitta Mattsson Pt. 2 from 2018-09-27T08:30

Join us for our highly anticipated follow-up interview with both Hans and Birgitta Mattsson during our recent trip to Sweden to visit with those who attended the original "Swedish Rescue" firesi...

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984: Truth Seeking with Hans and Birgitta Mattsson Pt. 1 from 2018-09-27T08:00

Join us for our highly anticipated follow-up interview with both Hans and Birgitta Mattsson during our recent trip to Sweden to visit with those who attended the original "Swedish Rescue" firesi...

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983: Swedish Rescue Audio from 2018-09-25T17:51:53

Please note that the quality of this recording is due to the covert nature in how it was recorded, and has been edited now to eliminate the introductions in Swedish and to optimize volume:

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982: Remembering the Swedish Rescue, From Those Who Attended Pt. 3 from 2018-09-25T09:00

In November 2010, an emergency fireside was held in Stockholm Sweden by Elder Marlin K. Jensen (Church historian at the time) and Elder Richard Turley (assistant Church historian) to address the...

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981: Remembering the Swedish Rescue, From Those Who Attended Pt. 2 from 2018-09-25T08:30

In November 2010, an emergency fireside was held in Stockholm Sweden by Elder Marlin K. Jensen (Church historian at the time) and Elder Richard Turley (assistant Church historian) to address the...

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980: Remembering the Swedish Rescue, From Those Who Attended Pt. 1 from 2018-09-25T08:00

In November 2010, an emergency fireside was held in Stockholm Sweden by Elder Marlin K. Jensen (Church historian at the time) and Elder Richard Turley (assistant Church historian) to address the...

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979: Experiencing Sexual Assault as a Missionary - Camille and Maddy Pt. 4 from 2018-09-12T09:30

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Camille and Maddy about experiencing rape/sexual assault as a Mormon missionary.

Trigge...

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978: Experiencing Sexual Assault as a Missionary - Camille and Maddy Pt. 3 from 2018-09-12T09:00

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Camille and Maddy about experiencing rape/sexual assault as a Mormon missionary.

Trigge...

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977: Experiencing Sexual Assault as a Missionary - Camille and Maddy Pt. 2 from 2018-09-12T08:30

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Camille and Maddy about experiencing rape/sexual assault as a Mormon missionary.

Trigge...

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976: Experiencing Sexual Assault as a Missionary - Camille and Maddy Pt. 1 from 2018-09-12T08:00

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Camille and Maddy about experiencing rape/sexual assault as a Mormon missionary.

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975: Jill and Katie Searle - Responding to Tragedy with Grace and Resilience Pt. 2 from 2018-09-07T08:30

Jill Searle's story includes:

*Being raised LDS and serving a mission.
*Entering into a mixed-orientation marriage as a lesbian woman.
*Having several children.
*Leaving...

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974: Jill and Katie Searle - Responding to Tragedy with Grace and Resilience Pt. 1 from 2018-09-07T08:00

Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast for an incredibly powerful story on dealing with tragedy with resilience and grace. Jill and Katie Searle are a mother/daughter pair.

Jill Searle's s...

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973: Sam Young Set to be Excommunicated for Protecting LDS Children from Sexual Abuse from 2018-08-30T18:41:46

BREAKING NEWS! Please join us on Mormon Stories Podcast as we discuss the Mormon Church’s announcement that it plans to excommunicate Sam Young for attempting to Protect LDS Children from sexual...

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972: Collette Larsen - Rising Strong as a Middle-Aged Woman after the Mormon Dream Implodes Pt. 2 from 2018-08-29T08:30

Collette’s incredible journey covers betrayal in her first marriage, genetic illness in two of her children, financial ruin leading to a multi-million dollar business, and advancement through an...

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971: Collette Larsen - Rising Strong as a Middle-Aged Woman after the Mormon Dream Implodes Pt. 1 from 2018-08-29T08:00

Collette’s incredible journey covers betrayal in her first marriage, genetic illness in two of her children, financial ruin leading to a multi-million dollar business, and advancement through an...

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970: Jeremy Young - From Entrepreneurial Bishopric Member to Wine Geek Pt. 3 from 2018-08-20T09:00

Longtime friend of John and Margi Dehlin, Jeremy Young joins us discuss his pioneer ancestry, faith journey, ventures as an entrepreneur, and wine!Near the conclusion of the interview, ...

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969: Jeremy Young - From Entrepreneurial Bishopric Member to Wine Geek Pt. 2 from 2018-08-20T08:30

Longtime friend of John and Margi Dehlin, Jeremy Young joins us discuss his pioneer ancestry, faith journey, ventures as an entrepreneur, and wine!Near the conclusion of the interview, ...

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968: Jeremy Young - From Entrepreneurial Bishopric Member to Wine Geek Pt. 1 from 2018-08-20T08:00

Longtime friend of John and Margi Dehlin, Jeremy Young joins us discuss his pioneer ancestry, faith journey, ventures as an entrepreneur, and wine!Near the conclusion of the interview, ...

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967: Jeanne and Jason Booth on Losing Your Faith as Bishop and Bishop's Wife Pt. 4 from 2018-08-17T09:30

What would cause a sitting Mormon bishop and his wife to lose their testimonies while he is serving as bishop – leading him to resign as bishop? Jeanne and Jason’s story is another in a series o...

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966: Jeanne and Jason Booth on Losing Your Faith as Bishop and Bishop's Wife Pt. 3 from 2018-08-17T09:00

What would cause a sitting Mormon bishop and his wife to lose their testimonies while he is serving as bishop – leading him to resign as bishop? Jeanne and Jason’s story is another in a series o...

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965: Jeanne and Jason Booth on Losing Your Faith as Bishop and Bishop's Wife Pt. 2 from 2018-08-17T08:30

What would cause a sitting Mormon bishop and his wife to lose their testimonies while he is serving as bishop – leading him to resign as bishop? Jeanne and Jason’s story is another in a series o...

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964: Jeanne and Jason Booth on Losing Your Faith as Bishop and Bishop's Wife Pt. 1 from 2018-08-17T08:00

What would cause a sitting Mormon bishop and his wife to lose their testimonies while he is serving as bishop – leading him to resign as bishop? Jeanne and Jason’s story is another in a series o...

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963: Sam Young's Hunger Strike to Protect LDS Children Pt. 2 from 2018-08-13T08:30

Bishop Sam Young is no stranger to Mormon Stories, and in these episodes we meet with Sam again to discuss his decision to escalate his cause to Listen

962: Sam Young's Hunger Strike to Protect LDS Children Pt. 1 from 2018-08-13T08:00

Bishop Sam Young is no stranger to Mormon Stories, and in these episodes we meet with Sam again to discuss his decision to escalate his cause to Listen

961: David Eccles Hardy - the Journey of a Trailblazing Activist Pt. 3 from 2018-08-10T09:00

David Eccles Hardy lived as an orthodox Mormon for years, serving as an LDS Bishop and raising his family "in the covenant." While serving as a Mormon bishop, David learned of his son's homosexu...

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960: David Eccles Hardy - the Journey of a Trailblazing Activist Pt. 2 from 2018-08-10T08:30

David Eccles Hardy lived as an orthodox Mormon for years, serving as an LDS Bishop and raising his family "in the covenant." While serving as a Mormon bishop, David learned of his son's homosexu...

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959: David Eccles Hardy - the Journey of a Trailblazing Activist Pt. 1 from 2018-08-10T08:00

David Eccles Hardy lived as an orthodox Mormon for years, serving as an LDS Bishop and raising his family "in the covenant." While serving as a Mormon bishop, David learned of his son's homosexu...

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958: Emily and Kyle Harris’ 14 Year Mixed Faith Journey Pt. 4 from 2018-08-02T09:30

In this edition of Mormon Stories, we visit the Houston, Texas area to interview Emily and Kyle Harris as they recount their 14-year mixed faith journey in their marriage.  We cover:

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957: Emily and Kyle Harris’ 14 Year Mixed Faith Journey Pt. 3 from 2018-08-02T09:00

In this edition of Mormon Stories, we visit the Houston, Texas area to interview Emily and Kyle Harris as they recount their 14-year mixed faith journey in their marriage.  We cover:

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956: Emily and Kyle Harris’ 14 Year Mixed Faith Journey Pt. 2 from 2018-08-02T08:30

In this edition of Mormon Stories, we visit the Houston, Texas area to interview Emily and Kyle Harris as they recount their 14-year mixed faith journey in their marriage.  We cover:

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955: Emily and Kyle Harris’ 14 Year Mixed Faith Journey Pt. 1 from 2018-08-02T08:00

In this edition of Mormon Stories, we visit the Houston, Texas area to interview Emily and Kyle Harris as they recount their 14-year mixed faith journey in their marriage.  We cover:

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954: Feminist Mormon Housewives 10-Year Retrospective Pt. 2 from 2018-07-24T08:30

Join us as we interview editors Nancy Ross and Sara Hanks to discuss their anthology, "Where We Must Stand: Ten Years of Feminist Mormon Housewives," an anthology of blog posts from the first de...

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953: Feminist Mormon Housewives 10-Year Retrospective Pt. 1 from 2018-07-24T08:00

Join us as we interview editors Nancy Ross and Sara Hanks to discuss their anthology, "Where We Must Stand: Ten Years of Feminist Mormon Housewives," an anthology of blog posts from the first de...

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952: Church and State - Toppling Utah's Gay Marriage Ban from 2018-07-06T13:28:13

Join us as we interview key contributors to the documentary “Church and State,” James Huntsman, Holly Tuckett, and Mark Lawrence. 

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951: Jenny Wilson - Democratic Candidate for US Senate Pt. 2 from 2018-06-28T08:30

In this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast, we interview Jenny Wilson, Democratic nominee for US Senate, challenging Listen

950: Jenny Wilson - Democratic Candidate for US Senate Pt. 1 from 2018-06-28T08:00

In this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast, we interview Jenny Wilson, Democratic nominee for US Senate, challenging Listen

949: Immigrant Separation, Freedom Festival, and Youth Interview Policy from 2018-06-26T16:53:29

On this episode of Mormon News Podcast, John Dehlin, Julienna Viegas, Stephanie Lobrot, and Sharon Price discuss the LDS response to immigrant family separation, the Provo Freedom Festival, the ...

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948: Sarah Sample's Faith Journey Through Song Pt. 2 from 2018-06-21T08:30

Award-winning singer-songwriter Sarah Sample treats us with an interactive interview in front of a live audienc...

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947: Sarah Sample's Faith Journey Through Song Pt. 1 from 2018-06-21T08:00

Award-winning singer-songwriter Sarah Sample treats us with an interactive interview in front of a live audienc...

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946: Joseph Smith’s First Vision, and how the Church and its Apologists Mislead Pt. 3 from 2018-06-18T09:00

In response to a recent article published in the Deseret News titled “Defending the Faith: The supposed scandal of multiple First Vision accounts” by past Mormon Stories guest Dan Peterson, we a...

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945: Joseph Smith’s First Vision, and how the Church and its Apologists Mislead Pt. 2 from 2018-06-18T08:30

In response to a recent article published in the Deseret News titled “Defending the Faith: The supposed scandal of multiple First Vision accounts” by past Mormon Stories guest Dan Peterson, we a...

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944: Joseph Smith’s First Vision, and how the Church and its Apologists Mislead Pt. 1 from 2018-06-18T08:00

In response to a recent article published in the Deseret News titled “Defending the Faith: The supposed scandal of multiple First Vision accounts” by past Mormon Stories guest Dan Peterson, we a...

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943: Reactions to the LDS BeOne Celebration Pt. 2 from 2018-06-08T17:52:45

John Dehlin, Julienna Viegas, Sean Carter, and Darron Smith continue discussing last week's LDS BeOne event, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the lifting of the priesthood ban.

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942: Reactions to the LDS BeOne Celebration Pt. 1 from 2018-06-08T17:50:32

John Dehlin, Julienna Viegas, Sean Carter, and Darron Smith discuss last week's LDS BeOne event, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the lifting of the priesthood ban.

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941: Madeleine and Jaime Soulé - Celebrating a Queer Marriage Pt. 2 from 2018-06-08T08:30

Described as one of our most raw and moving interviews by our Facebook live audience, this special Pride edition of Mormon Stories is an interview with Jaime and Madeleine Soulé of Utah.  Join u...

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940: Madeleine and Jaime Soulé - Celebrating a Queer Marriage Pt. 1 from 2018-06-08T08:00

Described as one of our most raw and moving interviews by our Facebook live audience, this special Pride edition of Mormon Stories is an interview with Jaime and Madeleine Soulé of Utah.  Join u...

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939: Steven Hassan - What the Mormon Church Can Learn From Cults to Do/Be Better Pt. 2 from 2018-06-06T08:30

In this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast, we interview the world’s foremost cult expert, Steven Hassan, to discuss what the Mormon church can learn from destructive cults to do/be better. Steve...

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938: Steven Hassan - What the Mormon Church Can Learn From Cults to Do/Be Better Pt. 1 from 2018-06-06T08:00

In this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast, we interview the world’s foremost cult expert, Steven Hassan, to discuss what the Mormon church can learn from destructive cults to do/be better. Steve...

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937: MormonLeaks Releases Information on LDS Investments from 2018-06-02T22:15:29

John Dehlin, Ryan McKnight, Sean Carter, and John Hamer discuss:

- The 5/30/18 Mormon Leaks documents that shed light into the LDS Church's investmen...

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936: Priesthood Ban, NAACP Meeting, Apology Hoax from 2018-06-01T08:30

Join Sarah Newcomb (host) along with Sean Carter, Julienna Viegas, and Darron Smith for this week's episode of Mormon News Podcast. Today we will be discussing:

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935: Denson Lawsuit, BSA, Cannabis, and NAACP from 2018-06-01T08:00

John Dehlin, John Hamer, Kristy Kimball, and Tim Coray launch the inaugural episode of Mormon News Podcast. Today we will be discussing:

- The LDS Ch...

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934: Angela Soffe - Singer/Songwriter of "Second Wind" Pt. 2 from 2018-05-31T08:30

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933: Angela Soffe - Singer/Songwriter of "Second Wind" Pt. 1 from 2018-05-31T08:00

Live from the Salt Lake City Community of Christ, we welcome singer/songwriter Listen

932: Depression, Mormonism, and Faith Transitions Pt. 3 from 2018-05-28T09:00

In light of a statement on LDS.org declaring, “An inability to Listen

931: Depression, Mormonism, and Faith Transitions Pt. 2 from 2018-05-28T08:30

In light of a statement on LDS.org declaring, “An inability to Listen

930: Depression, Mormonism, and Faith Transitions Pt. 1 from 2018-05-28T08:00

In light of a statement on LDS.org declaring, “An inability to Listen

929: Shawn McCraney - Breaking the Bondage of Religion Pt. 3 from 2018-05-24T09:00

Continuing our theme of interviewing past guests from some of our most popular and impactful interviews, we interview Shawn McCraney who Listen

928: Shawn McCraney - Breaking the Bondage of Religion Pt. 2 from 2018-05-24T08:30

Continuing our theme of interviewing past guests from some of our most popular and impactful interviews, we interview Shawn McCraney who Listen

927: Shawn McCraney - Breaking the Bondage of Religion Pt. 1 from 2018-05-24T08:00

Continuing our theme of interviewing past guests from some of our most popular and impactful interviews, we interview Shawn McCraney who Listen

926: Roger Hendrix Pt. 2 - How a Mormon Mission President Lost His Testimony Pt. 8 from 2018-05-21T09:00

In this edition of Mormon Stories, we continue our conversation with Roger Hendrix– possibly t...

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925: Roger Hendrix Pt. 2 - How a Mormon Mission President Lost His Testimony Pt. 7 from 2018-05-21T08:30

In this edition of Mormon Stories, we continue our conversation with Roger Hendrix– possibly t...

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924: Roger Hendrix Pt. 2 - How a Mormon Mission President Lost His Testimony Pt. 6 from 2018-05-21T08:00

In this edition of Mormon Stories, we continue our conversation with Roger Hendrix– possibly t...

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923: Roger Hendrix - Stories from a CES Director, Mission President, and Trustee for Deseret Trust Company Pt. 5 from 2018-05-15T12:23:10

In this edition of Mormon Stories we visit with Roger Hendrix - possibly the highest ranking and most well-connected LDS church leader interviewed on Mormon Stories Podcast to date.  In these 5 ...

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922: Roger Hendrix - Stories from a CES Director, Mission President, and Trustee for Deseret Trust Company Pt. 4 from 2018-05-15T12:22:15

In this edition of Mormon Stories we visit with Roger Hendrix - possibly the highest ranking and most well-connected LDS church leader interviewed on Mormon Stories Podcast to date.  In these 5 ...

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921: Roger Hendrix - Stories from a CES Director, Mission President, and Trustee for Deseret Trust Company Pt. 3 from 2018-05-15T12:21:23

In this edition of Mormon Stories we visit with Roger Hendrix - possibly the highest ranking and most well-connected LDS church leader interviewed on Mormon Stories Podcast to date.  In these 5 ...

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920: Roger Hendrix - Stories from a CES Director, Mission President, and Trustee for Deseret Trust Company Pt. 2 from 2018-05-15T12:20:05

In this edition of Mormon Stories we visit with Roger Hendrix - possibly the highest ranking and most well-connected LDS church leader interviewed on Mormon Stories Podcast to date.  In these 5 ...

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919: Roger Hendrix - Stories from a CES Director, Mission President, and Trustee for Deseret Trust Company Pt. 1 from 2018-05-15T12:19:10

In this edition of Mormon Stories we visit with Roger Hendrix - possibly the highest ranking and most well-connected LDS church leader interviewed on Mormon Stories Podcast to date.  In these 5 ...

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918: Mormon Bishops and the Handling of Abuse - Jen and Todd's Story Pt. 3 from 2018-05-09T09:00

In this gripping interview on Mormon Stories, we interview Jen and Todd who share their personal experiences when bringing issues of abuse to the attention of Mormon Bishops.  Throughout her lif...

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917: Mormon Bishops and the Handling of Abuse - Jen and Todd's Story Pt. 2 from 2018-05-09T08:30

In this gripping interview on Mormon Stories, we interview Jen and Todd who share their personal experiences when bringing issues of abuse to the attention of Mormon Bishops.  Throughout her lif...

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916: Mormon Bishops and the Handling of Abuse - Jen and Todd's Story Pt. 1 from 2018-05-09T08:00

In this gripping interview on Mormon Stories, we interview Jen and Todd who share their personal experiences when bringing issues of abuse to the attention of Mormon Bishops.  Throughout her lif...

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915: Secularism Meets Christianity: Shawn McCraney Interviews John Dehlin Pt. 3 from 2018-05-02T09:00

Heart of the Matter's Shawn McCraney sits down with John to have a discussion about:

*(Part 1) John's Mormon story,
*(Part 2) The history of Mormon Stories and how his motivation be...

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914: Secularism Meets Christianity: Shawn McCraney Interviews John Dehlin Pt. 2 from 2018-05-02T08:30

Heart of the Matter's Shawn McCraney sits down with John to have a discussion about:

*(Part 1) John's Mormon story,
*(Part 2) The history of Mormon Stories and how his motivation be...

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913: Secularism Meets Christianity: Shawn McCraney Interviews John Dehlin Pt. 1 from 2018-05-02T08:00

Heart of the Matter's Shawn McCraney sits down with John to have a discussion about:

*(Part 1) John's Mormon story,
*(Part 2) The history of Mormon Stories and how his motivation be...

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912: Andrew Jolley - From Mormon to Marijuana Businessman Pt. 2 from 2018-04-26T08:30

Ahead of a possible Utah medical marijuana ballot initiative in the Fall of 2018—and in light of Listen

911: Andrew Jolley - From Mormon to Marijuana Businessman Pt. 1 from 2018-04-26T08:00

Ahead of a possible Utah medical marijuana ballot initiative in the Fall of 2018—and in light of Listen

910: Andrew and Allison Jolley: Healing Your Marriage after a Faith Crisis Pt. 3 from 2018-04-24T09:00

In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode, we travel to Nevada to listen as Andrew and Allison Jolley tell the story of their Mormon faith crisis, how they healed their painful and disconnected mar...

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909: Andrew and Allison Jolley: Healing Your Marriage after a Faith Crisis Pt. 2 from 2018-04-24T08:30

In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode, we travel to Nevada to listen as Andrew and Allison Jolley tell the story of their Mormon faith crisis, how they healed their painful and disconnected mar...

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908: Andrew and Allison Jolley: Healing Your Marriage after a Faith Crisis Pt. 1 from 2018-04-24T08:00

In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode, we travel to Nevada to listen as Andrew and Allison Jolley tell the story of their Mormon faith crisis, how they healed their painful and disconnected mar...

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907: Dr. Michael Coe - LiDAR, Response to John Sorenson,&the Book of Mormon Pt. 3 from 2018-04-18T09:00

We are excited to revisit Dr. Michael Coe at his home in New Haven, Connecticut to learn what he has been up to since our wildly popular first interview with him Listen

906: Dr. Michael Coe - LiDAR, Response to John Sorenson,&the Book of Mormon Pt. 2 from 2018-04-18T08:30

We are excited to revisit Dr. Michael Coe at his home in New Haven, Connecticut to learn what he has been up to since our wildly popular first interview with him Listen

905: Dr. Michael Coe - LiDAR, Response to John Sorenson,&the Book of Mormon Pt. 1 from 2018-04-18T08:00

We are excited to revisit Dr. Michael Coe at his home in New Haven, Connecticut to learn what he has been up to since our wildly popular first interview with him Listen

*MS Classics 270: Dr. Michael Coe - An Outsider's View of Book of Mormon Archaeology Pt. 3 from 2018-04-17T17:37:02

A re-release of our first interview with Dr. Coe released in August 2011:

Dr. Michael Coe is the Charles J. MacCurdy professor emeritus of Anthropology at Yale University and curator emer...

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*MS Classics 269: Dr. Michael Coe - An Outsider's View of Book of Mormon Archaeology Pt. 2 from 2018-04-17T17:35:23

A re-release of our first interview with Dr. Coe released in August 2011:

Dr. Michael Coe is the Charles J. MacCurdy professor emeritus of Anthropology at Yale University and curator emer...

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*MS Classics 268: Dr. Michael Coe - An Outsider's View of Book of Mormon Archaeology Pt. 1 from 2018-04-17T17:34:19

A re-release of our first interview with Dr. Coe released in August 2011:

Dr. Michael Coe is the Charles J. MacCurdy professor emeritus of Anthropology at Yale University and curator emer...

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904: Dr. Bart Ehrman - New Testament Scholar from 2018-04-13T08:00

Mormon Stories Podcast is honored to sit down with Dr. Bart Ehrman for a power-hour discussion of the story of Jesus, the New Testament, and wider early Christianity as a whole. As an expert on ...

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903: Mormon Stories Live! Q&A with Tara Westover - Author of "Educated" from 2018-04-09T08:00

We were honored to host a live Q&A and book signing with New York Times bestselling-author Tara Westover on March 29, 2018 at the Listen

902: Tyler Measom - Documentary Filmmaker Pt. 3 from 2018-04-06T09:00

Join us for this lively interview with Tyler Measom to discuss his life as an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Tyler's films include Listen

901: Tyler Measom - Documentary Filmmaker Pt. 2 from 2018-04-06T08:30

Join us for this lively interview with Tyler Measom to discuss his life as an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Tyler's films include Listen

900: Tyler Measom - Documentary Filmmaker Pt. 1 from 2018-04-06T08:00

Join us for this lively interview with Tyler Measom to discuss his life as an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Tyler's films include Listen

899: An Australian Mormon Story - Amanda and Matt Ireland Pt. 3 from 2018-04-05T09:00

This international edition of Mormon Stories Podcast includes our interview with Amanda and Matt Ireland about their experiences as Mormons in Australia. This story includes their relatively rec...

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898: An Australian Mormon Story - Amanda and Matt Ireland Pt. 2 from 2018-04-05T08:30

This international edition of Mormon Stories Podcast includes our interview with Amanda and Matt Ireland about their experiences as Mormons in Australia. This story includes their relatively rec...

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897: An Australian Mormon Story - Amanda and Matt Ireland Pt. 1 from 2018-04-05T08:00

This international edition of Mormon Stories Podcast includes our interview with Amanda and Matt Ireland about their experiences as Mormons in Australia. This story includes their relatively rec...

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896: Christopher Swallow - LDS Church Calls Known Abuser as Mission President from 2018-03-30T08:00

In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode, Christopher Swallow tells his story.

During the 1980s and 1990s, L...

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895: Sam Young - Response to church policy changes and March for Children updates from 2018-03-29T14:14:08

Join us as we talk with Bishop Sam Young about the recent changes to interview protocol and sexual abuse issues for LDS bishops. Sam will also share information about the Protect LDS Children Ma...

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894: Mormon Stories Live! Celebrating Greg Prince Pt. 3 from 2018-03-28T09:00

These Mormon Stories episodes include our interactive Q&A with Dr. Greg Prince held at the Salt Lake City Community of Christ...

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893: Mormon Stories Live! Celebrating Greg Prince Pt. 2 from 2018-03-28T08:30

These Mormon Stories episodes include our interactive Q&A with Dr. Greg Prince held at the Salt Lake City Community of Christ...

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892: Mormon Stories Live! Celebrating Greg Prince Pt. 1 from 2018-03-28T08:00

These Mormon Stories episodes include our interactive Q&A with Dr. Greg Prince held at the Salt Lake City Community of Christ...

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891: Greg Prince - Leonard Arrington and the Writing of Mormon History Pt. 3 from 2018-03-26T09:00

Returning to Mormon Stories, Dr. Greg Prince delves into the life and legacy of Leonard Arrington—considered by many to be the foremost twentieth-century historian of Mormonism. This interview f...

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890: Greg Prince - Leonard Arrington and the Writing of Mormon History Pt. 2 from 2018-03-26T08:30

Returning to Mormon Stories, Dr. Greg Prince delves into the life and legacy of Leonard Arrington—considered by many to be the foremost twentieth-century historian of Mormonism. This interview f...

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889: Greg Prince - Leonard Arrington and the Writing of Mormon History Pt. 1 from 2018-03-26T08:00

Returning to Mormon Stories, Dr. Greg Prince delves into the life and legacy of Leonard Arrington—considered by many to be the foremost twentieth-century historian of Mormonism. This interview f...

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888: Bert Fuller - An Insider's View of the Maxwell Institute and Critique of Mormon Neo-Apologetics Pt. 3 from 2018-03-21T09:00

In these Mormon Stories episodes, we interview Bert Fuller – PhD student and former researcher for the Maxwell Institute of Religious Scholarship at Brigham Young University.

In Part 1, B...

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887: Bert Fuller - An Insider's View of the Maxwell Institute and Critique of Mormon Neo-Apologetics Pt. 2 from 2018-03-21T08:30

In these Mormon Stories episodes, we interview Bert Fuller – PhD student and former researcher for the Maxwell Institute of Religious Scholarship at Brigham Young University.

In Part 1, B...

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886: Bert Fuller - An Insider's View of the Maxwell Institute and Critique of Mormon Neo-Apologetics Pt. 1 from 2018-03-21T08:00

In these Mormon Stories episodes, we interview Bert Fuller – PhD student and former researcher for the Maxwell Institute of Religious Scho...

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885: The Unpunished Sexual Abuses of Former MTC President Joseph L. Bishop Pt. 3 from 2018-03-20T09:09:45

Ryan and John review what is revealed in the recording

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884: The Unpunished Sexual Abuses of Former MTC President Joseph L. Bishop Pt. 2 from 2018-03-20T09:08:15

We listen to the recording provided by MormonLeaks.io

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883: The Unpunished Sexual Abuses of Former MTC President Joseph L. Bishop Pt. 1 from 2018-03-20T09:05:53

Ryan McKnight discusses the decision to release the recording on MormonLeaks.io

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882: Tara Westover - Author of "Educated: A Memoir" Pt. 2 from 2018-03-16T08:30

We are excited to release our interview with Tara Westover, author of the New York Times bestseller “Educated.”

“[A] searing debut memoir… Westover recounts her upbringing with six siblin...

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881: Tara Westover - Author of "Educated: A Memoir" Pt. 1 from 2018-03-16T08:00

We are excited to release our interview with Tara Westover, author of the New York Times bestseller “Educated.”

“[A] searing debut memoir… Westover recounts her upbringing with six siblin...

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880: Brooke Bonham Miller and Josh Miller - Seeking Support from Spencer Fluhman and the Maxwell Institute in a Faith Crisis Pt. 4 from 2018-03-14T09:30

This episode of Mormon Stories Podcast is an interview with Brooke Bonham Miller and Josh Miller about the difficulties they...

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879: Brooke Bonham Miller and Josh Miller - Seeking Support from Spencer Fluhman and the Maxwell Institute in a Faith Crisis Pt. 3 from 2018-03-14T09:00

This episode of Mormon Stories Podcast is an interview with Brooke Bonham Miller and Josh Miller about the difficulties they...

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878: Brooke Bonham Miller and Josh Miller - Seeking Support from Spencer Fluhman and the Maxwell Institute in a Faith Crisis Pt. 2 from 2018-03-14T08:30

This episode of Mormon Stories Podcast is an interview with Brooke Bonham Miller and Josh Miller about the difficulties they...

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877: Brooke Bonham Miller and Josh Miller - Seeking Support from Spencer Fluhman and the Maxwell Institute in a Faith Crisis Pt. 1 from 2018-03-14T08:00

This episode of Mormon Stories Podcast is an interview with Brooke Bonham Miller and Josh Miller about the difficulties they...

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876: Chad Anderson discusses his new book - Gay Mormon Dad Pt. 3 from 2018-03-08T10:00

In this Mormon Stories interview, we meet with Chad Anderson—a licensed clinical social worker in the Salt Lake City area and author of his newly released book, Gay Mormon Dad.<...

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875: Chad Anderson discusses his new book - Gay Mormon Dad Pt. 2 from 2018-03-08T09:30

In this Mormon Stories interview, we meet with Chad Anderson—a licensed clinical social worker in the Salt Lake City area and author of his newly released book, Gay Mormon Dad.<...

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874: Chad Anderson discusses his new book - Gay Mormon Dad Pt. 1 from 2018-03-08T09:00

In this Mormon Stories interview, we meet with Chad Anderson—a licensed clinical social worker in the Salt Lake City area and author of his newly released book, Gay Mormon Dad.<...

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873: Tim Birt - A Therapist's Perspective on Protecting Children in Mormonism Pt. 3 from 2018-03-07T10:00

In this episode, Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Tim Birt shares with us his perspective on three questions:

Part 1) In what ways are LDS polici...

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872: Tim Birt - A Therapist's Perspective on Protecting Children in Mormonism Pt. 2 from 2018-03-07T09:30

In this episode, Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Tim Birt shares with us his perspective on three questions:

Part 1) In what ways are LDS polici...

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871: Tim Birt - A Therapist's Perspective on Protecting Children in Mormonism Pt. 1 from 2018-03-07T09:00

In this episode, Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Tim Birt shares with us his perspective on three questions:

Part 1) In what ways are LDS polici...

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870: Sam Young and ProtectLDSChildren.org - Apostasy Charges and March for the Children from 2018-03-01T09:00

In this episode, we check in with Bishop Sam Young to discuss progress in his petition to end sexually-invasive questions to children during clergy interviews.  We also discuss his plans to orga...

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869: JaLynn Prince - Autism, Adult Autism, and Mormonism Pt. 3 from 2018-02-28T10:00

In these important episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview JaLynn Prince – President and Founder of the Madison Hou...

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868: JaLynn Prince - Autism, Adult Autism, and Mormonism Pt. 2 from 2018-02-28T09:30

In these important episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview JaLynn Prince – President and Founder of the Madison Hou...

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867: JaLynn Prince - Autism, Adult Autism, and Mormonism Pt. 1 from 2018-02-28T09:00

In these important episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview JaLynn Prince – President and Founder of the Madison Hou...

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866: Mormon Stories Live! with Tova Mirvis Pt. 2 from 2018-02-14T09:30

We are proud to release our live interview held on February 6, 2018 at the Salt Lake City Community of Christ with Tova Mir...

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865: Mormon Stories Live! with Tova Mirvis Pt. 1 from 2018-02-14T09:00

We are proud to release our live interview held on February 6, 2018 at the Salt Lake City Community of Christ with Tova Mir...

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864: Christianity After Mormonism: South Mountain Community Church Pt. 3 from 2018-02-07T10:00

The South Mountain Community Church has become home for many former Mormons—which make up nearly half of the congregation. As s...

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863: Christianity After Mormonism: South Mountain Community Church Pt. 2 from 2018-02-07T09:30

The South Mountain Community Church has become home for many former Mormons—which make up nearly half of the congregation. As s...

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862: Christianity After Mormonism: South Mountain Community Church Pt. 1 from 2018-02-07T09:00

The South Mountain Community Church has become home for many former Mormons—which make up nearly half of the congregation. As s...

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861: Carol Lynn Pearson - The Ghost of Eternal Polygamy Pt. 2 from 2018-01-31T09:30

Mormon Stories Podcast is excited to team up with Sunstone to present a recording of our live podcast on...

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860: Carol Lynn Pearson - The Ghost of Eternal Polygamy Pt. 1 from 2018-01-31T09:00

Mormon Stories Podcast is excited to team up with Sunstone to present a recording of our live podcast on...

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Scholarships and Free Lodging Available for Feb. 9-11 2018 Retreat!!!! from 2018-01-29T20:43:37

Scholarships and free lodging still available for the Mormon Stories St. George retreat on Feb 9-11!

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859: Spiral Dynamics and Mormonism Pt. 2 from 2018-01-22T09:30

Spiral Dynamics is a theory of how human consciousness changes the world, and explains how people come to very different conclusions while having access to the same information.  With panelists ...

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858: Spiral Dynamics and Mormonism Pt. 1 from 2018-01-22T09:00

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857: Family Ties - Laurie, Doug, Julie, and Jerry's Mormon Faith Crisis/Transition Pt. 6 from 2018-01-16T11:30

In this special episode of Mormon Stories, we travel to Southern California to interview 2 couples—Doug & Laurie and Jerry & Julie about their Mormon faith crisis and transition.  The couples ar...

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856: Family Ties - Laurie, Doug, Julie, and Jerry's Mormon Faith Crisis/Transition Pt. 5 from 2018-01-16T11:00

In this special episode of Mormon Stories, we travel to Southern California to interview 2 couples—Doug & Laurie and Jerry & Julie about their Mormon faith crisis and transition.  The couples ar...

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855: Family Ties - Laurie, Doug, Julie, and Jerry's Mormon Faith Crisis/Transition Pt. 4 from 2018-01-16T10:30

In this special episode of Mormon Stories, we travel to Southern California to interview 2 couples—Doug & Laurie and Jerry & Julie about their Mormon faith crisis and transition.  The couples ar...

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854: Family Ties - Laurie, Doug, Julie, and Jerry's Mormon Faith Crisis/Transition Pt. 3 from 2018-01-16T10:00

In this special episode of Mormon Stories, we travel to Southern California to interview 2 couples—Doug & Laurie and Jerry & Julie about their Mormon faith crisis and transition.  The couples ar...

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853: Family Ties - Laurie, Doug, Julie, and Jerry's Mormon Faith Crisis/Transition Pt. 2 from 2018-01-16T09:30

In this special episode of Mormon Stories, we travel to Southern California to interview 2 couples—Doug & Laurie and Jerry & Julie about their Mormon faith crisis and transition.  The couples ar...

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852: Family Ties - Laurie, Doug, Julie, and Jerry's Mormon Faith Crisis/Transition Pt. 1 from 2018-01-16T09:00

In this special episode of Mormon Stories, we travel to Southern California to interview 2 couples—Doug & Laurie and Jerry & Julie about their Mormon faith crisis and transition.  The couples ar...

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851: Mormon Millennial (Neo-) Apologist Jaxon Washburn Pt. 4 from 2017-12-29T12:30

In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode, we interview millennial apologist Jaxon Washburn. Jaxon is 19 year old, pre-mission Mormon apologist attending Arizona State University.
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850: Mormon Millennial (Neo-) Apologist Jaxon Washburn Pt. 3 from 2017-12-29T12:00

In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode, we interview millennial apologist Jaxon Washburn. Jaxon is 19 year old, pre-mission Mormon apologist attending Arizona State University.
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849: Mormon Millennial (Neo-) Apologist Jaxon Washburn Pt. 2 from 2017-12-29T11:30

In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode, we interview millennial apologist Jaxon Washburn. Jaxon is 19 year old, pre-mission Mormon apologist attending Arizona State University.
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848: Mormon Millennial (Neo-) Apologist Jaxon Washburn Pt. 1 from 2017-12-29T11:00

In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode, we interview millennial apologist Jaxon Washburn. Jaxon is 19 year old, pre-mission Mormon apologist attending Arizona State University.
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847: Tom Christofferson - That We May Be One Pt. 3 from 2017-12-25T11:30

Our special Christmas Morning release on Mormon Stories Podcast includes an interview with Tom Christofferson about his book “That We May Be One.”

Tom shares the story of voluntary excomm...

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846: Tom Christofferson - That We May Be One Pt. 2 from 2017-12-25T11:00

Our special Christmas Morning release on Mormon Stories Podcast includes an interview with Tom Christofferson about his book “That We May Be One.”

Tom shares the story of voluntary excomm...

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845: Tom Christofferson - That We May Be One Pt. 1 from 2017-12-25T10:30

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844: Analyzing LDS Church Statements About Clergy Interviews Pt. 2 from 2017-12-21T12:30

With panelists Bishop Sam Young, LDS mother Jamie Hanis-Handy, attorney Brynne Thomas Gant, and certified sex therapist Kristin Hodson

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843: Analyzing LDS Church Statements About Clergy Interviews Pt. 1 from 2017-12-21T12:00

With panelists Bishop Sam Young, LDS mother Jamie Hanis-Handy, attorney Brynne Thomas Gant, and certified sex therapist Kristin Hodson

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842: Matthew Lohmeier - Joining the Snuffer Movement Pt. 4 from 2017-12-20T12:30

Continuing our series on the Doctrine of Christ (Snuffer) Movement, we interview Matthew Lohmeier. Matt converted to the Mormon church at age 14. He served a mission in Taiwan, attended the U.S....

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841: Matthew Lohmeier - Joining the Snuffer Movement Pt. 3 from 2017-12-20T12:00

Continuing our series on the Doctrine of Christ (Snuffer) Movement, we interview Matthew Lohmeier. Matt converted to the Mormon church at age 14. He served a mission in Taiwan, attended the U.S....

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840: Matthew Lohmeier - Joining the Snuffer Movement Pt. 2 from 2017-12-20T11:30

Continuing our series on the Doctrine of Christ (Snuffer) Movement, we interview Matthew Lohmeier. Matt converted to the Mormon church at age 14. He served a mission in Taiwan, attended the U.S....

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839: Matthew Lohmeier - Joining the Snuffer Movement Pt. 1 from 2017-12-20T11:00

Continuing our series on the Doctrine of Christ (Snuffer) Movement, we interview Matthew Lohmeier. Matt converted to the Mormon church at age 14. He served a mission in Taiwan, attended the U.S....

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838: Karen and Kirk Strong - Doctrine of Christ (Snuffer) Movement Pt. 4 from 2017-12-15T13:00

Beginning a new series on the Doctrine of Christ (Snuffer) Movement, we interview Karen and Kirk Strong about their faith journey. Both were excommunicated from the LDS Church for their beliefs ...

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837: Karen and Kirk Strong - Doctrine of Christ (Snuffer) Movement Pt. 3 from 2017-12-15T12:30

Beginning a new series on the Doctrine of Christ (Snuffer) Movement, we interview Karen and Kirk Strong about their faith journey. Both were excommunicated from the LDS Church for their beliefs ...

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836: Karen and Kirk Strong - Doctrine of Christ (Snuffer) Movement Pt. 2 from 2017-12-15T12:00

Beginning a new series on the Doctrine of Christ (Snuffer) Movement, we interview Karen and Kirk Strong about their faith journey. Both were excommunicated from the LDS Church for their beliefs ...

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835: Karen and Kirk Strong - Doctrine of Christ (Snuffer) Movement Pt. 1 from 2017-12-15T11:30

Beginning a new series on the Doctrine of Christ (Snuffer) Movement, we interview Karen and Kirk Strong about their faith journey. Both were excommunicated from the LDS Church for their beliefs ...

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834: Bears Ears and Donald Trump's Visit to Utah from 2017-12-11T12:00

In this episode, we interview Angelo Baca and Dr. Thomas Murphy about U.S. President Donald Trump's recent announcement that he will be shrinking the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante nat...

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833: Mormon Leaders and Inappropriate Interviews Regarding Sexuality Pt. 6 from 2017-12-08T13:00

John interviews former Bishop Sam Young about his intentions behind the petition to stop sexually-oriented interviews of Mormon youth

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832: Mormon Leaders and Inappropriate Interviews Regarding Sexuality Pt. 5 from 2017-12-08T12:30

Mormon Stories listeners "Sarah" and David share their story

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831: Mormon Leaders and Inappropriate Interviews Regarding Sexuality Pt. 4 from 2017-12-08T12:00

Mormon Stories listeners "Isabela" and Hannah share their story

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830: Mel and Stu Brown's Mormon Transition Pt. 3 from 2017-12-04T13:00

In this special edition of Mormon Stories, we interview Mel and Stu Brown from Cache Valley, Utah. Many of our listeners will find Mel and Stu’s experience as a mixed-faith couple inspiring  and...

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829: Mel and Stu Brown's Mormon Transition Pt. 2 from 2017-12-04T12:30

In this special edition of Mormon Stories, we interview Mel and Stu Brown from Cache Valley, Utah. Many of our listeners will find Mel and Stu’s experience as a mixed-faith couple inspiring  and...

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828: Mel and Stu Brown's Mormon Transition Pt. 1 from 2017-12-04T12:00

In this special edition of Mormon Stories, we interview Mel and Stu Brown from Cache Valley, Utah. Many of our listeners will find Mel and Stu’s experience as a mixed-faith couple inspiring  and...

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827: Reactions to Terryl and Fiona Givens Firesides, The Christ Who Heals, and Mormon Neo-Apologetics from 2017-12-01T12:30

In this Mormon Storie...

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826: The Weinstein #MeToo Movement, from a Mormon Context - Mehrsa Baradaran from 2017-11-29T12:00

In response to recent news stories involving Harvey Weinstein, Al Franken, Roy Moore, etc. - on the topics of sexual harassment, assault, rape, groping, etc., University of Georgia law professor...

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825: Weird Alma's Mormon Parodies Pt. 2 from 2017-11-27T12:30

A new album of Mormon parodies has been released. The album is called “Straight Outta Cumorah” and the artist jokingly refers to himself as Listen

824: Weird Alma's Mormon Parodies Pt. 1 from 2017-11-27T12:00

A new album of Mormon parodies has been released. The album is called “Straight Outta Cumorah” and the artist jokingly refers to himself as Listen

823: Mormon Leaders and Inappropriate Interviews Regarding Sexuality Pt. 3 from 2017-11-22T13:00

Beginning our series on Mormon leaders and inappropriate interviews regarding sexuality, we provide 6 mini-interviews with Mormon Stories listeners who share their experiences discussing sexual ...

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822: Mormon Leaders and Inappropriate Interviews Regarding Sexuality Pt. 2 from 2017-11-22T12:30

Beginning our series on Mormon leaders and inappropriate interviews regarding sexuality, we provide 6 mini-interviews with Mormon Stories listeners who share their experiences discussing sexual ...

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821: Mormon Leaders and Inappropriate Interviews Regarding Sexuality Pt. 1 from 2017-11-22T12:00

Beginning our series on Mormon leaders and inappropriate interviews regarding sexuality, we provide 6 mini-interviews with Mormon Stories listeners who share their experiences discussing sexual ...

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820: Tova Mirvis - Losing Faith and Mixed Faith Marriage as an Orthodox Jew Pt. 3 from 2017-11-13T13:00

Tova describes how she learned to tell her own story

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819: Tova Mirvis - Losing Faith and Mixed Faith Marriage as an Orthodox Jew Pt. 2 from 2017-11-13T12:30

Tova details the practices of her faith that troubled her and led to her faith crisis

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818: Tova Mirvis - Losing Faith and Mixed Faith Marriage as an Orthodox Jew Pt. 1 from 2017-11-13T12:00

Tova describes her background in Judaism

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817: NeoApologetics Pt. 2 with Loyd Ericson&Bert Fuller Pt. 3 from 2017-11-08T13:30

With Panelists Dan Wotherspoon, Loyd Ericson, and Bert Fuller

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816: NeoApologetics Pt. 2 with Loyd Ericson&Bert Fuller Pt. 2 from 2017-11-08T13:00

With Panelists Dan Wotherspoon, Loyd Ericson, and Bert Fuller

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815: NeoApologetics Pt. 2 with Loyd Ericson&Bert Fuller Pt. 1 from 2017-11-08T12:30

With Panelists Dan Wotherspoon, Loyd Ericson, and Bert Fuller

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814: Wealth and Corporate Power - D. Michael Quinn Pt. 3 from 2017-11-02T13:30

These episodes of Mormon Stories include a recording of our live interview on 10/23/17 with renowned author, Dr. D. Michael Quinn, author of the final volume of the “Mormon Hierarchy” trilogy.  ...

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812: Wealth and Corporate Power - D. Michael Quinn Pt. 1 from 2017-11-02T13:00

These episodes of Mormon Stories include a recording of our live interview on 10/23/17 with renowned author, Dr. D. Michael Quinn, author of the final volume of the “Mormon Hierarchy” trilogy.  ...

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813: Wealth and Corporate Power - D. Michael Quinn Pt. 2 from 2017-11-02T13:00

These episodes of Mormon Stories include a recording of our live interview on 10/23/17 with renowned author, Dr. D. Michael Quinn, author of the final volume of the “Mormon Hierarchy” trilogy.  ...

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811: Mike Norton (NewNameNoah) Tells His Story Pt. 3 from 2017-10-27T10:03:46

Whether you love him, are troubled by him, or don’t quite know what to make of him, our listeners need to hear these episodes of Mormon Stories with Mike Norton—known frequently by his handle “<...

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810: Mike Norton (NewNameNoah) Tells His Story Pt. 2 from 2017-10-27T10:01:51

Whether you love him, are troubled by him, or don’t quite know what to make of him, our listeners need to hear these episodes of Mormon Stories with Mike Norton—known frequently by his handle “<...

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809: Mike Norton (NewNameNoah) Tells His Story Pt. 1 from 2017-10-27T09:54:41

Whether you love him, are troubled by him, or don’t quite know what to make of him, our listeners need to hear these episodes of Mormon Stories with Mike Norton—known frequently by his handle “<...

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808: Scouting Controversies and the Mormon Church - With Peter J. Brown from 2017-10-18T21:00:25

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807: Dr. Dan Lonergan - On Faith Crisis and Addiction Pt. 2 from 2017-10-16T14:35:06

Dr. Dan Lonergan is an anesthesiologist at Vanderbilt Medical Center who specializes in pain management and addiction. He has als...

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806: Dr. Dan Lonergan - On Faith Crisis and Addiction Pt. 1 from 2017-10-16T14:33:01

Dr. Dan Lonergan is an anesthesiologist at Vanderbilt Medical Center who specializes in pain management and addiction. He has als...

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805: An Overview of Mormon Apologetics and Neo-Apologetics Pt. 2 from 2017-10-12T15:04:07

Join Dan Wotherspoon, Brian Birch, and Patrick Mason in part 1 of a Mormon Stories Podcast series on Mormon apologetics. In this episode we will provide a brief history of Mormon apologetics, an...

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804: An Overview of Mormon Apologetics and Neo-Apologetics Pt. 1 from 2017-10-12T15:01:06

Join Dan Wotherspoon, Brian Birch, and Patrick Mason in part 1 of a Mormon Stories Podcast series on Mormon apologetics. In this episode we will provide a brief history of Mormon apologetics, an...

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803: Navigating a Mixed-Faith Marriage - Kirsten and David Udy Pt. 2 from 2017-10-09T14:12:22

As part 1 in a new Mormon Stories Podcast series on navigating mixed-faith marriages, we interview Kirsten and David Udy. The Udy's story touches on multiple important themes, including:

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802: Navigating a Mixed Faith Marriage - Kirsten and David Udy Pt. 1 from 2017-10-09T14:09:55

As part 1 in a new Mormon Stories Podcast series on navigating mixed-faith marriages, we interview Kirsten and David Udy. The Udy's story touches on multiple important themes, including:

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801: Overcoming Opiate Addiction - Graham Pt. 2 from 2017-10-02T13:32:34

Continuing our Mormon Stories series on drug addiction, we interview Graham.  In this interview, Graham discusses:

• His early years as a true-believing Mormon
• His battle wit...
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800: Overcoming Opiate Addiction - Graham Pt. 1 from 2017-10-02T13:31:18

Continuing our Mormon Stories series on drug addiction, we interview Graham.  In this interview, Graham discusses:

• His early years as a true-believing Mormon
• His battle wit...
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799: Overcoming Opiate Addiction - Thomas Pt. 2 from 2017-09-27T22:32:24

In these important episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Thomas to understand his journey in overcoming opiate addiction.  As opiate use reaches epidemic proportions in the United States and ...

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798: Overcoming Opiate Addiction - Thomas Pt. 1 from 2017-09-27T22:29:06

In these important episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Thomas to understand his journey in overcoming opiate addiction.  As opiate use reaches epidemic proportions in the United States and ...

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797: BYU Now Serves Coke Pt. 2 from 2017-09-25T14:14:17

With dueling “breaking news” events on September 21 within Mormondom, John tackles both topics with guests John Hamer and Wesley Monahan.

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796: LDS Church Purchases Printer's Manuscript of Book of Mormon for $35M Pt. 1 from 2017-09-25T14:13:07

With dueling “breaking news” events on September 21 within Mormondom, John tackles both topics with guests John Hamer and Wesley Monahan.

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795: An Interview with Lex de Azevedo Pt. 3 from 2017-09-19T22:22:06

In these episodes, we interview Lex de Azevedo -- son of Alyce King of The King Sisters. He served as a musical director for The Sonny & Cher Show, Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five, and The ...

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794: An Interview with Lex de Azevedo Pt. 2 from 2017-09-19T22:20:15

In these episodes, we interview Lex de Azevedo -- son of Alyce King of The King Sisters. He served as a musical director for The Sonny & Cher Show, Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five, and The ...

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793: An Interview with Lex de Azevedo Pt. 1 from 2017-09-19T22:18:28

In these episodes, we interview Lex de Azevedo -- son of Alyce King of The King Sisters. He served as a musical director for The Sonny & Cher Show, Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five, and The ...

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792: Mehrsa Baradaran - Tribalism and Mormon Identity Pt. 2 from 2017-09-08T13:59:11

In this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast we interview the incredibly successful Listen

791: Mehrsa Baradaran - Tribalism and Mormon Identity Pt. 1 from 2017-09-08T13:55:59

In this episode of Mormon Stories Podcast we interview the incredibly successful Listen

790: Sean Carter - How White Supremacy Led Me Out of Mormonism Pt. 2 from 2017-09-05T13:31:58

In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Sean Carter—traveling law humorist of Lawpsided Seminars, and former member of the LDS Church.  In this entertaining and lively interview, we di...

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789: Sean Carter - How White Supremacy Led Me Out of Mormonism Pt. 1 from 2017-09-05T13:28:59

In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Sean Carter—traveling law humorist of Lawpsided Seminars, and former member of the LDS Church.  In this entertaining and lively interview, we di...

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788: BYU Athletes, Provo Police, and the Honor Code from 2017-09-01T14:22:24

In this episode of Mormon Stories, we hold a panel discussion with Dr. Darron Smith—author of When Race & Religion Collide: Black Athletics at BYU and Beyond, Ryan McKnight—MormonLeaks publisher...

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787: Parent of Mormon Missionary is Not Allowed to Contact Son in Houston Hurricane from 2017-08-31T13:08:13

In this mini-episode of Mormon Stories, we follow-up with John O’Conner—father of a Mormon Missionary in the path of Hurricane Harvey.  John had an email exchange with his son’s mission presiden...

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786: Jon Ogden - Author of "When Mormons Doubt" Pt. 2 from 2017-08-28T14:02:15

In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Jon Ogden—author of When Mormons Doubt. Jon describes how his faith crisis blossomed during his LDS mission and time at BYU and ultimately becam...

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785: Jon Ogden - Author of "When Mormons Doubt" Pt. 1 from 2017-08-28T14:00:29

In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Jon Ogden—author of When Mormons Doubt. Jon describes how his faith crisis blossomed during his LDS mission and time at BYU and ultimately becam...

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784: Jason Echols of /r/exmormon (Reddit) Pt. 2 from 2017-08-21T13:57:02

In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Jason Echols of /r/exmormon.  For many, the exmormon subreddit serves as a one-stop shop for current events and happenings that may interest tho...

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783: Jason Echols of /r/exmormon (Reddit) Pt. 1 from 2017-08-21T13:54:33

In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Jason Echols of /r/exmormon.  For many, the exmormon subreddit serves as a one-stop shop for current events and happenings that may interest tho...

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782: A Final Evening with Grant Palmer Pt. 2 - Restoring Christ, Q&A, and a Final Goodbye from 2017-08-14T17:41:07

In this two-part episode we sit down for final time with Grant Palmer to discuss the release of his final book: Restoring Christ: Leaving Mormon Jesus for Jesus of the Gospels.  

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781: A Final Evening with Grant Palmer Pt. 1 - Joseph Smith's Possible Treason and Concubinage from 2017-08-14T17:35:20

In this two-part episode we sit down a final time with Grant Palmer to discuss the release of his final book: Restoring Christ: Leaving Mormon Jesus for Jesus of the Gospels.  

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780: Bill Reel's Evolution Pt. 2 from 2017-08-11T11:37:17

In our third sit-down with former Mormon Bishop and podcaster Bill Reel, we discuss:

• His early years as a convert to the Mormon church.
• His original motives for starting hi...
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779: Bill Reel's Evolution Pt. 1 from 2017-08-11T11:34:16

In our third sit-down with former Mormon Bishop and podcaster Bill Reel, we discuss:

• His early years as a convert to the Mormon church.
• His original motives for starting hi...
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778: Losing the Lamanites - Gabriel Misla (Puerto Rico) Pt. 2 from 2017-07-24T14:59:08

Continuing our series on “Losing the Lamanites,” we interview Gabriel Misla who originated from the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico.  We cover:

• Gabriel’s experience joining the Chur...
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777: Losing the Lamanites - Gabriel Misla (Puerto Rico) Pt. 1 from 2017-07-24T14:57:59

Continuing our series on “Losing the Lamanites,” we interview Gabriel Misla who originated from the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico.  We cover:

• Gabriel’s experience joining the Chur...
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776: Mormon Stories Interviews Fired BYU-I Professor&LGBT Ally Ruthie Robertson Pt. 2 from 2017-07-21T15:07:42

Ruthie Robertson ignited a nationwide firestorm when she revealed she was...

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775: Mormon Stories Interviews Fired BYU-I Professor&LGBT Ally Ruthie Robertson Pt. 1 from 2017-07-21T15:06:01

Ruthie Robertson ignited a nationwide f...

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774: 30 Questions Nobody Asks My Husband at Church - Julie DeAzevedo Hanks from 2017-07-20T14:07:44

In this episode of Mormon Stories/Transitions, John and Margi interview the brilliant Dr. Julie DeAzevedo Hanks about he...

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773: Laurie Lee Hall - Standing in my truth, Walking in my faith Pt. 4 from 2017-07-18T22:05:17

In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview former LDS Stake President and LDS Chief Architect Laurie Lee Hall. Laurie Lee’s story is fascinating on many levels:

• Laurie Lee wo...
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772: Laurie Lee Hall - Standing in my truth, Walking in my faith Pt. 3 from 2017-07-18T21:39:28

In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview former LDS Stake President and LDS Chief Architect Laurie Lee Hall. Laurie Lee’s story is fascinating on many levels:

• Laurie Lee wo...
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771: Laurie Lee Hall - Standing in my truth, Walking in my faith Pt. 2 from 2017-07-18T21:36:49

In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview former LDS Stake President and LDS Chief Architect Laurie Lee Hall. Laurie Lee’s story is fascinating on many levels:

• Laurie Lee wo...
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770: Laurie Lee Hall - Standing in my truth, Walking in my faith Pt. 1 from 2017-07-18T21:33:36

In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview former LDS Stake President and LDS Chief Architect Laurie Lee Hall. Laurie Lee’s story is fascinating on many levels:

• Laurie Lee wo...
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769: On Building Secular Communities: Bart Campolo interviews John Dehlin interviews Bart Campolo from 2017-07-17T12:37:33

In this episode recorded for use on Bart Campolo's "Humanize Me" podcast, John and Bart interview each other on their experience at building communities post religion

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768: Navigating Progressive Mormonism with Carol Lynn Pearson, Jana Riess, and Jana Johnson Spangler Pt. 2 from 2017-07-13T14:37:09

In these episodes of Mormon Stories, John and Margi interview Carol Lynn Pearson, Jana Riess, and Jana Johnson Spangler to explore their experiences as they navigate progressive Mormonism.

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767: Navigating Progressive Mormonism with Carol Lynn Pearson, Jana Riess, and Jana Johnson Spangler Pt. 1 from 2017-07-13T14:33:49

In these episodes of Mormon Stories, John and Margi interview Carol Lynn Pearson, Jana Riess, and Jana Johnson Spangler to explore their experiences as they navigate progressive Mormonism.

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766: Staying Actively Engaged in Mormonism - The "A Thoughtful Faith" Panel Pt. 2 from 2017-07-07T15:02

In these episodes of Mormon Stories, John and Margi interview 3 of the hard-working moderators of the “A Thoughtful Faith” Facebook group.  The group comprises LDS members who are working to sta...

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765: Staying Actively Engaged in Mormonism - The "A Thoughtful Faith" Panel Pt. 1 from 2017-07-07T14:58:25

In these episodes of Mormon Stories, John and Margi interview 3 of the hard-working moderators of the “A Thoughtful Faith” Facebook group.  The group comprises LDS members who are working to sta...

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764: Natasha Helfer Parker - Mormon Sex Therapist Pt. 3 from 2017-07-05T14:11:48

In this series on Mormon Stories, we interview the fabulous Natasha Helfer Parker, MFT, CST — moderator of the Mormon Mental Health podcast — to finally hear her “Mormon story.”

This inte...

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763: Natasha Helfer Parker - Mormon Sex Therapist Pt. 2 from 2017-07-05T14:08:07

In this series on Mormon Stories, we interview the fabulous Natasha Helfer Parker, MFT, CST — moderator of the Mormon Mental Health podcast — to finally hear her “Mormon story.”

This inte...

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762: Natasha Helfer Parker - Mormon Sex Therapist Pt. 1 from 2017-07-05T14:06:08

In this series on Mormon Stories, we interview the fabulous Natasha Helfer Parker, MFT, CST — moderator of the Mormon Mental Health podcast — to finally hear her “Mormon story.”

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761: They Can Leave the Church, But They Can't Leave it Alone - Brynne Thomas Gant from 2017-06-26T14:01:56

In this episode, we interview Brynne Thomas Gant -- the author of "They Can Leave the Church, But They Can't Leave the Church Alone"

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760: They Can Leave the Church, But They Can't Leave it Alone - Brynne Thomas Gant from 2017-06-26T14:00:34

In this episode, we interview Brynne Thomas Gant -- the author of "They Can Leave the Church, But They Can't Leave the Church Alone"

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759: The Courage of Savannah from 2017-06-20T17:19:05

In this episode of Mormon Stories, we interview Savannah and her mother, Heather.

In this episode of Mormon Stories we interview Savannah and her mother, Heather.  Savannah recently gener...

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758: Staying Active in the Mormon Church as a semi- or non-believer from 2017-06-19T14:53:36

In this episode of Mormon Stories and Mormon Transitions, John and Margi reflect back on their 13 years of experience as semi- and non-believers and provide their advice on how to successfully n...

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757: Losing the Lamanites - Sarah Newcomb (NW Coastal Tribes - Tsimshian) from 2017-06-15T17:30:49

Continuing our series on “Losing the Lamanites,” we interview Sarah Newcomb who descends from the Tsimshian of the NW Coastal Tribes. In this interview we cover:

*How Sarah struggled as a...

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756: Jen Parkinson - Living in a Mixed-Orientation and a Mixed-Faith Marriage Pt. 3 from 2017-06-13T15:13:28

We are excited to release an interview with Jen Parkinson that has many fascinating components, including:

*Her devout LDS upbringing and bout with perfectionism while a youth and as a mi...

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755: Jen Parkinson - Living in a Mixed-Orientation and a Mixed-Faith Marriage Pt. 2 from 2017-06-13T15:11:23

We are excited to release an interview with Jen Parkinson that has many fascinating components, including:

*Her devout LDS upbringing and bout with perfectionism while a youth and as a mi...

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754: Jen Parkinson - Living in a Mixed-Orientation and a Mixed-Faith Marriage Pt. 1 from 2017-06-13T15:08:49

We are excited to release an interview with Jen Parkinson that has many fascinating components, including:

*Her devout LDS upbringing and bout with perfectionism while a youth and as a mi...

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753: Derrick Clements - Ethically Navigating the Middle Way of Mormonism Pt. 2 from 2017-06-08T21:36:45

In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Derrick Clements—a new contributor to “The Cheeky Mormon Movie Review” podcast series with Gina Colvin, avid podcaster, and reporter for Provo’s...

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752: Derrick Clements - Ethically Navigating the Middle Way of Mormonism Pt. 1 from 2017-06-08T21:25:06

In these episodes of Mormon Stories, we interview Derrick Clements—a new contributor to “The Cheeky Mormon Movie Review” podcast series with Gina Colvin, avid podcaster, and reporter for Provo’s...

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751: Reflections of a Mormon/Post-Mormon Activist: Looking Back and Forward from 2017-06-06T18:01:58

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750: Creating a Family Culture from 2017-06-05T17:25:15

In this episode of Mormon Stories, Margi and John share and discuss their ideas in creating a family culture.  Margi uses the metaphor of a “tower” with 5 building blocks to show their cumulativ...

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749: Losing the Lamanites - Hyrum Joe (Navajo) Pt. 2 from 2017-06-01T09:58:41

Continuing our series entitled “Losing the Lamanites,” we interview Mormons from Central and South America, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders — with the intent of exploring their faith tra...

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748: Losing the Lamanites - Hyrum Joe (Navajo) Pt. 1 from 2017-06-01T09:56:01

Continuing our series entitled “Losing the Lamanites,” we interview Mormons from Central and South America, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders — with the intent of exploring their faith tra...

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747: Losing the Lamanites - Vania Moore (Brazil) Pt. 2 from 2017-05-30T19:44:18

This episode begins our series on “Losing the Lamanites” where we interview people from Central and South America, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders with the intent of exploring their fait...

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746: Losing the Lamanites - Vania Moore (Brazil) Pt. 1 from 2017-05-30T19:41:08

This episode begins our series on “Losing the Lamanites” where we interview people from Central and South America, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders with the intent of exploring their fait...

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745: The OSF Celebrates and Reviews 2016 from 2017-05-26T19:46:48

In this episode John Dehlin (OSF Chief Executive Officer, Board Member) and Craig Woodfield (OSF Board Member, Finance Committee Chair) review the successes of the Open Stories Foundation for 20...

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744: "Broken Open" by Margi Dehlin from 2017-05-23T23:31:17

In this episode Margi Dehlin shares an essay she recently wrote named "Broken Open."

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743: London Flynn - Transitioning from male to female as a post-Mormon teen from 2017-05-22T20:03:50

Concluding our series on Transgender/Intersex issues within Mormonism, we interview London Flynn.  London discusses her transition from male to female as a post-Mormon teen, including:

*H...

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742: Healthy Marriage Pt. 2 from 2017-05-18T14:39:20

In this episode, John, Margi, and Natasha Helfer Parker discuss guiding principles to maintaining successful relationships

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741: Healthy Marriage Pt. 1 from 2017-05-18T14:37:37

In this episode, John, Margi, and Natasha Helfer Parker discuss forming a foundation for marriage that withstands change

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740: Alex Autry - Transitioning from female to male as a post-Mormon teen from 2017-05-16T20:11:56

In this episode of Mormon Stories, we continue our series on Transgender/Intersex education within Mormonism by interviewing Alex Autry.  Alex discusses his transition from female to male as a p...

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739: Mormon Transgender Experiences from 2017-05-11T17:14:56

In this episode John and Margi interview four individuals who are transgender and either active LDS or former LDS. Our panelists for this interview are Kimberly, Ann, Emmett, and Augustus. We di...

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738: Kimberly Anderson's Journey from Living 45 Years as a Mormon Man to Living Openly as a Woman Pt. 4 from 2017-05-04T14:03:33

Part 4: Kimberly shares the impact her transition had on her Mormon life, and shares her vision of the future

Kimberly Anderson is a self-actualized woman who has made the change from liv...

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737: Kimberly Anderson's Journey from Living 45 Years as a Mormon Man to Living Openly as a Woman Pt. 3 from 2017-05-04T14:01:42

Part 3: Kimberly details the sacrifices required when she made the decision to transition

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736: Kimberly Anderson's Journey from Living 45 Years as a Mormon Man to Living Openly as a Woman Pt. 2 from 2017-05-04T13:59:46

Part 2: Kimberly tells about her LDS mission experience, her marriage, and having children

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735: Kimberly Anderson's Journey from Living 45 Years as a Mormon Man to Living Openly as a Woman Pt. 1 from 2017-05-04T13:57:22

Part 1: Kimberly describes her early life as a child and teen raised in the LDS Church

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734: When Religions Praise and Protect Abusers Pt. 2 from 2017-05-02T18:44:05

In this episode we discuss what happens when religions or religious people praise abusers in front of their victims.

 

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733: When Religions Praise and Protect Abusers Pt. 1 from 2017-05-02T18:41:28

In this episode we discuss what happens when religions or religious people praise abusers in front of their victims.

 

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732: Scott Duke and his meeting with Elder Christoffel Golden Jr. from 2017-05-01T19:05:28

As part of our series on meetings with Mormon General Authorities, we interview Scott Duke. Scott met with Elder Christoffel Golden of the Seventy November 15, 2012.

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731: Meg and Jake Abhau’s Meeting with D. Todd Christofferson about LGBT Issues from 2017-04-24T21:55:17

As part of our series on meetings with Mormon General Authorities, we interview Meg and Jake Abhau as they relay the story of their September 2013 meeting with Mo...

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730: Nicki and Lance Miles' Mormon Transition Pt. 4 from 2017-04-21T02:11:06

In this 4-part series, we interview Nicki and Lance Miles who share their Mormon upbringing, how they met, and how their individual mission experiences intertwined in Episode 1.

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729: Nicki and Lance Miles' Mormon Transition Pt. 3 from 2017-04-21T02:09:19

In this 4-part series, we interview Nicki and Lance Miles who share their Mormon upbringing, how they met, and how their individual mission experiences intertwined in Episode 1.

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728: Nicki and Lance Miles' Mormon Transition Pt. 2 from 2017-04-21T02:07:35

In this 4-part series, we interview Nicki and Lance Miles who share their Mormon upbringing, how they met, and how their individual mission experiences intertwined in Episode 1.

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727: Nicki and Lance Miles' Mormon Transition Pt. 1 from 2017-04-21T02:05:51

In this 4-part series, we interview Nicki and Lance Miles who share their Mormon upbringing, how they met, and how their individual mission experiences intertwined in Episode 1.

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726: Noah Rasheta's Mormon Transition Pt. 4 from 2017-04-14T18:43:16

In this episode of Mormon Stories, we interview Noah Rasheta — the Executive Director of the Foundation for Mindful Living and host of the Secular Buddhism podcast.  This meaningful and compelli...

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725: Noah Rasheta's Mormon Transition Pt. 3 from 2017-04-14T18:40:49

In this episode of Mormon Stories, we interview Noah Rasheta — the Executive Director of the Foundation for Mindful Living and host of the Secular Buddhism podcast.  This meaningful and compelli...

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724: Noah Rasheta's Mormon Transition Pt. 2 from 2017-04-14T18:37:24

In this episode of Mormon Stories, we interview Noah Rasheta — the Executive Director of the Foundation for Mindful Living and host of the Secular Buddhism podcast.  This meaningful and compelli...

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723: Noah Rasheta's Mormon Transition Pt. 1 from 2017-04-14T18:35:27

In this episode of Mormon Stories, we interview Noah Rasheta — the Executive Director of the Foundation for Mindful Living and host of the Secular Buddhism podcast.  This meaningful and compelli...

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722: Utah's Escalating Suicide Crisis and LDS LGBT Despair Pt. 2 from 2017-04-07T14:11:58

Panelists Wendy & Thomas Montgomery and Daniel Parkinson delve into topics related to Utah’s escalating suicide crisis and the feeling of despair that many LDS LGBT individuals experience.

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721: Utah's Escalating Suicide Crisis and LDS LGBT Despair Pt. 1 from 2017-04-07T14:10:48

Panelists Wendy & Thomas Montgomery and Daniel Parkinson delve into topics related to Utah’s escalating suicide crisis and the feeling of despair that many LDS LGBT individuals experience.

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720: Heidi and Josh Packard’s Mormon Transition Pt. 4 from 2017-04-05T14:14:56

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719: Heidi and Josh Packard’s Mormon Transition Pt. 3 from 2017-04-05T14:13:06

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718: Heidi and Josh Packard’s Mormon Transition Pt. 2 from 2017-04-05T14:11:37

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717: Heidi and Josh Packard’s Mormon Transition Pt. 1 from 2017-04-05T14:10:08

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716: Singles and Sexuality Pt. 2 from 2017-04-03T19:48:04

In this two-part episode, Dr. John Dehlin and his wife Margi hold a panel discussion with Kristin Marie, Michelle Ross, Paul Smith, and Ryan Stott.  The panel navigates topics that include sexua...

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715: Singles and Sexuality Pt. 1 from 2017-04-03T19:46:05

In this two-part episode, Dr. John Dehlin and his wife Margi hold a panel discussion with Kristin Marie, Michelle Ross, Paul Smith, and Ryan Stott.  The panel navigates topics that include sexua...

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714: Trevor Haugen meets with Elder Don R. Clarke and Matthew J. Grow Pt. 4 from 2017-04-01T02:50:46

In this four-part episode, Trevor Haugen shares and analyzes his experience meeting with LDS General Authority Listen

713: Trevor Haugen meets with Elder Don R. Clarke and Matthew J. Grow Pt. 3 from 2017-04-01T02:47:03

In this four-part episode, Trevor Haugen shares and analyzes his experience meeting with LDS General Authority Listen

712: Trevor Haugen meets with Elder Don R. Clarke and Matthew J. Grow Pt. 2 from 2017-04-01T02:44:36

In this four-part episode, Trevor Haugen shares and analyzes his experience meeting with LDS General Authority Listen

711: Trevor Haugen meets with Elder Don R. Clarke and Matthew J. Grow Pt. 1 from 2017-03-27T13:53:55

In this four-part episode, Trevor Haugen shares with us his experience meeting with LDS General Authority Don R. Clarke and LDS church historian Dr. Matthew J. Grow as they attempt to address hi...

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710: MormonLeaks - Ryan McKnight and Scott K. Fausett Pt. 2 from 2017-03-24T14:07

A two-part interview with the founders of MormonLeaks: Ryan McKnight and Scott K. Fausett.

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709: MormonLeaks - Ryan McKnight and Scott K. Fausett Pt. 1 from 2017-03-24T14:04:36

A two-part interview with the founders of MormonLeaks: Ryan McKnight and Scott K. Fausett.

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708: Death, Loss, and Grief Pt. 2 from 2017-03-24T04:33:47

In part 2 of this two-part series, we discuss death, loss, and grief. Co-hosts are John and Margi Dehlin.  Today’s Panelists: Emily Ce...

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707: Death, Loss, and Grief Pt. 1 from 2017-03-24T03:29:17

In part 1 of this two-part series, we discuss death, loss, and grief. Co-hosts are John and Margi Dehlin.  Today’s Panelists: Em...

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706: Women of a Certain Age (WOCA) from 2017-03-19T13:33

We are a group of women 40+ with longer life experiences. We are grandmothers, mothers, aunts, single, divorced, widowed or married. We are LGBT friendly and feminists! Many of us are just learn...

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705: Major Contraction of LDS Church in Europe and the Netherlands Beginning from 2017-03-16T10:07:37

Marco Meiling, active and believing LDS church member in the Netherlands, reports on the beginning of a major contraction of the LDS Church in Europe.

From Marco's original message to me:...

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704: Kim Sandberg Turner Pt. 4 - Creating and co-leading WOCA from 2017-03-06T19:22:44

Kim Sandberg Turner is the founder of Women of a Certain Age (WOCA) - a network of support groups for 40+ post-Mormon women.  In this four part episode, Kim discusses:

• Part 1: Her y...
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703: Kim Sandberg Turner Pt. 3 - Navigating our Mormon faith transition as grandparents from 2017-03-06T19:16:39

Kim Sandberg Turner is the founder of Women of a Certain Age (WOCA) - a network of support groups for 40+ post-Mormon women.  In this four part episode, Kim discusses:

• Part 1: Her y...
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702: Kim Sandberg Turner Pt. 2 - The unraveling of our Mormon faith from 2017-03-06T19:14:27

Kim Sandberg Turner is the founder of Women of a Certain Age (WOCA) - a network of support groups for 40+ post-Mormon women.  In this four part episode, Kim discusses:

• Part 1: Her y...
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701: Kim Sandberg Turner Pt. 1 - The believing years, including our time in Bolivia from 2017-03-06T19:11:24

Kim Sandberg Turner is the founder of Women of a Certain Age (WOCA) - a network of support groups for 40+ post-Mormon women.  In this four part episode, Kim discusses:

• Part 1: Her y...
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700: How the LDS Quorum of Twelve Apostles Think - Enemies List and "Area Business Weekends" from 2017-02-28T17:00

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699: Honoring Grant Palmer Pt. 3 - Honoring Grant Palmer from 2017-02-20T19:02:34

In this three-part interview, we honor Grant Palmer, former LDS seminary/institute instructor, and author of "An Insider's View of Mormon Origins" - which provides a plausible explanation for ho...

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698: Honoring Grant Palmer Pt. 2 - Restoring Christ (Grant's New Book) from 2017-02-20T19:01:41

In this three-part interview, we honor Grant Palmer, former LDS seminary/institute instructor, and author of "An Insider's View of Mormon Origins" - which provides a plausible explanation for ho...

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697: Honoring Grant Palmer Pt. 1 - Reflecting on An Insider's View of Mormon Origins from 2017-02-20T18:49:32

In this three-part interview, we honor Grant Palmer, former LDS seminary/institute instructor, and author of "An Insider's View of Mormon Origins" - which provides a plausible explanation for ho...

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696: Nadine McCombs Hansen - Progressive Mormon Pioneer Pt. 4 - Prop. 8, FLDS, and Final Thoughts from 2017-02-09T23:04:34

Nadine McCombs Hansen has been championing progressive causes within Mormonism for over three decades.  Some of her efforts include:

• Supporting the Equal Rights Amendment as a Mormo...
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695: Nadine McCombs Hansen - Progressive Mormon Pioneer Pt. 3 - ERA and Same-Sex Marriage Activitism from 2017-02-09T23:03:14

Nadine McCombs Hansen has been championing progressive causes within Mormonism for over three decades.  Some of her efforts include:

• Supporting the Equal Rights Amendment as a Mormo...
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694: Nadine McCombs Hansen - Progressive Mormon Pioneer Pt. 2 - Nadine's Progressive Mormon Awakening from 2017-02-09T23:02:07

Nadine McCombs Hansen has been championing progressive causes within Mormonism for over three decades.  Some of her efforts include:

• Supporting the Equal Rights Amendment as a Mormo...
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693: Nadine McCombs Hansen - Progressive Mormon Pioneer Pt. 1 - Nadine's Early Years as a Mormon from 2017-02-09T23:00:36

Nadine McCombs Hansen has been championing progressive causes within Mormonism for over three decades.  Some of her efforts include:

• Supporting the Equal Rights Amendment as a Mormo...
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Announcement: A Tribute to Grant Palmer, February 15, 2017 from 2017-02-03T19:41:59

A bit of sad news, and a bit of happy news.  First the sad.

Grant Palmer, author of An Insider...

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692: Noah Rasheta, Founder of SecularBuddhism.com Pt. 2 - An Introduction to Secular Buddhism from 2017-01-30T19:11:31

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691: Noah Rasheta, Founder of SecularBuddhism.com Pt. 1 - Noah's Story from 2017-01-30T19:10:12

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690: LDS Church Growth or Decline in 2016? Featuring Dr. Ryan Cragun and Dr. Rick Phillips Pt. 2 from 2017-01-18T13:01:40

Is the LDS Church in decline, or one of the fastest growing churches in the world? Please join us today at Noon (Mountain) as sociologists Ryan Cragun and Rick Phillips review LDS Church growth ...

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689: LDS Church Growth or Decline in 2016? Featuring Dr. Ryan Cragun and Dr. Rick Phillips Pt. 1 from 2017-01-18T12:59:50

Is the LDS Church in decline, or one of the fastest growing churches in the world? Please join us today at Noon (Mountain) as sociologists Ryan Cragun and Rick Phillips review LDS Church growth ...

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688: How to Communicate with Orthodox/Believing Mormons from 2017-01-12T03:44:06

In this episode, recorded January 11, 2017, we discuss tips on communicating with orthodox/believing Mormons.  Co-hosts are John and Margi Dehlin.  Panelists include Amy Grubbs, Shandi Hill, Bry...

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687: Mormon Transitions Podcast Introduction from 2017-01-12T03:42:29

An introduction to Mormon Transitions Live! podcast, hosted by John and Margi Dehlin.  Panelists on today’s episode include Amy Grubbs, Shandi Hill, Marco Perez and Dan Wotherspoon.

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686: Margi Dehlin's Mormon Transition Pt. 3 - Margi's LIfe after Mormonism from 2016-12-27T22:27:22

As the first interview for the new Mormon Transitions project, I am incredibly pleased to interview my dear wife of 23 years, Margaret...

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685: Margi Dehlin's Mormon Transition Pt. 2 - Margi's Transition Away from Mormonism from 2016-12-27T22:25:48

As the first interview for the new Mormon Transitions project, I am incredibly pleased to interview my dear wife of 23 years, Margaret...

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684: Margi Dehlin's Mormon Transition Pt. 1 - Reflecting on Life as a Mormon from 2016-12-27T22:16:57

As the first interview for the new Mormon Transitions project, I am incredibly pleased to interview my dear wife of 23 years, Margaret...

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683: Sara Urquhart - Building a Successful Business (Altitude Summit) as a Stay-at-Home Mom Pt. 2 from 2016-12-19T23:43:36

Sara Stanley Urquhart was the founding director of Altitude Summit, the premiere conference for creative entrepreneurs, stylish socia...

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682: Sara Urquhart - Building a Successful Business (Altitude Summit) as a Stay-at-Home Mom Pt. 1 from 2016-12-19T23:42:32

Sara Stanley Urquhart was the founding director of Altitude Summit, the premiere conference for creative entrepreneurs, stylish socia...

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681: Stephen Urquhart - Former Utah State Senator on LDS Church Influence in the Utah Legislature Pt. 2 from 2016-12-12T14:41:33

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680: Stephen Urquhart - Former Utah State Senator on LDS Church Influence in the Utah Legislature Pt. 1 from 2016-12-12T14:39:55

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679: Lance Allred - First Deaf Player in NBA Pt. 2 from 2016-12-05T22:29:15

Lance Allred's Mormon story is fascinating for so many reasons.

• He is the grandson of assassinated Mormon fundamentalist prophet Rulon Allred.
• He was born deaf, and stands ...
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678: Lance Allred - First Deaf Player in NBA Pt. 1 from 2016-12-05T22:27:26

Lance Allred's Mormon story is fascinating for so many reasons.

• He is the grandson of assassinated Mormon fundamentalist prophet Rulon Allred.
• He was born deaf, and stands ...
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677: Vance Allred - Son of AUB Polygamist Prophet Rulon Allred Pt. 3 from 2016-11-29T02:59:16

Rulon Clark Allred (March 29, 1906 – May 10, 1977) was a homeopath and chiropractor in Salt Lake City and the founder/leader of what is now the Listen

676: Vance Allred - Son of AUB Polygamist Prophet Rulon Allred Pt. 2 from 2016-11-29T02:53:22

Rulon Clark Allred (March 29, 1906 – May 10, 1977) was a homeopath and chiropractor in Salt Lake City and the founder/leader of what is now the Listen

675: Vance Allred - Son of AUB Polygamist Prophet Rulon Allred Pt. 1 from 2016-11-29T02:50:22

Rulon Clark Allred (March 29, 1906 – May 10, 1977) was a homeopath and chiropractor in Salt Lake City and the founder/leader of what is now the Listen

674: Jesse Stay - Former LDS Church Social Media Lead - Part 2 from 2016-11-21T22:21:18

Jesse Stay worked for three years as leader of the LDS Church's social media initiatives. He was the first LDS Church employee with the name "social media" in his title.  His work primarily invo...

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673: Jesse Stay - Former LDS Church Social Media Lead - Part 1 from 2016-11-21T22:19:31

Jesse Stay worked for three years as leader of the LDS Church's social media initiatives. He was the first LDS Church employee with the name "social media" in his title.  His work primarily invo...

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672: Amy McPhie Allebest Pt. 2 from 2016-11-20T17:00:45

Amy McPhie Allebest is a lifelong member of the Church, a returned missionary, a temple-married wife and mother of four, and a graduate student at Stanford University. Last month, her article "D...

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671: Amy McPhie Allebest Pt. 1 from 2016-11-20T16:57:31

Amy McPhie Allebest is a lifelong member of the Church, a returned missionary, a temple-married wife and mother of four, and a graduate student at Stanford University. Last month, her article "D...

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670: How U.K./BBC TV Star Alex Winters (CBeebies) Lost his Mormon Faith Pt. 2 from 2016-11-10T18:40:16

As part 3 in our series on Mormons in the U.K. we interview BBC TV Star Alex Winters - who worked for seven years as a presenter on the BBC Children's channel CBeebies (the U.K. equivalent to Ni...

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669: How U.K./BBC TV Star Alex Winters (CBeebies) Lost his Mormon Faith Pt. 1 from 2016-11-10T18:37:55

As part 3 in our series on Mormons in the U.K. we interview BBC TV Star Alex Winters - who worked for seven years as a presenter on the BBC Children's channel CBeebies (the U.K. equivalent to Ni...

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668: Stephen Bloor Pt. 2 - Excommunicated without a Disciplinary Council from 2016-11-06T12:56:41

In this two-part episode we interview Stephen Bloor. Stephen discusses his experiences growing up as a Mormon in the U.K. including serving an LDS mission and being married in the Frankfurt, Ger...

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667: Stephen Bloor Pt. 1 - The British Bishop who Lost his Faith as Bishop from 2016-11-06T12:55:23

In this two-part episode we interview Stephen Bloor. Stephen discusses his experiences growing up as a Mormon in the U.K. including serving an LDS mission and being married in the Frankfurt, Ger...

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666: Nathan Lisgo - Navigating the "Middle Way" in the U.K. Pt. 2 from 2016-11-04T19:53:17

For my first interview in our "Mormons in the U.K." series, I interview my dear friend Nathan Lisgo.  In this two part series Nathan discusses:

1) Growing up in Lancaster, England, servin...

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665: Nathan Lisgo - Navigating the "Middle Way" in the U.K. Pt. 1 from 2016-11-04T19:50:40

For my first interview in our "Mormons in the U.K." series, I interview my dear friend Nathan Lisgo.  In this two part series Nathan discusses:

1) Growing up in Lancaster, England, servin...

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664: The Excommunication of Amy and Jake Malouf Pt. 2 - The Verdict from 2016-10-21T18:08:52

In part two of my interview with Amy and Jake Malouf, we discuss the verdict from their October 11, 2016 Mormon Disciplinary Council on charges of Apostasy, along with their reactions to the ver...

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663: A Very Rough, Unplanned, and Informal First Discussion about Mormon and Post-Mormon Polyamory and Consensual Non-Monogamy from 2016-10-20T16:05:01

On a recent trip from New Jersey to Vermont with Mormon Therapist Natasha Helfer Parker and Dr. Gina Colvin we decided to have a rough, unplanned, unrehearsed, and VERY informal first discussion...

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662: Elna Baker's Mormon Transition from 2016-10-20T14:11:29

Elna Baker is the author of the highly acclaimed The New York Regional Mormon Singles Hall...

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661: Abby Huntsman and Carrie Sheffield and their Transitions Out of Mormonism from 2016-10-19T17:09:44

As part of the 2016 Mormon Transitions New York Retreat we interview journalists Abby Huntsman and Listen

Announcements: Hiring OSF DIrector of Operations, NYC Retreat October 14-16 from 2016-10-04T17:13

Announcements: Hiring OSF DIrector of Operations, NYC Retreat October 14-16.

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660: Dr. Greg Prince Pt. 3 - How to Maintain Faith in Mormonism as an Intellectual from 2016-10-04T16:33:02

Dr. Greg Prince is best known within Mormonism as the author of three books:

- Power from on High: The Development of Mormon Priesthood
- David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormo...

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659: Dr. Greg Prince Pt. 2 - On Autism, Mormon History, and LDS Priesthood from 2016-10-04T16:31:56

Dr. Greg Prince is best known within Mormonism as the author of three books:

- Power from on High: The Development of Mormon Priesthood
- David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormo...

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658: Dr. Greg Prince Pt. 1 - Early Years, Developing a Cure for RSV from 2016-10-04T16:30:51

Dr. Greg Prince is best known within Mormonism as the author of three books:

- Power from on High: The Development of Mormon Priesthood
- David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormo...

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657: Apostasy in Anchorage, Alaska – The Excommunication of Amy and Jake Malouf from 2016-09-28T13:07:16

Amy and Jake Malouf have been devout LDS church members for their entire lives – living the past 14+ years in Anchorage, Alaska. They have served in high-level callings in their Anchorage ward, ...

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656: Omar and Nancy Kader - The Journey of a Palestinian Boy Raised in Utah and His Amazing Wife Pt. 4 from 2016-09-25T12:03:17

Dr. Omar Kader was born in Provo, Utah to Palestinian immigrants. HIs father was a devout Muslim and a disabled World War I vet who owned a successful Provo fruit farm. During Omar's childhood h...

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655: Omar and Nancy Kader - The Journey of a Palestinian Boy Raised in Utah and His Amazing Wife Pt. 3 from 2016-09-25T12:01:55

Dr. Omar Kader was born in Provo, Utah to Palestinian immigrants. HIs father was a devout Muslim and a disabled World War I vet who owned a successful Provo fruit farm. During Omar's childhood h...

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654: Omar and Nancy Kader - The Journey of a Palestinian Boy Raised in Utah and His Amazing Wife Pt. 2 from 2016-09-25T12:00:51

Dr. Omar Kader was born in Provo, Utah to Palestinian immigrants. HIs father was a devout Muslim and a disabled World War I vet who owned a successful Provo fruit farm. During Omar's childhood h...

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653: Omar and Nancy Kader - The Journey of a Palestinian Boy Raised in Utah and His Amazing Wife Pt. 1 from 2016-09-25T11:58:34

Dr. Omar Kader was born in Provo, Utah to Palestinian immigrants. HIs father was a devout Muslim and a disabled World War I vet who owned a successful Provo fruit farm. During Omar's childhood h...

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652: One Ordinary Family's Extraordinary Mormon Transition Pt. 3 from 2016-09-15T06:31:43

In this epic, three-part interview with Paul, Lisa, and Kyle, we learn about one ordinary Mormon family’s extraordinary Mormon transition. Topics covered in this episode include:

• Li...
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651: One Ordinary Family's Extraordinary Mormon Transition Pt. 2 from 2016-09-15T06:28:54

In this epic, three-part interview with Paul, Lisa, and Kyle, we learn about one ordinary Mormon family’s extraordinary Mormon transition. Topics covered in this episode include:

• Li...
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650: One Ordinary Family's Extraordinary Mormon Transition Pt. 1 from 2016-09-15T06:28:03

In this epic, three-part interview with Paul, Lisa, and Kyle, we learn about one ordinary Mormon family’s extraordinary Mormon transition. Topics covered in this episode include:

• Li...
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BONUS: M. Russell Ballard Regional Broadcast - 9-11-2016 from 2016-09-12T05:02:16

M. Russell Ballard Regional Broadcast - 9-11-2016

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649: Sam Young - Living the Law of Common Consent by Voting Opposed from 2016-09-08T17:10:12

Sam Young lived as an orthodox Mormon for several decades, including a full term as an LDS bishop and many years as a stake high counselor. After stumbling on the LDS Gospel Topics Essays and le...

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648: Missionaries Pt. 6: Jacob - Sent Home Early for Cuddling with Zone Leader from 2016-08-30T02:31:52

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647: Missionaries Pt. 5: Rose Sorenson - Becoming an Atheist as a Missionary from 2016-08-23T18:50:06

Rose Sorenson was raised in a devout LDS household (Idaho Falls, ID), but began having doubts as a 12 year old. Alth...

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646: Missionaries Pt. 4: Tre Shortland - Tormented over "Self Abuse", Disillusioned by Uninspired Mission Leadership from 2016-08-17T05:23:53

Tre Shortland was raised in Oakland, CA as a bi-racial Mormon (Filipino mother and New Zealander/Maori father).  While he was very committed doctrinally to Mormonism, he was not crazy about Morm...

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645: Missionaries Pt. 3: Mike Woodruff – Gay, Abused on Mission, PTSD, Early Return from 2016-08-11T13:56:19

Mike Woodruff knew that he was attracted to men by age 14. After consulting with his LDS bishop, he was told that his “same-sex attraction” would “resolve itself” once he served an LDS mission. ...

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644: Missionaries Pt. 2 – Depression, Faith Crisis, Suicidality from 2016-08-09T00:07:42

Today's interviewee was a graduate of Dartmouth University and a regular listener to Mormon Stories podcast when she decided to serve an LDS mission in 2012. Towards the latter half of her missi...

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643: Missionaries Pt. 1 - Joshua Tesch and Facebook from 2016-08-04T00:18:46

Joshua Tesch served in the California Roseville Mission from 2013 to 2015.  When the LDS church introduced the use of Facebook and iPads to missionaries, Elder Tesch was asked by his mission pre...

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642: John Dehlin "Ask Me Almost Anything" on Facebook Live from 2016-07-20T23:38:24

John Dehlin answers questions from a live audience via Facebook Live!  This episode was recorded on July 20, 2016.

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Elder Steven E. Snow Candidly Explains Why the LDS Gospel Topics Essays Are Not Publicized by the Church from 2016-07-16T11:38:08

Elder Steven E. Snow candidly explains why the LDS Gospel Topics Essays are not publicized by the LDS Church.

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641: Grieving Together: Processing the Recent (and Continual) Loss of Black Lives in America from 2016-07-09T01:19:36

In this episode we invite Mica McGriggs, Dr. Darron Smith, and Dr. Fatimah Salleh to discuss the recent (and continual) loss of black lives in America due to to police action.

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640: Staying Active in the LDS Church as an Unorthodox Member from 2016-06-30T11:00

In this episode Gina Colvin, Ph.D., Dan Wotherspoon, Ph.D., and Thomas McConkie  explore the path of staying active in the LDS Church as an unorthodox member.  This episode was recorded live at ...

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Summer 2016 Mormon Transitions Events: Phoenix, Salt Lake City/Park City, Dallas, Los Angeles/Las Vegas from 2016-06-27T23:59:17

Summer 2016 Mormon Transitions Events: Phoenix, Salt Lake City/Park City, Dallas, Los Angeles/Las Vegas

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639: Dr. Thomas Murphy on the Book of Mormon, DNA, His Cancelled Disciplinary Council, and Native American Anthropology Pt. 2 from 2016-06-21T19:21:41

In 2002 anthropologist Thomas Murphy, Ph.D. published the first peer reviewed academic journal article on DNA and the Book of Mormon, demonstrating that DNA evidence (at the time) did not suppor...

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638: Dr. Thomas Murphy on the Book of Mormon, DNA, His Cancelled Disciplinary Council, and Native American Anthropology Pt. 1 from 2016-06-21T19:18:46

In 2002 anthropologist Thomas Murphy, Ph.D. published the first peer reviewed academic journal article on DNA and the Book of Mormon, demonstrating that DNA evidence (at the time) did not suppor...

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BONUS: Reply All Podcast Episode #55 - "The Line" from 2016-06-21T18:03:57

#55 The Line

February 18, 2016

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637: The Mama Dragons and the Mama Dragons Story Project from 2016-05-27T21:18:14

The Mama Dragons group consists of almost 1,000 Mormon, post-Mormon, and now never-Mormon women who are dedicated to:

1) Loving their LGBT children.
2) Preventing LGBT youth suicide...

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636: Rape in Mormon Culture from 2016-05-12T20:57:05

In this episode Dr. John Dehlin and Lindsay Hansen Park (Feminist Mormon Housewives, Sunstone, Year of Polygamy, Color of Heaven) host a panel discussion about rape within Mormon culture.  The p...

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635: Mormons Respond to Tyler Glenn's Controversial "Trash" Music Video from 2016-05-07T14:47:42

In this episode 5 Mormons (Dr. Jana Riess, Dr. Kristy Money, Listen

634: Clay Christensen Threatened with Excommunication for his Podcast Interview from 2016-05-04T00:04:24

In December, 2015 Mormon Stories interviewed Clay Christensen and his brother-in-law Matt Elggren about Matt's loss of LDS faith in 2003, and Clay's subsequent loss of LDS faith in October of 20...

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633: Tyler Glenn Pt. 3 - Tyler's Faith Crisis from 2016-04-15T20:15:05

Tyler Glenn is best known as the lead singer of the multi-platinum alternative pop band Neon Trees.  

Tyler was raised LDS/Mormon i...

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632: Tyler Glenn Pt. 2 - Struggling with Fame and Authenticity from 2016-04-15T19:55:08

Tyler Glenn is best known as the lead singer of the multi-platinum alternative pop band Neon Trees.  

Tyler was raised LDS/Mormon i...

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631: Tyler Glenn Pt. 1 - Early Years as a Gay Mormon Teen from 2016-04-14T14:45:48

Tyler Glenn is best known as the lead singer of the multi-platinum alternative pop band Neon Trees.  

Tyler was raised LDS/Mormon i...

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630: Black Mormon Lives Matter from 2016-04-12T21:37:51

John Dehlin and Lindsay Hansen Park interview Mica McGriggs, Samy Galvez, and Tinesha Zandamela about race relations in the Mormon church, and their experiences growing up as people of color in ...

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629: Mormons and Colonization with Edyka Chilome from 2016-04-11T15:44:21

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628: Black Athletes at BYU with Darron Smith, Ph.D. Pt. 2 from 2016-04-01T00:09:10

When Race, Religion, and Sport Collide tells the story of Brandon Davies’ dismissal from Brigham Young University’s NCAA playoff basketball team to illustrate the thorny intersection of religion...

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627: Black Athletes at BYU with Darron Smith, Ph.D. Pt. 1 from 2016-04-01T00:07:27

When Race, Religion, and Sport Collide tells the story of Brandon Davies’ dismissal from Brigham Young University’s NCAA playoff basketball team to illustrate the thorny intersection of religion...

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626: Surviving Reparative Therapy with Alex Cooper, Author of Saving Alex Part 2 from 2016-03-22T16:30:33

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625: Surviving Reparative Therapy with Alex Cooper, Author of Saving Alex Part 1 from 2016-03-22T16:25:42

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624: Kate Kelly on Life After Excommunication, Safe Sex, and Women's Reproductive Rights from 2016-03-14T17:03:17

In this Mormon Stor...

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623: Elizabeth Grimshaw - Facing LDS Excommunication for being Same-Sex Married from 2016-02-22T22:20:12

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622: Exploring Utah Medical Marijuana Legislation - The Patient Perspective from 2016-02-20T00:35:50

In this episode recorded February 17, 2016 we discuss the recent Utah Medical Marijuana legislation from the patient perspective.  This is a sobering, heartfelt, and extremely compelling panel. ...

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621: Jeremy Runnells Threatened with Excommunication for his "Letter to a CES Director" from 2016-02-19T23:21:21

On February 8, 2016, Jeremy Runnells received notice from his stake president, Mark Ivins, that he would face excommunication (a disciplinary council) on February 14, 2016 for publishing his "Le...

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620: Pathways to Health and Healing for LGBTQ Mormons - A Study of 1612 LGBT Mormons from 2016-02-19T18:27:46

This episode is re-broadcast of the Mormons Building Bridges Community Conversation featuring Dr. Bill Bradshaw and Dr. John Parkinson Dehlin as they summarized the major findings from their 201...

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February 2016 Announcements! from 2016-02-16T00:56:08

February 2016 Announcements!

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BONUS: Elder Dallin H. Oaks Addresses the Mormon LGBT Suicide Epidemic from 2016-02-12T20:31:54

Speaker: Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Apostles for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Title: The Free Exercise of Religion in Our Time

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BONUS: Elder Dallin H. Oaks Speaks About Religious Freedom (Including Closing Comment on Mormon LGBT Suicides) from 2016-02-12T20:29:24

Speaker: Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Apostles for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Title: The Free Exercise of Religion in Our Time

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619: Matt Long, Sex Crimes Prosecutor, Discusses LDS Church Child Abuse Policies and the Recent News Release Pt. 2 from 2016-02-02T15:37:48

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618: Matt Long, Sex Crimes Prosecutor, Discusses LDS Church Child Abuse Policies and the Recent News Release Pt. 1 from 2016-02-02T15:33:11

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617: Thirteen Years of Silence - Matt Elggren and Clay Christensen's Story of Family, Faith, Doubt, and Hope Pt. 2 from 2016-01-22T14:39:14

In 2003, Matt Elggren and I met while working at Microsoft.  Together, along with others, we discovered troubling things about LDS Church history.

For most of the past thirteen years, Mat...

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616: Thirteen Years of Silence - Matt Elggren and Clay Christensen's Story of Family, Faith, Doubt, and Hope Pt. 1 from 2016-01-22T14:37:13

In 2003, Matt Elggren and I met while working at Microsoft.  Together, along with others, we discovered troubling things about LDS Church history.

For most of the past thirteen years, Mat...

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BONUS: Member of Bundy Militia Explains the Mormon/Spiritual Origins of the Occupation from 2016-01-14T23:45:51

On Home of the Brave podcast, Peabody Award winning producer Scott Carrier interviews Brand Thornton, a believing LDC church member and a member of the Bundy militia, who explains the Mormon/rel...

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615: Reviewing 2015 Pt. 4 with Lindsay Hansen Park, Dr. Gina Colvin, Sean Carter, and Dr. Kristy Money from 2016-01-14T17:45:40

As parts 3 and 4 in our series reviewing the events of Mormonism in 2015, we assemble another all-star panel including Lindsay Hansen Park, Dr. Gina Colvin, Dr. Kristy Money, and Sean Carter.  S...

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614: Reviewing 2015 Pt. 3 with Lindsay Hansen Park, Dr. Gina Colvin, Sean Carter, and Dr. Kristy Money from 2016-01-14T17:42:25

As parts 3 and 4 in our series reviewing the events of Mormonism in 2015, we assemble another all-star panel including Lindsay Hansen Park, Dr. Gina Colvin, Dr. Kristy Money, and Sean Carter.  S...

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613: Reviewing 2015 Pt. 2 with J. Nelson Seawright, John Hamer, Jamie Hanis-Handy, and Marisa Calderwood from 2016-01-12T14:55:12

In this episode we assemble an all-star panel to discuss the events of Mormonism in 2015.  Panelists include Dr. J. Nelson Seawright, John Hamer, Jamie Hanis-Handy, and Marisa Calderwood.

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612: Reviewing 2015 Pt. 1 with J. Nelson Seawright, John Hamer, Jamie Hanis-Handy, and Marisa Calderwood from 2016-01-12T14:53:24

In this episode we assemble an all-star panel to discuss the events of Mormonism in 2015.  Panelists include Dr. J. Nelson Seawright, John Hamer, Jamie Hanis-Handy, and Marisa Calderwood.

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611: Mormon Stories Europe Launches with Claudia Fox Reppen Pt. 3 from 2016-01-12T00:40:49

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610: Mormon Stories Europe Launches with Claudia Fox Reppen Pt. 2 from 2016-01-12T00:39:35

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609: Mormon Stories Europe Launches with Claudia Fox Reppen Pt. 1 from 2016-01-12T00:37:10

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608: Jake and Hanna Ricks - The Disciplinary Council With No Disciplinary Action Pt. 2 from 2016-01-07T22:36:20

In December of 2015 Jake Ricks was informed that he would be facing an LDS disciplinary council for apostasy, based on a series of benign Facebook posts he made during the previous year.  On Jan...

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607: Jake and Hanna Ricks - The Disciplinary Council With No Disciplinary Action Pt. 1 from 2016-01-07T22:32:27

In December of 2015 Jake Ricks was informed that he would be facing an LDS disciplinary council for apostasy, based on a series of benign Facebook posts he made during the previous year.  On Jan...

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606: Mormonism and the Culture of Fraud with Attorney Mark Pugsley from 2015-12-31T19:05:56

In this episode we interview Utah attorney Mark Pugsley.  Mark specializes in securities litigation, and discusses the culture of financial fraud within Utah Mormonism.

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605: An Analysis of the Joseph Smith’s Teachings about Priesthood, Temple, and Women Essay from 2015-12-30T20:35:04

In this episode Jamie Hanis Handy assembles an amazing panel (Natasha Helfer Parker, Dr. Kristy Money, and Dr. Gina Colvin) to discuss the recent LDS church essay entitled: "Listen

604: The Oasis Network of Secular Communities - With Mike Aus and Helen Stringer from 2015-12-16T17:10:41

As progressive and post-Mormons continue to leave the LDS church in increasing numbers, many former LDS church members miss the sense of community that they once enjoyed as active Mormons.
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603: A Look at LDS Church Employment with Daniel and AnnaMarie Miller Pt. 3 from 2015-12-14T17:34:42

Daniel Miller worked for the LDS Church for two years as a Program Manager in the Publishing Services Department. During this time he oversaw all media production for seminary and institute (CES...

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602: A Look at LDS Church Employment with Daniel and AnnaMarie Miller Pt. 2 from 2015-12-14T17:32:58

Daniel Miller worked for the LDS Church for two years as a Program Manager in the Publishing Services Department. During this time he oversaw all media production for seminary and institute (CES...

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601: A Look at LDS Church Employment with Daniel and AnnaMarie Miller Pt. 1 from 2015-12-14T17:31:04

Daniel Miller worked for the LDS Church for two years as a Program Manager in the Publishing Services Department. During this time he oversaw all media production for seminary and institute (CES...

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600: Launching the "Community of Good" Experiment (A Humanist Alternative to Religious Community) from 2015-12-10T15:37:02

On September 27, 2015 the first Community of Good Sunday meeting was held in Logan, UT at the Cache Valley Unitarian Universalist church building.  This post includes audio from this first meeti...

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599: Mindy Gledhill Discusses her Mormon Faith Transition from 2015-12-08T12:40:23

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BONUS: Cache Valley Community of Good Features Jared Anderson on Religious Humanism from 2015-12-07T18:37:17

Jared Anderson speaks on the topic of Religious Humanism at the Community of Good - Cache Valley Sunday service on 12/6/2015.

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598: Mindy and Dustin Gledhill, and their New Project -- Hive Riot Pt. 2 -- Hive Riot from 2015-12-04T17:01:11

In this three-part series I interview Mindy and Dustin Gledhill about their new electronic synth-pop album/project called "Hive Riot."

In Part 1 we explore Mindy and Dustin's stories and ...

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597: Mindy and Dustin Gledhill, and their New Project -- Hive Riot Pt. 1 -- Their Stories from 2015-12-04T16:51:31

In this three-part series I interview Mindy and Dustin Gledhill about their new electronic synth-pop album/project called "Hive Riot."

In Part 1 we explore Mindy and Dustin's stories and ...

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596: Bill Reel Discusses His Falling out with FAIR and HIs Faithful Dissent with LDS Policy from 2015-12-01T16:30:06

In this episode former LDS Bishop Bill Reel returns to Mormon Stories to discuss his falling out with the LDS apologetic group FAIR (including his conflict with pugilistic apologist Brian Hales)...

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595: Alison Udall Pt. 2 - Mormon Spectrum from 2015-11-25T00:17:26

Alison Udall is the co-founder and main force behind Mormon Spectrum - a web site dedicated to supporting Mormons across the belief spectrum with content and community.  Mormon Spectrum can acce...

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594: Alison Udall Pt. 1 - Her Story from 2015-11-25T00:10:56

Alison Udall is the co-founder and main force behind Mormon Spectrum - a web site dedicated to supporting Mormons across the belief spectrum with content and community.  Mormon Spectrum can acce...

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BONUS: Ken Jennings Denounces LDS Church Policy on Same-Sex Relationships and Children from 2015-11-24T23:35:18

On today's Savage Lovecast (hosted by Dan Savage), LDS Jeopardy champion Ken Jennings publicly denounced the recent LDS Church policy changes regarding same-gender relationships and children.  T...

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593: "Book of A Mormon" Book Review, with Scott D. Miller and Mark Hubble (Panel Featuring Hans Mattsson!) from 2015-11-24T19:47:08

For this Mormon Stories Podcast episode a distinguished panel reviews a newly released LDS mission memoir entitled, "The Book of A Mormon," co-written by world renowned psychologists Dr. Scott M...

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592: Stephen M. Veazey, Community of Christ (RLDS) Prophet-President Part 3 from 2015-11-23T14:04:12

In this three-part podcast I interview Stephen M. Veazey, prophet-president of Community of Christ (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints).

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591: Stephen M. Veazey, Community of Christ (RLDS) Prophet-President Part 2 from 2015-11-23T14:02:44

In this three-part podcast I interview Stephen M. Veazey, prophet-president of Community of Christ (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints).

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590: Stephen M. Veazey, Community of Christ (RLDS) Prophet-President Part 1 from 2015-11-23T14:01:06

In this three-part podcast I interview Stephen M. Veazey, prophet-president of Community of Christ (formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints).

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589: Laura Roper Andreasen - Granddaughter of LDS Apostle M. Russell Ballard Pt. 2 from 2015-11-18T21:39:24

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588: Laura Roper Andreasen - Granddaughter of LDS Apostle M. Russell Ballard Pt. 1 from 2015-11-18T21:24:33

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587: Responding to the LDS Church's Clarification on its Same-Gender Marriage and Children Policies Pt. 2 from 2015-11-14T01:26:46

Today the LDS Church released a clarification to the Listen

586: Responding to the LDS Church's Clarification on its Same-Gender Marriage and Children Policies Pt. 1 from 2015-11-14T01:24:23

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585: Eric Reeves, Son of LDS Relief Society General Presidency 2nd Counselor Linda S. Reeves, Encourages Open Opposition to LDS Church SGA Policy Changes from 2015-11-13T12:56:19

Eric Reeves is the son of LDS Relief Society General Presidency 2nd counselor Linda S. Reeves.

In this episode Eric discusses:

1) his early years in the church, his loss of fa...

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584: RadioWest Discussion of The New LDS Church Policy on Same-Sex Families from 2015-11-10T12:30:04

News broke last week that the LDS Church was adopting new policies aimed at married same-sex couples and their children. Mormons in a same-sex marriage will now be considered apostates and could...

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583: Changes to LDS Policy Regarding Same-Gender Relationships and Children from 2015-11-07T01:33:39

In this episode we discuss the recent changes to LDS Handbook 1 regarding LGBT members who enter into same-gender relationships, and their children.  Panelists include Natasha Helfer Parker, Dr....

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582: Steve and Chris Holbrook Pt. 2 - How to Grow a Healthy Post-Mormon Support Community from 2015-11-05T18:27:47

In this episode Steve and Chris Holbrook discuss the lessons they have learned in helping to lead/grow the Utah Valley Post-Mormon community to an organization of over 1,400 members, with weekly...

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581: Steve and Chris Holbrook Pt. 1 - Rediscovering Community as a Post-Mormon from 2015-11-05T18:22:44

In this episode Steve and Chris Holbrook discuss their early years in the LDS Church, their disaffection from the LDS Church, and their discovery of the Utah Valley Post-Mormon community as a po...

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580: Reviewing the Mother in Heaven LDS Essay from 2015-10-28T23:15:10

In today's episode a wonderful panel of women review the recent LDS Church "Mother in Heaven" essay.  Panelists include: Jamie Hanis Handy, Natasha Helfer Parker, Dr. Kristy Money, and Carol Lyn...

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579: Mark Juergensmeyer (sociologist) Explains his Reasons for Boycotting BYU over Religious Discrimination from 2015-10-06T20:47:15

In this episode sociologist and scholar Mark Juergensmeyer, Ph.D. explains his reasons for boycotting Brigham Y0ung University over its policy to expell LDS students who lose their testimony of ...

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578: LDS General Conference October 2015 Review Pt. 3: Three More White Males from Utah and the Ponderize Fiasco from 2015-10-06T14:58:06

In this episode an EPIC panel reviews the October 2015 General Conference wherein: 

1) the LDS Church misses an incredibly important opportunity to fill 3 vacancies in the quorum of t...

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577: LDS General Conference October 2015 Review Pt. 2: Three More White Males from Utah and the Ponderize Fiasco from 2015-10-06T14:56:25

In this episode an EPIC panel reviews the October 2015 General Conference wherein: 

1) the LDS Church misses an incredibly important opportunity to fill 3 vacancies in the quorum of t...

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576: LDS General Conference October 2015 Review Pt. 1: Three More White Males from Utah and the Ponderize Fiasco from 2015-10-06T14:54:52

In this episode an EPIC panel reviews the October 2015 General Conference wherein:

1) the LDS Church misses an incredibly important opportunity to fill 3 vacancies in the quorum of t...

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575: What I've Learned from 15+ Years of Mormon Transitioning (UVU August 2015 Presentation) from 2015-10-05T20:15:41

A presentation entitled "What I've Learned after 15 Years of Mormon Transitioning" delivered by Dr. John Dehlin at Utah Valley University on August 18, 2015.  Sponsored by the Utah Valley PostMo...

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574: Losing Mormon Millennials Pt. 2 from 2015-09-28T15:45:38

In this episode we interview Tanner Gilliland and Samantha Snyder.  Tanner was raised as an orthodox Mormon in Tucson, Arizona.  Samantha converted to the LDS Church in the U.K.  Both lived very...

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573: Losing Mormon Millennials Pt. 1 from 2015-09-28T15:37:16

In this episode we interview Tanner Gilliland and Samantha Snyder.  Tanner was raised as an orthodox Mormon in Tucson, Arizona.  Samantha converted to the LDS Church in the U.K.  Both lived very...

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Mormon Transitions Retreat: October 23-25, 2015 in Park City, UT from 2015-09-24T22:06:28

Healing and Growth after an LDS Crisis of Faith: Weekend Retreat
with John Dehlin, Ph.D.