

Mormon Stories Podcast
Dr. John Dehlin
Mormon Stories Podcast is the longest-running and most successful podcast in Mormonism. At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mormon Stories is a product of the Open Stories Foundation - a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to supporting Mormons in religious transition. Mormon Stories is not affiliated with or sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mormon Stories is a product of the Open Stories Foundation - a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to supporting Mormons in religious transition. Mormon Stories is not affiliated with or sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Jun 6, 2019 • 2h 4min
1122: The Purves Family: How a Davis, CA Bishop and his Family Navigate(d) a Mormon Faith Crisis Pt. 3
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 interview we cover: The goodness that Mormonism brought Scott and Joanna as youth, including a nurturing community and a sense of purpose Scott and Joanna's decision to raise their family in Mormonism, culminating in the calling of Scott as Bishop The rewards and challenges of serving as a Bishop, and how the demanding service impacted Joanna and the rest of the family What made a Mormon Bishop question and then lose his testimony? What happens when a Mormon Bishop's daughter comes out as lesbian and how does the family handle that? How does the Purves family rebuild and regroup to find joy and fulfillment outside of Mormon orthodoxy? And so much more... Join us as this amazing and loving family becomes both strong and vulnerable to share the joys and challenges of their Mormon Faith Crisis!

Jun 6, 2019 • 1h 56min
1121: The Purves Family: How a Davis, CA Bishop and his Family Navigate(d) a Mormon Faith Crisis Pt. 2
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 interview we cover: The goodness that Mormonism brought Scott and Joanna as youth, including a nurturing community and a sense of purpose Scott and Joanna's decision to raise their family in Mormonism, culminating in the calling of Scott as Bishop The rewards and challenges of serving as a Bishop, and how the demanding service impacted Joanna and the rest of the family What made a Mormon Bishop question and then lose his testimony? What happens when a Mormon Bishop's daughter comes out as lesbian and how does the family handle that? How does the Purves family rebuild and regroup to find joy and fulfillment outside of Mormon orthodoxy? And so much more... Join us as this amazing and loving family becomes both strong and vulnerable to share the joys and challenges of their Mormon Faith Crisis!

Jun 6, 2019 • 1h 37min
1120: The Purves Family: How a Davis, CA Bishop and his Family Navigate(d) a Mormon Faith Crisis Pt. 1
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 interview we cover: The goodness that Mormonism brought Scott and Joanna as youth, including a nurturing community and a sense of purpose Scott and Joanna's decision to raise their family in Mormonism, culminating in the calling of Scott as Bishop The rewards and challenges of serving as a Bishop, and how the demanding service impacted Joanna and the rest of the family What made a Mormon Bishop question and then lose his testimony? What happens when a Mormon Bishop's daughter comes out as lesbian and how does the family handle that? How does the Purves family rebuild and regroup to find joy and fulfillment outside of Mormon orthodoxy? And so much more... Join us as this amazing and loving family becomes both strong and vulnerable to share the joys and challenges of their Mormon Faith Crisis!

May 30, 2019 • 59min
1119: Liz Layton - Millennial Post-Mormon, Former Utah Jazz Dancer, Coping with the Suicide of Loved Ones Pt. 4
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 dancer for the Utah Jazz, but also includes the loss of her orthodox Mormon faith, two divorces, and the death of two of her siblings due to suicide.

May 30, 2019 • 1h 9min
1118: Liz Layton - Millennial Post-Mormon, Former Utah Jazz Dancer, Coping with the Suicide of Loved Ones Pt. 3
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 dancer for the Utah Jazz, but also includes the loss of her orthodox Mormon faith, two divorces, and the death of two of her siblings due to suicide.

May 30, 2019 • 54min
1117: Liz Layton - Millennial Post-Mormon, Former Utah Jazz Dancer, Coping with the Suicide of Loved Ones Pt. 2
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 dancer for the Utah Jazz, but also includes the loss of her orthodox Mormon faith, two divorces, and the death of two of her siblings due to suicide.

May 30, 2019 • 1h 3min
1116: Liz Layton - Millennial Post-Mormon, Former Utah Jazz Dancer, Coping with the Suicide of Loved Ones Pt. 1
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 dancer for the Utah Jazz, but also includes the loss of her orthodox Mormon faith, two divorces, and the death of two of her siblings due to suicide.

May 15, 2019 • 1h 28min
1115: Parenting After a Mormon Faith Crisis: An Overview Pt. 4
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 to guide post-Orthodox parenting. We also take your questions and comments to guide the flow of the episode.

May 15, 2019 • 1h 4min
1114: Parenting After a Mormon Faith Crisis: An Overview Pt. 3
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 to guide post-Orthodox parenting. We also take your questions and comments to guide the flow of the episode.

May 13, 2019 • 1h 10min
1113: Parenting After a Mormon Faith Crisis: An Overview Pt. 2
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 principles to guide post-Orthodox parenting. We also take your questions and comments.


