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 18, 2018 • 53min
944: Joseph Smith’s First Vision, and how the Church and its Apologists Mislead Pt. 1
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 assemble an all-star panel to conduct a deep dive into: 1) The multiple and conflicting accounts of Joseph Smith’s first vision, and 2) How the Mormon church and apologists mislead church members about the issue. Our panelists include Sandra Tanner, Mark Crego, Warren Ludlow, and Johnny Stephenson.
Jun 8, 2018 • 1h 12min
943: Reactions to the LDS BeOne Celebration Pt. 2
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.
Jun 8, 2018 • 1h 9min
942: Reactions to the LDS BeOne Celebration Pt. 1
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.
Jun 8, 2018 • 1h 21min
941: Madeleine and Jaime Soulé - Celebrating a Queer Marriage Pt. 2
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 us as we discuss: Their upbringing in the LDS Church Meeting and falling in love Their LDS mission woes Eventual marriage and parenthood Losing faith Jaime's transition as a trans woman and learning to manage their queer marriage
Jun 8, 2018 • 1h 2min
940: Madeleine and Jaime Soulé - Celebrating a Queer Marriage Pt. 1
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 us as we discuss: Their upbringing in the LDS Church Meeting and falling in love Their LDS mission woes Eventual marriage and parenthood Losing faith Jaime's transition as a trans woman and learning to manage their queer marriage
Jun 6, 2018 • 1h 23min
939: Steven Hassan - What the Mormon Church Can Learn From Cults to Do/Be Better Pt. 2
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. Steven Hassan is the author of several books including “Combating Mind Control: The #1 Best-Selling Guide to Protection, Rescue, and Recovery from Destructive Cults.” In part 2 of this episode, we solicit the feedback of some of our listeners as we view Mormonism through the lens of Hassan’s BITE Model.
Jun 6, 2018 • 1h 31min
938: Steven Hassan - What the Mormon Church Can Learn From Cults to Do/Be Better Pt. 1
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. Steven Hassan is the author of several books including “Combating Mind Control: The #1 Best-Selling Guide to Protection, Rescue, and Recovery from Destructive Cults.” In part 2 of this episode, we solicit the feedback of some of our listeners as we view Mormonism through the lens of Hassan’s BITE Model.
Jun 2, 2018 • 1h 31min
937: MormonLeaks Releases Information on LDS Investments
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 investment portfolios. - Forward movement to bring medical cannabis legalization before Utah voters. - Following up on the LDS Priesthood ban and the apology hoax.
Jun 1, 2018 • 1h 8min
936: Priesthood Ban, NAACP Meeting, Apology Hoax
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: - The ongoing conversation regarding the LDS priesthood ban in light of the recent NAACP meeting and apology hoax.
Jun 1, 2018 • 1h 21min
935: Denson Lawsuit, BSA, Cannabis, and NAACP
John Dehlin, John Hamer, Kristy Kimball, and Tim Coray launch the inaugural episode of Mormon News Podcast. Today we will be discussing: - The LDS Church's attempt to dismiss the law suit involving McKenna Denson and Joseph Bishop. - The LDS Church officially cutting ties with the Boy Scouts of America. - The LDS Church fighting the 2018 Utah cannabis initiative. - The recent "fake news" surrounding an LDS apology around racism. - The Swedish Rescue 2018 and - Denver Snuffer declares Brazil Plates fraudulent.
