Mormon Stories Podcast

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.  In his newest book, Wealth & Corporate Power, Michael provides a comprehensive look into how the LDS Church acquired wealth from the early days of the church until the 21st century. We cover in detail: How Michael was persuaded to expand the project from an appendix, to a full-fledged book Michael’s meticulous methods in gathering and remembering information His thoughts on the ethics of receiving “leaked” information, and whether he uses such information in his work His observations in the changes of church financial strategy and salaries throughout the decades of church leadership His views of the contemporary Mormon Church …and so much more __________________________ Like what we do?  Please consider becoming a Patron at our newly created Patreon account. This is an option in addition to our regular monthly donation option.  Patrons donate based on the amount of content we produce, at the price of $1 per interview.  Please visit https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories for more details. __________________________

Peter J Brown is Chief Financial Officer for the Grand Teton Council of the Boy Scouts of America. In this Mormon Stories Podcast episode we discuss the history of the relationship between the Boy Scouts of America and the Mormon church, and also discuss various historical controversies including BSA policies regarding girls and LGBT youth.

Dr. Dan Lonergan is an anesthesiologist at Vanderbilt Medical Center who specializes in pain management and addiction. He has also experienced his own Mormon faith crisis/transition, and is currently in a mixed-faith marriage. Topics for today's podcast include: *Dan's own faith crisis/transition. *Dan's experiences navigating a mixed-faith marriage. *Tips from an expert in overcoming addiction.

Dr. Dan Lonergan is an anesthesiologist at Vanderbilt Medical Center who specializes in pain management and addiction. He has also experienced his own Mormon faith crisis/transition, and is currently in a mixed-faith marriage. Topics for today's podcast include: *Dan's own faith crisis/transition. *Dan's experiences navigating a mixed-faith marriage. *Tips from an expert in overcoming addiction.

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, and discuss the emergence of a new style of apologetics sometimes referred to as "Neo-Apologetics," which includes the work of Richard Bushman, Terryl and Fiona Givens, and Patrick Mason.

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, and discuss the emergence of a new style of apologetics sometimes referred to as "Neo-Apologetics," which includes the work of Richard Bushman, Terryl and Fiona Givens, and Patrick Mason.

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: Their brief courtship and marriage after returning from full-time LDS missions David's early experiences with drugs and alcohol that resurfaced during their marriage How David's "shelf" broke under the weight of doctrinal issues and how he used alcohol to cope Kirsten's unwavering commitment to the Gospel, including the Word of Wisdom, and how David's alcohol use created tension in the marriage David's experience in the LDS 12-step program How Kirsten and David currently navigate their mixed-faith marriage, using love to overcome their obstacles and facing their challenges despite differences in belief

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: Their brief courtship and marriage after returning from full-time LDS missions David's early experiences with drugs and alcohol that resurfaced during their marriage How David's "shelf" broke under the weight of doctrinal issues and how he used alcohol to cope Kirsten's unwavering commitment to the Gospel, including the Word of Wisdom, and how David's alcohol use created tension in the marriage David's experience in the LDS 12-step program How Kirsten and David currently navigate their mixed-faith marriage, using love to overcome their obstacles and facing their challenges despite differences in belief

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 with Cystic Fibrosis and chronic pain as a youth Being introduced to drugs as a teen Attending BYU and making the decision to leave and not pursue a full-time mission How difficult events in his life led to his addiction to “hard drugs” as a young adult, and his recovery attempts Graham’s current views on addiction and the recovery process We thank Graham for providing his experience-based insight into the difficult process of recovery to all of our listeners.

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 with Cystic Fibrosis and chronic pain as a youth Being introduced to drugs as a teen Attending BYU and making the decision to leave and not pursue a full-time mission How difficult events in his life led to his addiction to “hard drugs” as a young adult, and his recovery attempts Graham’s current views on addiction and the recovery process We thank Graham for providing his experience-based insight into the difficult process of recovery to all of our listeners.