Mormon Stories Podcast

Daymon Smith, an LDS anthropologist, delves into the birth of the correlation department within the LDS Church and its significant impact on modern beliefs. He explores how early doctrinal speculation among church leaders led to the necessity for a unified doctrine. The conversation shifts to the challenges faced during the transition from diverse theological perspectives to a structured curriculum post-World War II. Smith also discusses the personal journeys of disillusionment among members and the costs of maintaining unity in faith.

Daymon Smith, an LDS anthropologist and author, delves into the complex history of Mormonism, focusing on the late 1800s federal prosecutions for polygamy. He explores post-manifesto polygamy and the rise of Mormon Fundamentalism. With a blend of humor and gravitas, he discusses the paranoia and secrecy within those communities. The ethical dilemmas of deception during religious persecution and the erosion of trust are highlighted. Smith also examines loyalty tests, shifting doctrines, and the evolving church structure, revealing the tensions that shaped modern LDS identity.

In this episode I briefly discuss five important announcements for the future of Mormon Stories Podcast.

In this episode Chris Jones interviews Kate Kelly -- LDS law student and founder of the Mormon May Day movement . As stated on the Mormon May Day web site:" We would like Mormon May Day to combine the two meanings by signifying the distress of many moderate, liberal or radical Mormons feel at being inundated with overtly far-right political messages at church and celebrating and gathering in fasting and prayer to exercise our collective spiritual strength to eradicate poverty and advance the cause of social justice worldwide."

This is part 4 of a 4-part series on raising children in a non-traditional LDS home. This is a panel discussion which includes some of my coolest friends, namely: Heather, Laurie and Lee.

This is part 3 of a 4-part series on raising children in a non-traditional LDS home. This is a panel discussion which includes some of my coolest friends, namely: Heather, Laurie and Lee.

This is part 2 of a 4-part series on raising children in a non-traditional LDS home. This is a panel discussion which includes some of my coolest friends, namely: Heather, Laurie and Lee.

This is part 1 of a 4-part series on raising children in a non-traditional LDS home. This is a panel discussion which includes some of my coolest friends, namely: Heather, Laurie and Lee.

This is part 2 of a 2 part interview with Brian Johnston, co-founder of StayLDS.com. In this series Brian discusses staying in the LDS Church after a crisis of faith.

This is part 1 of a 2 part interview with Brian Johnston, co-founder of StayLDS.com. In this series Brian discusses staying in the LDS Church after a crisis of faith.