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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Oct 23, 2007 • 37min
073: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 5 -- Re-evaluation: An interview with BYU student David Lassetter
In part 5 of our series we interview BYU student David Lassetter. David was raised in a home very well-versed in Mormon Studies (Dialogue and Sunstones abounding), and seems to have benefited tremendously therefrom.
In this interview, David discusses some of his views on the atonement, evolution, church doctrine, and membership awareness of history and doctrine.
Oct 19, 2007 • 32min
072: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 4 -- Honesty: An interview with BYU Professor Chris Foster
In part 4 of our series we interview BYU Philosophy Professor Dr. Chris Foster. Dr. Foster was raised a"devout atheist" and then later converted to Mormonism. In this interview, he discusses his conversion to the church, along with his views on faith, religion, the church, teaching at BYU, and the importance of honesty and openness in all our religious endeavors.
Oct 19, 2007 • 19min
071: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 3 -- Estrangement and Reconciliation: An interview with Loyd Ericson
In part three of our series on the Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation, we interview Loyd Ericson -- UVSC student of philosophy. In this interview Loyd discusses his estrangement from, and eventual reconciliation w/ the LDS church. He also discusses his views on the LDS church’s approach to public relations and war.
Oct 15, 2007 • 25min
070: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 2b -- Transformation: An interview with Ashley Sanders
In part two of our series on the Spirituality of the rising LDS generation, we interview Ashley Sanders — former BYU student, english/philosophy major, political activist, and chief organizer of the BYU Alternative Commencement with Ralph Nader, in opposition to the invitation to U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney.
Oct 15, 2007 • 30min
069: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 2a -- Transformation: An interview with Ashley Sanders
In part two of our series on the Spirituality of the rising LDS generation, we interview Ashley Sanders — former BYU student, english/philosophy major, political activist, and chief organizer of the BYU Alternative Commencement with Ralph Nader, in opposition to the invitation to U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney.
Sep 28, 2007 • 39min
068: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 1 -- Flexibility: An interview with John Kovalenko
In part one of our series on the Spirituality of the rising LDS generation, we interview John Kovalenko — BYU student, musician, and church believer. John also discusses same sex attraction as a young, believing Mormon and BYU student.
Sep 22, 2007 • 1h 12min
067: Women in the LDS Church Part 11 - A Gift Given, A Gift Taken: Washing, Anointing, and Blessing the Sick Among Mormon Women
Linda King Newell, “A Gift Given, A Gift Taken: Washing, Anointing, and Blessing the Sick Among Mormon Women,” Sunstone 6 (Sept.-Oct. 1981): 16-22. Response by D. Michael Quinn.
Aug 22, 2007 • 1h 7min
066: Women in the LDS Church Part 10 - The LDS Church's Opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment
In this episode, Martha Sontagg Bradley, author of Pedestals and Podiums Utah Women, Religious Authority, and Equal Rights -- discusses her research into the LDS church's opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment. Most LDS historians and feminists credit this amazing series of events as the major impetus for the Mormon feminist activism that emerged in the 1980s and early 1990s. We hope you enjoy Martha's version of the story.
Jul 26, 2007 • 34min
065: Women in the LDS Church Part 9 - Margaret Merrill Toscano: On the church, priesthood and Mother God
Margaret Merrill Toscano is one of the most prominent and controversial feminists in the LDS church. In this episode Margaret discusses her feelings about the LDS church, women and the priesthood, and Mother God.
Jul 26, 2007 • 31min
064: Women in the LDS Church Part 8 - Margaret Merrill Toscano: Reactions to Dissent
Margaret Merrill Toscano is one of the most prominent and controversial feminists in the LDS church. In this episode Margaret discusses the reactions to her dissent.
