

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 2, 2022 • 4h 10min
1605: Responding to Mormon Apostle David Bednar's National Press Club Conference - Pt 2
Join us for the last part of our response to Elder David Bednar's most interesting section of his National Press Club Conference in which he is questioned about the declining LDS membership in the US, same-sex marriage, and the $100 billion Church fund. John, Jenn, RFM, and Gerardo will be discussing Elder Bednar's remarks and what he left out! Show Notes: Widows Might Project Mormon Expression History on Tithing ————— We are 100% donor funded! Please click HERE to donate and keep this content coming! Click here to donate monthly: $10 $25 $50 ————— MSP on Spotify MSP on Apple Podcasts MSP Blog Instagram Patreon TikTok Discord Contact Us! *MormonStories@gmail.com *PO Box 171085 Salt Lake City, UT 84117

May 31, 2022 • 1h 60min
1604: Joseph Smith's Surrounding Influences in the Book of Mormon w/ LDS Discussions - 07
Join John and Mike from LDS Discussions as they breakdown the surrounding influences of the Book of Mormon by Joseph Smith. LDS Discussions Essay on Surrounding Influences Episode Show Notes _________________________ LDS Discussions is made possible by generous donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon Pick “Mormon Stories” as your charity on Amazon Smile or through the Amazon App LDS Discussions Platforms: LDS Discussions Website LDS Discussions Playlist on YouTube Contact LDS Discussions: Twitter: @ldsdicussions Facebook: @ldsdiscussion Insta: @ldsdiscussions Email: ldsdiscussions@gmail.com Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories Tiktok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord

May 31, 2022 • 2h 24min
1603: The Tower of Babel w/ John Larsen
Join John Dehlin, John Larsen and Carah Burrell tonight at 7:00PM MT as they discuss the Tower of Babel as only John Larsen can! ————— We are 100% donor funded! Please click HERE to donate and keep this content coming! Click here to donate monthly: $10 $25 $50 ————— MSP on Spotify MSP on Apple Podcasts MSP Blog Instagram Patreon TikTok Discord Contact Us! *MormonStories@gmail.com *PO Box 171085 Salt Lake City, UT 84117

May 31, 2022 • 3h 21min
1602: Responding to Mormon Apostle David Bednar’s National Press Club Presentation
Please join us today at 2pm mountain as we respond to Mormon Apostle David Bednar’s recent National Press Club conference in Washington DC. We will be welcoming call-ins from our audience. ————— We are 100% donor funded! Please click HERE to donate and keep this content coming! Click here to donate monthly: $10 $25 $50 ————— MSP on Spotify MSP on Apple Podcasts MSP Blog Instagram Patreon TikTok Discord Contact Us! *MormonStories@gmail.com *PO Box 171085 Salt Lake City, UT 84117

May 26, 2022 • 3h 45min
1601: Becoming a Post-Christian Improv Comic - Holly Laurent Pt. 2
Follow Holly's journey as John, Jenn and Holly discuss her faith crisis and building her comedy career beyond religion. Show Notes: MEGA Holly Laurent Website Duncan Trussell Family Hour Holly’s parent’s band Good News Circle Tyler Glenn MS Episode Why I left. Why I stayed. Book Bart Ertman Jesus and John Wayne Book Exvangelical podcast Second City in Chicago Humanize me Cara Santa Maria Mormon Stories Podcast Holly Laurent Website ————— We are 100% donor funded! Please click HERE to donate and keep this content coming! Click here to donate monthly: $10 $25 $50 ————— MSP on Spotify MSP on Apple Podcasts MSP Blog Instagram Patreon TikTok Discord Contact Us! *MormonStories@gmail.com *PO Box 171085 Salt Lake City, UT 84117

May 25, 2022 • 3h 27min
1600: Growing up as Evangelical Christian - Holly Laurent Pt. 1
Join John, Jenn and Holly Laurent from MEGA Podcast as we hear her high demand upbringing from an Evangelical religious space. Show Notes: MEGA Holly Laurent Website Duncan Trussell Family Hour Holly’s parent’s band Good News Circle Tyler Glenn MS Episode Why I left. Why I stayed. Book Bart Ertman Jesus and John Wayne Book Exvangelical podcast Second City in Chicago Humanize me Cara Santa Maria Mormon Stories Podcast Holly Laurent Website ————— We are 100% donor funded! Please click HERE to donate and keep this content coming! Click here to donate monthly: $10 $25 $50 ————— MSP on Spotify MSP on Apple Podcasts MSP Blog Instagram Patreon TikTok Discord Contact Us! *MormonStories@gmail.com *PO Box 171085 Salt Lake City, UT 84117

May 24, 2022 • 1h 41min
1599: Tight vs Loose Translation of the Book of Mormon w/ LDS Discussions - 06
John, LDS Discussions and Nemo go over the tight and loose translations of the Book of Mormon. Special Guest: Nemo the Mormon LDS Discussions Essay on Tight vs. Loose Translation Episode Show Notes _________________________ LDS Discussions is made possible by generous donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon Pick “Mormon Stories” as your charity on Amazon Smile or through the Amazon App LDS Discussions Platforms: LDS Discussions Website LDS Discussions Playlist on YouTube Contact LDS Discussions: Twitter: @ldsdicussions Facebook: @ldsdiscussion Insta: @ldsdiscussions Email: ldsdiscussions@gmail.com Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories Tiktok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord

May 24, 2022 • 2h 7min
1598: Overcoming Religious Shame and Scrupulosity - Marc Oslund
Join Margi and John for our next episode of Thrive Stories tomorrow, Tuesday May 24th, at noon (MST). Marc Oslund will be joining us in the studio! Marc spent most of his young adult life and the entirety of his time in the Mormon church trying to fit in. After converting to Mormonism, Marc’s tendency to be hard on himself grew into scrupulosity--a form of religious OCD that made his self-worth plummet. Marc began to believe that he was never good enough--a belief that took a steep toll on his mental health. After years of suffering, Marc acquired skills that aligned with principles of innate worth, shame resilience, mindfulness, self-compassion that allowed him to overcome his scrupulosity. This episode conveys Marc’s experience ending the hustle to find worth and the lessons learned in the process of coming home to himself. Disclaimer: although Marc is a mental health professional and therapeutic principles are conveyed in this episode, this not meant to be considered mental health treatment or professional advice. Thrive Stories is a new podcast series where Margi (alongside John or Jenn) will be interviewing a member of the community twice per month. The interviews will be shorter (1-2 hours), story-based, but will be focused on a particular aspect of healing and growth AFTER a Mormon faith crisis (thus the THRIVE name). They will happen on Tuesdays at noon (MST). Some examples of areas of thriving include: Family Relationships, Healthy Boundaries, Finding Community, Finding Meaning/Purpose, Dealing with Grief/Death, Religion after Mormonism, Health Sexuality, Parenting, Improving Physical Health, Identity, Health Marriage/Relationships, Secular Spirituality, Word of Wisdom 2.0, and Women Finding Their Own Voice after Mormonism. If you would like to nominate someone you know who would be a great candidate for a THRIVE interview, please nominate them (or yourself) HERE. Show Notes: Marc’s MS series Scrupulosity MS Episodes: Understanding Mormon Scrupulosity John Dehlin Scrupulosity ment-therapy-with-john-dehlin/ Hannah Comeau Lance Allred MS episodes Redefining masculinity with Lance Allred Tattoos on the Heart Greg Boyle Book Series Brene Brown Book Series Secular Buddhism ————— We are 100% donor funded! Please click HERE to donate and keep this content coming! Click here to donate monthly: $10 $25 $50 ————— MSP on Spotify MSP on Apple Podcasts MSP Blog Instagram Patreon TikTok Discord Contact Us! *MormonStories@gmail.com *PO Box 171085 Salt Lake City, UT 84117

May 19, 2022 • 2h 51min
1597: Becoming Maven - Pt. 2
Join John, Jenn and Maven as we explore the Making of Maven. She takes us through her faith crisis and reconstruction with touching stories, beautiful insight and hope. Show Notes: Mormonism live D&C Reference about Spirits: D&C 129:4-8 Emma Pt. 2 - Philippines MIssion Episode Mormon Stories Podcast of Jennifer and Steph MS David Bokovoy Episodes Tabitha’s Way Food Pantry Jordan and McKay MS Podcast Jordan and McKay Youtube video on YSA stuff Josh and Lolly Weed MS Episode Clara Dehlin - Asexuality YouTube channel A Little Book of Ace Asexual.org Jimmy Snow Youtube Channel Streeter fake apology news coverage Mormonism Live YouTube channel MS Episode on 132 with Sandra Tanner Lila Tueller Mormon Story Donna Showalter Mormon Story Dr. Michael Coe Mormon Story Thomas Murphy Mormon Story Robert Ritner Mormon Story Jennifer Blackwell Mormon Story David Bokovoy Mormon Story Natasha Helfer-Parker Mormon Story ————— We are 100% donor funded! Please click HERE to donate and keep this content coming! Click here to donate monthly: $10 $25 $50 ————— MSP on Spotify MSP on Apple Podcasts MSP Blog Instagram Patreon TikTok Discord Contact Us! *MormonStories@gmail.com *PO Box 171085 Salt Lake City, UT 84117

May 18, 2022 • 3h 58min
1596: Maven's Mormon Story - Pt. 1
Tune in today at 1pm MST to join John, Jenn and Maven, from Mormonism Live, for part one of Maven's Mormon Story. Her story begins in rural Utah, next door to Fundamental Mormons, and later serving an LDS mission. In part 2, join John, Jenn and Maven as we explore the Making of Maven. She takes us through her faith crisis and reconstruction with touching stories, beautiful insight and hope. Show Notes: Mormonism live D&C Reference about Spirits: D&C 129:4-8 Emma Pt. 2 - Philippines MIssion Episode Mormon Stories Podcast of Jennifer and Steph MS David Bokovoy Episodes Tabitha’s Way Food Pantry Jordan and McKay MS Podcast Jordan and McKay Youtube video on YSA stuff Josh and Lolly Weed MS Episode Clara Dehlin - Asexuality YouTube channel A Little Book of Ace Asexual.org Jimmy Snow Youtube Channel Streeter fake apology news coverage Mormonism Live YouTube channel MS Episode on 132 with Sandra Tanner Lila Tueller Mormon Story Donna Showalter Mormon Story Dr. Michael Coe Mormon Story Thomas Murphy Mormon Story Robert Ritner Mormon Story Jennifer Blackwell Mormon Story David Bokovoy Mormon Story Natasha Helfer-Parker Mormon Story ————— We are 100% donor funded! Please click HERE to donate and keep this content coming! Click here to donate monthly: $10 $25 $50 ————— MSP on Spotify MSP on Apple Podcasts MSP Blog Instagram Patreon TikTok Discord Contact Us! *MormonStories@gmail.com *PO Box 171085 Salt Lake City, UT 84117


