1867: Reflections of a Mormon Historian – Sandra Tanner Reviews “Chosen Path”
https://youtu.be/AQSwBMQND5s Download MP3 In this wide-ranging interview, Sandra Tanner discusses her complex history with D. Michael Quinn, from being arch-enemies due to their clashing views on Mormon history, to gaining an appreciation for Quinn's tireless research into [...]
1693: Jerald & Sandra Tanner – Despised and Beloved Critics of Mormonism | MSP Book Club
Join us for our first Mormon Stories Book Club episode covering LIGHTHOUSE - Jerald and Sandra Tanner, a biography written by Ronald Huggins.
1578: Sandra Tanner’s Journey with the Book of Mormon – An Interview with Chris Thomas
https://youtu.be/MsbAqE5Nd2k Guest host Chris Thomas talks with Sandra Tanner about her journey with the Book of Mormon: From faithful LDS member who believed it to be the Word of God; to a born-again Christian who still considered the [...]
1577: Mormon Polygamy Apologetics w/ Sandra Tanner Pt. 3
https://youtu.be/Y6VEBB0UeY0 Legendary researcher Sandra Tanner joins us for our third episode on Joseph Smith's polygamy and how the LDS church deals with this controversial subject. In this final episode, we will discuss the final part of Doctrine and [...]
1565: Mormon Polygamy Apologetics w/ Sandra Tanner Pt. 2
https://youtu.be/FdqEHz9hu9o Sandra Tanner joins John, Gerardo, and Jenn to discuss the context left out of LDS Church curriculum about early Mormon polygamy and to respond to the followHIM podcast featuring Church Women's Historian Kate Holbrook. Follow along with [...]
1555: Mormon Polygamy Apologetics w/ Sandra Tanner Pt. 1
https://youtu.be/gq6El2-Nd4U The one and only Sandra Tanner joins Mormon Scoops to address a recent episode of followHIM podcast, featuring BYU Professors Hank Smith and John Bytheway, and Church Women's Historian Kate Holbrook. Join Carah, John, and Gerardo as [...]
1405-1406: Sandra Tanner – Reflections on Mark Hofmann and “Murder Among the Mormons” Gallery1405-1406: Sandra Tanner – Reflections on Mark Hofmann and “Murder Among the Mormons”
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1405-1406: Sandra Tanner – Reflections on Mark Hofmann and “Murder Among the Mormons”
Part 1: Sandra shares her memories and experiences with Mark Hofmann. https://youtu.be/42X-OD6Aprc Part 2: Sandra shares her reflections on "Murder Among the Mormons." https://youtu.be/uMD2BAjodBI This week Mormonism and the world (basically) have been captivated by the new Netflix Documentary [...]
472-475: Sandra (and Jerald) Tanner
Sandra and the late Jerald Tanner were raised in the LDS faith, both with a strong Mormon family history. Jerald was the great-great-grandson of John Tanner, well known for his sizable financial contributions to Joseph Smith and the LDS [...]
1766: Conspiracy Theories, Religion, and Mormonism – w/ Michael Shermer | MSP Book Club
Join us for our first Mormon Stories Book Club episode covering LIGHTHOUSE - Jerald and Sandra Tanner, a biography written by Ronald Huggins.
1735: When the Moon Turns to Blood w/ Leah Sotille | MSP Book Club
Join us for our first Mormon Stories Book Club episode covering LIGHTHOUSE - Jerald and Sandra Tanner, a biography written by Ronald Huggins.
1722: Buddhism for Beginners w/ Noah Rasheta | MSP Book Club
Join us for our first Mormon Stories Book Club episode covering LIGHTHOUSE - Jerald and Sandra Tanner, a biography written by Ronald Huggins.
1877: Are Mormon Scriptures Historical? David Bokovoy Pt. 3 (Remastered Classic)
https://youtu.be/q_jf4F3scNs Download MP3 In this riveting interview, scholar David Bokovoy takes a deep dive into the historicity of Mormon scripture - pulling no punches on controversial topics like the Book of Abraham and the Book of Moses. [...]
1804: Legendary Mormon Whistleblowers w/ John Larsen
https://youtu.be/KA1xVdfS3VU Download MP3 Since the beginning of the Church, there have been former members who turn whistle-blower and have written exposés. In this episode we will do a review of the most impactful of these through history. [...]
1784-1786: The Making of Mormon Bishop Bill Reel – Bill & Amanda Reel
Discover Rylee and JoCee Porter's challenges in a life intertwined with the LDS church, where their father served as an Ensign Peak Advisor, part of the Mormon Church's controversial investment company.
1777: Honest Conversation with Mormon Bishop – Bishop Moroni Ortiz
Discover Rylee and JoCee Porter's challenges in a life intertwined with the LDS church, where their father served as an Ensign Peak Advisor, part of the Mormon Church's controversial investment company.
1770: Where did Joseph get his ideas? w/ LDS Discussions Ep. 41
https://youtu.be/8A8bMHgT7Ws Download MP3 Join John, Nemo, and Mike in a captivating episode as they unravel the intricate tapestry of influences that shaped the founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith. From the unique doctrines of Mormonism to the enigmatic [...]
1749: Problematic Mormon Revelations after Joseph Smith w/ LDS Discussions Ep 38
https://youtu.be/j9JCFF6y-oc Download MP3 Today we discuss several problematic "revelations" by LDS prophets that succeeded Joseph Smith. These include: John Taylor's 1886 revelation on the continuation of polygamy. The multiple "manifestos" allegedly ending the practice of polygamy (but [...]
1738: Unveiling Dr. Clandestine
Download MP3 The interview discusses the tensions between Mormon historians and church leadership in the 1970s, focusing on the publication of a pamphlet responding to a critical book by the Tanners. Initially rejected by Mormon leadership [...]
1737: Losing Faith When Your Child’s a Mormon Missionary: Julie and Jill Durrant
https://youtu.be/kQ7QwQI49Gc Download MP3 Jill and Julie Durrant share their Mormon upbringing and the challenges they faced within the faith. They discuss the expectations placed on Mormon children and the milestones they must achieve to be considered successful [...]
1711: Olympic Champion Wrestler Mark Schultz Leaves Mormonism
Mark Schultz was a 3-time NCAA champion, Olympic champion and 2-time World champion wrestler. He also joined the Mormon church in 1991 shortly after being hired as a BYU wrestling coach. Mark coached wrestling at BYU for around a decade. A few months ago, Mark started studying factual LDS church history - focusing specifically on Joseph Smith's polygamy revelation in D&C Section 132 - and lost his Mormon faith. He reached out to John this week requesting to tell his story.
