067: Women and the LDS Church Part 11 – Linda King Newell, “A Gift Given, A Gift Taken: Washing, Anointing, and Blessing the Sick Among Mormon Women” Gallery067: Women and the LDS Church Part 11 – Linda King Newell, “A Gift Given, A Gift Taken: Washing, Anointing, and Blessing the Sick Among Mormon Women”
067: Women and the LDS Church Part 11 – Linda King Newell, “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). Download MP3
1824: The September Six and the Struggle for the Soul of Mormonism w/ Dr. Sara Patterson
https://youtu.be/o60M9CSTV4E Download MP3 Book Club is back with Rebecca Bibliotheca! Joining her and John Dehlin is Dr. Sarah Patterson as she introduces us to her book on the “September Six”, a group of scholars and feminists excommunicated [...]
1684-1686: A Japanese-American Mormon Story – Jeff and Larissa Kindred
Join us as we meet Jeff & Larissa Kindred and follow their stories growing up as Latter-day Saints. Jeff's story includes a grooming scoutmaster, his love of sports, attending Snow College, and serving a mission in Jackson, Mississippi where he dealt with scrupulosity, unhealthy diet and exercise, becoming AP, and wrestling with racism in the Church culture & scripture. Larissa's story involves her Japanese-American heritage, and gives a brief introduction on the history of anti-Japanese sentiment in Utah, including having been home to a Japanese "Work" Camp in Topaz. Larissa tells of the struggles her grandparents faced assimilating into Utah Culture and dealing with the loss of their own. Larissa also describes racism she experienced growing up in American Fork, UT and Mormon culture's ideals matching white beauty standards.
Top 40 Most Dishonest Acts in Mormon Church History
One of the most common questions asked of me is, "Do the brethren know that the church isn't what it claims to be? Are they intentionally misleading the membership at this point?" Up until recently, my answer has always [...]
Erin Gluth Spencer
Hello, I'm Erin Gluth Spencer. I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. I love being a Texan! My twin sister and I were among the proud Texans hanging not one, but two, Texas flags from our Taylor Hall [...]
Leah Lewis Young
My name is Leah Young, I was born in “happy valley,” aka Provo Utah and I am 38. I met my husband at the ripe old age of 19 in our singles ward in Los Angeles and we were [...]
1287-1293: Surviving Spiritual Abuse and Suicidality as BYU-Idaho Faculty & Non-Believing Spouse – Ryan & Holly Nielsen Gallery1287-1293: Surviving Spiritual Abuse and Suicidality as BYU-Idaho Faculty & Non-Believing Spouse – Ryan & Holly Nielsen
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1287-1293: Surviving Spiritual Abuse and Suicidality as BYU-Idaho Faculty & Non-Believing Spouse – Ryan & Holly Nielsen
For today’s Mormon Stories Podcast episode we interview Ryan Nielsen and Holly Parson Nielsen, who were both raised as devout Mormons in Rexburg, Idaho. After marriage, Ryan worked as full-time BYU-Idaho faculty for twelve years in the Department of [...]
Brock Hancock
I grew up in Snowflake, Arizona a small Mormon community with a long pioneer heritage. I was as active and faithful a member as anyone could have been. But, being gay, I had times of deep depression and even [...]
Ryan Bush
Thank you for this opportunity. I am 43 years old, born and raised in the church, served a mission, and married in temple. My wife, Susan, was also born and raised in the church. We've been married 22 years [...]
Folk Magic / Treasure Digging
Folk magic and occult beliefs were a part of early American and Mormon culture, affecting practice and doctrine in profound ways. Despite the scientific enlightenment movement that swept across Europe, Americans of diverse social classes and education levels inherited [...]
Witnesses
In the LDS Church, much emphasis is placed on the “witness” of three men who said that they saw ancient plates of gold which were translated by Joseph Smith into the Book of Mormon, as well as eight additional [...]
Sources of Inspiration and Content
The Book of Mormon is the keystone of the LDS religion. It is declared to be a literal record of the original inhabitants of the Americas, as recorded on gold plates. The thesis of the book is that the [...]
Translation Process
For generations, the LDS Church has promoted the inspiring story of Joseph Smith translating ancient text while diligently scrutinizing a stack of golden plates before him. Many faithful members are surprised to learn that nearly every eyewitness and direct [...]
Cultural Context Preceding the Book of Mormon
While Europeans grew weary of ongoing wars and economic stagnation, vanquishing Napoleon in 1815, America remained for them the land of promise and discovery. Lewis and Clark first glimpsed the Pacific Ocean in 1805; and the Erie Canal, the [...]
Chronology of Mormon History
597 B.C. Nebuchadnezzar takes Jerusalem, installs Zedekiah as tributary king. City is not destroyed. 2 Kings 24:14 "None remained except the poorest people of the land." 587 B.C. Zedekiah revolts against Nebuchadnezzar, allies with Pharaoh Hophra of Egyptrevolts, siege [...]
Women in Mormonism
To suggest that the role of women in Mormonism is complicated, would be an understatement. Joseph Smith’s early Church supported a very active female role, especially for the time period — even the performance of women’s priesthood healings in [...]
Testimony / Feeling the Spirit
The LDS Church teaches members from childhood to rely upon feeling the spirit to confirm truth, promoting a personal connection to God which stems from its uniquely powerful priesthood-conferred Gift of The Spirit. Church leaders and missionaries often instruct [...]
Joseph Smith
Devoted members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints honor its founder, Joseph Smith, with saint-like reverence. For many believers, their faith relies significantly on the belief that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God. LDS scripture instructs [...]
Old Episode List
Presentations "Why People Leave the LDS Church and What We Can Do About It" The Youtube version The screencast (requires a PC and Microsoft Internet Explorer to view) "How to stay in the LDS Church after a major trial [...]
D&C 132: A revelation of men, not God
I am re-posting this post in solidarity with Kirk Van Allen who is being threatened with a disciplinary council for authoring it. This is posted with Kirk's permission. ======== What I’m about to say to you may seem shocking, but please read through it completely to [...]
