493-494; 497-499b: Brent Metcalfe – Early Years, Mark Hofmann, the Salamander Letter, the Bombings, the Book of Abraham, and Life After Mormonism
Few people had more of a front-row seat than Brent Metcalfe to the goings-on surrounding Mark Hofmann, the "Salamander Letter," and the tragic events of October 1985 -- what would be dubbed as the "Mormon Murders." As a personal [...]
Questions for Brent Metcalfe
I am very excited to announce that I will soon be interviewing Brent Metcalfe. Brent is a fascinating interview for Mormon Stories for many reasons, including: He knew forger and bomber Mark Hofmann personally. He worked directly for Steven Christensen (son [...]
396: Kristine Haglund and Brent Metcalfe (2012 Seattle Conference)
Dialogue Editor Kristine Haglund and author Brent Metcalfe speak at the 2012 Mormon Stories Seattle Conference. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mormonstories/MormonStories-396-SeattlePt1.mp3
Seattle Conference with Kristine Haglund and Brent Metcalfe – October 19th-21st
"Infinite Shades of Black and White" A Mormon Stories Conferences Statement of Purpose can be found at the end of this page. Friday, October 19th 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. - POTLUCK SOCIAL Location: 81 Vine Street #500, Seattle, WA 98199 [...]
1875: Bible Scholar Rethinks Mormonism – David Bokovoy (Remastered Classic)
https://youtu.be/CorQBkQ_2AI Download MP3 Note: This interview is a remastered version of episodes 1013-1016 with David Bokovoy done in 2018. In these highly-anticipated episodes of Mormon Stories Podcast, we interview David Bokovoy - one of Mormonism's leading Bible [...]
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 [...]
1822: Mormon Apologetics: The Problems w/ LDS Discussions Ep. 46
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEPhRob5GUI Download MP3 Mormon apologetics have been around ever since Mormonism has existed. Join with Mike, Nemo and John as they discuss the types of apologetics that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints [...]
1802: 10 Things You Should Know About the Bible – Dan McClellan Part 2
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.
1801: Mormon Bible Scholar – Dan McClellan Part 1
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.
1761-1762: When Your Adult Mormon Children Stop Believing – Rod & Nan Osborne
1761: When Your Adult Mormon Children Stop Believing - Rod & Nan Osborne Pt 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgXGhEoRAio Download MP3 1762: When Your Adult Mormon Children Stop Believing - Rod & Nan Osborne Pt 2 https://youtu.be/UpxR-cOBrZ8 Download [...]
1629: The Sermon on the Mount in the Book of Mormon w/ LDS Discussions – 14
https://youtu.be/GO-cy1iQnww We dive into the Sermon on the Mount and look at why it appears in the Book of Mormon along with what the changes tell us about the author of the Book of Mormon. ________ WE ARE 100% [...]
1609: Anachronisms in the Book of Mormon w/ LDS Discussions – 08
https://youtu.be/QV3Si2N9mo4 Join John and Mike from LDS Discussions as they discuss the Anachronisms in the Book of Mormon! Show Notes: LDS Discussions Shannon Caldwell Montez Thesis MS Episodes with Shannon Caldwell Motez Secret Mormon meetings of 1922 Did [...]
1591: Evidence of The Book of Abraham Translation w/ The Backyard Professor
https://youtu.be/4Zyw3d3qiqI FairMormon Co-Founder joins us for one of the most epic episodes of all time where we will explore Joseph Smith's Book of Abraham translation claims. With stunning imagery and explanations, The Backyard Professor will explore the fascinating [...]
1585: Book of Mormon Translation w/ LDS Discussions – 03
John, Jenn and Mike from LDS Discussions break down the “translation” of the Book of Mormon.
1570-1574: An Evangelical Christian Encounters Mormonism – Steven Pynakker
https://youtu.be/yAZqrUNWvaQ https://youtu.be/a7U4zY-cYbU https://youtu.be/JoLzA4CKmCs https://youtu.be/ELSFpRlbyto https://youtu.be/ggCNIv23U0s Steven Pynakker, host of the Mormon Book Reviews YouTube channel, shares with us his story of how he gained an avid interest in Mormonism growing up as an Evangelical [...]
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 [...]
Murder Among the Mormons – Mark Hofmann Documentary: Seeking Your Reactions Here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAtqmNzjo64 Hey Mormon Stories Listeners! I am planning some super-cool interviews for the newly released "Murder Among the Mormons" documentary (released today on Netflix). A few SUPER important requests for you all: Please watch it ASAP! It's fantastic! Please [...]
Why the Catalyst Theory is Dead on Arrival
When Joseph Smith formed the Mormon church on April 6, 1830, he granted himself (in the name of God) the title of "Translator" along with "Prophet" and "Seer." Prophet...Seer...Translator. Those are audacious titles for an uneducated farm boy. The [...]
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 [...]
Progressive and Post-Mormon Influencers — A Starter List
William Law Statement of Purpose: In 2020 we are experiencing a "Mormon Renaissance" of sorts, as the LDS church (under President Russell M. Nelson) is making historic changes to accommodate long-fought-for progressive and post-Mormon concerns. While countless [...]