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Mormon Stories featured on HBO’s VICE News Tonight

Mormon Stories Admin January 4, 2018 Blog, Current Events, LGBTQ, Mormon Stories 13 Comments

HBO’s VICE News crew recently tagged along with our team during a Mormon Stories Retreat and live interview as part of their story on LGBT Mormons and the LDS Church’s …

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We are now on Patreon—Sign up for early access!

Mormon Stories October 23, 2017 Blog 16 Comments

Mormon Stories Podcast Listeners – We are super excited to announce that we have created a Patreon account. https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories This is an option we are providing IN ADDITION to the …

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A tribute to Tyler Glenn and his new album Excommunication

John Dehlin October 21, 2016 Blog, Disciplinary Councils, Ex-Mormon Stories, Homosexuality, Mormon Stories, Music 20 Comments

Today is the release of my dear friend Tyler Glenn’s new album: Excommunication. In my view, this album is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. It is not only a simultaneously raw and …

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Stories about Child/Sexual Abuse in the LDS Church

John Dehlin February 1, 2016 Blog, Mental Health, Mormon Stories, Sex 99 Comments

Today the LDS Church re-released a news release entitled “Effectiveness of Church Approach to Preventing Child Abuse.”  We say re-release because apparently this press release was issued previously (hat tip …

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A Public Brainstorm on How to Effect Significant Change in the LDS Church

John Dehlin November 7, 2015 Blog, Mormon Stories 151 Comments

There has been a lot of talk about vigils, petitions, marches, mass resignations, and protests, and so I have been trying to think of what actions can be taken that …

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A Request for Mormon Newsroom and Eric Hawkins

John Dehlin February 7, 2015 Blog, Mormon Studies, Writings 26 Comments

A note to Mormon Newsroom and Eric Hawkins (Senior Manager, Media Relations, LDS Church Public Affairs Department), It has been confirmed to me by multiple sources that over the past few …

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Details for Sunday, Response to Apostasy Charge, and Concerns about the Disciplinary Council

John Dehlin February 5, 2015 Blog, Disciplinary Councils, Mormon Stories 130 Comments

I have put together a release that summarizes a few key things: New details regarding Sunday’s disciplinary council, including information about the vigil organized by Micah Nicholaison. My formal response to …

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Why was Kate Kelly Excommunicated, but You Have Not Yet Been?

John Dehlin December 2, 2014 Blog, Writings 57 Comments

In Kristine Haglund’s recent article in Slate Magazine regarding the end of the “Mormon Moment,” she wrote: “Around the same time that Kelly was excommunicated, the host of the popular Mormon Stories …

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An update on my discussions with Stake President Bryan King (8/23/2014)

John Dehlin August 23, 2014 Blog, Writings

It appears as though our discussions with stake president Bryan King have abated for the time being, so I wanted to provide a quick update (for those who keep asking). After sending …

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A Fascinating Look Into How the LDS Church Conducts Marketing Research Around Progressive Issues

John Dehlin August 13, 2014 Blog 102 Comments

I received these screen shots today from a supportive listener. To me, it’s a fascinating look into how the LDS Church currently conducts marketing research (to its members) around progressive issues …

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Are you guilty of “speaking ill of the Lord’s anointed”?

John Dehlin June 27, 2014 Blog, Q&A, Writings 38 Comments

A few years ago, Elder Dallin H. Oaks was quoted as saying: “It’s wrong to criticize leaders of the Church, even if the criticism is true.” I have worked very hard …

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Are there any quotes from LDS Church leaders which either support or inspire you?

John Dehlin June 27, 2014 Blog, Q&A, Writings 14 Comments

“I admire men and women who have developed the questing spirit, who are unafraid of new ideas as stepping stones to progress. We should, of course, respect the opinions of …

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Do you desire to be a martyr?

John Dehlin June 27, 2014 Blog, Q&A, Writings Leave a Comment

 No.  This experience has been simply awful for me and for my family.  I would not wish this experience on anyone.

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Why did you go to the media with your story?

John Dehlin June 27, 2014 Blog, Q&A, Writings 1 Comment

In the letter I received from my stake president (Dr. Bryan King), he wrote the following: “You should also be aware that if you choose to have your name removed from …

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Do you have any regrets?

John Dehlin June 27, 2014 Blog, Q&A, Writings 1 Comment

Yes.  I regret the extent to which my wife, kids, and extended family have suffered (at times) as a result of my work with Mormon Stories. I also wish I …

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Are you in any way involved with the “Strangers in Zion” web site?

John Dehlin June 27, 2014 Blog, Q&A, Writings 3 Comments

No, am not involved in the Strangers in Zion web site.  I am friends with Micah Nickolaisen (one of its founders), and Micah did call me before initiating this project to get …

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If you are asked to take down Mormon Stories as a condition for your continued membership, will you comply?

John Dehlin June 27, 2014 Blog, Q&A, Writings 2 Comments

No.  I am open to feedback from church leaders regarding tone and accuracy of information, but I believe very strongly that our inability as Mormons to openly discuss difficult issues …

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Do you want people to resign from the church, or to request disciplinary action, in support of you and Kate Kelly?

John Dehlin June 27, 2014 Blog, Q&A, Writings Leave a Comment

No.  I want people to do whatever is best for them in their lives.

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What will you do if you are excommunicated?

John Dehlin June 27, 2014 Blog, Q&A, Writings 3 Comments

My current plan is to complete my Ph.D. in clinical/counseling psychology, and to spend the next 30 years helping people who struggle with the conflict between religion and mental health.  I …

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Are you worried that publishing your beliefs/doubts/concerns will lead to your excommunication?

John Dehlin June 27, 2014 Blog, Q&A, Writings Leave a Comment

On the contrary.  I am sincerely interested in finding out if the LDS Church wants people like me to remain in the church. Consequently, I want all of my/our cards …

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