MS Friends, A very dear friend (who happens to still value his membership in the LDS Church) is being threatened with a stake disciplinary council for holding a regional Mormon …
Seeking Input on Your Questions/Needs Regarding Faith Transitions
Hey everyone, Joanna Brooks, Brian Johnston and I (along with other Mormon Stories friends) are collaborating on pulling together some content (articles, books, podcasts, etc.) to help people who are …
Questions for Terryl Givens
I have a very unique opportunity to interview someone who (in my mind, anyway) is one of the most important minds in 21st century Mormonism: Terryl Givens. He’s written several …
You, the Church, and Mormon Stories
I have the opportunity to meet with a church leader Thursday night. I would love to gather as much information as I can from you about: Your situation/thoughts/feelings with regard …
Now Organizing Local Communities of Support!
Based on the success of our recent Mormon Stories Conference in New York City, we have decided to organize several local, Facebook-based communities of support for what we like to …
Mormon Stories is Now an Official Non-Profit!!!!
Mormon Stories Fans, Based on your requests, I wanted to let you know that: Mormon Stories is now an official 501c3 non-profit organization, which means that any future donations you …
Questions for Shawn McCraney — “Born Again Mormon”
I’m set to do an interview next week with Shawn McCraney. Shawn is a former LDS Church member who is now an evangelical minister in SLC. He is the author …
For those who are in the LDS faith struggle
Each week I continue to receive at least 2-3 emails from people who are deep “in the struggle” — having lost their traditional faith in the LDS Church, and don’t …
Ideas for new guests
If any of you have ideas for new guests on Mormon Stories, please post them here. If they’re aligned with the new direction, great. If not, that’s great too. What’s …
Mormon Stories 2010 — A New Direction
Thanks for your willingness to give Mormon Stories a 2nd run. My focus for 2010 (and beyond?) will be: Empathy and Support for Those Struggling w/ a Faith Crisis: First …
Bringing Mormon Stories back….
Lately I’ve been feeling a very strong pull to bring Mormon Stories back. If I were to do so, I would target few areas I feel really strongly about:
What can I do if I need to talk to someone?
Mormon Stories’ highest priority is helping people through tough Mormon transitions. We are here to help you. Until a couple of years ago, John was able to offer individual support …
What is your status now with the Church?
I am a semi-active, somewhat Universalistic member of the LDS church. This means that I attend church at least once a month (sometimes more), but that I do not view …
Comprehensive Directory of All My Work
A comprehensive directory of all my interviews, presentations and writings can now be found here.
If you are struggling w/ the LDS Church….
If any of you are struggling in your relationship with the church, and resonate with some or all of the bullets below… Your study of LDS church history is causing …
Podcasting in Plain English
This explains what a podcast (like Mormon Stories) is:
What is Mormon Stories Podcast, and How Do I Listen?
Welcome to Mormon Stories Podcast — the most popular LDS/Mormon-themed podcast on the Internet (between 4,000 and 6,000 listeners per episode) For those of you looking for some interesting, Mormon-related …
Seeking Permabloggers for New Group Blog on Mormon Culture
As an act of obedience to Elder Ballard, I’m looking into the option of turning Mormon Matters into a group blog (like T&S, BCC, the Cultural Hall and FMH). Our …
Is Polygamy Still Mormon Doctrine?
Stephen M and his comments about the recent PR film put out by the church entitled “Mormon Myths and Reality” inspired this post. Today’s LDS Doctrine and Covenants Section 132:61 …
New LDS Church PR Video: Mormon Myths and Reality
So…what do ya’ll think? Honest? Candid? Refreshing? Duplicitous? Reactions, please. My reactions: