1666-1668: Stake Counselor Confronts General Authorities – Evan and Weston Smith
Evan became an advocate for LGBTQ people in the Church. His position as a Stake Presidency Counselor led him to a few confrontations/discussions with General Authorities and a later meeting at Church Headquarters where they discussed Evan’s progressive beliefs on LGBTQ matters.
1651: Priesthood Restoration w/ LDS Discussions – 18
John and Mike discuss historical & theological issues surrounding the accounts of Joseph Smiths "First" Vision.
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.
1583: Golden Plates and the Book of Mormon w/ LDS Discussions – 02
Today John is joined by LDS Discussions and Nemo to review the history of the "Golden Plates" as they relate to the creation of the Book of Mormon.
1575: Joseph Smith and Treasure Digging w/ LDS Discussions – 01
Mike from LDS Discussions talks to us about Joseph Smith's treasure digging and how it relates to the Book of Mormon story and the Church as a whole.
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 [...]
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 [...]
1541: Visualizing Joseph Smith and Early Folk Magic – Mark and Erin Elwood
https://youtu.be/ZwB3u4XaKpY Join host John Dehlin with Mark Elwood and his partner Erin, for an illustrated historical adventure. Mark is the author and illustrator of a groundbreaking new graphic novel entitled The Glass Looker: Collected Tales of Joseph Smith. The [...]
1498: The Life of Historian Fawn McKay Brodie with Newell Bringhurst
https://youtu.be/if765B_gc50 Mormon Stories is honored to welcome American historian and author Newell Bringhurt to discuss the life of Fawn Brodie, author of No Man Knows My History: The Life of Joseph Smith. We discuss Newell’s biography of Brodie, her [...]
1388: Recreating the Book of Mormon Plates with Trent Told
https://youtu.be/lI5bJz1jNjU In this short Mormon Stories Episode I sat down with Trent Told, who created a prototype of Joseph Smith’s Book of Mormon Plates. Based on Dan Vogel’s theories surrounding the “Tin Plates” and the Book of Mormon, [...]
1339-1341: Dr. Robert Ritner – An Expert Egyptologist Translates the Book of Abraham Gallery1339-1341: Dr. Robert Ritner – An Expert Egyptologist Translates the Book of Abraham
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1339-1341: Dr. Robert Ritner – An Expert Egyptologist Translates the Book of Abraham
Sadly, Dr. Ritner passed away on July 25, 2021. He was one of the few non-Mormon Egyptology experts willing to address tough issues with the Book of Abraham and its apologists. He will always be missed. ============ Part 1: [...]
Top 25 Problems with Joseph Smith’s First Vision Story
Help! I'm putting together a list of the 25 top problems with Joseph Smith's First Vision story. Can you please do three things for me? 1) Let me know if I have any of the facts wrong? 2) Let [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Kristen Gluth Cranney
Hello, my name is Kristen Cranney and I live in Bentonville, Arkansas which is in the very NW corner of the state, home to Wal-mart headquarters, and where everyone you meet is a Razorback fan...go Hogs! You could call [...]
Lila Tueller
My name is Lila Tueller. I’m a single mom of seven mostly grown children, and I’m living in Orem, Utah. My two youngest kids live with me full-time. I’m 58 years old and was born and raised LDS. My [...]
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 [...]
“Must-Have” Resources for a Mormon Faith Crisis
Must-Read Books/Web Sites: Mormon Truth Claims Mormon Stories Truth Claims Project Letter to a CES Director Letter for My Wife MormonThink Mormonism – Shadow or Reality? Utah Lighthouse Ministry No Man Knows My History Joseph Smith: The Making of [...]
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 [...]
