Book of Abraham
The Book of Abraham is a document unique to Mormonism. The fact that the actual source papyri has been thoroughly compared to Smith's purported translation provides a valuable opportunity to evaluate his abilities as an inspired translator of ancient [...]
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 [...]
924-926: Roger Hendrix Pt. 2 – How a Mormon Mission President Lost His Testimony
In this edition of Mormon Stories, we continue our conversation with Roger Hendrix – possibly the highest ranking and most well-connected LDS church leader interviewed on Mormon Stories Podcast to date. In these final 3 episodes, _________________________ Part 6: [...]
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 [...]
Advice for Struggling Mormons
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 know where to turn. They feel isolated and alone: [...]
815-817: Neo-Apologetics Pt. 2 with Loyd Ericson and Bert Fuller
Continuing our Mormon Stories/Mormon Matters podcast series on the Neo-Apologetic movement within Mormonism, John and Dan Wotherspoon interview guests Loyd Ericson and Bert Fuller. This interview focuses on the book Perspectives on Mormon Theology - Apologetics, available from Greg [...]
804-805: An Overview of Mormon Apologetics and Neo-Apologetics
In part 1 of a Mormon Stories Podcast series on Mormon apologetics, we interview the host of Mormon Matters—Dan Wotherspoon, Brian D. Birch, and Patrick Mason. In these episodes, the panelists provide a brief history of Mormon apologetics, and [...]
My Initial Reactions to the Church’s History Essays
A reporter asked me to share with him my initial reactions to the church's recent history essays (e.g., First Vision Accounts, Race and the Priesthood, Plural Marriage and Families in Utah, Book of Mormon Translation, Book of Mormon and DNA [...]
A Note to Visitors
In Laurie Goodstein's very thoughtful and important recent article in the New York Times about Hans Mattsson, she described Mormon Stories Podcast as, "...a podcast of interviews with scholars and church members, many critical toward the church." While I [...]
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 know where to turn. They feel isolated and alone: [...]
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 content to try out your new Christmas iPods -- [...]
097: The Joseph Smith Papers Project with Morris Thurston
While much has been written about Mormonism’s founding prophet, there has never been a comprehensive edition of the first-hand documents produced by Joseph Smith Jr. (1805–1844), or for him by his scribes. With this in mind, the Historian’s Office [...]
Mormon Stories Podcast Download Count Per Episode
One final thing…I thought I’d share w/ you the download stats for each podcast episode reverse sorted for popularity (see table below after clicking “more”). For those of you who have been gracious enough to come on the podcast [...]
Mitt Romney and Mormonism: On Point
For those interested, check it out. Former Massachusetts governor, Republican Mitt Romney formally throws his hat in the ring for the presidency today. Romney comes to the contest as successful businessman, state leader, increasingly conservative politician who saved the [...]
First Vision
Since the early twentieth century, LDS leaders have emphasized the First Vision as the foundational event of the Restoration. In 1971 Joseph Fielding Smith wrote in Doctrines of Salvation: “Mormonism, as it is called, must stand or fall on [...]
971-972: Collette Larsen – Rising Strong as a Middle-Aged Woman after the Mormon Dream Implodes
Collette's incredible journey covers betrayal in her first marriage, genetic illness in two of her children, financial ruin leading to a multi-million dollar business, and advancement through and eventual separation from Mormonism. Part One: Born and raised in [...]
968-970: Jeremy Young – From Entrepreneurial Bishopric Member to Wine Geek
Longtime friend of John and Margi Dehlin, Jeremy Young joins us discuss his pioneer ancestry, faith journey, ventures as an entrepreneur, and wine! Near the conclusion of the interview, we hear about an exciting scripted TV series on Joseph [...]
964-967: Jeanne and Jason Booth on Losing Your Faith as Bishop and Bishop’s Wife
What would cause a sitting Mormon bishop and his wife to lose their testimonies while he is serving as bishop - leading him to resign as bishop? Jeanne and Jason's story is another in a series of episodes where we [...]
Recommended Books
“Must Read” Books on Mormonism and the LDS Church: Overview: Mormon America: The Power and the Promise (Hardcover), by Richard and Joan Ostling The Mormon Experience: A History of the Latter-Day Saints, by Leonard J. Arrington (Author), Davis Bitton [...]
522: Three Inspirations on the Eve of My Disciplinary Council: Lowell Bennion, Sterling McMurrin, and Obert Tanner
"Faith and Reason, Conscience and Conflict: The Paths of Lowell Bennion, Sterling McMurrin, and Obert Tanner" April 12, 2014 McMurrin Lecture: In her lecture, Flake defines an intellectual as one who loves and is committed to the life of the mind, [...]
