1314-1317: A Cautionary Tale of Repressed Memory Therapy
Utah therapist Ruth Killpack Today on Mormon Stories Podcast we continue our series on the history of Repressed Memory Therapy and claims of Satanic Ritual Abuse within Utah Mormonism. Today’s interview is with “Kim,” who tells her [...]
A Comprehensive List of LDS Church Self-Inflicted Wounds
Below is an attempt at putting together a comprehensive list of LDS Church self-inflicted wounds. Please comment below with any corrections or additions. Thanks! LDS Church Self-Inflicted Wounds - Joseph Smith's treasure digging, peeps stones usage, and folk magic [...]
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 [...]
Brock Hancock
I grew up in Snowflake, Arizona a small Mormon community with a long pioneer heritage. I was as active and faithful a member as anyone could have been. But, being gay, I had times of deep depression and even [...]
1282-1286: Kalin Orgill Organ – Losing and Finding One’s Self in Search of Truth Gallery1282-1286: Kalin Orgill Organ – Losing and Finding One’s Self in Search of Truth
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1282-1286: Kalin Orgill Organ – Losing and Finding One’s Self in Search of Truth
Periodically on Mormon Stories Podcast I try to interview "normal" or everyday Mormons about their faith journey - and in every case these "normal" Mormons turn out to be extraordinarily thoughtful and courageous. Today's interview is no exception to [...]
1260-1263: Major Changes to the LDS General Handbook of Instructions – 2020 Edition
The new LDS Church General Handbook of Instructions is now available. Join us as we first provide a general overview of the Handbook changes in Part 1, and then welcome an all-star panel of Natasha Helfer Parker, Gina Colvin, Anthony D. [...]
1236-1240: The Witbecks – A Conscientious Family’s Journey Through Mormonism
I am truly humbled and honored to release my recent Mormon Stories Podcast interview with Dave, Keri, and Alyssa Witbeck - three phenomenal humans and dear friends - as they share with us their personal navigation through Mormonism as a family of very conscientious [...]
1168: Accused Voyeur/Bishop Steven Murdock and Stake President Scott Buie: A Case Study in How the Mormon Church Ignores/Covers up Abusive Behavior, Leaving Future Victims Vulnerable Gallery1168: Accused Voyeur/Bishop Steven Murdock and Stake President Scott Buie: A Case Study in How the Mormon Church Ignores/Covers up Abusive Behavior, Leaving Future Victims Vulnerable
1168: Accused Voyeur/Bishop Steven Murdock and Stake President Scott Buie: A Case Study in How the Mormon Church Ignores/Covers up Abusive Behavior, Leaving Future Victims Vulnerable
By, John Dehlin Audio Download MP3 Steven and Amy Murdock SUMMARY: While I am pleased to finally see extensive news coverage of Mormon Bishop/Stake High Councilor Steven Murdock’s voyerism story, I feel strongly that the [...]
1147: Should the Mormon Church Conduct Worthiness Interviews for 8-11 Year Old Children?
Earlier last week, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a marketing research survey inquiring from members about the idea of lowering the age of youth interviews with clergy from age twelve to eight. Today we have [...]
1143: The Lusk Family Disciplinary Council Verdict: Disfellowshipment for Unrepentant Apostasy?
On 6/30/2019 Mormon Bishop Jared Lusk attended a Mormon church disciplinary council in the Farmington, New Mexico stake on the charges of apostasy. His "sins" included: Losing his Mormon faith after reading the Mormon church's own Gospel Topics essays, [...]
1130: Tonya Guest – When a Mormon Bishop (Ransom H. Love) Shames You on Social Media
Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Tonya Guest. Tonya shares with us her story, which includes: Experiencing a Mormon faith crisis Expressing a public statement on social media—specifically regarding issues of women and the church—and [...]
1127-1128: Crystal Escobar – The Wannabe Balanced Mom
In this episode, we talk with Crystal Escobar about her new book: My Life as a Wannabe Balanced Mom, specifically how she has navigated both motherhood and being a business entrepreneur. Those familiar with Mormon Stories Podcast will recall [...]
1106-1109: Sean and Crystal Escobar’s Journey out of Mormonism
Join us today on Mormon Stories as we interview both Sean and Crystal Escobar to learn about their faith journey out of Mormonism. Sean recently made national news when he revealed a recording he made as he confronted his [...]
A Comprehensive List of the Problems with Mormonism: Please provide input.
Image Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcQthyiTA7c I'm putting together a comprehensive list of the problems with Mormonism. Please provide input. What did I leave out? What would you change? What should I remove? Thanks in advance!!!! Joseph Smith’s character Joseph [...]
1037-1039: Todd and Sarah Gale – The Challenges of Attending Church with Accused Sexual Predator Joseph Bishop (Chandler, Arizona)
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to attend the same Mormon ward as accused rapist/sexual predator Joseph Bishop? Todd and Sarah Gale attend the same Mormon ward as Joseph Bishop (in Chandler, Arizona). Last year McKenna [...]
Chronology of Mormon History
597 B.C. Nebuchadnezzar takes Jerusalem, installs Zedekiah as tributary king. City is not destroyed. 2 Kings 24:14 "None remained except the poorest people of the land." 587 B.C. Zedekiah revolts against Nebuchadnezzar, allies with Pharaoh Hophra of Egyptrevolts, siege [...]
Testimony / Feeling the Spirit
The LDS Church teaches members from childhood to rely upon feeling the spirit to confirm truth, promoting a personal connection to God which stems from its uniquely powerful priesthood-conferred Gift of The Spirit. Church leaders and missionaries often instruct [...]
Racial Doctrines & Policies
Those with a belief in Mormonism have long struggled with a series of racial doctrines that were implemented and reinforced by LDS prophets. The Church canonized and promoted two separate racial doctrines – one pertaining to African Americans, the [...]
Polygamy
No area of Mormonism is as controversial and ill-understood as the practice of polygamy, which lasted for an uninterrupted period of approximately seventy years. Early LDS prophets, such as Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, John Taylor, as well as other [...]
