McKay ‘Spartacus’ Johnson is our guest today for this fantastic two-part Mormon Stories interview. Carah Burrell takes the reins again as lead interviewer as we talk to McKay about battling …
1485-1486: Healing from a Faith Crisis Through Music – Thomas and Sierra Stokes
Join us for this extra special Mormon Stories Podcast interview with Thomas & Cici Stokes (@big.crick.music on TikTok) as we hear the story of their faith journey, and listen to …
1481-1482: My Mormon Mission Left Me Disabled, Coming Out to Husband as Lesbian – Lauren Rogers
Part 1: My Mormon Mission Left Me Disabled – Lauren Rodgers (#1481) Download MP3 Lauren Rogers is our guest today for this epic two-part Mormon Stories interview. After suffering through …
1477-1478: Executive Secretary to LDS General Authorities Speaks Out – Camille Jones
Part 1: Serving a Mission at Historic Mormon Sites – What I Wish I Would’ve Known – Camille Jones p.1 (#1477) Download MP3 Are Mormon missionaries who lead …
1473-1475: Facing Sexism as a Female Mormon Seminary Teacher – Laura Schnell
Part 1: A Colombian Immigrant Mormon Story – Laura Schnell (episode #1473) In part one of this exciting three part interview, Colombian immigrant and former Mormon seminary teacher, Laura Schnell, shares …
1466-1468: Mormon Nuclear Submarine Commander & His Family – Kelly and Heather Laing
Part 1: Mormon Nuclear Submarine Commander & His Family – Kelly and Heather Laing Pt. 1 Batten down the hatches and prepare for an epic Mormon Stories interview like you’ve …
1464: From EFY Singer to Ex-Mormon EFY Director – Jessie Funk
Today Mormon Stories is lucky enough to be joined by the wonderful Jessie Funk! For anyone familiar with the music of the youth seminars held by the LDS church known …
1463: From TBM to RFM – Radio Free Mormon Discusses his Transition from Mormon Apologist to Non-Believer
In Friday’s Mormon Stories Podcast episode, beloved podcaster Radio Free Mormon shares with us his reflections on how he transitioned from a Mormon apologist to a non-believer and critic of …
1459: Expelled from BYU for Having Sex – Star Athlete vs Female Student – Kelly Trust
Is there a double standard at BYU when divvying out punishments to athletes vs students who break the honor code? Mormon Stories producer and co-host Carah Burrell takes the reins …
1457: Lessons I’ve Learned Leaving the Mormon Church as a Teen – Brinley Young
Our guest today is Brinley Young, daughter of Leah and Cody young, a family famous for telling their story to John during an epic multi-part Mormon Stories series on their …
1453: Beyond the Scars of Self-Harm and Mormonism – Kelceymarie Warner
A strong trigger warning leads off this important interview, but we hope you’ll be able to join us as we hear from mental health advocate Kelceymarie Warner. As a graduate …
1452: Leaving Mormonism in the 80s – Warren & Cindy Driggs
Warren Driggs is a part-time attorney and author of several books including “Mormon Boy: A Memoir” and “Swimming in Deep Water, A Novel of Joseph Smith”. In this delightful interview, …
1439-1440: A Mexican Mormon Story – Gerardo
Join us for Part 1 of our interview with Gerardo who is a dear friend of the podcast! Growing up in an orthodox Mormon home, his story gives a unique …
1436-1437: When A Gay Mormon Man Marries a Woman – Kyle Ashworth
Happy Utah Pride Week everyone! To celebrate Utah Pride week, I am sharing one of the most important interviews in the history of Mormon Stories Podcast. It is the story …
1434: Mormon Influencer Discovers the CES Letter – Haleigh Everts
After converting to Mormonism as a teen and attending BYU, Haleigh Evert’s relationship with the Mormon church grew unfulfilling and complicated. After leaving the church for a time, Haleigh came …
1433: ExMo Lex – Lexi McDonald
Today I am so excited to share my interview with the incredible Lexi McDonald – YouTube’s ExMo Lex! Tune in as we discuss Lexi’s personal Mormon story, her faith transition …
1431-1432: Fit2Fat2Fit – Drew Manning’s Mormon Story
Today I am honored to share the story of Drew Manning – author, TV star, and founder of the viral brand, “Fit2Fat2Fit.” In part 1 of Drew’s story, we will …
1430: Redefining Masculinity – Lance Allred
Join me today for this truly inspiring interview with Lance Allred, the grandson of Rulon C. Allred – the prophet of a fundamentalist polygamous sect called the “Apostolic United Brethren.” …
1427: Rod Decker’s Life as a Utah Political Reporter
Join me today as I sit down with a living legend, Rod Decker, who has gained great prominence in Utah over the past 50 years as a journalist, columnist, and …
1423-1425: A Mormon Seminary Teachers Loses His Faith – Marc Oslund
Join us today as we kick off our three-part interview with former baseball player and LDS seminary teacher, Marc Oslund. Fascinating for so many reasons, I believe this is one …