When someone loses their faith in Mormonism, there are several paths often followed. One is to become agnostic or atheist, and never to rejoin a religion again. One is to …
1321-1327: The Excommunication of Mormon Bishop Sam Pinson and his Family in Ammon, Idaho
Every once in a while we have an epic, multi-part Mormon Stories Podcast episode about a family who experiences a faith crisis together — wherein multiple family members (including some …
1314-1317: A Cautionary Tale of Repressed Memory Therapy
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,” …
1308-1310: Hannah Comeau – Struggling with Scrupulosity and Feminism as a Mormon Teenage Girl in Rexburg, Idaho
In today’s episode we sit down with Hannah Comeau, who shares her story about struggling with Scrupulosity (Religious OCD) and feminist inclinations as a Mormon teenage girl in Rexburg, Idaho. …
Progressive and Post-Mormon Influencers — A Starter List
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 …
1294-1297: Healing after Intense Sexual Shame and Suicidality as a Mormon Teenage Girl – Clarissa Winter
Clarissa Winter is a direct descendant of Brigham Young (on her father’s side) and a Guatemalan Mormon convert (on her mother’s side). Clarissa was raised in Orderville, Utah as a …
1287-1293: Surviving Spiritual Abuse and Suicidality as BYU-Idaho Faculty & Non-Believing Spouse – Ryan & Holly Nielsen
For today’s Mormon Stories Podcast episode we interview Ryan Nielsen and Holly Parson Nielsen, who were both raised as devout Mormons in Rexburg, Idaho. After marriage, Ryan worked as full-time …
1229: Wayne Sermon “We Came Here for Each Other” (THRIVEDAY 2019)
Today we feature Wayne Sermon’s epic speech from THRIVEDAY 2019. This speech was delivered to a live audience in Salt Lake City, UT on November 17, 2019. 1229: Wayne Sermon …
1228: John Dehlin – “The THRIVE Awards” (THRIVEDAY 2019)
Today we feature John Dehlin’s remarks from THRIVEDAY 2019. This speech was delivered to a live audience in Salt Lake City, UT on November 17, 2019. John Dehlin Download MP3
1227: Sarah Newcomb – “Honor” (THRIVEDAY 2019)
Today we feature Sarah Newcomb’s speech from THRIVEDAY 2019. This speech was delivered live in Salt Lake City, UT on November 17, 2019. Sarah Newcomb Download MP3
1226: Stephenie Larsen – “Standing On Your Own After Mormonism” (THRIVEDAY 2019)
Today we feature Stephenie Sorensen Larsen’s speech from THRIVEDAY 2019. This speech was delivered before a live audience in Salt Lake City, UT on November 17, 2019.
1225: Natasha Helfer Parker – “I Am Not Broken” (THRIVEDAY 2019)
Today we feature Natasha Helfer Parker’s speech from THRIVEDAY 2019. This speech was delivered before a live audience in Salt Lake City, UT on November 17, 2019. Natasha Helfer Parker …
1224: Christian Moore – “How To Create Resilient Relationships” (THRIVEDAY 2019)
Today we feature Christian Moore’s speech from THRIVEDAY 2019. This speech was delivered before a live audience in Salt Lake City, UT on November 17, 2019. 1224: Christian Moore – …
1223: Laci Green – “Great Expectations” (THRIVEDAY 2019)
Today we feature Laci Green’s speech from THRIVEDAY 2019. This speech was delivered before a live audience in Salt Lake City, UT on November 17, 2019. 1223: Laci Green – …
1222: Julienna Viegas – “Finding Yourself in Faith Transition” (THRIVEDAY 2019)
Today we feature Julienna Viegas’ speech from THRIVEDAY 2019. This speech was delivered before a live audience in Salt Lake City, UT on November 17, 2019. Julienna also reflects on …
1221: Amber Scorah – “Exiting Religion and Finding a New Life” (THRIVEDAY 2019)
Today we feature Amber Scorah’s speech from THRIVEDAY 2019. This speech was delivered before a live audience in Salt Lake City, UT on November 17, 2019. Amber Scorah Download MP3
1220: Lisa Hacking – “My Bosom Still Burns” (THRIVEDAY 2019)
Today we feature Lisa Hacking’s speech from THRIVEDAY 2019. This speech was delivered before a live audience in Salt Lake City, UT on November 17, 2019. Lisa Hacking Download …
1219: John Hamer – “Rethinking Spirituality Beyond Mormonism” (THRIVEDAY 2019)
Today we feature John Hamer’s speech from THRIVEDAY 2019. This speech was delivered before a live audience in Salt Lake City, UT on November 17, 2019. John Hamer Download …
1159-1165: Anthony Miller – On Thoughtful and Graceful Reconstruction After Mormon Orthodoxy
Anthony Miller is widely known across post- and progressive- Mormon internet communities for his thoughtful contributions on faith, spirituality, religion, scripture, and relationships. Anthony has presented at multiple Sunstone Symposium …
1098-1102: The Excommunication of Leah and Cody Young
Join us now on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Leah and Cody Young about their recent excommunication. The backstory: A year and a half ago Leah and Cody began …