Returning Mormon Stories Podcast guest, Roger Hendrix, is a former LDS Bishop, Mission President, and CES director, and was also called by Gorden B. Hinkley as a Trustee for the …
1417: Unlearning Mormon Misogyny
For as long as the Mormon Internet has existed, Ex-Mormon women have been expressing concerns about abusive behavior by Ex-Mormon men. Today a panel of Ex-Mormon women come together on …
1415: Carah Burrell – TikTok’s “Nuancehoe”
Join me today as I interview Carah Burrell (TikTok’s “Nuancehoe”) who has quickly became one of the most notable (and hilarious) ex-Mormons on social media right now! In addition to …
1410: FAIRMormon Partially Repents, Jeremy Runnells Unleashes
Join us now as Anthony Miller and Douglas Stilgoe join me to break down the recent rebranding and partial repenting of FAIRMormon, which includes: Taking down the controversial “Kwaku” / …
1409: Jared Hess and Tyler Measom – Murder Among the Mormons
Join me today for this amazing Mormon Stories interview as I talk to Jared Hess and Tyler Measom about the making of their new Netflix documentary, “Murder Among the Mormons.” …
1408: Mark Hofmann Forgeries and Mormon Church Cover-ups – John Hamer
Join us today as the brilliant John Hamer returns to help us dig deeper into: The main Mark Hofmann Forgeries, and The main attempts to “cover-up” unfavorable history by the …
Chelsea and Nick Homer – When Mormon Social Media Influencers are Sent Down the Memory Hole
Recently I published a powerful, super-vulnerable interview with Instagram influencers Chelsea and Nick Homer. At the beginning of the interview, Chelsea and Nick retold the story of how (after a …
1398-1399: Contemplative Mormonism – Jana Spangler
Is it possible to stay active in the LDS Church in 2021 after…. ….learning all of the problematic history… ….becoming an ally for LGBTQ Mormons… …becoming a feminist… …becoming an …
1393: All Things New, by Fiona and Terryl Givens – A Review
Join us for a review of Fiona and Terryl Givens’ new book: “All Things New: Rethinking Sin, Salvation, and Everything in Between.” According to Amazon: “In this book, Fiona and …
1392: The Faith Journey of an Ultra-Orthodox, Utah County Mormon Mom – Gretchen Day
After being raised by an orthodox Mormon mother and a “redneck, somewhat Jack Mormon Pioneer stock dad,” Gretchen Day decided that she was going to be an “all in” Mormon …
1391: The Touch Of The Master’s Hand – A Sundance Film by Gregory Barnes
Gregory Barnes is a Mormon filmmaker and artist raised in Oak Park, Illinois. He studied film at BYU and served a Mormon mission in Argentina. Raised a faithful Mormon, Gregory …
1387: Breaking Down Patriarchy with Amy McPhie Allebest
Join me today for one of my favorite Mormon Stories Podcast interviews/interviewees of all time. In today’s episode, Stanford University graduate student Amy McPhie Allebest returns to discuss the development …
1386: The Miracle of Forgiveness: Why It Should be Removed from Deseret Book, and How You Can Help
In my opinion, one of the most damaging books ever published by the Mormon Church is Spencer W. Kimball’s “The Miracle of Forgiveness.” Among other things, this book teaches that: …
1382: How Mormonism Groomed us For, and Can Help Save us From Trumpism / Fascism
My reaction to yesterday’s riot at the U.S. Capitol (January 6, 2021). Download MP3
1380: Belief After the CES Letter – Feminism, Sexuality, Worthiness Interviews, Abuse, and Excommunication – Jim Bennett Pt. 4
Jim Bennett is the author of “A Faithful Reply to the CES Letter.” He is also the son of the late Utah U.S. Senator Bob Bennett. In Part 4 of …
1374: Enjoying Christmas after a Mormon Faith Crisis
Today, Anthony Miller, Jana Spangler and Brittney Hartley join us to discuss the topic of navigating and enjoying Christmas after a Mormon faith crisis. Download MP3
1369-1371: The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City – Heather Gay and Dre Nord
Recently I was super fortunate to sit down with reality tv stars Heather Gay and Dre Nord – who are both currently appearing on BravoTV’s “Real Housewives of Salt Lake …
1366: Whiteness Theology and the Evolution of Mormon Racial Teachings – Matt Harris
In 2014 the LDS Church released an essay entitled “Race and the Priesthood” as part of its Gospel Topics Essays Initiative. This essay was groundbreaking in that it officially renounced …
1364: Investigating Tim Ballard and Operation Underground Railroad – Lynn Packer Pt. 6
On today’s Mormon Stories Podcast episode legendary Utah journalist and investigator Lynn Packer discusses his recent investigation into possible fraud perpetrated by Utah Mormon Tim Ballard and Utah Mormon Attorney …
1362: Investigating the Dark Side of Mormonism as a Journalist – Lynn Packer Pt. 4
Join us now for Part 4 of our interview with legendary Mormon journalist Lynn Packer (nephew of Boyd K. Packer), wherein he will be sharing with us what it was …