“View of the Hebrews” is a book first published in 1823 by Ethan Smith of Vermont. In “View of the Hebrews,” Ethan Smith argues (among other things) that the Native …
1403: Chelsea and Nick Homer – Finding Community Outside of Mormonism
Chelsea and Nick Homer were both raised as devout Utah Mormons – with all the good and bad this entailed, and both were equally determined to have the perfect Mormon …
Murder Among the Mormons – Mark Hofmann Documentary: Seeking Your Reactions Here!
Hey Mormon Stories Listeners! I am planning some super-cool interviews for the newly released “Murder Among the Mormons” documentary (released today on Netflix). A few SUPER important requests for you …
1402: Finding Spirituality After Mormonism
Do you miss the “spirituality” that you once felt as an active Mormon? Have you struggled to find joy/meaning/mental health after losing your Mormon faith? Are you still active in …
1401: Mike Rinder – Former Top-Level Scientology Official
Join us today on Mormon Stories Podcast as we interview Mike Rinder – former top-level Scientology Executive. Mike was raised a Scientologist, knew L. Ron Hubbard personally, and became …
Scientology vs. Mormonism – Which Church Does More Harm Overall? (Please help me prepare for Mike Rinder interview)
Hey Mormon Stories Listeners – I need your help!!!! This Friday (9am mountain time) I will be interviewing Mike Rinder – a former high-level leader of the Church of Scientology. …
1400: How to Help a Loved One who Believes in QAnon – Cult Expert Steven Hassan
Join us today as we talk with cult expert Steven Hassan about how to help a loved one who believes in and follows the QAnon conspiracy cult. Questions we will …
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 …
1397: Civil War – John Gee vs. the Joseph Smith Papers Project
Recently, BYU Egyptologist John Gee published an article via the online Mormon apologetic website “The Interpreter” – attacking the scholarship of the Joseph Smith Papers Project, specifically Volume 4 of …
1396: Visions in a Seer Stone: Joseph Smith and the Making of the Book of Mormon – William L. Davis
Please join me as I interview Dr. William L. Davis about his book “Visions in a Seer Stone: Joseph Smith and the Making of the Book of Mormon.” In this …
1395: Seeking Feedback for a New Project – Video Shorts for Understanding Mormonism
For those who really care about Mormon Stories Podcast, and particularly for those who donate, please provide feedback when you can. Thanks! John Download MP3
1394: Tyler Glenn & Paul Cardall: “I Know it Hurts” Premiere and Q&A
Please join me this Friday (2/5/21) at Noon (Utah time) as Neon Trees front man Tyler Glenn and award-winning pianist and composer Paul Cardall return to Mormon Stories Podcast to …
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 …
1390: Undefining ‘God’ with John Hamer
After losing your orthodox Mormon faith, have you given up on the possibility of any sort of belief in and/or association with “God” or “Jesus”? More importantly, are you seeking …
1389: Catching up with John Larsen (2021)
John Larsen is one of the most influential and well-respected figures within Modern progressive and post-Mormon communities. John (along with his ex-wife Zilpha) was the co-host of Mormon Expression podcast …
1388: Recreating the Book of Mormon Plates with Trent Told
In this short Mormon Stories Episode I sat down with Trent Told, who created a prototype of Joseph Smith’s Book of Mormon Plates. Based on Dan Vogel’s theories surrounding the …
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: …