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 …
1438: A Bishop’s Family Questions Mormonism – Kelly & Kayla Mikesell
Kelly and Kayla Mikesell are a dynamic step-mother/daughter pair. Only recently did Kelly start to investigate the troubling issues with Mormon history that had been eating away at her children. …
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 …
1435: OSF / Mormon Stories Podcast 2021 State of the Union
Every year I try to provide donors and listeners with a “State of the Union” address for the Open Stories Foundation (the 501c3 non-profit that I lead which houses Mormon …
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.” …
1428-1429: Leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses – JT and Lady Cee
JT & Lady Cee were raised as Jehovah’s Witnesses from the age of five years old. Lady Cee was a regular pioneer and went to serve where the need is …
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 …
1426: Natasha Helfer Excommunication Debrief
Marriage, Family, & Sex therapist, Natasha Helfer, hosts this special edition of Mormon Stories Podcast with John & Margi Dehlin, as they discuss the aftermath of Natasha’s trial for apostasy …
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 …
1422: The 2021 Mormon Purge Continues: TikTokkers Neesha and Kyle Brost
As the COVID pandemic begins to slow in Spring of 2021, we are seeing a surge in vocal Mormon church members being summoned to disciplinary councils for excommunication on the …
When Cults Smear – Being “Fair Gamed” by the Mormon Church
Today a dream came true: My interview with Leah Remini and Mike Rinder – two personal heroes of mine – was released on Scientology: Fair Game Podcast. I have …
1421: Remembering Mark Hofmann – Shannon Flynn
Join us as we talk to Shannon Flynn, who was an associate of bomber and forger Mark Hofmann, as well as a major figure in the new Netflix documentary “Murder …
On Attempts to Smear (i.e. Being “Fair Gamed”)
Friends, In my role challenging the Mormon church to do/be better, and in supporting transitioning Mormons, I generally have two types of detractors: 1) Believing Mormons and apologists who attack …
1420: Natasha Helfer’s Apostasy Trial for Sexual Health Advocacy
Please join us now as we interview Marriage and Sex therapist Natasha Helfer as she discusses her pending Mormon disciplinary council for apostasy. Natasha Helfer’s membership council is taking place …
1419: Remembering Lyn Jacobs – Associate of Mark Hofmann
Today we have Shannon Flynn and Tonya and Scott Reiter in studio to remember the life of their friend, Lyn Jacob’s, associate of Mormon forger and bomber Mark Hofmann. Download …
1418: The Future of Mormonism – Roger Hendrix
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 …