In this episode of Mormon Stories, we interview Grant Palmer–author of the book entitled “An Insider’s View of Mormon Origins.” Grant (M.A., American history, Brigham Young University) is a three-time …
047-051: Richard Bushman — Experiences as a Mormon Historian
In part 1 of this multi-part interview, Dr. Richard Bushman, the world’s foremost scholar on Joseph Smith and early Mormonism and the author of Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling, discusses …
002: Gregory Prince and David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism
David O. McKay presented a dramatic contrast to his predecessors: an athletic, movie-star-handsome, clean-shaven figure who often wore a white double-breasted suit; contrasted to the dark-suited, bearded polygamists (or, in …
285-287: D. Michael Quinn – 21st Century Mormon Enigma
On August 12th, 2011 Mormon Stories held an event in honor and celebration of Mormon Historian D. Michael Quinn. Michael Quinn is undoubtedly one of the most important historical figures …
324-326: Grant Palmer on Sexual Allegations Against Joseph Smith, William and Jane Law, and His Resignation
In this episode Grant Palmer, author of “An Insider’s View of Mormon Origins,” returns to Mormon Stories to discuss: Sexual allegations made against Joseph Smith during his early years The …
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781-782: A Final Evening with Grant Palmer – Joseph Smith’s Possible Treason and Concubinage, Restoring Christ, and Q&A
In this two-part episode we sit down a final time with Grant Palmer to discuss the release of his final book: Restoring Christ: Leaving Mormon Jesus for Jesus of the …
472-475: Sandra (and Jerald) Tanner
Sandra and the late Jerald Tanner were raised in the LDS faith, both with a strong Mormon family history. Jerald was the great-great-grandson of John Tanner, well known for his …
116-117: John Hamer – The LDS Succession Crisis of 1844 and the Beginnings of the RLDS Church to the Community of Christ
In part 1, John Hamer discusses the LDS Succession Crisis after Joseph Smith’s death, and the ground that it laid for the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints …
026: Blacks and the LDS Priesthood–An Interview with Darius Gray and Margaret Young
Recently, Brigham Young University invited Darius Gray–one of the founders of the LDS Genesis Group, and a black Mormon for over 30 years–to deliver a presentation entitled, “Blacks and the …
812-814: Wealth and Corporate Power – D. Michael Quinn
These episodes of Mormon Stories include a recording of our live interview on 10/23/17 with renowned author, Dr. D. Michael Quinn, author of the final volume of the “Mormon Hierarchy” …
493-494; 497-499b: Brent Metcalfe – Early Years, Mark Hofmann, the Salamander Letter, the Bombings, the Book of Abraham, and Life After Mormonism
Few people had more of a front-row seat than Brent Metcalfe to the goings-on surrounding Mark Hofmann, the “Salamander Letter,” and the tragic events of October 1985 — what would …
111: Why People Leave the LDS Church and How We Can Help
This presentation, recorded in 2006, covers some of the reasons why people leave the LDS Church, and what family and friends can do to help. Part 1 Download MP3
400: Top 5 Myths and Truths about Why Committed Mormons Leave the Church
I created this video/presentation for two reasons: To dispel any misunderstandings about why people leave the church (and what happens to them when they do). I’ve been wanting to update …
1336: The Rise and Fall of B.H. Roberts – with Shannon Caldwell Montez
Have you ever wondered how much the top-level Mormon church leaders know about the problems with LDS Church truth claims, and for how long they have known about these problems? …
1339-1341: Dr. Robert Ritner – An Expert Egyptologist Translates the Book of Abraham
URGENT: Dr. Ritner is facing kidney failure and is in need of a living donor to secure his life and continued research. If you can help, please contact Dana McClain, Northwestern …
1207-1210: Mike Brown – Examining Mormon Truth Claims
Today we interview Mike Brown. Mike is interesting and important to Mormon Stories Podcast for a number of reasons. 1) Mike has a compelling story of how Mormon Truth Claims …
1346: Shannon Caldwell Montez – The Secret Mormon Meetings of 1922
Join us today as we bring back the wonderful, groundbreaking historian Shannon Caldwell Montez. Previously on Mormon Stories, Shannon shared with us: Her research regarding how LDS Church general authority, …
1350: Ezra Taft Benson and the Making of the Mormon Right (Matt Harris) – Part 1
Ezra Taft Benson is perhaps the most controversial apostle-president in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For nearly fifty years he delivered impassioned sermons in …
1351: Ezra Taft Benson and the Making of the Mormon Right (Matt Harris) – Part 2
Ezra Taft Benson is perhaps the most controversial apostle-president in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For nearly fifty years he delivered impassioned sermons in …
1405-1406: Sandra Tanner – Reflections on Mark Hofmann and “Murder Among the Mormons”
Part 1: Sandra shares her memories and experiences with Mark Hofmann. Part 2: Sandra shares her reflections on “Murder Among the Mormons.” This week Mormonism and the world (basically) have …