A strong trigger warning leads off this special Mormon Stories episode with our guest who prefers to be referred to as “Rachel ” for this interview. We discuss Rachel’s father …
1502-1503: A Mormon Lesbian Love Story – Lena Schwen and Sal Osborne
What happens when two closeted lesbian Mormon women marry men, have children, then cross paths and fall in love? In this very special Mormon Stories 2 part episode, we are …
1473-1475: Facing Sexism as a Female Mormon Seminary Teacher – Laura Schnell
Part 1: A Colombian Immigrant Mormon Story – Laura Schnell (episode #1473) In part one of this exciting three part interview, Colombian immigrant and former Mormon seminary teacher, Laura Schnell, shares …
1464: From EFY Singer to Ex-Mormon EFY Director – Jessie Funk
Today Mormon Stories is lucky enough to be joined by the wonderful Jessie Funk! For anyone familiar with the music of the youth seminars held by the LDS church known …
1459: Expelled from BYU for Having Sex – Star Athlete vs Female Student – Kelly Trust
Is there a double standard at BYU when divvying out punishments to athletes vs students who break the honor code? Mormon Stories producer and co-host Carah Burrell takes the reins …
1457: Lessons I’ve Learned Leaving the Mormon Church as a Teen – Brinley Young
Our guest today is Brinley Young, daughter of Leah and Cody young, a family famous for telling their story to John during an epic multi-part Mormon Stories series on their …
1456: Native American Mormon Women and the Lamanite Myth
Please join us as three Native American women, Sarah, Ann, and Monika who were raised in the Mormon church, discuss the following: – What they were taught about the …
1453: Beyond the Scars of Self-Harm and Mormonism – Kelceymarie Warner
A strong trigger warning leads off this important interview, but we hope you’ll be able to join us as we hear from mental health advocate Kelceymarie Warner. As a graduate …
1449-1450: Copywriter for LDS Church Speaks Out – Linda and Savannah Clyde
Join us today for our epic interview with an awesome mother and daughter duo, Linda and Savannah Clyde. Growing up in a mixed-faith Mormon home, Linda worked through the resentment …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …