Today we honor faithful Mormon church historian Richard Bushman on his birthday. Aside from his service as a Mormon church stake president and patriarch, Dr. Bushman is perhaps best known …
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.” …
1407: Mormon Faith Crisis Stake Fireside: Patrick Mason in Logan/Cache Valley, Utah (2021)
Re-Recorded Version with Commentary (Less angry, less unhinged, de-caffeinated – Take 2): Original, Un-edited Fireside. No Commentary. Today I share (and provide reactions to) a recent fireside given on February …
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 …
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 …
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 …
1385: The Legal Case for Mormon Church Fraud – Gaddy vs. the LDS Church
Please join me and Radio Free Mormon on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 8am Utah time for a discussion of “Laura A. Gaddy vs. the Corporation of the President of …
1384: How Mormon Stories Podcast Helped Our Family Heal
In a recent video released by paid actors supported by FAIRMormon and the More Good Foundation, Kwaku El, Brad Witbeck, and Cardon Ellis make the claim that I and Mormon …
1383: Liz and Ray Interview John Dehlin (2021)
Recently two friends of mine (Liz Cannon and Ray Purcell) asked to interview me about my role and experiences over the past 20 years trying to support people experiencing a …
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 …
1379: Belief After the CES Letter – Polygamy, Racism, LGBTQ Issues, and Prophets – Jim Bennett Pt. 3
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 2 of …
1378: Belief After the CES Letter – Book of Mormon, Book of Abraham, First Vision, Kinderhook Plates – Jim Bennett Pt. 2
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 2 of …
1377: Belief After the CES Letter – God, Jesus, Prophets, and the “One True Church” – Jim Bennett Pt. 1
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 1 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 …
1367: Paul Cardall – World-Renowned Pianist
Paul Cardall battled long odds from birth, eventually triumphing over a serious heart disability to earn distinction as an outstanding composer and pianist. In 1997 he first won widespread notice …
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 …
1359: Investigating Mormonism as an Apostle’s Nephew – Lynn Packer Pt. 2
Join me today in my series with Lynn Packer – journalist, investigative reporter, and nephew to the late LDS/Mormon apostle Boyd K. Packer. Lynn Packer was involved in many significant …